--- title: "PA/00145/21: excavate a basement floor below existing dwellings in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00145-21/gzira-excavate-a-basement-floor-below-existing-dwellings source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Gzira: To excavate a basement floor below existing dwellings and backyard and form a temporary opening on the… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0014521 # PA/00145/21: excavate a basement floor below existing dwellings in Gzira 16, Rendentur, 18, The Cottage, Triq il-Flotta, Gzira To excavate a basement floor below existing dwellings and backyard and form a temporary opening on the façade - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 16, Rendentur, 18, The Cottage, Triq il-Flotta, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Sean De Domenico](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sean-de-domenico) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Type of works:** Other [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00145/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00145&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 16, Rendentur, 18, The Cottage, Triq il-Flotta, Gzira 353 other applications within 300 m: 218 granted, 16 refused, 39 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq il-Flotta: 28 other applications, 16 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 12 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/04431/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04431-23/gzira-extension-above-existing-maisonette-to-create-another): Proposed extension above existing maisonette to create another 4 residential units. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors, 14 m away - [**PA/01079/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01079-23/gzira-convert-existing-penthouse-into-a-4th-floor): To convert existing penthouse into a 4th floor level apartment plus construction of overlying penthouse plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/00890/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00890-20/gzira-construct-an-additional-floor-and-include-minor): To construct an additional floor and include minor alterations to the facade and the first floor to PA/08473/18 to include an additional 1m in height in lieu… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/02975/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-21/gzira-replacement-of-balconies-parapet-wall-with-aluminum): Proposed replacement of balconies’ parapet wall with aluminum railings. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/05043/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05043-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Demolition of existing maisonette, retention of facade and construction of four apartments and penthouse; and including installation of lift plus roof pool. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/02172/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02172-20/gzira-demolish-existing-whilst-retaining-facade): To demolish existing whilst retaining facade, excavate site and construct 4 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 11 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 6 May 2020, 32 m away - [**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,… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/02330/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02330-23/gzira-fixing-of-advertisement-sign): Fixing of advertisement sign. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/03153/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03153-23/gzira-dismantle-the-existing-hcb-and-steel-balcony): To dismantle the existing HCB and steel balcony and install a new timber-like aluminium profile balcony and replace timber louvered window with same material. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/05270/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05270-23/gzira-sanction-changes-to-facade-as-indicated-in): To sanction changes to facade as indicated in conventional colours. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/07453/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07453-25/gzira-demolish-and-excavate-part-of-dwelling): To demolish and excavate part of dwelling, but retaining the facade (with alterations), as well as the entrance hall, a front room and a run of the main… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/05030/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05030-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building (facade and first floor slab to be retained) and construction of a Class 3A guest house (6 floors, 1 setback floor, 12 rooms). Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/04662/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04662-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-barber-shop): Proposed change of use from barber shop (Class 4A) to Class 4C to be interconnected to adjoining approved Class 4C, including the opening of a wall, internal… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/04310/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04310-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construct of 1 Class 4A office at ground floor level and 6 dwellings from first till receded floor. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 6 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/01258/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-maisonette-approved): Proposed internal alterations to ground floor maisonette approved in PA/05120/22 and change of use of garage to Class 4B shop including fascia sign. Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 58 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06752/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06752-26/st-julians-facade-changes-to): Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures. Pending [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Sean De Domenico - [**PA/05539/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05539-26/pieta-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-maisonettes): Internal alterations to pre-1967 maisonettes, introduction of new 1 bedroom unit at first floor level and alterations to pre-1967 facade on Triq Santa Monika. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/06484/25** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06484-25/pembroke-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa-02247-21): To sanction changes from approved PA/02247/21. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/02601/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02601-25/san-gwann-demolish-existing-terrace-house): To demolish existing terrace house, construction of one store at ground floor level, car spaces and one car lock up at ground floor, 10 overlying 3-bedroom… Granted, validated 21 August 2025 - [**PA/00929/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00929-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartments-and): Minor internal alterations to existing apartments and construction of two apartments at fifth floor and two penthouse units at receded level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08429/24** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08429-24/pembroke-minor-alterations-to-block-approved-in-pa-06058-22): Proposed minor alterations to block approved in PA/06058/22 from levels -1 to 2 and to convert 3-bedroom duplex unit at levels 3 and 4 to two separate… Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/01286/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01286-24/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartment-and): Minor internal alterations to existing apartment and construction of two penthouse units at receded level. Granted, validated 14 June 2024 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)