--- title: "PA/02968/21: demolish existing second floor with original facade in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02968-21/gzira-demolish-existing-second-floor-with-original-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Gzira: To demolish existing second floor with original facade being retained, to carry internal alterations to… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0296821 # PA/02968/21: demolish existing second floor with original facade in Gzira 23, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby c/w, Triq Sir Charles Cameron, Gzira To demolish existing second floor with original facade being retained, to carry internal alterations to existing ground floor and first floor, construction of 3 overlaying apartments at levels +2, +3, +4 and stores at level +5, installation of lift. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 23, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby c/w, Triq Sir Charles Cameron, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Mr Philip Cordina - **Perit:** [Perit Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia) - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors - **Residential units:** 3 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02968/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02968&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 23, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby c/w, Triq Sir Charles Cameron, Gzira 18 other applications on the same street: 12 granted, 3 refused, 1 pending. 80% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03952/25). On Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby: 18 other applications, 12 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/04643/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04643-26/gzira-installation-of-tables-and-chairs-to-replace): Installation of tables and chairs to replace parking spaces as approved by Lands Authority. Refused, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04417/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04417-26/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-9429-19-overall): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/9429/19 - overall redesign and increase in floors (levels 0-9 overground, level -1 underground and demountable roof… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/01258/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-maisonette-approved): Proposed internal alterations to ground floor maisonette approved in PA/05120/22 and change of use of garage to Class 4B shop including fascia sign. Refused, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/07531/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07531-25/gzira-alterations-to-existing-levels-2-and-3): Alterations to existing levels 2 and 3, retain facade at all levels, internal alterations at levels 0 and 1. Proposed change of use from residence to Class 4B… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05417/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05417-25/gzira-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa5202-19): To sanction variations from approved PA5202/19. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05257/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-25/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-separate-take-away): Proposed changes to approved permit separate take away facility from PA/9429/19, including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/03952/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03952-25/gzira-sanction-changes-to-6th-floor-apartment-approved): To sanction changes to 6th floor apartment approved in PA1767/15. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 7 floors - [**PA/01959/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01959-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-residence-to-class): Change of use from residence to Class 3B hotel including internal alterations and proposed 5 extra floors and 1 receded. Refused, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/07475/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-23/gzira-renew-pa-5897-18-to-demolish-existing-first): To renew PA 5897/18: ”To demolish existing first and roof levels including access stairs from ground floor and construction of 4 apartments at first, second,… Granted, validated 15 February 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07774/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07774-23/gzira-sanctioning-the-correction-of-drawings-approved-dn824-23): Sanctioning the correction of drawings approved DN824/23 to reflect dimensions measured on site. Granted, validated 29 January 2024 - [**PA/04632/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04632-23/gzira-sanction-extension-to-class-3b-hotel-approved): To sanction extension to Class 3B hotel approved by PA/5032/20, demolition of footprint of extension to be sanctioned and construction of 290-room hotel… Granted, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/00072/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00072-23/gzira-correct-configuration-after-the-survey): Correct configuration after the survey. Proposal for internal changes. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/02446/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-office): Change of use from office (Class 4A) to shop (Class 4B) including shop sign. Application includes the sanctioning of minor alterations to facade from that… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/02460/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02460-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4D (coffee shop). The proposed application includes external alternations to the facade which consists removal of the… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/02304/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02304-23/gzira-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining existing façade and construction of 6 new residential units. Granted, validated 26 April 2023 ## More by Nicholas Mallia - [**PA/07805/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07805-26/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3A guesthouse covered by PA/06834/25. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/06658/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06658-26/attard-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-multipurpose-hall): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved multipurpose hall in PA/4204/19 including changes in layout, addition of planters and relocation of parking… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06383/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06383-26/hamrun-installation-of-new-structural-beams-and-widening): Installation of new structural beams and widening of the existing front façade opening. Pending - [**PA/04013/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-pa-01221-09-class): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved PA/01221/09 Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/00147/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00147-26/qala-fixing-of-reversible-wooden-shell-sauna-structure): Proposed fixing of reversible wooden shell sauna structure on site covered by PA/3106/25. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/07501/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-25/balzan-minor-internal-alterations-and-widening-of-garage): Proposed minor internal alterations and widening of garage door. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 [All applications by Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)