Planning applications in Sliema
1,482 planning applications since 27 November 2019: 903 granted, 46 refused, 152 pending. Tallest granted: 16 floors. 274 applications so far in 2026, 75 validated in the last 90 days. 95% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 2,255 residential units applied for.
Most common works: Sanctioning (512), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (137), Change of Use (129), Alterations & Extensions (Residential) (106), Alterations & Extensions (102).
Busiest streets: Triq it-Torri (142), Triq Manwel Dimech (71), Triq Rodolfu (48), Triq il-Kbira (35), Triq Sant' Elena (34), Triq Gafar (31).
Most active periti here: Edwin Mintoff, Elena Borg Costanzi, Paul Camilleri, David Vassallo, Architecture XV.
Latest decisions in Sliema
- PA/02630/26 Sliema: Proposed changes to level 9 - extension of apt.9 to include 1 bedroom.
- PA/04391/26 Sliema: To demolish existing apartment block and two underlying basement levels of parking spaces/garages, excavate a further two floors of basement parking and…
- PA/04179/26 Sliema: Partial change of use of the floor plan of a shop (Class 4B) to an area for the creation of ceramic artefacts (Class 5A) with no increase in number of…
- PA/01101/26 Sliema: To sanction skylight, railing and store at roof level added to pre-1967 dwelling.Proposed addition to washroom, demolish and reconstruct roof, internal…
- PA/04294/26 Sliema: Proposed minor demolition of few internal walls and construction of a Class 3A Guesthouse distributed on the existing 4 floors and consisting of: ground floor…
Latest applications in Sliema
- PA/07721/26 Sliema: 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…
- PA/07717/26 Sliema: Change of use from domestic store to Class 4A office and restoration of façade.
- PA/07712/26 Sliema: Proposed alterations and extension to a pre-1967 townhouse, including extension at first floor level to create domestic store, replacement of dilapidated…
- PA/07668/26 Sliema: To sanction the subdivision of a duplex apartment into two separate apartments from PA/02752/07.
- PA/07617/26 Sliema: Alteration to PA6720/25: Addition of swimming pool, external stairs, planters and minor alterations in apartments.
- PA/07584/26 Sliema: To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level.
- PA/07531/26 Sliema: Proposed alterations and additions to existing dwelling.
- PA/07525/26 Sliema: Proposed alterations to front elevation, including widening of balcony doorway and opening of window to match doors and windows of overlying apartments.…
- PA/07490/26 Sliema: To sanction apartment from PA/2752/07 as constructed.
- PA/07482/26 Sliema: Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved…
- PA/07477/26 Sliema: Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets.
- PA/07455/26 Sliema: Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign.
- PA/07447/26 Sliema: To demolish the existing dwelling, carry out excavation works, and construct a Class 4B shop at ground floor and basement levels, six apartments at first to…
- PA/07446/26 Sliema: Proposed internal demolition of ground and first floor level, alterations at ground floor level of existing elevation, excavation of a basement and proposed…
- PA/07407/26 Sliema: To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of…
- PA/07385/26 Sliema: Change of use of the ground floor level from Class 4A to Class 1.
- PA/07370/26 Sliema: Sanctioning of as-built apartment at second-floor level and a duplex apartment at fourth and fifth floor levels, in relation to approved permit PA/4617/03.
- PA/07358/26 Sliema: To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback…
- PA/07274/26 Sliema: To sanction variations from plans approved in PB/00330/66, including internal layout and shape of balconies.
- PA/07262/26 Sliema: Sanctioning of as built flat, garage and domestic store at roof level.
- PA/07255/26 Sliema: Renewal of PA6642/16 - Demolition of existing (derelict) structure, retention and reinstatement of facade and additional full floor to create 6 units.
- PA/07254/26 Sliema: Variation from the official building alignments of corner townhouse (PA/00124/21) with local hardstone cladding on lower plinths of both facades.
- PA/07240/26 Sliema: To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08.
- PA/07238/26 Sliema: To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08.
- PA/07206/26 Sliema: Sanctioning of the subdivision of the ground floor Class 4B shop, including the sanctioning of the widened aperture and the proposed change of use from Class…
- PA/07185/26 Sliema: To sanction minor internal and external alterations from DN/1089/25.
- PA/07167/26 Sliema: Renewal of PA/8121/21 - To construct 2nd floor and a receded floor at 3rd floor.
- PA/07153/26 Sliema: Restoration works, minor internal and external alterations.
- PA/07139/26 Sliema: To sanction property as built. To propose change of use from a private garage to Class 4B. To carry out internal and external changes and to fix a sign.
- PA/07123/26 Sliema: Renewal of approved permit PA/00642/18. To demolish existing and construct 5 basement garages, a ground floor maisonette, 10 apartments at first, second,…
- PA/07099/26 Sliema: To carry out internal alterations to approved (PA8138/21) third floor apartment and to construct an extension at roof level so as to form a duplex apartment.
- PA/07088/26 Sliema: To expand retail space Class 4B at level 0. Works to include extension at the rear of the property.
- PA/07087/26 Sliema: Internal and external alterations, restoration and rehabilitation works (including facade restoration), to an existing pre-1967 unconverted townhouse,…
- PA/07074/26 Sliema: To sanction washrooms at roof level.
- PA/07072/26 Sliema: Alterations to approved permit PA/6448/24, including removal of proposed garage opening to retain existing facade, and the installation of pv panels at roof…
- PA/06954/26 Sliema: Minor internal alterations.
- PA/06924/26 Sliema: To sanction minor discrepancies from the approved permit to the as built.
- PA/06831/26 Sliema: Sanctioning of existing dwelling.
- PA/06796/26 Sliema: Alterations to Class 4B shop as approved in PA/04962/19 and change of use of part he first floor domestic store as approved in DN/00564/24 and the first floor…
- PA/06794/26 Sliema: To sanction the front elevation as built from the pre-1967 condition and to propose minor alterations to apertures, balcony and finishes.
- PA/06783/26 Sliema: Proposed Class 3A tourism accommodation containing 24 rooms. Proposed development shall include ancillary facilities such as breakfast area and pool at roof…
- PA/06738/26 Sliema: To sanction minor alterations to plans approved with PA3799/96 and of construction of temporary structure to house wc on existing back verandah.
- PA/06737/26 Sliema: Minor alterations to independent domestic store.
- PA/06733/26 Sliema: Proposed change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal includes sanctioning of variances from approved layouts, minor internal…
- PA/06673/26 Sliema: Proposed change of use from Class 3A guesthouse to Class 3B hotel 5 star. Internal alterations. Proposed luggage room and garbage room at level-03 and prep…
- PA/06669/26 Sliema: Replacement of external timber apertures with new in pvc timber-like apertures in similar style.
- PA/06666/26 Sliema: To demolish existing dwellings, retain façade with minor alterations, construction of maisonette at ground floor and 5 overlying apartments between the first…
- PA/06594/26 Sliema: Sanctioning of bathroom within a pre-1967 property.
- PA/06548/26 Sliema: To sanction as built apartment due to untraceable permit.
- PA/06541/26 Sliema: Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/08964/18 to extend common stairwell and lift to ground floor level.
Planning in Sliema: common questions
How many planning applications are there in Sliema?
PropertyList has 1,482 Planning Authority applications on record for Sliema, 274 of them from 2026 and 75 validated in the last 90 days.
What share of planning applications are approved in Sliema?
95% of the 949 decided applications in Sliema on record were granted (903 granted, 46 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan.
How high can you build in Sliema?
Granted applications in Sliema with a stated height are typically 4 floors; the tallest granted on record is 16 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map.
Which periti submit the most applications in Sliema?
The most active periti in Sliema are Edwin Mintoff (71), Elena Borg Costanzi (40), Paul Camilleri (36), David Vassallo (31), Architecture XV (31).
How do I object to a planning application in Sliema?
Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website.