--- title: "Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/gzira/triq-ix-xatt source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira: 40 planning applications, 83% granted, official limit 4 floors, typically 10 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Gzira › Triq ix-Xatt # Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira: planning intelligence 40 applications on record: 19 granted, 4 refused, 6 pending (83% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 10 floors. 15 residential units granted. 9 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 along 50% of the street; elsewhere along it 7 Floors. Policy zones along the street: Projected Manoel Island Link Road NHGT 03 (41%); Local Centre NHRE02 (39%); Residential Area NHHO01 (20%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 4 floors; granted buildings are typically 10 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 Projected Manoel Island Link Road NHGT 03 (41% of the frontage); Local Centre NHRE02 (39% of the frontage); Residential Area NHHO01 (20% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/04549/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04549-21/gzira-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-level-8): Proposed alterations and extension to existing level 8. Sub division of existing apartment on level 8 into two separate units. Construction of an additional flo Granted, validated 30 June 2021, 10 floors, decided 12 January 2022 - [**PA/04809/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04809-25/gzira-partial-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction): Partial demolition of terraced house and construction of an 8-storey block with an overlying receded floor, consisting of 6 flats, 5 of which duplex flats. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, decided 13 January 2026 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq ix-Xatt yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/05458/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05458-25/gzira-sanction-minor-amendments-to-outdoor-catering-area): To sanction minor amendments to outdoor catering area approved in PA/06859/19. Refused, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/04376/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04376-25/gzira-sanction-variations): To sanction variations (design and extension towards the carriageway) carried out to a structure covering the tables and chairs, previously covered by permit PA Refused, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/08204/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08204-24/gzira-extension-of-lift-shaft-at-penthouse-level): Proposed extension of lift shaft at penthouse level to accommodate lift. Refused, validated 4 December 2024 - [**PA/01708/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01708-24/gzira-outdoor-tables-and-chairs): Proposed outdoor tables and chairs, in front of established restaurant. Refused, validated 27 March 2024 ## Pending now - [**PA/07727/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07727-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-apartment-from-approved-pa-0176-11): Sanctioning of apartment from approved PA/0176/11. Pending - [**PA/06933/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06933-26/gzira-enclosure-of-a-canopy-approved-through-pa3224-18): Enclosure of a canopy approved through PA3224/18. Application includes the proposal of a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05559/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05559-26/gzira-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4d): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D, on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demountable covering umbrella. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05289/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05289-26/gzira-extension-to-class-3b-hotel): Proposed extension to Class 3B hotel, construction of two additional floors from approved PA/4539/17 and extension of lift and construction of removable retract Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03046/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03046-26/gzira-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-old-peoples): Demolition of terraced house and old people's home and construction of a 59-room Class 3B hotel including construction of swimming-pool on roof and related amen Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/00873/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00873-26/gzira-proposal-concerns-the-redesign-of-the-approved): The proposal concerns the redesign of the approved Class 3B hotel development under PA/08231/18, comprising the upgrade of the approved 3-star hotel to a 5-star Pending, 13 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq ix-Xatt - [**PA/07727/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07727-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-apartment-from-approved-pa-0176-11): Sanctioning of apartment from approved PA/0176/11. Pending - [**PA/06933/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06933-26/gzira-enclosure-of-a-canopy-approved-through-pa3224-18): Enclosure of a canopy approved through PA3224/18. Application includes the proposal of a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05559/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05559-26/gzira-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4d): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D, on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demountable covering umbrella. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05289/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05289-26/gzira-extension-to-class-3b-hotel): Proposed extension to Class 3B hotel, construction of two additional floors from approved PA/4539/17 and extension of lift and construction of removable retract Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/05111/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05111-26/gzira-minor-extension-of-lift-shaft-at-penthouse): Proposed minor extension of lift shaft at penthouse level to accommodate lift structure. Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04393/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04393-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-approved-pastizzeria-pa-3602-24): Proposed change of use from approved pastizzeria PA/3602/24 to restaurant Class 4D premises. Replacement of already approved signage. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03862/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03862-26/gzira-proposal-consists-of-the-demolition-of-the): The proposal consists of the demolition of the existing three-floor building Class 1, the construction of a three-star hotel Class 3B comprising of ninety guest Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 13 floors - [**PA/03046/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03046-26/gzira-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-old-peoples): Demolition of terraced house and old people's home and construction of a 59-room Class 3B hotel including construction of swimming-pool on roof and related amen Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/03034/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03034-26/gzira-renewal-of-permit-pa02553-15-renewal-of): Renewal of permit PA02553/15 - Renewal of PA03838/09 - Renewal of permit PA02365/04: Proposed minor amendments to plans approved in PA01350/01. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/00873/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00873-26/gzira-proposal-concerns-the-redesign-of-the-approved): The proposal concerns the redesign of the approved Class 3B hotel development under PA/08231/18, comprising the upgrade of the approved 3-star hotel to a 5-star Pending, 13 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08325/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08325-25/gzira-sanctioning-of-minor-structural-alterations): Sanctioning of minor structural alterations (already carried out). Proposed change of use from approved offices at first floor and approved part-restaurant at g Suspended, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/07059/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07059-25/gzira-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A (approved by virtue RG02236/19) to Class 4B at ground floor level and change of use of the first floor and intermediate l Granted, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/06152/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06152-25/gzira-of-tables-and-chairs-on-the-public): Proposed of tables and chairs on the public pavement over the existing parking bays including a demountable raised platform to place tables, chairs, a retractab Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05458/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05458-25/gzira-sanction-minor-amendments-to-outdoor-catering-area): To sanction minor amendments to outdoor catering area approved in PA/06859/19. Refused, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/05389/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05389-25/gzira-sanction-the-existing-class-4b-retail-shop): To sanction the existing Class 4B retail shop (covered by a trading license) and proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D. Proposed also includes intern Withdrawn, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/04809/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04809-25/gzira-partial-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction): Partial demolition of terraced house and construction of an 8-storey block with an overlying receded floor, consisting of 6 flats, 5 of which duplex flats. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04376/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04376-25/gzira-sanction-variations): To sanction variations (design and extension towards the carriageway) carried out to a structure covering the tables and chairs, previously covered by permit PA Refused, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/03899/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03899-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D use. Proposed removable extension to pavement for ancillary seating to same Class 4D establishment, including lig Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/02935/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02935-25/gzira-install-digital-screen-behind-window-pane): To install digital screen behind window pane. Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/02222/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02222-25/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved DN/1421/16 including configuration to the layout. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/08204/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08204-24/gzira-extension-of-lift-shaft-at-penthouse-level): Proposed extension of lift shaft at penthouse level to accommodate lift. Refused, validated 4 December 2024 - [**PA/07287/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07287-24/gzira-sanction-as-built-the-ground-floor-domestic): To sanction as built the ground floor domestic store, apartments 1 and 6 with minor alterations from approved permit as per PA/01545/09. Granted, validated 8 January 2025 - [**PA/03602/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03602-24/gzira-propose-change-of-internal-layout-at-existing): To propose change of internal layout at existing ground floor Pastizzeria and intermediate floor Class 4A Office, propose new relocation of chimney, and extensi Granted, validated 19 June 2024 - [**PA/03055/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03055-24/gzira-sanction-minor-external-alterations): To sanction minor external alterations, installation of roof pergola and change of railing - works to sanction are post RG/01039/23. Application proposes minor Granted, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/01708/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01708-24/gzira-outdoor-tables-and-chairs): Proposed outdoor tables and chairs, in front of established restaurant. 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