--- title: "PA/08275/25: Change of use from commercial Class 4A in Sliema | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08275-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-commercial-class-4a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Sliema: Change of use from commercial Class 4A as approved in PA/00333/23, to residential unit. Perit Elena Borg Costanzi.… Planning applications › Sliema › PA0827525 # PA/08275/25: Change of use from commercial Class 4A in Sliema 61/63, Triq Guze' Howard, Sliema Change of use from commercial Class 4A as approved in PA/00333/23, to residential unit. - **Status:** Suspended (The decision on this case has been suspended to allow for further assessment.) - **Location:** 61/63, Triq Guze' Howard, Sliema - **Locality:** [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) - **Applicant:** [Alan Bonnici](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alan-bonnici) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 30 September 2025 - **Validated:** 18 February 2026 - **Published:** 18 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08275/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08275&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 61/63, Triq Guze' Howard, Sliema 265 other applications within 300 m: 154 granted, 10 refused, 27 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/00967/25). On Triq Guze' Howard: 20 other applications, 12 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 80% (likely range 50–100%, low reliability, from 15 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/00208/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00208-22/sliema-restoration-of-existing-facades): Restoration of existing facades. Proposed installation of lift. Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/06467/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06467-24/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-first-floor-apartment-approved): Sanctioning of existing first floor apartment approved as per PA/01825/11. Granted, validated 21 October 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/07892/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07892-25/sliema-subdivision-of-property-approved-in-pa-4757-21): Proposed subdivision of property approved in PA 4757/21 to include a one bedroom apartment at first floor and a two bedroom apartment at second and third… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors, 40 m away - [**PA/05219/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05219-25/sliema-sanction-property-as-constructed-from-pa-1825-11): To sanction property as constructed from PA/1825/11. Granted, validated 23 September 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/00699/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00699-25/sliema-sanction-internal-and-external-additions-and-alterations): To sanction internal and external additions and alterations to existing (pre-1968) house. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/07410/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07410-23/sliema-installation-of-lift-to-improve-the-accessibility): Proposed installation of lift to improve the accessibility of existing building, in particular for the Salesian community and parishioners. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/00034/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00034-20/sliema-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-apartment): Internal alterations at ground floor apartment. No changes to facade. Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/00165/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00165-21/sliema-construction-of-roof-extension-with-a-different): Construction of roof extension with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/04340/19. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/03887/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03887-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-a-residential-pre-1968): Proposed change of use from a residential pre-1968 dwelling to guesthouse Class 3A and integrated salon Class 4B. The proposal includes changes to the… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/05783/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05783-24/sliema-sub-division-of-penthouse-into-two-separate-setback): Proposed sub-division of penthouse into two separate setback floor units and minor extension to same. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/04155/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04155-24/sliema-sanction-internal-alterations-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction internal alterations from the approved permit PAPB 3777/90 and proposed external alterations. Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/00232/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00232-21/sliema-sanction-variations-in-size-of-facade-balconies): To sanction variations in size of facade balconies and changes to parapet heights at roof level from those approved in PA/3922/19. Moreover, application is… Status being checked, 89 m away - [**PA/00033/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00033-20/sliema-construct-a-full-floor-at-6th-floor): To construct a full floor at 6th floor and recessed floor level at 7th floor, overlying 6 existing residential storeys. Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/00338/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00338-24/sliema-renewal-of-pa-02493-17): Renewal of PA/02493/17 (To extend fourth and penthouse levels). Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 96 m away - [**PA/03520/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03520-25/sliema-sanction-existing-3rd-floor-apartment-from-approved): To sanction existing 3rd floor apartment from approved permit PA/5032/01. Withdrawn, 97 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07840/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07840-26/gzira-sanction-studio-apartment): To sanction studio apartment, common area, and garages at ground floor as built, from that approved in PA/07785/23. Pending - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Alan Bonnici - [**PA/06271/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06271-26/swieqi-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-08339-18): Changes to development approved in PA/08339/18. Granted, validated 29 October 2026 - [**PA/05709/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-26/msida-demolish-pre-1967-structure-and-construct-a-class): To demolish pre-1967 structure and construct a Class 4B premises and maisonette at ground floor, 10 overlying 1-bedroom units at first to fifth floor and 2… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04501/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04501-26/st-julians-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-shop): To demolish existing first floor maisonette and shop Class 4B, excavate and construct a Class 3B 3-star Hotel with 3 levels of basement garages and parking,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01669/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01669-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-boathouse-to-class): Change of use from boathouse to Class 4D, and proposed shopfront Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/07959/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07959-25/sliema-demolition-of-dwelling-and-class-4d-restaurant): Demolition of dwelling and Class 4D restaurant and construction of 12 floors of Class 3B self catering hotel with 20 units and underlying Class 4C cafeteria. Pending, validated 10 December 2025, 12 floors - [**PA/07771/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07771-25/swieqi-demolish-existing-bungalow-covered-by-pa-03761-04): To demolish existing bungalow covered by PA/03761/04, excavate level -1 basement and construct 2 semi-detached villas and 1 fully detached villa consisting of… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema)