--- title: "PA/01830/23: Demolition of existing building in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01830-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construct basement garages with overlying two Class 4A… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0183023 # PA/01830/23: Demolition of existing building in Gzira 21, Capricorn Flats, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira Demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construct basement garages with overlying two Class 4A offices and seventeen residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 21, Capricorn Flats, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [GSM Mgarr Limited Attn: Francesco Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gsm-mgarr-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 17 - **Received:** 2 February 2023 - **Validated:** 29 March 2023 - **Published:** 29 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 5 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2029 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 93 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01830/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01830&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 21, Capricorn Flats, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira 239 other applications within 300 m: 146 granted, 9 refused, 31 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07484/23). On Triq ir-Rebha: 19 other applications, 12 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras), [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 36 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/00932/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00932-24/gzira-refuse-collection-space-integrated-within-building-footprint): Proposed refuse collection space integrated within building footprint, including slight changes to current lay-by, and alterations/additions to soft… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/04181/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04181-23/gzira-sanction-departures-from-pa1696-15-to-first-and): To sanction departures from PA1696/15 to first and second floor apartments which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to the levels and to the… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 4 floors, 29 m away - [**PA/06336/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06336-25/gzira-construction-of-an-apartment-at-setback-floor): Proposed construction of an apartment at setback floor. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/03142/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03142-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-a-store-to): Change of use from a store to a Class 4B Beauty Salon, including internal and external alterations, and the installation of signage. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/05523/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05523-26/gzira-establish-use-of-pre-1967-vacant-property-to): To establish use of pre-1967 vacant property to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/06312/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06312-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B 4 star hotel of 78 units (as an extension to the already approved 4 star hotel in PA/01720/18) that… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 12 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/08507/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08507-24/gzira-demolish-slab-over-first-floor-of-an): To demolish slab over first floor of an existing residential unit and to re construct at a lower level, including minor internal alterations and construction… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/06743/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-25/gzira-sanction-changes-from-pa9147-18-and-pa7478-23-as): To sanction changes from PA9147/18 and PA7478/23 as built. Minor internal alterations and changes to facade. Granted, validated 31 October 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/07393/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07393-24/gzira-renewal-of-pa-07336-19-construction-of-an): Renewal of PA/07336/19 - Construction of an extension at fourth floor level and construction of an overlying receded penthouse. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/07478/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07478-23/gzira-sanction-changes-from-pa9147-18-as-built): To sanction changes from PA9147/18 as built. Change of use from Class 4B to a one bedroom apartment. Minor internal alterations and changes to facade. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/02928/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02928-21/gzira-demolition-of-existing-washroom): Demolition of existing washroom, proposed alterations to existing building, proposed installation of lift, and construction of 3 no. apartments at second,… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/02844/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02844-23/gzira-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-06827-16): Proposed variations from approved permit PA/06827/16, to form garages at ground floor level, 2 units with 2 bedrooms at 1st-3rd floors, 1 bedroom unit and 2… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away - [**PA/02677/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02677-23/gzira-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-on-public): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demountable platform as extension to Class 4D food… Refused, validated 17 May 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/04928/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04928-25/gzira-change-of-use-of-approved-class-4a): Change of use of approved Class 4A offices,as approved by PA/01830/23, to a Class 2C childcare centre. Including modification of basement garages as per… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/07436/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07436-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use of a Class 4B shop approved through PA/05381/03 into a Class 4D establishment. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 83 m away ## More by Leonard Spiteri - [**PA/07696/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07696-26/gudja-demolish-the-existing-structure-and-construct-4): To demolish the existing structure and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette and 1 apartment at ground-floor level, 6 apartments at first-, second- and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07485/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07485-26/nadur-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to the existing structures, together with the excavation and construction of a swimming pool. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07230/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07230-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of ground-floor car parking spaces, together with Class 4B stationery premises, five offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07158/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07158-26/fontana-change-of-use-of-the-two-class): Change of use of the two Class 4A offices at ground-floor level, approved under PA/06591/25, to Class 4B (beautician) and a residential unit. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06645/26** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06645-26/san-lawrenz-construct-agricultural-store-with-underlying-reservoir-and): To construct agricultural store with underlying reservoir and to install a gate. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06610/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-26/xewkija-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to a pre-1967 building. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) ## More from GSM Mgarr Ltd - [**PA/05188/23** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05188-23/sannat-demolish-existing-dwellings-and-to-reuse-again): To demolish existing dwellings and to reuse again the existing architectural features in the facade overlooking Triq Marsilja. To excavate site and construct… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)