--- title: "PA/00173/24: Sanctioning of existing property covered by PA/548/07 in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00173-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-existing-property-covered-by-pa-548-07 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Sanctioning of existing property covered by PA/548/07, internal demolition, extension of existing receded floor into… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0017324 # PA/00173/24: Sanctioning of existing property covered by PA/548/07 in Gzira 134, Carmel Court, Flat 4, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira 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 a receded apartment at 5th Floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 134, Carmel Court, Flat 4, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Dylan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dylan-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 9 October 2023 - **Validated:** 17 January 2024 - **Published:** 17 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 June 2024 - **Permit expires:** 17 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00173/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00173&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 134, Carmel Court, Flat 4, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira 323 other applications within 300 m: 193 granted, 15 refused, 40 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25). On Triq Manoel De Vilhena: 27 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, medium reliability, from 58 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/01176/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01176-21/gzira-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-pa-00293-19-consisting): Additions and alterations to approved PA/00293/19 consisting of demolition of the whole property and construction of basement domestic store, ground floor… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**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, 17 m away - [**PA/02002/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02002-21/gzira-demolish-existing-and-construct-two-garages-at): To demolish existing and construct two garages at level 0, apartments at level 1-5 plus overlying penthouse. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/01663/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01663-25/gzira-sanction-dismantling-of-existing-garage-and-to): To sanction dismantling of existing garage and to re-construct as per layout prior to dismantling. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/01244/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01244-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-class-4d-from): Sanctioning of as built Class 4D from approved PA/07588/21. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/06851/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06851-25/gzira-minor-alterations-to-existing-class-4d-development): Minor alterations to existing Class 4D development and sanctioning of internal alterations and alterations to the facade. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 38 m away - [**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, 39 m away - [**PA/00281/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00281-20/gzira-change-of-use-of-approved-class-4b): Change of use of approved Class 4B retail into a Class 4C cafeteria Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/01028/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01028-20/gzira-enclose-front-garden-with-railing-including-3): To enclose front garden with railing including 3 pilasters, to construct washroom at second floor level and to sanction internal alterations over PA 690/97 Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/02197/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02197-25/gzira-sanction-the-subdivision-of-a-second-floor-apartment): To sanction the subdivision of a second-floor apartment into two apartments (1: one-bedroom; 1: two-bedroom) and proposed internal alterations to the approved… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/04306/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04306-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling (retaining facade), excavation over site and construction of basement domestic store interconnected with an overlying ground… Granted, validated 12 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/06981/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06981-25/gzira-development-of-existing-airspace-over-garage): Proposed development of existing airspace over garage. Development to include the construction of five additional floors to accommodate a total of five… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/05685/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05685-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from vacant premises to take away outlet (with onsite cooking) and installation of pvc sign, ac unit, and shop front. This take away outlet is… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/03272/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03272-25/gzira-proposal-to-fix-retractable-awning-and-add): Proposal to fix retractable awning and add design to the facade, and to sanction louvered cabinets in front garden and a smaller sign from those approved in… Granted, validated 6 June 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/07158/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07158-24/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (retaining facade) and to construct one maisonette with interconnected garage at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away ## More by Philip Farrugia - [**PA/07234/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07234-26/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-05131-16-with-the-description-change): Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change of use from a store to a Class 4B with a large store. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06954/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06954-26/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06835/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06835-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building. Excavation of 1 level of basement. Construction of basement. Construction of 3 apartments over 3 floors and 1 duplex… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06817/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06817-26/zurrieq-minor-interior-and-exterior-alterations): Minor interior and exterior alterations. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06391/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06391-26/xghajra-minor-interior-alterations): Minor interior alterations. Pending - [**PA/06067/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06067-26/floriana-sanctioning-changes-from-permit-approved-in-pa-04408-03): Sanctioning changes from permit approved in PA/04408/03 which includes reinstating a door and minor exterior alterations. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) ## More from Dylan Grech - [**PA/00568/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00568-26/marsa-pre-1967-building): Pre-1967 building (permits not traced). To sanction alterations to existing building subdivided into two separate units. Suspended, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/03745/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03745-23/zabbar-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing): To carry out minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, including part extension at ground and first floor, construction of pool within backyard, and… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01504/23** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01504-23/siggiewi-sanction-alterations-from-that-approved-in-pa-00162-13): To sanction alterations from that approved in PA/00162/13. Granted, validated 2 May 2023 - [**PA/00150/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00150-20/gzira-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Change of use from private garage to a public service garage for two cars. Status being checked [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)