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/03051/22 Sliema: Alterations to existing retail outlets at ground and mezzanine levels. Works to include: separation of the retail space at ground floor level into two… Status being checked
PA/02949/22 Sliema: Proposed alterations and ancillary roof garden to Class 3A guesthouse approved by PA7282/17 and PA1127/20. Status being checked
PA/02904/22 Sliema: To demolish a terraced house and a maisonette, to construct a basement, a maisonette, 6 apartments and a penthouse, creating an access from the common parts… Pending, validated 4 May 2022
PA/02839/22 Sliema: Change of use of unutilized premises to a Class 4B shop, installation of shop sign and sanctioning of wooden aperture. Status being checked
PA/02813/22 Sliema: Proposed construction of second floor bedroom. Replacement of damaged xriek, replacement of roof over stairwell and restoration of timber balcony and pointing… Granted, validated 27 April 2022, 3 floors
PA/02791/22 Sliema: To sanction minor internal alteration as existing as well as raising of facade opramorta for safety. Status being checked
PA/02785/22 Sliema: Proposed internal alterations within an existing domestic garage to provide access to two separate dwellings. Proposal also includes an extension of both… Status being checked
PA/02781/22 Sliema: Retention of existing facade and front part of property; and demolition of sub-standard back rooms. Construction of maisonette at ground floor level, and two… Withdrawn, validated 27 April 2022, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02754/22 Sliema: Partial change of use from a Class 1 Residential Lobby to a Class 4B Commercial Space at ground floor level with the installation of a sign. Status being checked
PA/02591/22 Sliema: To sanction internal and external alterations from approved permit PA07149/16, including the internal height of the basement level, the use of the bedroom at… Status being checked
PA/02542/22 Sliema: Sanctioning of subdivided ground floor Class 4B shop including the sanctioning of widened aperture, proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C (coffee… Status being checked
PA/02530/22 Sliema: To sanction alterations to existing apartment from approved permit PA2587/01. Status being checked
PA/02519/22 Sliema: Demolition of existing house and construction of garage at ground floor and four overlying residential units including PV panels at roof level. Granted, validated 13 April 2022
PA/02515/22 Sliema: Proposed minor internal alterations to improve layout and circulation, proposed introduction of one interconnected car garage and proposed upgrading of ground… Status being checked
PA/02511/22 Sliema: Proposed minor internal alterations to improve light and ventilation, proposed second bedroom instead of a non-interconnected car garage in order to give to… Status being checked
PA/02494/22 Sliema: Installation of lightweight pergola and pv modules at roof level and internal and external alterations. Status being checked
PA/02438/22 Sliema: Minor internal alterations at all levels, demolition of accretions in back yard and extension into back yard, construction of full floor at second and receded… Granted, validated 13 April 2022, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02398/22 Sliema: Proposed demolition of existing townhouse including removal of part of façade at Triq il-Hnejja, retaining main façade. Development of ground floor garage two… Granted, validated 6 April 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02391/22 Sliema: To change external aperture from white timber to white pvc aperture. Status being checked
PA/02348/22 Sliema: To construct room at back terrace at level 3 and construct washroom at roof level to the existing convent plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 6 April 2022
PA/02338/22 Sliema: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, while retaining facade and construction of guesthouse Class 3A on 5 levels, comprising of 4 suites and ancillary… Refused, validated 6 April 2022, 5 floors
PA/02330/22 Sliema: Restoration of facade as per GS540/17. Status being checked
PA/02315/22 Sliema: Internal alterations, extension of setback floor and restoration of facade. Status being checked
PA/02306/22 Sliema: To sanction variations from PA4570/06 which include; the site extents, internal height, repositioning of the kitchen and bathroom and shifting of apertures. Status being checked
PA/02274/22 Sliema: To sanction apartment as built (internal alterations to layout) Status being checked
PA/02218/22 Sliema: Intervention at roof level to improve the flow of rainwater and replacement of damaged stones of the pediment. Restoration of the apsidal area damaged by the… Status being checked
PA/02195/22 Sliema: To propose internal and external alterations to previously approved permit PA04837/20 that include garage at ground floor. Status being checked
PA/02189/22 Sliema: To sanction changes in façade and proposed change of use from Class 4C Outlet to Class 4D Restaurant at Level 2, and also change of use from Class 4A Office… Status being checked
PA/02149/22 Sliema: To demolish existing residential block and construct a small domestic store at Basement Level, Garage and Maisonette at Ground Floor Level, Apartments at 1st,… Granted, validated 30 March 2022, 6 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02109/22 Sliema: Internal and external alterations and additions to residential apartment block, to add 8 apartments and 2 penthouses, including installation of lift. Granted, validated 30 March 2022
PA/02092/22 Sliema: Alterations to apartment as approved in PA3427/19, including dismantling and lowering of first floor slab and extension at second floor. Status being checked
PA/02074/22 Sliema: Proposed change of use of terraced house into offices Class 4A for St James Hospital Holdings; Minor internal alterations and new pedestrian access from back… Status being checked
PA/02070/22 Sliema: Construction of one additional receded floor and conversion of existing dwelling into duplex penthouse. Including sanctioning of demountable structure at… Status being checked
PA/02059/22 Sliema: To sanction minor internal and external alterations from existing permit as per PA/01872/16. To sanction pool used for residential purposes and exclusive use… Status being checked
PA/02042/22 Sliema: Minor alteration to existing apartments. Status being checked
PA/02004/22 Sliema: Repair and restoration of existing facade. Status being checked
PA/01954/22 Sliema: Subdivision of flat into two flats and related internal alteration. Status being checked
PA/01935/22 Sliema: Construction of town house with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/3022/15, including enlarged room on roof, addition of basement level,… Refused, validated 23 March 2022
PA/01894/22 Sliema: Restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked
PA/01882/22 Sliema: Minor internal alterations to existing townhouse including interconnection of rooms, demolition of accretions, raising of backyard, opening of door onto… Status being checked
PA/01845/22 Sliema: Proposed extension to existing receded floor and proposed new receded floor above (unit 7). Proposal includes sanctioning of railing which was constructed… Status being checked
PA/01832/22 Sliema: To sanction layout of existing first floor apartment (no approved drawings were found). Status being checked
PA/01804/22 Sliema: To demolish roof slab and roof structures and to construct additional 5 floors having one - 3 bedroom unit on each floor and overlying 2 bedroom penthouse.… Status being checked
PA/01676/22 Sliema: To demolish and reconstruct dangerous ceilings of a terraced house, retain and restore the facade and internal modifications'. Status being checked
PA/01640/22 Sliema: Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of dangerous ceilings, construction of one additional floor and one receded floor at roof level. Status being checked
PA/01635/22 Sliema: To carry out internal alterations to existing pre-1967 apartment at first floor and construct overlying apartment. Works also include extension to existing… Status being checked
PA/01627/22 Sliema: Proposed alteration to existing sport club deck, to extend the main deck at higher level. Demolition of a small portion of the lower deck to propose new… Status being checked
PA/01617/22 Sliema: Extension and alterations at second floor and upper roof level, including minor alterations to façade. Status being checked
PA/01616/22 Sliema: Proposed installation of timber panelling and sign to facade at ground floor of approved permit 3507/21, sanctioning of minor alterations at all levels and… Status being checked
PA/01607/22 Sliema: Proposed alterations and additions to existing townhouse. Proposed works include internal and external alterations, the construction of an additional floor,… Status being checked