--- title: "PA/02304/23: propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02304-23/gzira-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining existing façade and construction of 6 new residential… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0230423 # PA/02304/23: propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining in Gzira No.93 and No.94, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining existing façade and construction of 6 new residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No.93 and No.94, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Mr Peter Blundell - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 24 March 2023 - **Validated:** 26 April 2023 - **Published:** 26 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 26 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 8 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02304/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02304&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No.93 and No.94, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira 18 other applications on the same street: 11 granted, 3 refused, 1 pending. 79% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03952/25). On Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby: 18 other applications, 11 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/04643/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04643-26/gzira-installation-of-tables-and-chairs-to-replace): Installation of tables and chairs to replace parking spaces as approved by Lands Authority. Refused, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04417/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04417-26/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-9429-19-overall): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/9429/19 - overall redesign and increase in floors (levels 0-9 overground, level -1 underground and demountable roof… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 9 floors - [**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 - [**PA/07531/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07531-25/gzira-alterations-to-existing-levels-2-and-3): Alterations to existing levels 2 and 3, retain facade at all levels, internal alterations at levels 0 and 1. Proposed change of use from residence to Class 4B… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05417/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05417-25/gzira-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa5202-19): To sanction variations from approved PA5202/19. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05257/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-25/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-separate-take-away): Proposed changes to approved permit separate take away facility from PA/9429/19, including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/03952/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03952-25/gzira-sanction-changes-to-6th-floor-apartment-approved): To sanction changes to 6th floor apartment approved in PA1767/15. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 7 floors - [**PA/01959/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01959-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-residence-to-class): Change of use from residence to Class 3B hotel including internal alterations and proposed 5 extra floors and 1 receded. Refused, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/07475/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-23/gzira-renew-pa-5897-18-to-demolish-existing-first): To renew PA 5897/18: ”To demolish existing first and roof levels including access stairs from ground floor and construction of 4 apartments at first, second,… Granted, validated 15 February 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07774/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07774-23/gzira-sanctioning-the-correction-of-drawings-approved-dn824-23): Sanctioning the correction of drawings approved DN824/23 to reflect dimensions measured on site. Granted, validated 29 January 2024 - [**PA/04632/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04632-23/gzira-sanction-extension-to-class-3b-hotel-approved): To sanction extension to Class 3B hotel approved by PA/5032/20, demolition of footprint of extension to be sanctioned and construction of 290-room hotel… Granted, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/00072/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00072-23/gzira-correct-configuration-after-the-survey): Correct configuration after the survey. Proposal for internal changes. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/02446/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-office): Change of use from office (Class 4A) to shop (Class 4B) including shop sign. Application includes the sanctioning of minor alterations to facade from that… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/02460/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02460-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4D (coffee shop). The proposed application includes external alternations to the facade which consists removal of the… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/01061/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01061-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-the-ground-floor): Change of use of the ground floor office to a shop (Class 4B) and the change of use of the basement into an office (Class 4A) to serve the overlying operations. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)