--- title: "PA/02473/26: 3-star hotel Class 3B in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02473-26/gzira-3-star-hotel-class-3b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Gzira: Proposed 3-star hotel Class 3B. The project include demolition of the existing building and construction of 12… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0247326 # PA/02473/26: 3-star hotel Class 3B in Gzira Petit Paradise Flats, Triq Ganni Bencini, Sliema c/w, Triq San Albert, Gzira Proposed 3-star hotel Class 3B. The project include demolition of the existing building and construction of 12 floor. The proposal include 44-guest rooms and swimming on the roof top. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Petit Paradise Flats, Triq Ganni Bencini, Sliema c/w, Triq San Albert, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Carlo Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carlo-stivala) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 12 floors - **Residential units:** 44 - **Received:** 21 November 2025 - **Validated:** 29 April 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02473/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02473&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Petit Paradise Flats, Triq Ganni Bencini, Sliema c/w, Triq San Albert, Gzira 284 other applications within 300 m: 166 granted, 14 refused, 32 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq Ganni Bencini: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 74% (likely range 44–100%, low reliability, from 33 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 12 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 11. 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/02850/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02850-23/sliema-sanction-differences-from-approved): To sanction differences from approved (PA3883/03) to as built, proposed removal of roof structure and addition of two floors and a recessed floor to an… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 6 m away - [**PA/00736/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00736-20/gzira-sanction-internal-amendments-to-walls-and-extension): To sanction internal amendments to walls and extension of property to incorporate an additional bedroom and ensuite. Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/02514/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02514-23/gzira-proposed-internal-and-external-alterations): To proposed internal and external alterations, demolition of existing first floor level and ground floor and construction of six residential units from that… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/03768/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03768-26/sliema-propose-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): To propose demolition of existing dwelling, construction of a reservoir, ground floor garage, five levels of apartments and a recessed floor level. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/03789/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03789-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-shop): Change of use from garage to shop Class 4B including internal alternations Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/03770/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03770-25/sliema-sanction-variations-to-existing-apartment-approved-as): To sanction variations to existing apartment approved as per PA/01196/03. Granted, validated 8 July 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/03081/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03081-26/sliema-alterations-to-existing-1-bedroom-apartment-to): Alterations to existing 1 bedroom apartment to change to a 2 bedroom apartment. Construction of new 2 bedroom penthouse at receded floor. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/07703/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-25/gzira-alterations-to-class-4b-shop-approved-in): Alterations to Class 4B shop approved in PA3789/24. Granted, validated 15 December 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/06780/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06780-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-residential-to-a): Change of use from residential to a Class 3A guesthouse, including the addition of one extra floor. The proposed development consists of a basement garage; a… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/04556/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04556-23/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-to-apartment-as-built): To sanction minor alterations to apartment as built, including change of room from study to bedroom and inclusion of new study room. Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/00709/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00709-24/gzira-sanction-existing-garage): To sanction existing garage. Granted, validated 8 April 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/02094/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02094-24/gzira-sanction-height-of-additional-floors-as-constructed): To sanction height of additional floors as constructed from PA10690/18, stairwell at third floor, shifting of internal walls and changes to the main facade. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/03396/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03396-22/sliema-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to Class 4B. Proposal includes alterations to form sanitary facilities and signage. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/04114/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04114-25/sliema-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built. No previous permits. Granted, validated 25 August 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/04837/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04837-24/gzira-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): To carry out minor internal alterations to approved Class 4 shop as approved in PA2477/02, and correction of site from that approved in PA2477/02, and change… Refused, validated 4 September 2024, 50 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from Carlo Stivala - [**PA/06780/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06780-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-residential-to-a): Change of use from residential to a Class 3A guesthouse, including the addition of one extra floor. The proposed development consists of a basement garage; a… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/02472/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02472-26/sliema-project-involves-constructing-a-15-floor): The project involves constructing a 15-floor, 139-room hotel. Internal demolition from levels 0–6, with full demolition and reconstruction from level 7. The… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 15 floors - [**PA/00771/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00771-26/sliema-sanction-demolition-of-existing-building): To sanction demolition of existing building, and excavation not covered by PA2965/23 and proposed construction of a 4 star hotel (Class 3B) with a different… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08329/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08329-25/gzira-sanction-difference-from-approved-pa2701-20-consisting-of): To sanction difference from approved PA2701/20 consisting of pool and other additions and alterations at roof level. Suspended, validated 7 January 2026 - [**PA/00256/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00256-25/st-julians-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-additions-and): To sanction minor internal and external additions and alterations to Class 4D outlet approved by PA/03863/21. Pending, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/03229/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03229-23/sliema-sanction-the-construction-of-class-3b-hotel): To sanction the construction of Class 3B hotel consisting of restaurant (Class 4D) at level 0 plus 79 overlying guest rooms, in lieu of approved Class 4B shop… Granted, validated 6 June 2023 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)