--- title: "Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/gzira/triq-manoel-de-vilhena source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira: 28 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 4 floors, typically 6 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Gzira › Triq Manoel De Vilhena # 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01394-23/gzira-sanction-a-minor-extension-at-fifth-floor): To sanction a minor extension at fifth floor from permit approved by virtue PA9886/18. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 6 floors, decided 2 August 2023 - [**PA/00173/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00173-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-existing-property-covered-by-pa-548-07): 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 Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, decided 18 June 2024 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 2 planning files for Triq Manoel De Vilhena: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Pending now - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): 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 Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07664/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07664-26/gzira-internal-alterations-and-alterations-to-facade): Proposed internal alterations and alterations to facade. Pending - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04626/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04626-26/gzira-sanction-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-convenience): To sanction internal alterations to a pre-1967 convenience store, and proposed minor changes to facade including fixing of sign. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/07621/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07621-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-licensed-bar-to): Change of use from licensed bar to Class 4D outlet and alterations. Pending, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/04249/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04249-25/gzira-proposal-involves-a-change-of-use-from): 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 Pending, validated 25 June 2025, 7 floors ## Latest applications on Triq Manoel De Vilhena - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): 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 Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07664/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07664-26/gzira-internal-alterations-and-alterations-to-facade): Proposed internal alterations and alterations to facade. Pending - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04626/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04626-26/gzira-sanction-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-convenience): To sanction internal alterations to a pre-1967 convenience store, and proposed minor changes to facade including fixing of sign. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04123/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04123-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-shop-to-class): 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 Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/01866/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01866-26/gzira-sanctioning-variations-to-existing-property-and-proposed): Sanctioning variations to existing property and proposed variations from approved permit PA/603/18. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/07621/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07621-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-licensed-bar-to): Change of use from licensed bar to Class 4D outlet and alterations. Pending, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/06743/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-25/gzira-sanction-changes-from-pa9147-18-and-pa7478-23-as): To sanction changes from PA9147/18 and PA7478/23 as built. Minor internal alterations and changes to facade. Granted, validated 31 October 2025 - [**PA/04249/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04249-25/gzira-proposal-involves-a-change-of-use-from): 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 Pending, validated 25 June 2025, 7 floors - [**PA/01826/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01826-25/gzira-sanction-the-subdivision-of-a-second-floor): To sanction the subdivision of a second floor apartment into two apartments (1: one-bedroom; 1: two-bedroom) and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/01394/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01394-25/gzira-works-consists-of-the-opening-of-two): 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 Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/00574/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00574-25/gzira-demolition-of-back-part-of-existing-structure): 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 Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/08348/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08348-24/gzira-propose-alterations-to-permit-pa-5454-22-which-include): 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 Granted, validated 6 March 2025 - [**PA/05274/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05274-24/gzira-construction-of-two-apartments-and-one-duplex): Construction of two apartments and one duplex unit (3 residential units) overlying existing pre-1967 apartment; and including alterations to existing staircase Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/05218/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05218-24/gzira-demolition-of-existing-setback-floor): Proposed demolition of existing setback floor, internal alterations to existing building and construction of two full floors and setback floor. Proposal include Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/02921/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02921-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C shop (cafeteria) and minor alterations. Granted, validated 22 May 2024 - [**PA/01844/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01844-24/gzira-sanction-excavation-and-minor-alterations-to-class): To sanction excavation and minor alterations to Class 4A premises from permit approved by virtue PA/08041/21. Granted, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/01009/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01009-24/gzira-propose-internal-and-external-alterations): To propose internal and external alterations, installation of retractable canopy and change of use from vacant premises to Class 4D premises. Granted, validated 21 February 2024 - [**PA/00598/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00598-24/gzira-alterations-and-change-of-use-from-class): Proposed alterations and change of use from Class 4B butcher to Class 4C cafeteria. Granted, validated 7 February 2024 - [**PA/00173/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00173-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-existing-property-covered-by-pa-548-07): 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 Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07478/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07478-23/gzira-sanction-changes-from-pa9147-18-as-built): 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. Granted, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/01394/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01394-23/gzira-sanction-a-minor-extension-at-fifth-floor): To sanction a minor extension at fifth floor from permit approved by virtue PA9886/18. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 6 floors - [**PA/00930/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00930-23/gzira-replacement): Replacement, like with like, of existing timber balcony. Granted, validated 30 March 2023 - [**PA/02772/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02772-22/gzira-change-of-use-to-class-4b-shop): Change of use to Class 4B Shop and installation of new signage. Status being checked - [**PA/02284/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02284-21/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-5-residential): To demolish existing dwelling and construct 5 residential units. 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