Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira: planning intelligence
28 applications on record: 16 granted, 0 refused, 6 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 6 floors. 16 residential units granted. 5 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 (51%); Local Centre NHRE02 (49%).
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 (51% of the frontage); Local Centre NHRE02 (49% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/01394/23 Gzira: To sanction a minor extension at fifth floor from permit approved by virtue PA9886/18.
- PA/00173/24 Gzira: Sanctioning of existing property covered by PA/548/07, internal demolition, extension of existing receded floor into full floor at 4th floor and construction of
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/07666/26 Gzira: The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at firs
- PA/07664/26 Gzira: Proposed internal alterations and alterations to facade.
- PA/07499/26 Gzira: To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials.
- PA/04626/26 Gzira: To sanction internal alterations to a pre-1967 convenience store, and proposed minor changes to facade including fixing of sign.
- PA/07621/25 Gzira: Change of use from licensed bar to Class 4D outlet and alterations.
- PA/04249/25 Gzira: The proposal involves a change of use from Class 1 (as approved by permit PA/7641/22) to a Class 3A guesthouse comprising a total of 30 rooms. The development a
Latest applications on Triq Manoel De Vilhena
- PA/07666/26 Gzira: The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at firs
- PA/07664/26 Gzira: Proposed internal alterations and alterations to facade.
- PA/07499/26 Gzira: To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials.
- PA/04626/26 Gzira: To sanction internal alterations to a pre-1967 convenience store, and proposed minor changes to facade including fixing of sign.
- PA/04123/26 Gzira: Change of use of shop to Class 4D catering outlet. Application includes also additions and alterations as per drawings and the placing of two small stand-up tab
- PA/01866/26 Gzira: Sanctioning variations to existing property and proposed variations from approved permit PA/603/18.
- PA/07621/25 Gzira: Change of use from licensed bar to Class 4D outlet and alterations.
- PA/06743/25 Gzira: To sanction changes from PA9147/18 and PA7478/23 as built. Minor internal alterations and changes to facade.
- PA/04249/25 Gzira: The proposal involves a change of use from Class 1 (as approved by permit PA/7641/22) to a Class 3A guesthouse comprising a total of 30 rooms. The development a
- PA/01826/25 Gzira: To sanction the subdivision of a second floor apartment into two apartments (1: one-bedroom; 1: two-bedroom) and proposed internal alterations.
- PA/01394/25 Gzira: Works consists of the opening of two apertures on common party wall 'appogg' between two adjacent properties of same owner. No physical additions neither horizo
- PA/00574/25 Gzira: Demolition of back part of existing structure, retaining the facade, construction of ground floor commercial Class 4B, and 6 dwellings from first till receded f
- PA/08348/24 Gzira: To propose alterations to permit PA/5454/22 which include the removal of a basement level due to the presence of the sea level and the addition of roof pools an
- PA/05274/24 Gzira: Construction of two apartments and one duplex unit (3 residential units) overlying existing pre-1967 apartment; and including alterations to existing staircase
- PA/05218/24 Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing setback floor, internal alterations to existing building and construction of two full floors and setback floor. Proposal include
- PA/02921/24 Gzira: Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C shop (cafeteria) and minor alterations.
- PA/01844/24 Gzira: To sanction excavation and minor alterations to Class 4A premises from permit approved by virtue PA/08041/21.
- PA/01009/24 Gzira: To propose internal and external alterations, installation of retractable canopy and change of use from vacant premises to Class 4D premises.
- PA/00598/24 Gzira: Proposed alterations and change of use from Class 4B butcher to Class 4C cafeteria.
- PA/00173/24 Gzira: Sanctioning of existing property covered by PA/548/07, internal demolition, extension of existing receded floor into full floor at 4th floor and construction of
- PA/07478/23 Gzira: To sanction changes from PA9147/18 as built. Change of use from Class 4B to a one bedroom apartment. Minor internal alterations and changes to facade.
- PA/01394/23 Gzira: To sanction a minor extension at fifth floor from permit approved by virtue PA9886/18.
- PA/00930/23 Gzira: Replacement, like with like, of existing timber balcony.
- PA/02772/22 Gzira: Change of use to Class 4B Shop and installation of new signage.
- PA/02284/21 Gzira: To demolish existing dwelling and construct 5 residential units.
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