Triq il-Gnien, Gzira: planning intelligence
7 applications on record: 7 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 6 floors. 17 residential units granted. 2 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 (56%); Commercial Area NHRE03 (44%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 4 floors; granted buildings are typically 6 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 (56% of the frontage); Commercial Area NHRE03 (44% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/07220/23 Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling at first, second and roof levels, whilst retaining the front elevation at ground floor and first floor. Proposed constr
- PA/07651/25 Gzira: Proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 1A residential having 1 bedroom unit at all levels including receded floor or a total of 6 units and to sa
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Triq il-Gnien
- PA/01372/26 Gzira: To change the use of class 4B Shop into Class 4C Shop, to carry out internal alterations, to narrow the sign, and to sanction the design of the shopfront and th
- PA/07651/25 Gzira: Proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 1A residential having 1 bedroom unit at all levels including receded floor or a total of 6 units and to sa
- PA/06033/25 Gzira: Proposed alterations to PA/09194/17, including part change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop.
- PA/07542/24 Gzira: To carry out internal alterations and additions to existing Class 4B outlet, works to include replacing of the shop sign, apertures and installation of a roller
- PA/07220/23 Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling at first, second and roof levels, whilst retaining the front elevation at ground floor and first floor. Proposed constr
- PA/06859/23 Gzira: Proposed construction of PA/06716/22 with a different layout and adding an apartment on an additional floor, bringing the total of apartments to six. The propos
- PA/02490/23 Gzira: Change of use of pre-1968 property, no permits found, to a Class 4B retail establishment and proposal for signage on facade. no internal or external alterations
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