--- title: "Triq San Albert, Gzira: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/gzira/triq-san-albert source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq San Albert, Gzira: 48 planning applications, 83% granted, official limit 4 floors, typically 5 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Gzira › Triq San Albert # Triq San Albert, Gzira: planning intelligence 48 applications on record: 20 granted, 4 refused, 7 pending (83% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 17 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. Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01. The 2006 local plan limit here is 4 floors; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, and some 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/00851/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00851-23/gzira-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-stairwell-and): To carry out internal alterations to stairwell and extension of lift shaft, extension of existing fourth floor, and construction of fifth floor to create a dupl Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 6 floors, decided 19 September 2023 - [**PA/00365/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-24/gzira-demolish-existing-office-and-studio-apartment): To demolish existing office and studio apartment, retaining facade, and construct maisonette at ground and basement levels, 4 apartments at first, second, third Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, decided 17 May 2024 - [**PA/07645/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07645-23/gzira-demolish-existing-roof-at-third-floor): To demolish existing roof at third floor, construction of apartment at third floor and construction of duplex penthouse at fourth and recess floor. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 1 July 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq San Albert yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/05078/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05078-25/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade and construction of 4 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse. Refused, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/07866/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07866-24/gzira-part-demolish-of-existing-roofs-and-dismantling): Part demolish of existing roofs and dismantling of existing first and second floor facade, construction of three apartments and reconstruction of fascias. Propo Refused, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/04474/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04474-24/gzira-sanction-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-apartment): To sanction internal alterations to a pre-1967 apartment and propose the sub-division of said apartment to create 2 residential units. Refused, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/03642/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03642-24/gzira-minor-alterations-and-division-of-existing-pre-1967): Minor alterations and division of existing pre-1967 dwelling into two residential units. Refused, validated 28 August 2024 ## Pending now - [**PA/06882/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade. Excavation of one basement floor level, a reservoir and construction of a Class 3A guest house. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06630/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06630-26/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-retaining-facade-and-construct): To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 6 no residential units at ground, first, second, third, fourth and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06483/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06483-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-variations-to-apartments-approved-in): Sanctioning of variations to apartments approved in PA/008609/18 and PA/01918/12. Pending - [**PA/04345/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04345-26/gzira-project-consists-of-the-vertical-extension-of): The project consists of the vertical extension of an existing apartment block by the addition of three new floors. The proposed development includes one three-b Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 6 floors - [**PA/03568/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03568-26/gzira-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 dwelling. Part change of use to pubic service garage. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03184/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03184-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, retaining facade and reusing internal stone steps for stairwell. Proposed construction of ground to fifth (receded) f Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03182/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03182-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, retaining facade and reusing internal stone steps for stairwell. Proposed construction of ground to fifth (receded) f Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq San Albert - [**PA/06882/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade. Excavation of one basement floor level, a reservoir and construction of a Class 3A guest house. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06630/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06630-26/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-retaining-facade-and-construct): To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 6 no residential units at ground, first, second, third, fourth and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06483/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06483-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-variations-to-apartments-approved-in): Sanctioning of variations to apartments approved in PA/008609/18 and PA/01918/12. Pending - [**PA/04599/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04599-26/gzira-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing ground floor dwelling and change of use from Class 1 dwelling to Class 2A childcare centre. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04345/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04345-26/gzira-project-consists-of-the-vertical-extension-of): The project consists of the vertical extension of an existing apartment block by the addition of three new floors. The proposed development includes one three-b Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 6 floors - [**PA/03568/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03568-26/gzira-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 dwelling. Part change of use to pubic service garage. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03184/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03184-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, retaining facade and reusing internal stone steps for stairwell. Proposed construction of ground to fifth (receded) f Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03182/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03182-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, retaining facade and reusing internal stone steps for stairwell. Proposed construction of ground to fifth (receded) f Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02417/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02417-26/gzira-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-while-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure while retaining existing facade. To propose excavation of one floor beneath street level and construction of Class 3 Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07123/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07123-25/gzira-propose-variations-form-that-approved-in-pa-00615-24): To propose variations form that approved in PA/00615/24 and to construct additional floor in order to create two additional residential units. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/05763/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05763-25/gzira-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-pa3826-04): To sanction minor variations from approved PA3826/04. Sanctioning to cover a first floor apartment and a car space at basement level. Granted, validated 7 October 2025 - [**PA/05078/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05078-25/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade and construction of 4 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse. Refused, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/01511/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01511-25/gzira-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-differences-from-pa-844-20): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal differences from PA/844/20. Granted, validated 11 April 2025 - [**PA/00529/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00529-25/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1968): To sanction minor internal alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 25 February 2025 - [**PA/07866/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07866-24/gzira-part-demolish-of-existing-roofs-and-dismantling): Part demolish of existing roofs and dismantling of existing first and second floor facade, construction of three apartments and reconstruction of fascias. Propo Refused, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/07815/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07815-24/gzira-change-of-use-of-the-ground-floor): Change of use of the ground floor office to a domestic store and sanctioning of minor amendments. Withdrawn, validated 20 November 2024 - [**PA/07388/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-24/gzira-temporary-installation-of-a-small-greenhouse-at): Temporary installation of a small greenhouse at the Stella Maris College, il-Gzira. Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/06927/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06927-24/gzira-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of): To propose minor internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B. Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/06350/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06350-24/gzira-sanction-differences-between-existing-private-use-garage): To sanction differences between existing private use garage and domestic store, and previously approved PA/02815/03. Withdrawn, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/04474/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04474-24/gzira-sanction-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-apartment): To sanction internal alterations to a pre-1967 apartment and propose the sub-division of said apartment to create 2 residential units. Refused, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/03642/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03642-24/gzira-minor-alterations-and-division-of-existing-pre-1967): Minor alterations and division of existing pre-1967 dwelling into two residential units. Refused, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/02986/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02986-24/gzira-change-of-use-of-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use of Class 4A office to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/02876/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02876-24/gzira-sanction-change-of-use-from-residential-to): To Sanction change of use from residential to Ananda Marga Meditation and worship centre Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/00988/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00988-24/gzira-minor-internal-alterations-to-internal-partitions-and): Minor internal alterations to internal partitions and change of use of commercial unit, from approved use Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (retail) - MINI MARKET, Granted, validated 21 February 2024 - [**PA/00823/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00823-24/gzira-sanction-internal-alterations-from-what-was-approved): To sanction internal alterations from what was approved in PA/7199/18, including alterations which overlook third party internal yards. 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