--- title: "PA/01079/23: convert existing penthouse into a 4th floor in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01079-23/gzira-convert-existing-penthouse-into-a-4th-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To convert existing penthouse into a 4th floor level apartment plus construction of overlying penthouse plus other… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0107923 # PA/01079/23: convert existing penthouse into a 4th floor in Gzira 164 & 165, Triq il-Flotta, Gzira To convert existing penthouse into a 4th floor level apartment plus construction of overlying penthouse plus other additions and alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 164 & 165, Triq il-Flotta, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Charles Cauchi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/charles-cauchi) - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 3 January 2023 - **Validated:** 1 March 2023 - **Published:** 1 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 3 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01079/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01079&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 164 & 165, Triq il-Flotta, Gzira 353 other applications within 300 m: 217 granted, 16 refused, 39 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq il-Flotta: 28 other applications, 15 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton), [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/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, 14 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, 23 m away - [**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, 28 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, 32 m away - [**PA/02172/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02172-20/gzira-demolish-existing-whilst-retaining-facade): To demolish existing whilst retaining facade, excavate site and construct 4 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 11 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 6 May 2020, 32 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, 33 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, 34 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, 41 m away - [**PA/05270/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05270-23/gzira-sanction-changes-to-facade-as-indicated-in): To sanction changes to facade as indicated in conventional colours. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/07453/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07453-25/gzira-demolish-and-excavate-part-of-dwelling): To demolish and excavate part of dwelling, but retaining the facade (with alterations), as well as the entrance hall, a front room and a run of the main… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 50 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, 55 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, 55 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, 58 m away - [**PA/01258/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-maisonette-approved): Proposed internal alterations to ground floor maisonette approved in PA/05120/22 and change of use of garage to Class 4B shop including fascia sign. Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 58 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, 58 m away ## More by Falzon & Cutajar - [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**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 - [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) ## More from Charles Cauchi - [**PA/05190/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05190-23/st-julians-construct-extension-at-first-floor-level-plus): To construct extension at first floor level plus other internal and external additions and alterations at ground floor level. Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/01027/23** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01027-23/pembroke-receded-fourth-floor-level-1-bed-apartment): Proposed receded fourth floor level 1 bed apartment o/l apartment block and u/l basements approved in PA8249/21. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01472/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01472-22/sliema-sanctioning-of-fixing-of-aluminium-apertures-similar): Sanctioning of fixing of aluminium apertures similar as approved over site covered by PA00552/20. Status being checked - [**PA/06382/20** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06382-20/pembroke-demolish-existed-terraced-house-and-to-construct): To demolish existed terraced house and to construct basement garages type 2 with overlying 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 residential apartments at… Withdrawn, validated 30 September 2020, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00552/20** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00552-20/sliema-change-the-railing-of-the-open-balcony): To change the railing of the open balcony on the façade abutting on Triq San Trofimu to match with the other opening railing on Triq San Duminku. Status being checked [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)