--- title: "PA/00747/23: add two additional floors to existing residence in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00747-23/gzira-add-two-additional-floors-to-existing-residence source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Gzira: To add two additional floors to existing residence. The proposal will not increase the number of residential units.… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0074723 # PA/00747/23: add two additional floors to existing residence in Gzira Dorbert 138, Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira To add two additional floors to existing residence. The proposal will not increase the number of residential units. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** Dorbert 138, Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Gilbert Xuereb - **Perit:** [Perit Ivan Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 21 October 2022 - **Published:** 22 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 9 March 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00747/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00747&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Dorbert 138, Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira 371 other applications within 300 m: 226 granted, 19 refused, 46 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq Carlo Manche': 28 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Pierre Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-farrugia), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef), [Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/06772/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06772-23/gzira-structural-alterations-and-extension-to-convert-a): Structural alterations and extension to convert a duplex apartment at third and fourth floor levels into two apartments and construction of an overlying… Granted, validated 29 February 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 16 m away - [**PA/01225/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01225-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-a-domestic-store): Change of use from a domestic store to a one-bedroom residential apartment. The proposal includes internal alterations to form the bedroom. Withdrawn, 17 m away - [**PA/01379/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01379-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-domestic-store-at-basement-level): Proposed sanctioning of domestic store at basement level resulting from excavation for foundations for development covered by PA/06652/21. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/01785/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01785-25/gzira-demolish-existing-internal-building-and-retain-facade): To demolish existing internal building and retain facade, excavate 2 basement levels serving as domestic stores. Sanctioning and alteration of existing facade… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/07327/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07327-24/gzira-sanction-the-restoration-of-part-of-the): To sanction the restoration of part of the facade and minor variations to the elevation as approved in PA/03770/21. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/01794/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01794-25/gzira-demolish-existing-property-whilst-retaining-and-restoring): To demolish existing property whilst retaining and restoring existing facade and construct ground floor Class 4B, 5 residential units from 1st to 5th floor… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/00216/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00216-22/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-retain-existing-facade): To demolish existing dwelling and retain existing facade at ground and first floor. Construct 4 one bedroom units at levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 1 one bedroom unit… Status being checked, 7 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/07475/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-23/gzira-renew-pa-5897-18-to-demolish-existing-first): To renew PA 5897/18: ”To demolish existing first and roof levels including access stairs from ground floor and construction of 4 apartments at first, second,… Granted, validated 15 February 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/00321/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00321-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-opening-between-two-garages): Sanctioning of opening between two garages - Garage 1(use Class 5A/pre-1967) and Garage 2 (use Class 1/PA02672/16). Refused, validated 11 March 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/04852/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04852-25/gzira-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and construction of additional floors to create six residential units. The proposal also includes the retention… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/00339/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00339-22/gzira-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-pa0111): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA01119/13. Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/05502/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05502-24/gzira-introduction-of-basement-floor-to-development-covered): Introduction of basement floor to development covered by PA/05634/22, resulting from further excavation required to position foundations at rock level. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/05417/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05417-25/gzira-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa5202-19): To sanction variations from approved PA5202/19. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/04632/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04632-23/gzira-sanction-extension-to-class-3b-hotel-approved): To sanction extension to Class 3B hotel approved by PA/5032/20, demolition of footprint of extension to be sanctioned and construction of 290-room hotel… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/02446/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-office): Change of use from office (Class 4A) to shop (Class 4B) including shop sign. Application includes the sanctioning of minor alterations to facade from that… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 52 m away ## More by Ivan Attard - [**PA/02764/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02764-26/naxxar-sanction-garage-dimensions): To sanction garage dimensions, configuration and location which are slightly different to that approved in PB2663/89. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/04793/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04793-25/paola-sanctioning-of-existing-layout): Sanctioning of existing layout, change of use from previous commercial use to two apartments, and minor changes in facade. The latest approved permit on this… Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/03753/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03753-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-mainly-changes-to): Sanctioning of minor alterations mainly changes to site configuration approved in PA02221/04 for part of this block of apartments (apartment 3/4/5/7/8,… Granted, validated 29 July 2025 - [**PA/04984/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04984-24/naxxar-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-to): Change of use of existing garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Application includes signage. Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/04600/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04600-24/naxxar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-drawings): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved drawings in PA02740/18, including : a) 5 perforated metal steps in back yard; b) change in design of the metal… Granted, validated 3 September 2024 - [**PA/04283/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04283-24/marsaskala-fixing-of-metal-railing-along-front-garden): Fixing of metal railing along front garden line and minor correction of shop's external apertures dimensions of shop. Granted, validated 13 September 2024 [All applications by Ivan Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-attard) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)