Planning applications in Sliema

1,482 planning applications since 27 November 2019: 915 granted, 47 refused, 153 pending. Tallest granted: 16 floors. 274 applications so far in 2026, 74 validated in the last 90 days. 95% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 2,293 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), ix-Xatt ta' Tigne' (35), Triq Sant' Elena (34).

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. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, decided 29 October 2026
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… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 8 floors, decided 29 October 2026
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… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, decided 28 October 2026
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… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, decided 27 October 2026
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… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 27 October 2026

Latest applications in Sliema

PA/02207/25 Sliema: Alterations to an existing dwelling, including the demolishing of pre-1968 back rooms, to construct bedrooms on multiple levels. Refused, validated 2 April 2025
PA/02199/25 Sliema: To sanction modifications to existing receded floor level penthouse (PA/01798/09). Granted, validated 28 May 2025
PA/02172/25 Sliema: To subdivide apartment into 2 separate dwellings. Replacement of existing aluminium railing with a metal railing in similar design and replacement of timber… Granted, validated 5 May 2025
PA/02147/25 Sliema: To sanction minor variations in plan layout at 3rd floor, washroom at roof level and 3rd floor facade from those approved in PA/5519/08. Granted, validated 20 May 2025
PA/02101/25 Sliema: Splitting existing duplex penthouse as approved in PA/09365/17 into apartment and penthouse. Granted, validated 27 May 2025
PA/02075/25 Sliema: Proposed change of use from Class 4C, approved in PA1609/23, to Class 4D establishment, including internal alterations and ancillary outdoor seating granted… Refused, validated 2 April 2025
PA/02071/25 Sliema: Renewal of PA/02965/20 - To sanction internal and external changes in an existing apartment approved in PA/01930/06, including shifting of walls, changes in… Withdrawn
PA/02026/25 Sliema: Internal alterations to divide the existing penthouse at 6th floor into 2 penthouses. Granted, validated 5 May 2025
PA/02002/25 Sliema: Renewal of PA/05442/18; Proposed addition of three floors for use of hotel rooms Class 3B. An addition of 26 rooms for a total of 295 rooms. Proposal of a… Withdrawn
PA/01918/25 Sliema: Partial demolition of existing penthouse and construction to convert it into a full apartment at 5th floor, construction of one apartment at 6th floor and one… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01900/25 Sliema: Sanctioning of alterations and change of use of a Class 4A office into a Class 4B. Granted, validated 26 March 2025
PA/01879/25 Sliema: Internal alterations at the second and third-floor levels, an extension of a bedroom at the second-floor level, and construction of an ensuite shower at the… Granted, validated 26 March 2025
PA/01866/25 Sliema: To update the floor plans, sections and elevations of the approved permit DN00856/22, and to sanction the construction of the lightweight canopies overlooking… Suspended, validated 26 March 2025
PA/01849/25 Sliema: To propose alterations to a residential dwelling including changes to layout and the construction of additions as indicated. Proposal to include restoration… Granted, validated 18 March 2025
PA/01841/25 Sliema: To demolish pre-1968 dwelling while retaining facade and part of ground floor and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of 6 residential… Granted, validated 18 March 2025
PA/01824/25 Sliema: Proposed construction of 2 pools at roof level, approved by PA2950/23. Granted, validated 18 March 2025
PA/01801/25 Sliema: To sanction changes as built from approved in PA/02989/21. Granted, validated 30 April 2025
PA/01798/25 Sliema: Changes to PA1741/23 to sanction minor internal alterations, removal of internal staircase to create a separate 1 bedroom apartment (no structural works). Granted, validated 23 April 2025
PA/01779/25 Sliema: To sanction subdivision of existing pre-1992 boathouse built as part of the Gnien Indipendenza development. Granted, validated 23 April 2025
PA/01772/25 Sliema: Sanctioning of internal changes to fourth floor apartment approved in PA/05400/23. Granted, validated 11 April 2025
PA/01677/25 Sliema: Proposed change of use from Class 1 residential house to Class 3A guesthouse. Minor alterations and additions at upper level. Granted, validated 18 March 2025
PA/01651/25 Sliema: Renewal of PA4527/17 for changes to approved design concerning the elevation, the removal of the commercial element and its replacement with more private… Withdrawn
PA/01539/25 Sliema: Front elevation: Removal of the existing ATM, unblocking of existing opening to form a new entrance, alteration of the existing showcase, removal of banner,… Granted, validated 18 June 2025
PA/01518/25 Sliema: To sanction part slab at roof level and pv panels from that approved in PA/3950/09. To construct stairwell and staircase from second floor to roof level. Granted, validated 12 March 2025
PA/01516/25 Sliema: Extension to existing aparthotel Class 3B as approved in PA/04981/10, demolition of the existing pool, stairwell, lifts, ancillary facilities and construction… Granted, validated 12 March 2025
PA/01514/25 Sliema: Internal alterations consisting of closing up of door way and formation of new doorway. Granted, validated 12 March 2025
PA/01462/25 Sliema: Renewal of PA/07357/19 - To demolish parts of dwellings at ground floor and first floor, retaining facade and carry out additional alterations. To convert 2… Granted, validated 8 April 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01428/25 Sliema: Proposed changes to the approved development in PA/07386/23 including the removal of the underlying basements levels -1 to -3, conversion of ground floor… Granted, validated 2 April 2025
PA/01381/25 Sliema: Alterations and additions to terraced house consisting in change of room designations, including that of Class 1D office, introduction of lift, extension in… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01371/25 Sliema: Sanctioning of variations from approved PA/0597/07 and proposed change of use from garage to Class 3C gym (ancillary to hotel covered by PA/10693/18,… Granted, validated 5 March 2025
PA/01360/25 Sliema: To sanction alterations to existing common parts from approved permit PA/648/22, including installation of metal grills in the internal yard, and alterations… Refused, validated 5 March 2025
PA/01339/25 Sliema: Construction of two structures at receded level and interconnection to apartments at level 3 above approved PA/03993/24. Granted, validated 5 March 2025
PA/01307/25 Sliema: Proposed underground water reservoir under development approved in PA/7266/17. Granted, validated 25 July 2025
PA/01254/25 Sliema: Sanctioning of town house as built over PA/02971/13. Granted, validated 16 September 2025
PA/01176/25 Sliema: Change of use from a previously licensed school (nursery and kinder) to a Class 2C child care centre at ground floor level and Class 2C kindergarten at first… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 3 floors
PA/01122/25 Sliema: Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01112/25 Sliema: To sanction apartment as built from what was approved in PA/05287/05 following survey of apartment, variations include shifting of walls and apertures,… Granted, validated 2 April 2025
PA/01097/25 Sliema: To sanction changes from approved PA6367/18; proposed lowering of the floor level at basement level, internal and external alterations at basement and first… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors
PA/00993/25 Sliema: To demolish the existing first floor and second floor levels in order to construct a Class 3B accommodation which includes a Class 4D restaurant at recessed… Granted, validated 19 February 2025
PA/00974/25 Sliema: The proposal includes the splitting of the Class 4A office space approved at ground floor level on piazza side interconnected with mezzanine level into three… Granted, validated 19 February 2025
PA/00967/25 Sliema: Proposed demolition of washroom and construction of 2 penthouses at 9th floor. Proposed construction of washroom on the roof. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 10 floors
PA/00926/25 Sliema: Internal and external alterations to pre-1967 apartment (no drawings were included in permit PB3062/68) including replacement of apertures, removal of… Granted, validated 19 February 2025
PA/00839/25 Sliema: To renew PA/6136/16 - Construction of additional floor. Granted, validated 10 March 2025
PA/00825/25 Sliema: Proposed Sanctioning of Changes from approved permit PA/361/18. Application also includes the proposed change of use from approved (Class 4B) local shop to… Granted, validated 12 February 2025
PA/00809/25 Sliema: Renewal to PA/06653/16 - Demolition of existing structure with retention of existing façade and construction of one basement level with 2 garage spaces and 3… Granted, validated 24 March 2025
PA/00699/25 Sliema: To sanction internal and external additions and alterations to existing (pre-1968) house. Granted, validated 5 February 2025
PA/00677/25 Sliema: Proposed internal alterations within Class 4A office at level 7 and proposed dismantling and reconstruction of roof structure (store) including shifting of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025
PA/00671/25 Sliema: To sanction as built, and to propose change of use from approved PA/03081/20 (Class 2C) to a doctor's clinic (Class 2A) - (one doctor) including minor… Granted, validated 5 February 2025
PA/00648/25 Sliema: Conversion of existing 1 three-bedroom unit into 2 apartments (1 two-bedroom and 1 one-bedroom), including minor alterations. Granted, validated 4 March 2025
PA/00641/25 Sliema: To sanction minor changes to apartment covered by PA/01637/06. Granted, validated 5 February 2025