--- title: "PA/02882/25: demolition of existing dilapidated buildings on Triq in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02882-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated-buildings-on-triq source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing dilapidated buildings on Triq Testaferrata, and demolition of residence on Triq… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0288225 # PA/02882/25: demolition of existing dilapidated buildings on Triq in Gzira Villino Micallef, Plymouth Apts, Marylin Apts, Twins Apts, Triq Testaferrata and, Triq l-Imsida, Gzira Proposed demolition of existing dilapidated buildings on Triq Testaferrata, and demolition of residence on Triq L-Imsida retaining facade and reinstating features following demolition. Proposed excavation of site and construction of two levels underground parking spaces (interconnected with adjacent site), Class 4D restaurant, two Class 4B retail shops at ground floor level, and proposed construction of Class 3B 3-star hotel from ground floor level to eight floor level. Application also includes pool at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Villino Micallef, Plymouth Apts, Marylin Apts, Twins Apts, Triq Testaferrata and, Triq l-Imsida, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Michael Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-bugeja) - **Perit:** [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 9 floors - **Received:** 16 December 2024 - **Validated:** 14 May 2025 - **Published:** 14 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 June 2026 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 105 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02882/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02882&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Villino Micallef, Plymouth Apts, Marylin Apts, Twins Apts, Triq Testaferrata and, Triq l-Imsida, Gzira 130 other applications within 300 m: 70 granted, 3 refused, 20 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq Testaferrata: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/01401/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01401-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-the-existing-building-fabric-and): Demolition of the existing building fabric and partial demolition of the facade to allow for the construction of a 10-storey, 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 10 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/06844/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06844-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-class-4b-at): Proposed change of use from Class 4B at ground and semi-basement floor levels and Class 4A offices at first, second, third, fourth and receded floors as… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/01245/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01245-26/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-alterations-of-apartment-5-and): Sanctioning of alterations of apartment 5 and 6 at level 3. Granted, validated 27 April 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/05759/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05759-25/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-a-pre-67-building-facade): Sanctioning of a pre-67 building facade, proposed removal of balconies and change of apertures at all levels. Granted, validated 20 October 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/01819/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01819-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/02524/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02524-21/gzira-demolish-existing-dwellings-cafeteria-class-4c-with-retaining): To demolish existing dwellings/cafeteria Class 4C with retaining of facade, and to construct cafeteria Class 4C (approved by PA10560/18) and an additional… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/07651/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07651-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): Proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 1A residential having 1 bedroom unit at all levels including receded floor or a total of 6 units and to… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/02148/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02148-25/ta-xbiex-renewal-of-pa-06040-16-change-of-use): Renewal of PA/06040/16 - Change of use of part office covered by PA4843/09 into Class 4C cafeteria including internal alterations fixing of sign and a/c. Granted, validated 29 April 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/01372/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01372-26/gzira-change-the-use-of-class-4b-shop): To change the use of class 4B Shop into Class 4C Shop, to carry out internal alterations, to narrow the sign, and to sanction the design of the shopfront and… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/01929/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01929-23/ta-xbiex-change-the-elevation-material-of-the-ground): To change the elevation material of the ground floor of an existing block consisting of an approved Class 4D outlet, a bar with a valid old license and… Granted, validated 16 May 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/02920/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02920-21/ta-xbiex-sanction-differences-from-permit-pb-04477-91): To sanction differences from permit PB/04477/91 Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/05389/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05389-23/gzira-renewal-to-pa88-18-proposed-conversion-of): Renewal to PA88/18 - Proposed conversion of receded floor (Class 4A) as approved by PA3561/15 into full floor (Class 4A) at fourth floor level and proposed… Granted, validated 18 December 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/02716/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02716-24/gzira-change-of-use-of-class-4a-offices): Change of use of Class 4A offices at intermediate, first, second, third, fourth and penthouse floor levels to 5 apartments and a penthouse apartment;… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/05166/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05166-26/ta-xbiex-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class): To change use from Class 4B to Class 3C (gym/fitness centre), introduce minor internal alterations and one sign. Granted, validated 29 July 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/04044/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04044-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-services-at-roof-level-over-site): To sanction services at roof level over site covered by PA/1035/18. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 66 m away ## More by JG Periti - [**PA/07460/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07460-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-977-14-demolition-of-existing-bank): Renewal of PA/977/14- Demolition of existing bank and erect same including basement parking and contingency building. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07376/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07376-26/rabat-partial-excavation-of-site): Proposed partial excavation of site, while retaining and preserving the rest of the site due to the presence of high value archeological features, and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07328/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07328-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-pump-chamber): Proposed construction of pump chamber. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07217/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07217-26/swieqi-relocation-of-public-service-garage-space): Relocation of public service garage space, addition of pool at roof level, reconfiguration of reservoirs and other changes. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06980/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06980-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, removal of material, excavation, and construction of 6 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06947/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06947-26/iklin-sanctioning-of-clearance-of-site-and-excavation): Sanctioning of clearance of site and excavation. Proposed open storage and construction of 2 floors of warehousing Class 6A at lower basement, basement and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti) ## More from Michael Bugeja - [**PA/06367/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06367-26/lija-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and): Minor internal alterations at ground floor and first floor. Dismantle low balcony overlooking backyard and reconstruct in same size but in level with the… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/03402/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03402-26/marsaskala-sanction-a-shaft-for-underground-substation-which): To sanction a shaft for underground substation which could be located on the pavement on Triq Salvu Buhagiar, Marsaskala. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/01245/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01245-26/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-alterations-of-apartment-5-and): Sanctioning of alterations of apartment 5 and 6 at level 3. Granted, validated 27 April 2026 - [**PA/00050/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00050-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/07376/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07376-25/attard-development-of-existing-quarry-to-include-new): Proposed development of existing quarry to include new infill formation levels, class 6a storage facilities, class 4A offices and ancillary facilities. The… Pending - [**PA/05949/25** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05949-25/fontana-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa4478-08): To sanction variations from permit PA4478/08, to divide terraced house approved in PA4478/08 into two maisonettes and to construct additions to the first… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 3 floors [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)