--- title: "PA/00873/26: proposal concerns the redesign of the approved in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00873-26/gzira-proposal-concerns-the-redesign-of-the-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Gzira: The proposal concerns the redesign of the approved Class 3B hotel development under PA/08231/18, comprising the… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0087326 # PA/00873/26: proposal concerns the redesign of the approved in Gzira Bayview Hotel, Triq ix-Xatt c/w Triq Sir Fredrick C.Ponsonby c/w, Triq Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Gzira The proposal concerns the redesign of the approved Class 3B hotel development under PA/08231/18, comprising the upgrade of the approved 3-star hotel to a 5-star hotel, reducing the number of guest rooms from 567 to 496 to provide larger, higher-quality accommodation and enhanced guest facilities. The proposed development includes the construction of additional overlying floors, resulting in a total of 13 floors and a receded level above ground, together with two basement parking levels including a substation, and other ancillary additions and alterations. The proposal includes the relocation of the existing operational Class 4D establishments, together with the provision of additional Class 4D establishments, all of which shall be accommodated at ground floor and receded level and shall be ancillary to the proposed hotel use.The development further includes a multipurpose hall, conference and meeting room facilities, a spa, gym, wellness facilities, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools, all of which are ancillary to and form an integral part of the proposed hotel use. - **Status:** Pending (Screening Process) - **Location:** Bayview Hotel, Triq ix-Xatt c/w Triq Sir Fredrick C.Ponsonby c/w, Triq Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [ST Projects Ltd Attn: Michael Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/st-projects-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Daphne Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daphne-zammit) - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Height:** 13 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 24 October 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00873/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00873&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Bayview Hotel, Triq ix-Xatt c/w Triq Sir Fredrick C.Ponsonby c/w, Triq Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Gzira 212 other applications within 300 m: 115 granted, 15 refused, 25 pending. 88% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq ix-Xatt: 39 other applications, 19 granted and 4 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Philip Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-mifsud). Approval estimate for hotel applications like this here: about 79% (likely range 49–100%, low reliability, from 4 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 13 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 11. 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/07727/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07727-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-apartment-from-approved-pa-0176-11): Sanctioning of apartment from approved PA/0176/11. Pending, 57 m away - [**PA/02222/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02222-25/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved DN/1421/16 including configuration to the layout. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/07059/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07059-25/gzira-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A (approved by virtue RG02236/19) to Class 4B at ground floor level and change of use of the first floor and intermediate… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/08298/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08298-25/gzira-sanction-the-installation-of-the-tempered-glass): To sanction the installation of the tempered glass railing instead of the approved chrome railing on the facade at level 8 and level 9. Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/04549/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04549-21/gzira-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-level-8): Proposed alterations and extension to existing level 8. Sub division of existing apartment on level 8 into two separate units. Construction of an additional… Granted, validated 30 June 2021, 10 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/07338/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-24/gzira-proposal-includes-a-change-of-use-from): Proposal includes a change of use from a garage as approved in PA/1025/96 to Class 4D (Triq Belvedere), a change of use from a store (Triq Samuel Taylor… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/03952/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03952-25/gzira-sanction-changes-to-6th-floor-apartment-approved): To sanction changes to 6th floor apartment approved in PA1767/15. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 7 floors, 71 m away - [**PA/03862/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03862-26/gzira-proposal-consists-of-the-demolition-of-the): The proposal consists of the demolition of the existing three-floor building Class 1, the construction of a three-star hotel Class 3B comprising of ninety… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 13 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/05257/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-25/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-separate-take-away): Proposed changes to approved permit separate take away facility from PA/9429/19, including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 92 m away - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending, 98 m away - [**PA/04417/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04417-26/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-9429-19-overall): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/9429/19 - overall redesign and increase in floors (levels 0-9 overground, level -1 underground and demountable roof… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 9 floors, 99 m away - [**PA/07287/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07287-24/gzira-sanction-as-built-the-ground-floor-domestic): To sanction as built the ground floor domestic store, apartments 1 and 6 with minor alterations from approved permit as per PA/01545/09. Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 100 m away - [**PA/03055/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03055-24/gzira-sanction-minor-external-alterations): To sanction minor external alterations, installation of roof pergola and change of railing - works to sanction are post RG/01039/23. Application proposes… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 100 m away - [**PA/06933/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06933-26/gzira-enclosure-of-a-canopy-approved-through-pa3224-18): Enclosure of a canopy approved through PA3224/18. Application includes the proposal of a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 102 m away - [**PA/03034/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03034-26/gzira-renewal-of-permit-pa02553-15-renewal-of): Renewal of permit PA02553/15 - Renewal of PA03838/09 - Renewal of permit PA02365/04: Proposed minor amendments to plans approved in PA01350/01. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 103 m away ## More by Daphne Zammit - [**PA/03862/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03862-26/gzira-proposal-consists-of-the-demolition-of-the): The proposal consists of the demolition of the existing three-floor building Class 1, the construction of a three-star hotel Class 3B comprising of ninety… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 13 floors - [**PA/02610/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02610-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-includes-the-demolishing-of-the-existing): Proposal includes the demolishing of the existing stairs, construction of new stairs and access ramp at Bajja tax-Xama'. Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/07338/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-24/gzira-proposal-includes-a-change-of-use-from): Proposal includes a change of use from a garage as approved in PA/1025/96 to Class 4D (Triq Belvedere), a change of use from a store (Triq Samuel Taylor… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 [All applications by Daphne Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daphne-zammit) ## More from ST Projects Ltd - [**PA/03862/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03862-26/gzira-proposal-consists-of-the-demolition-of-the): The proposal consists of the demolition of the existing three-floor building Class 1, the construction of a three-star hotel Class 3B comprising of ninety… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 13 floors - [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)