Planning applications in Sliema

1,482 planning applications since 27 November 2019: 915 granted, 48 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/02073/23 Sliema: Removal of false ceilings with clear heights less than 2.6 metres and reconstruction thereof; and sanctioning of installation of the rest of the false… Granted, validated 9 May 2023
PA/02055/23 Sliema: Proposed construction of swimming pool at roof level to dwelling covered by PA/02028/18. Granted, validated 12 April 2023
PA/02039/23 Sliema: Proposed internal alterations. Application includes upgrade to the facade materials. Granted, validated 2 May 2023
PA/02032/23 Sliema: Internal alterations and back extension to existing dwelling, installation of home lift and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 12 April 2023
PA/02015/23 Sliema: Proposed minor lightweight extension to penthouse. Granted, validated 12 April 2023
PA/01989/23 Sliema: To sanction internal and external alterations, a mezzanine level, an extension area and a steel canopy to an existing shopping establishment. To propose part… Refused, validated 5 April 2023
PA/01981/23 Sliema: Sanctioning minor changes in use of rooms as built from permit PA/03202/20. Refused, validated 5 April 2023
PA/01979/23 Sliema: Demolition of the internal fabric of an existing townhouse, retention, and restoration of the existing facade, and construction of a ground floor maisonette,… Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01977/23 Sliema: Proposed change of use from garage to a Class 4B shop. Proposal includes sanction of extension to existing garage, fixing of fascia sign and widening of… Withdrawn, validated 5 April 2023
PA/01966/23 Sliema: Renewal to PA/01951/15 - Alterations and additions to dwelling and extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 25 April 2023, 3 floors
PA/01910/23 Sliema: Widening of door to closed timber balcony. Refused, validated 5 April 2023
PA/01890/23 Sliema: To sanction variation internal and external alterations from approved permit PB692/70 and sanctioning of domestic store at roof level. Granted, validated 25 April 2023
PA/01889/23 Sliema: Proposed construction of balcony in internal yard on penthouse floor. Granted, validated 2 May 2023
PA/01852/23 Sliema: To sanction garage as constructed. Granted, validated 26 April 2023
PA/01820/23 Sliema: Sanctioning of internal layout from approved permit PB/03642/66. Granted, validated 10 May 2023
PA/01759/23 Sliema: Part Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4A offices including alterations at level 3 Granted, validated 29 March 2023
PA/01741/23 Sliema: Renewal of PA10295/17 for the proposed extension of existing residential unit including construction of an additional receded floor level and conversion of… Granted, validated 2 May 2023
PA/01733/23 Sliema: To sanction differences from previously approved DN 2516/02. Proposal includes conversion of two rooms into a garage, removal of internal wall, opening of… Granted, validated 29 March 2023
PA/01691/23 Sliema: Renewal to PA/09801/17 - proposed extension of apartment at fourth floor which includes internal alterations and to construct a dwelling at set back floor. Granted, validated 10 May 2023
PA/01690/23 Sliema: Change of use of ground and first floor from a residential unit to a hairdressing salon (Class 4b), and minor alterations from PA 6436/18. Granted, validated 22 March 2023
PA/01661/23 Sliema: 1. Internal alterations to existing dwelling. 2. Sub-division of property. 3. Construction of receded extension at roof level to form part of a duplex unit. Granted, validated 22 March 2023
PA/01651/23 Sliema: Proposed sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations including proposed cleaner's and caretaker's room and relocation of breakfast room at basement… Granted, validated 2 May 2023
PA/01609/23 Sliema: Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4C cafeteria plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Granted, validated 22 March 2023
PA/01593/23 Sliema: Sanctioning of minor changes from approved permit (internal and external) in duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 26 April 2023
PA/01585/23 Sliema: Proposed sanctioning of existing Class 4B shop as built (surveyed) and as per correct site boundaries and proposed modification of existing facade signage and… Granted, validated 13 June 2023
PA/01565/23 Sliema: To sanction alterations to apartment approved in PA3225/00. Granted, validated 25 May 2023
PA/01558/23 Sliema: Extension at roof level to approved development (approved by PA8138/21). Granted, validated 12 July 2023
PA/01547/23 Sliema: Sanctioning of apertures at first and second floor levels. Proposed internal alterations and first floor level and demolition of stairwell ceiling and… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 3 floors
PA/01515/23 Sliema: The proposed development includes retention of existing townhouse and extension thereof, dismantling of dilapidated structures in backyard and dismantling and… Granted, validated 15 March 2023
PA/01490/23 Sliema: To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 15 March 2023
PA/01439/23 Sliema: Renewal of permission of PA1763/15. Renewal of PA409/09 (Internal alterations and extension at first and second floor levels). Granted, validated 19 April 2023
PA/01428/23 Sliema: Renewal of PA/06296/17 - Internal alteration to existing maisonette and addition of new floors, creating 2 new duplexes. Granted, validated 27 April 2023
PA/01398/23 Sliema: Amendments to PA 1191/05 including: increase in number of apartments from 159 to 234; reconfiguration of parking levels to increase number of parking spaces… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors
PA/01336/23 Sliema: Demolition of existing dwellings. Construction of feast decorations store at ground floor and community hall at first floor. Proposed Class 4A offices for the… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01275/23 Sliema: Retention of existing facade, relocation of staircase, reusing of some roof elements and demolition of remaining internal structure. Construction of 1… Granted, validated 8 March 2023
PA/01229/23 Sliema: To renew PA10385/17: Proposed re-issuing of development permissions PA03439/16 and PA00492/17 in view of dismissal of PA03439/16. Withdrawn
PA/01210/23 Sliema: To sanction the construction of a room in the backyard. Proposed change of window and balcony on facade from aluminium to timber. Granted, validated 8 March 2023
PA/01208/23 Sliema: Proposed subdivision of existing apartment into two units including internal alterations. Granted, validated 8 March 2023
PA/01200/23 Sliema: Proposed replacement of existing irregular aluminium closed balcony and window on facade with timber; restoration of facade; sanctioning of slightly different… Granted, validated 8 March 2023
PA/01199/23 Sliema: To sanction minor internal alterations to apartment approved in PA 3356/07. Withdrawn
PA/01196/23 Sliema: Proposed extension at levels 6, 7 and penthouse level. Granted, validated 8 March 2023
PA/01176/23 Sliema: Proposed renewal of PA04762/17 - including; to demolish existing building (retaining existing facade) and to construct 3 apartments and 1 duplex apartment. Granted, validated 13 April 2023
PA/01156/23 Sliema: Sanctioning of apartment as built with minor differences in layout in relation to that approved in PAPB/1573/91 including differences on facade, and proposed… Granted, validated 26 April 2023
PA/01154/23 Sliema: Alterations to existing ground & first floor, alterations & extensions at 2nd floor and construction of receded floor including swimming pool in garden of… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01127/23 Sliema: Renewal of permit PA7175/17. Alterations and extensions to existing permit PA72/15 including addition of 5 units in Triq Santa Rita and correction of site. Granted, validated 5 July 2023
PA/01113/23 Sliema: To demolish existing building and construct basement garages, Class 4A office, and overlying 14 apartments and penthouse. Granted, validated 1 March 2023
PA/01050/23 Sliema: Minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, construction of pool in existing garden and extension of receded second floor level. Granted, validated 1 March 2023
PA/01048/23 Sliema: Extension to Existing townhouse; inc. construction of additional rooms at roof level and some minor internal alterations, as well as incorporating an adjacent… Granted, validated 1 March 2023
PA/01022/23 Sliema: To sanction location of ATM boot as per PA1127/20. Proposal to include signage and a new access security door along the public street. Granted, validated 1 March 2023
PA/00976/23 Sliema: Change of use from unused room to Class 4B shop selling alcohol, removal of old dilapidated sign and proposed placing of a new illuminated wooden sign,… Refused, validated 1 March 2023