--- title: "PA/02740/23: internal demolition of the existing maisonette in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02740-23/gzira-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-maisonette source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Proposed internal demolition of the existing maisonette, retaining façade and proposed construction of ground floor… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0274023 # PA/02740/23: internal demolition of the existing maisonette in Gzira 235 and 237 Serenad, Triq D' Argens, Gzira Proposed internal demolition of the existing maisonette, retaining façade and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette, first, second, third, fourth, fifth-floor apartments, and overlaying receded sixth-floor penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 235 and 237 Serenad, Triq D' Argens, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Mark Anthony Mallia - **Perit:** [Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 13 April 2023 - **Validated:** 17 May 2023 - **Published:** 4 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 12 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02740/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02740&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 235 and 237 Serenad, Triq D' Argens, Gzira 371 other applications within 300 m: 224 granted, 17 refused, 41 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25). On Triq D' Argens: 44 other applications, 31 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Adrian Davison](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-davison). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 57 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/02975/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-21/gzira-replacement-of-balconies-parapet-wall-with-aluminum): Proposed replacement of balconies’ parapet wall with aluminum railings. Status being checked, 15 m away - [**PA/03153/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03153-23/gzira-dismantle-the-existing-hcb-and-steel-balcony): To dismantle the existing HCB and steel balcony and install a new timber-like aluminium profile balcony and replace timber louvered window with same material. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/07283/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-23/gzira-proposing-extension-over-the-existing-townhouse-into): Proposing extension over the existing townhouse into additional two floors and a setback level, having in total three duplex apartments. Replacement of… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/00377/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00377-25/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-two-bedroom-apartment): Proposed sanctioning of as built two bedroom apartment approved in PA4382/04. Granted, validated 27 February 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/04662/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04662-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-barber-shop): Proposed change of use from barber shop (Class 4A) to Class 4C to be interconnected to adjoining approved Class 4C, including the opening of a wall, internal… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/00890/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00890-20/gzira-construct-an-additional-floor-and-include-minor): To construct an additional floor and include minor alterations to the facade and the first floor to PA/08473/18 to include an additional 1m in height in lieu… Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/05030/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05030-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building (facade and first floor slab to be retained) and construction of a Class 3A guest house (6 floors, 1 setback floor, 12 rooms). Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/04431/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04431-23/gzira-extension-above-existing-maisonette-to-create-another): Proposed extension above existing maisonette to create another 4 residential units. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/03458/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03458-22/gzira-sanction-replacement-of-original-timber-aperture-as): To sanction replacement of original timber aperture as approved in PA02722/16 with white aluminium, sanctioning of minor internal changes and proposed… Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/02330/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02330-23/gzira-fixing-of-advertisement-sign): Fixing of advertisement sign. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/00365/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-24/gzira-demolish-existing-office-and-studio-apartment): To demolish existing office and studio apartment, retaining facade, and construct maisonette at ground and basement levels, 4 apartments at first, second,… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/04310/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04310-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construct of 1 Class 4A office at ground floor level and 6 dwellings from first till receded floor. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 6 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/03371/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03371-24/gzira-propose-minor-internal-modifications-to-approved-pa-02945-22): To propose minor internal modifications to approved PA/02945/22. Alterations include the change of use from Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (retail) and an… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/02945/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02945-22/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-basement): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct basement level, Class 4A office at ground floor level, 5 apartments from first floor level to fifth floor and… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/05043/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05043-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Demolition of existing maisonette, retention of facade and construction of four apartments and penthouse; and including installation of lift plus roof pool. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away ## More by Bencini and Associates - [**PA/06955/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06955-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-of-a): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations of a terraced house from the latest approved permit (PA/1012/95). Proposed minor internal alterations at all levels,… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06620/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06619/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-26/swieqi-changes-to-developments-approved-in-pa-6336-18-comprising): Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06424/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06424-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-disused): Proposed demolition of existing disused, derelict rooms/structures. Proposed construction of a 3-bedroom apartment at ground floor, including excavation and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06174/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06174-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-sign-to-elevation): Addition of sign to elevation. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/06063/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06063-26/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-external-alteration-to-approved-dn625-26-includ): Proposed minor external alteration to approved DN625/26 including small recess of the front apertures. Withdrawn [All applications by Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)