--- title: "PA/01053/23: Excavation of part of the site and in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01053-23/gzira-excavation-of-part-of-the-site-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Gzira: Excavation of part of the site and demolition of buildings and structures; construction of residential cluster CN1… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0105323 # PA/01053/23: Excavation of part of the site and in Gzira Site at, Triq il-Forti Manoel, Manoel Island, Gzira Excavation of part of the site and demolition of buildings and structures; construction of residential cluster CN1 which consists of an underlying basement including lock-up garages, car spaces, stores, and utility rooms and overlying 227 residential units; construction of residential cluster CN2 which consists of underlying basement levels that include lock-up garages, car spaces, stores, and utility rooms and overlying 82 residential units and restoration and rehabilitation of the Remnant of the original Old Plague Hospital (Near CN2) to become a Class 4C unit; construction of residential cluster CN3 which consists of 10 residential units with adjacent lock-up garages and the restoration and rehabilitation of the Manoel Destroyer Depot and adjacent D.S.E.A. building to form another 4 residential units; construction of commercial area CO1 which consists of Class 4D units and includes restoration and rehabilitation of the former Manoel Hospital Building (Ex Customs House) to become a Class 4D restaurant, the restoration and rehabilitation of an existing building adjacent to St George’s Chapel to be converted into a Lapidarium; construction of commercial area CO2 that includes construction of an underlying multilevel car-park facility and overlying Clubhouse including Class 3C gymnasium, swimming pool, padel courts with an ancillary Class 4C outlet; formation of loading bays, upgrading of the main vehicular streets and installation of site-wide infrastructure including LPG tanks; formation of public open spaces that include a circa 10,000 sqm Indigenous garden; recreation of the historic Bovile street including restoration of the last remaining historic Bovile division wall; formation of streets and piazzas including St George’s Chapel (already restored under PA/01141/16), marina promenade and other landscaped areas including part of the original quay wall. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq il-Forti Manoel, Manoel Island, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [MIDI plc Attn: Mark Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/midi-plc) - **Perit:** [Perit Peter Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/peter-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 323 - **Received:** 5 December 2022 - **Validated:** 30 August 2023 - **Published:** 30 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 29 September 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01053/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01053&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq il-Forti Manoel, Manoel Island, Gzira 84 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/04549/21). On Triq il-Forti Manoel: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/07995/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07995-25/gzira-reinstatement-of-sports-ground-having-variable-sports): Proposed reinstatement of sports ground having variable sports uses with demountable glass structures and part sanctioning of same as indicated in the… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/04376/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04376-25/gzira-sanction-variations): To sanction variations (design and extension towards the carriageway) carried out to a structure covering the tables and chairs, previously covered by permit… Refused, validated 2 July 2025, 191 m away - [**PA/05111/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05111-26/gzira-minor-extension-of-lift-shaft-at-penthouse): Proposed minor extension of lift shaft at penthouse level to accommodate lift structure. Granted, validated 22 July 2026, 193 m away - [**PA/03899/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03899-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D use. Proposed removable extension to pavement for ancillary seating to same Class 4D establishment, including… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 193 m away - [**PA/01214/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01214-21/gzira-removable-extension-to-pavement-for-ancillary-seating): Proposed removable extension to pavement for ancillary seating to an approved Class 4D establishment, including lightweight shading canopy, plus other… Status being checked, 193 m away - [**PA/04393/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04393-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-approved-pastizzeria-pa-3602-24): Proposed change of use from approved pastizzeria PA/3602/24 to restaurant Class 4D premises. Replacement of already approved signage. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 194 m away - [**PA/08204/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08204-24/gzira-extension-of-lift-shaft-at-penthouse-level): Proposed extension of lift shaft at penthouse level to accommodate lift. Refused, validated 4 December 2024, 194 m away - [**PA/01767/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01767-21/gzira-installation-of-outdoor-canopy): Proposed installation of outdoor canopy Status being checked, 195 m away - [**PA/03602/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03602-24/gzira-propose-change-of-internal-layout-at-existing): To propose change of internal layout at existing ground floor Pastizzeria and intermediate floor Class 4A Office, propose new relocation of chimney, and… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 196 m away - [**PA/07632/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07632-23/gzira-fix-a-demountable-timber-platform-and-to): To fix a demountable timber platform and to place outdoor tables and chairs both on the platform and the public pavement. Table and chairs to be surrounded… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 196 m away - [**PA/04809/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04809-25/gzira-partial-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction): Partial demolition of terraced house and construction of an 8-storey block with an overlying receded floor, consisting of 6 flats, 5 of which duplex flats. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 198 m away - [**PA/00109/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00109-21/gzira-sanction-minor-differences-in-design-of-demountable): To sanction minor differences in design of demountable external catering area enclosure as approved in PA 9311/17 including signage. Status being checked, 202 m away - [**PA/05458/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05458-25/gzira-sanction-minor-amendments-to-outdoor-catering-area): To sanction minor amendments to outdoor catering area approved in PA/06859/19. Refused, validated 27 August 2025, 204 m away - [**PA/03046/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03046-26/gzira-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-old-peoples): Demolition of terraced house and old people's home and construction of a 59-room Class 3B hotel including construction of swimming-pool on roof and related… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor, 205 m away - [**PA/02760/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02760-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-an-approved-class): Proposed change of use from an approved Class 4B to a Class 4D outlet plus other additions and alterations including fixing of sign. Status being checked, 206 m away ## More by Peter Zammit - [**PA/07363/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07363-26/hamrun-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-5540-25-consisting): Changes to development approved in PA/5540/25 consisting of the omission of two upper floors (Class 4A offices) and internal alterations to the Class 4D… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05047/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05047-26/siggiewi-change-of-use-of-proposed-sub-station-as): Change of use of proposed sub-station as approved in PA/2388/23, to a 2-car garage following consultation with Enemalta, and relocation of approved reservoirs. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04956/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04956-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-buildings-including-changes-to): Proposed demolition of existing buildings including changes to development approved in PA/00566/23, proposed excavation of 3 basement levels and underlying… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04646/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04646-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-surface-car-park-infrastructure): Proposed demolition of existing surface car park infrastructure, boundary walls, and underground services, followed by the construction of a new Class 2A… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/04418/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04418-26/luqa-installation-of-10): Proposed installation of 10,000L diesel fuel storage and AdBlue admixture, for refueling of heavy vehicles and trailers belonging to site qperator. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04349/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04349-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-minor-alterations-in-odz-residence): Sanctioning minor alterations in ODZ residence. Suspended, validated 24 June 2026 [All applications by Peter Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/peter-zammit) ## More from MIDI plc - [**PA/06596/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06596-23/sliema-alterations-to-apartments-as-approved-in-pa-9938-18): Proposed alterations to apartments as approved in PA/9938/18 consisting of changes to balcony layout at levels 1 to 14. Granted, validated 1 February 2024 - [**PA/06318/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06318-23/sliema-change-of-use-of-club-house-amenity): Change of use of Club House amenity areas including the indoor pool, squash courts and fitness centre within the T12 block to storage and workshop areas.… Granted, validated 25 October 2023 - [**PA/04716/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04716-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa-7964-05-demolition): Renewal of PA/7964/05 - Demolition, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction works and re-use in Lazzaretto complex. Building to be re-used as Casino,… Granted, validated 26 September 2023 - [**PA/02176/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02176-21/sliema-amendment-to-q3-substructure-approved-in-pa9938-18): Amendment to Q3 substructure approved in PA9938/18. An additional basement to an already excavated level (level -5) creating additional parking spaces.… Status being checked [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)