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Triq tas-Sliema, Gzira: planning intelligence

27 applications on record: 15 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending (88% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 37 residential units granted. 6 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

The official height limit for this street is on Gzira's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. See Gzira's local plan maps.

Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01 (73%); Projected Manoel Island Link Road NHGT 03 (27%).

Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area NHHO01 (73% of the frontage); Projected Manoel Island Link Road NHGT 03 (27% of the frontage).

Height precedents

  • PA/00820/24 Gzira: To demolish existing dilapidated roof over fourth floor level and reconstruct roof over fourth floor and construct 2 apartments at fifth and receded floor level Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, decided 18 February 2025
  • PA/03148/23 Gzira: To propose an extension on the facade over an existing terrace, and construction of a balcony at 4th floor level and the construction of a recessed floor at 5th Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, decided 16 February 2024
  • PA/04374/23 Gzira: To sanction existing basement as part of the approved/ existing fish shop (PA/1640/15), internal changes at ground floor shop and proposed demolition of existin Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 5 December 2025

What the planning files say

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Refused here

  • PA/06096/24 Gzira: To sanction internal alterations and site configuration and divide existing penthouse into two units. Refused, validated 18 September 2024
  • PA/02941/23 Gzira: Change of use from laundrette to Class 4B (retail) and variations from the official building alignment. Refused, validated 24 May 2023

Pending now

  • PA/07141/26 Gzira: To demolish an existing maisonette, a Class 4B premises and a block of apartments from second floor upwards along Triq Ir-Rebha, and first floor offices along T Pending, validated 14 October 2026
  • PA/06335/26 Gzira: Internal alterations to existing building as approved in PA/4522/95. Pending, validated 16 September 2026
  • PA/05370/26 Gzira: To demolish existing dwelling and construct 2 no garages and 1no Class 4B shop including shop sign at ground floor level and a guesthouse (Class 3A) at part gro Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor

Latest applications on Triq tas-Sliema

  • PA/07141/26 Gzira: To demolish an existing maisonette, a Class 4B premises and a block of apartments from second floor upwards along Triq Ir-Rebha, and first floor offices along T Pending, validated 14 October 2026
  • PA/06335/26 Gzira: Internal alterations to existing building as approved in PA/4522/95. Pending, validated 16 September 2026
  • PA/05518/26 Gzira: To subdivide the existing penthouse into two independent residential units, to sanction internal alterations, and discrepancies from the previously approved per Granted, validated 5 October 2026
  • PA/05370/26 Gzira: To demolish existing dwelling and construct 2 no garages and 1no Class 4B shop including shop sign at ground floor level and a guesthouse (Class 3A) at part gro Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/04211/26 Gzira: Proposed demolition of this abandoned pre-1968 residential unit and construction of 6 apartments over ground floor office Class 4A. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 2 floors
  • PA/02934/26 Gzira: To change the use of Class 4C Cafeteria into a Class 4B shop and Class 2A Medical Clinic (accommodating four treatment rooms), to carry out internal alterations Granted, validated 6 May 2026
  • PA/04796/25 Gzira: Demolition of existing property and construction of 4 garages and 10 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 23 July 2025
  • PA/02868/25 Gzira: Renewal of PA/02400/20 - Additions and alterations to existing building and construction of two apartments and two penthouses. Granted, validated 28 May 2025
  • PA/07566/24 Gzira: Proposed demolition of slab over ground floor and reconstruction of slab. Granted, validated 18 December 2024
  • PA/06178/24 Gzira: Demolition of existing structure and construction of Class 4B shop and overlying 6 apartments. Granted, validated 18 September 2024
  • PA/06096/24 Gzira: To sanction internal alterations and site configuration and divide existing penthouse into two units. Refused, validated 18 September 2024
  • PA/05099/24 Gzira: Proposed internal alterations to the existing apartment. Granted, validated 9 October 2024
  • PA/04495/24 Gzira: To split existing garage into 3 garages (1 for public service use and 2 for private car use). Granted, validated 11 September 2024
  • PA/01005/24 Gzira: Proposed signage. Granted, validated 21 February 2024
  • PA/00820/24 Gzira: To demolish existing dilapidated roof over fourth floor level and reconstruct roof over fourth floor and construct 2 apartments at fifth and receded floor level Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/04374/23 Gzira: To sanction existing basement as part of the approved/ existing fish shop (PA/1640/15), internal changes at ground floor shop and proposed demolition of existin Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/03148/23 Gzira: To propose an extension on the facade over an existing terrace, and construction of a balcony at 4th floor level and the construction of a recessed floor at 5th Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/02941/23 Gzira: Change of use from laundrette to Class 4B (retail) and variations from the official building alignment. Refused, validated 24 May 2023
  • PA/01701/23 Gzira: To sanction apartment internal layout variations to approved permit PA1996/16. Granted, validated 9 May 2023
  • PA/01700/23 Gzira: To sanction apartment internal layout variations to approved permit PA1996/16. Granted, validated 9 May 2023
  • PA/02230/22 Gzira: Proposed extension of pavement onto the existing parking bay to form demountable timber platform to place tables & chairs and covering umbrellas. Status being checked
  • PA/02144/22 Gzira: Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D and minor internal alterations. Status being checked
  • PA/01081/22 Gzira: Proposed extension of existing dwelling at level 4 and proposed new dwelling at receded level; sanctioning of façade wall on Triq Tas-Sliema and internal altera Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/00780/22 Gzira: Use of outdoor area for placing of tables and chairs, and installing retractable canopy. Status being checked
  • PA/00713/22 Gzira: To propose a change of use from a residential unit Class 1 into Class 4A and to propose minor external and internal alterations. Status being checked

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