Triq Sir William Reid, Gzira: planning intelligence
29 applications on record: 20 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 89 residential units granted. 6 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 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.
Height precedents
- PA/00848/24 Gzira: To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining façade. Minor excavation and construction of water reservoir and lift pit and construction of six r
- PA/04295/25 Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construction of reservoir, 35 garages and substation at basement levels. Class 4B retail at gro
- PA/07158/24 Gzira: To demolish existing building (retaining facade) and to construct one maisonette with interconnected garage at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one a
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/00271/26 Gzira: Change in design of proposed roof shading structures from those approved in PA/03229/24 for Class 3B hotel and proposed addition of Fitness Room at basement lev
- PA/06697/24 Gzira: To propose minor variations from the approved drawings in PA/05055/22 in order to create two additional units. Proposal shall increase the total number of resid
Latest applications on Triq Sir William Reid
- PA/04143/26 Gzira: Proposed retention of existing facade and dismantling of existing building that includes the excavation of water reservoir, construction of garage at ground flo
- PA/02695/26 Gzira: To demolish existing building retaining the facade and construct 7 units from ground floor till penthouse floor with a different layout from that approved in PA
- PA/01477/26 Gzira: Proposed amendments to approved permit PA1766/24 and PA10419/17 to include internal alterations and subdivision of duplex level into two separate units.
- PA/00271/26 Gzira: Change in design of proposed roof shading structures from those approved in PA/03229/24 for Class 3B hotel and proposed addition of Fitness Room at basement lev
- PA/08047/25 Gzira: Construction of an additional apartment while retaining same building height, minor internal and external alterations from approved permit PA/00852/25.
- PA/07232/25 Gzira: Proposed retention of existing facade and dismantling of existing building that includes the excavation of a basement, water reservoir and greywater sump, and t
- PA/05830/25 Gzira: Proposal demolition of existing building and construction of a Class 3A guest house on six floors. The existing facade is to be retained.
- PA/05397/25 Gzira: To demolish existing building retaining the facade and construct 6 units from ground floor till penthouse floor.
- PA/05251/25 Gzira: To sanction garage as built (permit not traced).
- PA/04295/25 Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construction of reservoir, 35 garages and substation at basement levels. Class 4B retail at gro
- PA/03456/25 Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, retaining the facade, excavation of reservoir, and construction of 7 dwellings from ground till receded floor level.
- PA/03306/25 Gzira: Proposed addition of pool at roof level and alterations to the layout of the duplex penthouse approved in PA 1766/24.
- PA/02409/25 Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, while retaining the facade. The excavation of a reservoir, and the construction of a maisonette at ground floor and si
- PA/00943/25 Gzira: Renewal of PA/07191/19. Description of works included: Alterations to approved boutique guesthouse PA/02735/18. To construct additional floors as per DC15 and a
- PA/00852/25 Gzira: To demolish existing townhouse and construct a maisonette at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one apartment at receded level.
- PA/07158/24 Gzira: To demolish existing building (retaining facade) and to construct one maisonette with interconnected garage at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one a
- PA/06697/24 Gzira: To propose minor variations from the approved drawings in PA/05055/22 in order to create two additional units. Proposal shall increase the total number of resid
- PA/04218/24 Gzira: Sanctioning an apartment block from approved PA/00948/20 as built and proposing the construction of a balcony and replacement of a window with a door at the thi
- PA/03229/24 Gzira: Proposed amendment to Class 3B hotel as approved in PA5143/22 to include the addition of an ancillary spa instead of two approved guestrooms at ground floor lev
- PA/01781/24 Gzira: Demolition of existing residential unit (retaining existing facade), and construction of five apartments.
- PA/01766/24 Gzira: Demolition of existing building but retain the existing facade. Proposed construction of apartment block including minor alteration to adjacent approved elevati
- PA/00848/24 Gzira: To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining façade. Minor excavation and construction of water reservoir and lift pit and construction of six r
- PA/05880/23 Gzira: To sanction variations from approved plans including internal alterations and bathroom extension.
- PA/04978/23 Gzira: Renewal to PA2617/18 - Internal alterations and extension at fourth and fifth floor levels [duplex apartment]. To sanction open balcony.
- PA/02760/22 Gzira: Proposed change of use from an approved Class 4B to a Class 4D outlet plus other additions and alterations including fixing of sign.
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