--- title: "PA/00200/23: demolition of townhouse in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00200-23/gzira-demolition-of-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Gzira: Proposed demolition of townhouse, retention of facade, excavation of basement and construction of Class 4B shop with… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0020023 # PA/00200/23: demolition of townhouse in Gzira 12, Triq Moroni, Gzira Proposed demolition of townhouse, retention of facade, excavation of basement and construction of Class 4B shop with underlying store and construction of five overlying residential units. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 12, Triq Moroni, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Fina Properties Ltd. Attn: Mr Gary Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fina-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 6 December 2022 - **Validated:** 1 February 2023 - **Published:** 1 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 March 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 19 September 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00200/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00200&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 12, Triq Moroni, Gzira 338 other applications within 300 m: 198 granted, 16 refused, 36 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq Moroni: 19 other applications, 11 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, medium reliability, from 40 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/08329/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08329-25/gzira-sanction-difference-from-approved-pa2701-20-consisting-of): To sanction difference from approved PA2701/20 consisting of pool and other additions and alterations at roof level. Suspended, validated 7 January 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/00294/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00294-24/gzira-extension-of-an-apartment-block-including-sanctioning): Extension of an apartment block including sanctioning of the second and third floor and common parts on the ground and first floor. Demolition of the slab… Granted, validated 4 April 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/02632/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02632-22/gzira-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-pa7372): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA7372/07. Proposed change of use from residential unit to a Class 3A guesthouse as an annex to… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/04515/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04515-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-variations-in-maisonette-from-pb-00810-77): Proposed sanctioning of variations in maisonette from PB/00810/77. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/01737/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01737-24/gzira-change-of-use-of-existing-ground-floor): Proposed change of use of existing ground floor garage into Class 4B barber shop, to carry out external alterations and to fix a fascia sign. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/06780/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06780-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-residential-to-a): Change of use from residential to a Class 3A guesthouse, including the addition of one extra floor. The proposed development consists of a basement garage; a… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/01141/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01141-26/gzira-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-floor): Proposed internal and external alterations at ground floor level to accommodate for a lift shaft and to construct a new stairway. Demolition of existing… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/07703/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-25/gzira-alterations-to-class-4b-shop-approved-in): Alterations to Class 4B shop approved in PA3789/24. Granted, validated 15 December 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/04118/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04118-24/sliema-further-excavation-of-existing-basement-level-1): Further excavation of existing basement level -1, Demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of garage for private cars at ground floor and basement… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/01691/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01691-23/sliema-renewal-to-pa-09801-17-proposed-extension-of): Renewal to PA/09801/17 - proposed extension of apartment at fourth floor which includes internal alterations and to construct a dwelling at set back floor. Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/07351/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07351-25/gzira-sanction-existing-property-from-that-approved-in): To sanction existing property from that approved in PB00810/77, and proposed alterations at first floor level. Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 43 m away - [**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, 43 m away - [**PA/04837/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04837-24/gzira-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): To carry out minor internal alterations to approved Class 4 shop as approved in PA2477/02, and correction of site from that approved in PA2477/02, and change… Refused, validated 4 September 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/06929/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06929-23/sliema-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from the approved PA748/07. Granted, validated 1 February 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/04861/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04861-23/gzira-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (since the original permit was not found), and change of use from garage to Class 4B shop. The proposal also includes external… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 44 m away ## More by Stephen Psaila - [**PA/07784/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07784-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-deviations-from-pa-00486-15): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal deviations from PA/00486/15, proposed change of use from class 4c shop to class 4d restaurant and installation of cold… Pending - [**PA/07592/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07592-26/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-6a-warehouse): Proposed change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07338/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C snack-bar, sanctioning of minor variations from PA/1901/02. Proposal includes the installation of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07326/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07326-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-vacant-property): Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07289/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07289-26/fgura-correction-of-site-plan-to-pa-05858-05-and): Correction of site plan to PA/05858/05 and sanctioning of deviations from PA/05858/05, namely relocation of bathroom and addition of washroom. Proposed also… Pending - [**PA/06559/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-26/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-pb-1065-84): Proposed sanctioning of minor deviations from PB/1065/84, sanctioning of construction of swimming pool and water reservoir, proposed internal alterations,… Pending [All applications by Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) ## More from Fina Properties Ltd - [**PA/01415/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01415-22/mgarr-excavate-over-site): To excavate over site, to construct 2 levels of garages (level -1, 0) and to construct 12 overlying residential units (level 1,2,3,4). Application also… Status being checked, 5 floors - [**PA/01406/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01406-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-correction-of-site-plan-to-pa9501-18-and): Correction of site plan to PA9501/18 and PA10179/17. Status being checked - [**PA/00599/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-21/mosta-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation of basement, construction of three basement garages, one maisonette, three apartments and a penthouse. Status being checked [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)