--- title: "PA/01705/24: internal alterations to install a lift shaft in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01705-24/gzira-internal-alterations-to-install-a-lift-shaft source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Gzira: Proposed internal alterations to install a lift shaft and extension at level 4 and level 5 to create two… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0170524 # PA/01705/24: internal alterations to install a lift shaft in Gzira Carmen Flats, Triq D' Argens, Gzira Proposed internal alterations to install a lift shaft and extension at level 4 and level 5 to create two apartments. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** Carmen Flats, Triq D' Argens, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Dorian Dalli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dorian-dalli) - **Perit:** [Perit Gordon Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 9 December 2023 - **Published:** 20 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 11 April 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01705/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01705&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Carmen Flats, Triq D' Argens, Gzira 371 other applications within 300 m: 225 granted, 17 refused, 41 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 alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 27 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 Gordon Zammit - [**PA/07503/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07503-26/marsaxlokk-split-an-existing-approved-duplex-apartment): To split an existing approved duplex apartment (approved by virtue of PA10576/18) into two separate units. Pending - [**PA/06486/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06486-26/birzebbuga-rehabilitation-of-a-pre-1967-disused-vernacular-building): Proposed rehabilitation of a pre-1967 disused vernacular building and pre-1967 extension to the same building and change of use into two residences including… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05752/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05752-26/san-gwann-internal-and-external-alterations-of-an-existing): Proposed internal and external alterations of an existing first floor maisonette including the demolition of an existing washroom and extension at second… Granted, validated 30 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05651/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05651-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-a-room-constructed-in-the): Proposed sanctioning of a room constructed in the backyard of an existing road level garage. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/05384/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05384-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-consisting-in-installation): Proposed sanctioning of internal alterations consisting in installation of lightweight partitions and change of use from Class 5A to Class 4A offices. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05069/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05069-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-consisting-in-the): Proposed sanctioning of internal alterations consisting in the installation of lightweight partitions and proposed change of use from Class 5A to Class 4A… Pending, validated 22 July 2026 [All applications by Gordon Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-zammit) ## More from Dorian Dalli - [**PA/04866/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04866-26/gzira-alterations-to-existing-block-of-apartments-and): Proposed alterations to existing block of apartments and extension above to form two additional residential units. Proposal also include the construction of a… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04787/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04787-26/santa-venera-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor-to-include): Alterations to existing ground floor to include lift. Construction of 3 units and duplex penthouse. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02690/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02690-25/hamrun-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-at-ground): To carry out alterations and additions at ground floor level in order to create maisonette and construction of 4 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/06691/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06691-24/swieqi-extension-of-existing-third-floor-receded-dwelling-and): Extension of existing third-floor receded dwelling and construction of overlaying receded dwelling. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04371/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04371-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-first-floor-dwelling-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of first floor dwelling as built and proposed alterations and extension to an existing dwelling house as to create seven apartments… Granted, validated 2 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04044/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04044-24/marsaskala-alterations-to-pa-02938-23): Proposed alterations to PA/02938/23. Alteration consists in a minor internal alteration at third floor level so that the approved apartment at third floor… Granted, validated 17 October 2024 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)