--- title: "PA/01781/24: Demolition of existing residential unit in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01781-24/gzira-demolition-of-existing-residential-unit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Demolition of existing residential unit (retaining existing facade), and construction of five apartments. Perit… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0178124 # PA/01781/24: Demolition of existing residential unit in Gzira 114 Marion, Triq Sir William Reid, Gzira Demolition of existing residential unit (retaining existing facade), and construction of five apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 114 Marion, Triq Sir William Reid, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [MGB Ventures Attn Conrad Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mgb-ventures) - **Perit:** [Perit Christopher Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 22 December 2023 - **Validated:** 27 March 2024 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 27 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01781/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01781&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 114 Marion, Triq Sir William Reid, Gzira 319 other applications within 300 m: 193 granted, 16 refused, 41 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq Sir William Reid: 28 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara), [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Duncan Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-formosa), [Aaron Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aaron-abela). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 52 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/00943/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-25/gzira-renewal-of-pa-07191-19): Renewal of PA/07191/19. Description of works included: Alterations to approved boutique guesthouse PA/02735/18. To construct additional floors as per DC15 and… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 7 m away - [**PA/02297/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02297-21/gzira-form-opening-in-opramorta-at-upper-roof): Form opening in opramorta at upper roof level and raise party walls to sides of recess at receded floor level. Status being checked, 12 m away - [**PA/01264/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01264-23/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa511-20-whereby-an): Changes to approved permit PA511/20 whereby an adjacent residential property has been acquired to build a larger Class 3A guest house including signage. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 13 m away - [**PA/01222/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01222-20/gzira-alterations-at-first-floor): Alterations at first floor, to extend third floor to street facade and to construct a washroom at fourth floor (setback) including jacuzzi (3.2 cu.m) Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/04333/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04333-24/gzira-change-the-use-from-an-approved-boutique): To change the use from an approved boutique guesthouse into a Class 3B hotel with a different layout from PA/07191/19. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/00848/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00848-24/gzira-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining façade. Minor excavation and construction of water reservoir and lift pit and construction of six… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 7 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/00511/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00511-20/gzira-demolition-of-one-residential-unit-whilst-retaining): Proposed demolition of one residential unit whilst retaining facade and construction of a Class 3A guest house with a proposed height limitation of 24.23m… Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/04079/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-24/gzira-demolition-of-internal-walls-of-ground-floor): Demolition of internal walls of ground floor maisonette; extension of a room at the rear and construction of three overlying floors and a washroom; staircase… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/02336/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02336-21/gzira-sanction-extensions-to-back-terraces-as-approved): To sanction extensions to back terraces as approved in PA 8710/19 Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/05830/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05830-25/gzira-proposal-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction): Proposal demolition of existing building and construction of a Class 3A guest house on six floors. The existing facade is to be retained. Suspended, validated 10 September 2025, 6 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/07232/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07232-25/gzira-retention-of-existing-facade-and-dismantling-of): Proposed retention of existing facade and dismantling of existing building that includes the excavation of a basement, water reservoir and greywater sump, and… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/03456/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03456-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, retaining the facade, excavation of reservoir, and construction of 7 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/00989/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00989-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-residential-unit-to): Change of use from residential unit to Class 4B shop including alterations on facade. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/06712/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06712-26/gzira-correct-discrepancies-in-the-approved-drawings-under): To correct discrepancies in the approved drawings under PA/00989/25 regarding the original heights of the existing common party boundary walls at the rear… Pending, 24 m away - [**PA/00148/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-26/gzira-internally-demolish-existing-residence): To internally demolish existing residence, retain façade and construct 7 residential apartments within 6 floors and an additional receded floor level.… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away ## More by Christopher Mintoff - [**PA/06613/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06613-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-variations-at-penthouse-and-roof-level): To sanction variations at penthouse and roof level, from PA/06305/06 following a detailed survey. Changes include internal alterations and changes to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06003/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06003-26/mosta-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-residential-unit): Internal alterations to a pre-1967 residential unit, including proposed pool, additional development at first floor and roof level, resulting in a residential… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05221/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05221-26/floriana-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968): Internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 premises (currently used as Offices), and change of use to a Guesthouse - Use Class 3A. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04144/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04144-26/marsa-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Minor internal and external alterations, and extension at roof level. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03991/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03991-26/attard-demolition-of-existing-derelict-residence): Demolition of existing derelict residence, and replaced with a new residential terraced house featuring a palazzino style facade. The development includes… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03828/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03828-26/st-julians-combine-the-existing-class-4d-basement-with): To combine the existing Class 4D basement with an existing Class 4D unit at the ground floor, including internal alterations and construction of a lift and… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by Christopher Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-mintoff) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)