--- title: "Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/gzira/triq-carlo-manche source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira: 29 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 4 floors, typically 5 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Gzira › Triq Carlo Manche' # Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira: planning intelligence 29 applications on record: 17 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 36 residential units granted. 7 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map GT2): **4 Floors**, an overall height of 19.90 m (20.80 m with a basement, 22.00 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation. Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01. The 2006 local plan limit here is 4 floors; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, and the tallest grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places). Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area NHHO01. ## Height precedents - [**PA/00148/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-26/gzira-internally-demolish-existing-residence): To internally demolish existing residence, retain façade and construct 7 residential apartments within 6 floors and an additional receded floor level. Proposal Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, decided 14 September 2026 - [**PA/01113/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01113-24/gzira-demolish-existing-site): To demolish existing site (retaining of existing facade) and to construct 2 dwelling units on 6 floors. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 6 floors, decided 24 October 2024 - [**PA/01141/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01141-26/gzira-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-floor): Proposed internal and external alterations at ground floor level to accommodate for a lift shaft and to construct a new stairway. Demolition of existing structu Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, decided 30 June 2026 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq Carlo Manche': usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Pending now - [**PA/07286/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07286-26/gzira-demolition-of-stairs-and-slab-at-level): Proposed demolition of stairs and slab at level 1, extension in backyard for provision of lift, and construction of four (4) studio apartments and one (1) duple Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06712/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06712-26/gzira-correct-discrepancies-in-the-approved-drawings-under): To correct discrepancies in the approved drawings under PA/00989/25 regarding the original heights of the existing common party boundary walls at the rear yard, Pending - [**PA/03955/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03955-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-maisonettes-retaining-and-resto): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse/maisonettes retaining and restoring the existing façade, excavations and construction of a 3-star Class 3B hotel with Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 9 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq Carlo Manche' - [**PA/07286/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07286-26/gzira-demolition-of-stairs-and-slab-at-level): Proposed demolition of stairs and slab at level 1, extension in backyard for provision of lift, and construction of four (4) studio apartments and one (1) duple Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06712/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06712-26/gzira-correct-discrepancies-in-the-approved-drawings-under): To correct discrepancies in the approved drawings under PA/00989/25 regarding the original heights of the existing common party boundary walls at the rear yard, Pending - [**PA/03955/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03955-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-maisonettes-retaining-and-resto): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse/maisonettes retaining and restoring the existing façade, excavations and construction of a 3-star Class 3B hotel with Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 9 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02859/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02859-26/gzira-demolition-of-stairs-and-slab-at-level): Proposed demolition of stairs and slab at level 1, extension in backyard for provision of lift, and construction of four (4) studio apartments and one (1) duple Withdrawn, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01379/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01379-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-domestic-store-at-basement-level): Proposed sanctioning of domestic store at basement level resulting from excavation for foundations for development covered by PA/06652/21. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01141/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01141-26/gzira-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-floor): Proposed internal and external alterations at ground floor level to accommodate for a lift shaft and to construct a new stairway. Demolition of existing structu Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00148/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-26/gzira-internally-demolish-existing-residence): To internally demolish existing residence, retain façade and construct 7 residential apartments within 6 floors and an additional receded floor level. Proposal Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07351/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07351-25/gzira-sanction-existing-property-from-that-approved-in): To sanction existing property from that approved in PB00810/77, and proposed alterations at first floor level. Granted, validated 26 January 2026 - [**PA/04847/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04847-25/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-previously-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations from previously approved permit PA/6655/20. Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/00989/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00989-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-residential-unit-to): Change of use from residential unit to Class 4B shop including alterations on facade. Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/00850/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00850-25/gzira-internal-alterations-on-first-floor): Internal alterations on first floor, extension including demolition of the slab over the first floor and roof structure, and construction of a total of 5 floors Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05204/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05204-24/gzira-convert-approved-5th-and-6th-floor-duplex): To convert approved 5th and 6th floor duplex apartment approved in PA4214/22 into a single level 5th floor apartment and 6th floor level washrooms, and to sanct Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/04333/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04333-24/gzira-change-the-use-from-an-approved-boutique): To change the use from an approved boutique guesthouse into a Class 3B hotel with a different layout from PA/07191/19. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/04221/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04221-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-caffeteria): Proposed change of use from garage to caffeteria Class 4C. Proposed minor internal alterations and installation of shopfront and signage. Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/04121/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04121-24/gzira-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-maisonette-including): Internal alterations to ground floor maisonette including demolition and re-construction of ceiling. Demolition of first floor maisonette. To construct five uni Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/04079/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-24/gzira-demolition-of-internal-walls-of-ground-floor): Demolition of internal walls of ground floor maisonette; extension of a room at the rear and construction of three overlying floors and a washroom; staircase an Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors - [**PA/03655/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03655-24/gzira-internal-alterations-on-first-floor): Internal alterations on first floor, extension including demolition of the slab over the first floor and roof structure, and construction of 4 additional floors Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/02042/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02042-24/gzira-renewal-to-permit-pa01216-19): Renewal to permit PA01216/19 (Proposed part demolition of existing residential units (keeping the facade), alterations and construction of additional floors.) Granted, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/01225/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01225-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-a-domestic-store): Change of use from a domestic store to a one-bedroom residential apartment. The proposal includes internal alterations to form the bedroom. Withdrawn - [**PA/01113/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01113-24/gzira-demolish-existing-site): To demolish existing site (retaining of existing facade) and to construct 2 dwelling units on 6 floors. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 6 floors - [**PA/06772/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06772-23/gzira-structural-alterations-and-extension-to-convert-a): Structural alterations and extension to convert a duplex apartment at third and fourth floor levels into two apartments and construction of an overlying receded Granted, validated 29 February 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04622/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04622-23/gzira-proposal-to-demolish-the-existing-two-dwellings): Proposal to demolish the existing two dwellings whilst retaining the facade and to construct seven apartments. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/01264/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01264-23/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa511-20-whereby-an): Changes to approved permit PA511/20 whereby an adjacent residential property has been acquired to build a larger Class 3A guest house including signage. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/00747/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00747-23/gzira-add-two-additional-floors-to-existing-residence): To add two additional floors to existing residence. The proposal will not increase the number of residential units. Withdrawn - [**PA/01555/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01555-22/gzira-construction-of-washroom-at-roof-level): Construction of washroom at roof level, including relocation of existing demountable aluminium canopy. 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