--- title: "PA/02417/26: propose demolition of existing structure while retaining in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02417-26/gzira-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-while-retaining source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Gzira: To propose demolition of existing structure while retaining existing facade. To propose excavation of one floor… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0241726 # PA/02417/26: propose demolition of existing structure while retaining in Gzira 52, 54, 58 & 60, Triq San Albert, Gzira To propose demolition of existing structure while retaining existing facade. To propose excavation of one floor beneath street level and construction of Class 3B hotel, which consists of 46 rooms. - **Status:** Suspended (Decision suspended to allow for further assessment) - **Location:** 52, 54, 58 & 60, Triq San Albert, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Thomas Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/thomas-azzopardi) - **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 - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 46 - **Received:** 19 December 2025 - **Validated:** 22 April 2026 - **Published:** 22 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02417/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02417&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 52, 54, 58 & 60, Triq San Albert, Gzira 387 other applications within 300 m: 232 granted, 18 refused, 42 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq San Albert: 47 other applications, 20 granted and 4 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Aaron Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aaron-abela), [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Brian Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brian-ebejer), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 58 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/02898/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02898-21/gzira-change-balcony-into-an-aluminium-open-balcony): To change balcony into an aluminium open balcony Status being checked, 14 m away - [**PA/00823/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00823-24/gzira-sanction-internal-alterations-from-what-was-approved): To sanction internal alterations from what was approved in PA/7199/18, including alterations which overlook third party internal yards. Granted, validated 12 April 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/00726/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00726-23/gzira-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-extension-in): To carry out internal alterations and extension in back yard. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/05763/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05763-25/gzira-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-pa3826-04): To sanction minor variations from approved PA3826/04. Sanctioning to cover a first floor apartment and a car space at basement level. Granted, validated 7 October 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/03569/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03569-25/gzira-propose-the-erection-of-upper-floors-over): To propose the erection of upper floors over existing 1st floor maisonette including a lift. To shift downwards ceiling height of 1st maisonette. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/00851/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00851-23/gzira-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-stairwell-and): To carry out internal alterations to stairwell and extension of lift shaft, extension of existing fourth floor, and construction of fifth floor to create a… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 6 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/06350/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06350-24/gzira-sanction-differences-between-existing-private-use-garage): To sanction differences between existing private use garage and domestic store, and previously approved PA/02815/03. Withdrawn, validated 25 September 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02929/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02929-21/gzira-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette (excluding existing facade) and construction common stairwell, lift shaft and 5 apartments (first floor to… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/06882/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade. Excavation of one basement floor level, a reservoir and construction of a Class 3A guest house. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor, 41 m away - [**PA/01178/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01178-23/gzira-propose-amendments-to-backyard-and-surrounding-walls): To propose amendments to backyard and surrounding walls from approved development with reference PA4876/21 in order to improve the privacy to and from third… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/05078/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05078-25/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade and construction of 4 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse. Refused, validated 6 August 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/03477/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03477-23/gzira-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-ground-floor): Minor internal alterations to approved ground floor layout in PA/4953/20. Granted, validated 1 August 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/03912/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03912-26/gzira-alterations-consisting-of-changes-to-washroom-and): Proposed alterations consisting of changes to washroom and stairs at the back. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/00824/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00824-22/gzira-demolish-existing-terraced-house-retaining-front-facade): To demolish existing terraced house retaining front facade and reconstruction of ground floor maisonette, five overlying apartments and one receded apartment. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07645/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07645-23/gzira-demolish-existing-roof-at-third-floor): To demolish existing roof at third floor, construction of apartment at third floor and construction of duplex penthouse at fourth and recess floor. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away ## 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) ## More from Thomas Azzopardi - [**PA/07487/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07487-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-class-3a): Change of use from approved Class 3A (guesthouse and offices) into Class 1 (residential - 3 residential units). Work to include installation of lift,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01264/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01264-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-development-shall-include-alterations-and-additions): The development shall include alterations and additions to the development approved under PA/2674/25, namely: the demolition of the neighbouring two-storey… Suspended, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06230/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06230-25/senglea-isla-additional-floor-as-an-extension-to-approved): Proposed additional floor as an extension to approved Class 3A Boutique guesthouse in PA/00437/21. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/02674/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02674-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-structure): Demolition of existing structure, and construction of 7 floors of apartments. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 7 floors - [**PA/01917/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01917-25/st-julians-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A to residential unit and internal and external alterations from approved permit PA/02092/23. Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/00942/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00942-24/naxxar-external-alterations-in-apertures): Proposed external alterations in apertures, changes in landscaping from approved permit PA8252/19, and the proposed demolition and reconstruction of boundary… Granted, validated 21 February 2024 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)