--- title: "PA/00388/25: addition of a further 2 floors in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00388-25/gzira-addition-of-a-further-2-floors source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Proposed addition of a further 2 floors (in line with height limitation adjustment policy and Local Plan Policy) over… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0038825 # PA/00388/25: addition of a further 2 floors in Gzira No. 14,15,16,17,17A, Triq l-Imsida, Gzira Proposed addition of a further 2 floors (in line with height limitation adjustment policy and Local Plan Policy) over previously approved Class 3B hotel by virtue of PA/01139/19. The application also seeks to modify internal changes to the previous proposal, room configuration and external facade. The new hotel is proposed to include a total of 49 rooms, a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level (including kitchen and stores) as well as a roof top pool and a further underlying restaurant. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 14,15,16,17,17A, Triq l-Imsida, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Alan Bonnici](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alan-bonnici) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Received:** 7 October 2024 - **Validated:** 29 January 2025 - **Published:** 14 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 8 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00388/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00388&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No. 14,15,16,17,17A, Triq l-Imsida, Gzira 101 other applications within 300 m: 54 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/02882/25). On Triq l-Imsida: 15 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan), [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb). - [**PA/05983/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05983-24/gzira-sanction-the-third-floor-apartment-from-pa3270-10): To sanction the third floor apartment from PA3270/10, works include: minor changes to the third floor, an extension of the fourth floor, to construct two… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 6 floors, 12 m away - [**PA/00720/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00720-25/gzira-pre-1967-building-as-constructed-and-to-propose): Pre-1967 building as constructed and to propose the change of use from residential (class 1) to propose an office use (Class 4A). Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/05367/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05367-26/gzira-proposed-demolition-of-the-existing-structure-and): To proposed demolition of the existing structure and construction of a 10-storey development, comprising a Class 3B- 3 star hotel. The proposed development… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 10 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/08476/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08476-24/gzira-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-on-a): To place outdoor tables & chairs on a demountable timber platform together with protective bollards, and to sanction alteration carried out from permit PA… Refused, validated 18 December 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/06033/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06033-25/gzira-alterations-to-pa-09194-17): Proposed alterations to PA/09194/17, including part change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/06167/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06167-25/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor): To sanction minor internal alterations at ground floor level including the construction of internal partitions to form a board room and a server room and… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/01369/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01369-21/gzira-replacement-of-canopy-and-sign-of-an): Proposed replacement of canopy and sign of an existing petrol service station. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/00872/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00872-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-fuel-station): Proposed demolition of existing Fuel Station, existing 2 Catering establishments, existing and approved car wash and car showroom, existing Class 4B… Pending, 1 floor, 44 m away - [**PA/07220/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-at-first): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling at first, second and roof levels, whilst retaining the front elevation at ground floor and first floor. Proposed… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/02524/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02524-21/gzira-demolish-existing-dwellings-cafeteria-class-4c-with-retaining): To demolish existing dwellings/cafeteria Class 4C with retaining of facade, and to construct cafeteria Class 4C (approved by PA10560/18) and an additional… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/01372/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01372-26/gzira-change-the-use-of-class-4b-shop): To change the use of class 4B Shop into Class 4C Shop, to carry out internal alterations, to narrow the sign, and to sanction the design of the shopfront and… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/06859/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06859-23/gzira-construction-of-pa-06716-22-with-a-different-layout): Proposed construction of PA/06716/22 with a different layout and adding an apartment on an additional floor, bringing the total of apartments to six. The… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01045/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01045-20/gzira-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4b): Proposed change of use from existing Class 4B shop to a snack bar Class 4D. Proposal includes minor internal & external alterations which includes… Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/07651/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07651-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): Proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 1A residential having 1 bedroom unit at all levels including receded floor or a total of 6 units and to… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/02490/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02490-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-property): Change of use of pre-1968 property, no permits found, to a Class 4B retail establishment and proposal for signage on facade. no internal or external… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 69 m away ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) ## More from Alan Bonnici - [**PA/06271/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06271-26/swieqi-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-08339-18): Changes to development approved in PA/08339/18. Granted, validated 29 October 2026 - [**PA/05709/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-26/msida-demolish-pre-1967-structure-and-construct-a-class): To demolish pre-1967 structure and construct a Class 4B premises and maisonette at ground floor, 10 overlying 1-bedroom units at first to fifth floor and 2… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04501/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04501-26/st-julians-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-shop): To demolish existing first floor maisonette and shop Class 4B, excavate and construct a Class 3B 3-star Hotel with 3 levels of basement garages and parking,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01669/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01669-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-boathouse-to-class): Change of use from boathouse to Class 4D, and proposed shopfront Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/08275/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08275-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-commercial-class-4a): Change of use from commercial Class 4A as approved in PA/00333/23, to residential unit. Suspended, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/07959/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07959-25/sliema-demolition-of-dwelling-and-class-4d-restaurant): Demolition of dwelling and Class 4D restaurant and construction of 12 floors of Class 3B self catering hotel with 20 units and underlying Class 4C cafeteria. Pending, validated 10 December 2025, 12 floors [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)