--- title: "PA/00503/26: Demolition of existing townhouse and construction of in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00503-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Gzira: Demolition of existing townhouse and construction of a block of apartments consisting of five apartments and one… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0050326 # PA/00503/26: Demolition of existing townhouse and construction of in Gzira 417, Triq D' Argens, Gzira Demolition of existing townhouse and construction of a block of apartments consisting of five apartments and one penthouse at receded level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 417, Triq D' Argens, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Neil Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/neil-muscat) - **Perit:** [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 10 October 2025 - **Validated:** 28 January 2026 - **Published:** 28 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00503/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00503&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 417, Triq D' Argens, Gzira 371 other applications within 300 m: 225 granted, 17 refused, 40 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25). On Triq D' Argens: 44 other applications, 32 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Adrian Davison](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-davison). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, 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/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, 15 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, 18 m away - [**PA/07283/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-23/gzira-proposing-extension-over-the-existing-townhouse-into): Proposing extension over the existing townhouse into additional two floors and a setback level, having in total three duplex apartments. Replacement of… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/00377/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00377-25/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-two-bedroom-apartment): Proposed sanctioning of as built two bedroom apartment approved in PA4382/04. Granted, validated 27 February 2025, 26 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, 30 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, 31 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, 38 m away - [**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, 39 m away - [**PA/03458/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03458-22/gzira-sanction-replacement-of-original-timber-aperture-as): To sanction replacement of original timber aperture as approved in PA02722/16 with white aluminium, sanctioning of minor internal changes and proposed… Status being checked, 40 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, 42 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, 46 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, 49 m away - [**PA/03371/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03371-24/gzira-propose-minor-internal-modifications-to-approved-pa-02945-22): To propose minor internal modifications to approved PA/02945/22. Alterations include the change of use from Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (retail) and an… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/02945/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02945-22/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-basement): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct basement level, Class 4A office at ground floor level, 5 apartments from first floor level to fifth floor and… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 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, 52 m away ## More by architecture 360 - [**PA/07283/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-26/siggiewi-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment A2. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07072/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07072-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-6448-24): Alterations to approved permit PA/6448/24, including removal of proposed garage opening to retain existing facade, and the installation of pv panels at roof… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06922/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-26/mosta-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06459/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06459-26/mosta-sanction-restoration-works-carried-out-on-facade): To sanction restoration works carried out on facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05363/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05363-26/ghaxaq-proposal-includes-alterations-and-changes-to-the): Proposal includes alterations and changes to the layout of a pre-1967 town house; including demolition of internal walls and accretions to the original… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) ## More from Neil Muscat - [**PA/05964/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05964-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-latest): Sanctioning of minor variations from the latest approved permit PA/5501/25. Variations include changes to the location of internal partitions and the… Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/06278/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06278-25/rabat-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967-property): Proposed alterations to an existing pre-1967 property, change of use from a restaurant to a Class 3A guesthouse and Class 4B retail outlet, and an extension… Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/05692/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05692-25/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-and-construction): Demolition of existing residential units and construction of a block of apartments consisting of ground floor garages level and five apartments and one… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/05501/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05501-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-variations-in-a-second-floor): To sanction the variations in a second floor apartment as built from the last approved PA/05546/01, variations include floor to ceiling height, size of… Granted, validated 10 October 2025 - [**PA/01035/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01035-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4B retail including internal and external alterations and fixing of signage. Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/00552/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00552-25/qormi-alterations-to-pa-1368-24-to-construct-three-additional): Alterations to PA/1368/24 to construct three additional floors above the already approved showroom. Proposal includes two apartments at second and third… Pending, validated 5 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)