--- title: "PA/02552/26: extension of Waterfront Hotel in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02552-26/gzira-extension-of-waterfront-hotel source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Gzira: Proposed extension of Waterfront Hotel. Demolition of the existing building. Proposed change of use from Class 2C to… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0255226 # PA/02552/26: extension of Waterfront Hotel in Gzira Jim Joan Flats c/w Waterfront Hotel, Triq Parisio c/w, Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira Proposed extension of Waterfront Hotel. Demolition of the existing building. Proposed change of use from Class 2C to Class 3B, comprising the development of 107 rooms. The proposal includes the provision of 13 additional on-site parking spaces at level 0, a landscaped garden at level 1, and rooftop amenities including a swimming pool, sundeck, and lounge area. - **Status:** Pending (Screening Process) - **Location:** Jim Joan Flats c/w Waterfront Hotel, Triq Parisio c/w, Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Maria Micallef obo Waterfront Hotel](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/waterfront-hotel) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Screening Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Residential units:** 107 - **Received:** 25 March 2026 - **Validated:** 22 April 2026 - **Published:** 22 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 May 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02552/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02552&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Jim Joan Flats c/w Waterfront Hotel, Triq Parisio c/w, Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira 186 other applications within 300 m: 115 granted, 8 refused, 17 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/04502/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04502-25/sliema-canopy-at-backyard): Proposed canopy at backyard. Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/05429/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05429-23/sliema-internal-alterations-over-a-pre-1968-ground-floor): Proposed internal alterations over a pre-1968 ground floor unit consisting of changes to internal layout, closing off door leading to common area, and… Granted, validated 17 October 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/01377/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01377-24/sliema-extension-of-approved-pa-03868-17-to-place-outdoor): Proposed extension of approved PA/03868/17 to place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform, to fix a shading device with a retractable… Refused, validated 20 March 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/00267/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00267-24/gzira-application-includes-sanctioning-of-site-extents-as): Application includes sanctioning of site extents as per latest survey from the approved permit PA4698/21. Sanctioning of the subdivision of a four bedroom… Granted, validated 25 March 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/06152/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06152-25/gzira-of-tables-and-chairs-on-the-public): Proposed of tables and chairs on the public pavement over the existing parking bays including a demountable raised platform to place tables, chairs, a… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/02430/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02430-22/gzira-sanction-minor-as-built-alterations-of-4-star-hotel): To sanction minor as-built alterations of 4-star hotel (Class 3B) as per PA01622/15 including glass railings, installation of facade signage and signage… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/06011/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-23/sliema-sanction-property-as-built-from-the-original): To sanction property “as built” from the original approved application PA/5183/07 following a site survey. Proposal also includes opening of aperture between… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/01937/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01937-24/gzira-extension-of-approved-tc-32-2023-tables-and): Proposed extension of approved TC 32_2023 tables and chairs on the public pavement over the existing parking bays including an enclosed demountable raised… Withdrawn, validated 3 April 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/00369/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00369-24/gzira-propose-external-alterations-which-consist-of-the): To propose external alterations which consist of the removal of glass panels to introduce external spaces. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/05113/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05113-26/sliema-renew-pa2660-16-to-construct-basement-garage): To renew PA2660/16 - To construct basement garage accessible from an existing block approved by PA1407/09, apartments at levels 0-7 in lieu of approved… Granted, validated 17 September 2026, 8 floors, 86 m away - [**PA/05289/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05289-26/gzira-extension-to-class-3b-hotel): Proposed extension to Class 3B hotel, construction of two additional floors from approved PA/4539/17 and extension of lift and construction of removable… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 87 m away - [**PA/01527/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01527-23/gzira-extension-to-approved-receded-floor-as-per): Proposed extension to approved receded floor as per PA4539/17 and construction of new receded floor with ancillary restaurant to the class 3b hotel. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 87 m away - [**PA/07149/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07149-24/sliema-minor-interior-alterations): Minor interior alterations. Subdivision of existing apartment. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/03567/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03567-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-premises): Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of plot, proposed construction of 3 levels of basement levels and overlying Class 3A hostel with… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 8 floors, 95 m away - [**PA/01734/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01734-21/sliema-sanction-removal-of-loose-material-and-rock): To sanction removal of loose material and rock excavation on part of site which is not covered by PA2660/16 and utilising site as a temporary parking facility. Status being checked, 96 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 Waterfront Hotel - [**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/01377/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01377-24/sliema-extension-of-approved-pa-03868-17-to-place-outdoor): Proposed extension of approved PA/03868/17 to place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform, to fix a shading device with a retractable… Refused, validated 20 March 2024 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)