--- title: "PA/03184/26: demolition of existing townhouse in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03184-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, retaining facade and reusing internal stone steps for stairwell. Proposed… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0318426 # PA/03184/26: demolition of existing townhouse in Gzira 169, Safaga, Triq San Albert, Gzira Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, retaining facade and reusing internal stone steps for stairwell. Proposed construction of ground to fifth (receded) floor levels to accommodate one maisonette and four apartments. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 169, Safaga, Triq San Albert, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Jean-Pierre Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jean-pierre-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Daniel Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-muscat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 1 April 2026 - **Validated:** 20 May 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 19 June 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03184/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03184&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 169, Safaga, Triq San Albert, Gzira 387 other applications within 300 m: 228 granted, 18 refused, 41 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq San Albert: 47 other applications, 20 granted and 4 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Aaron Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aaron-abela), [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Brian Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brian-ebejer), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, medium reliability, from 56 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/02898/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02898-21/gzira-change-balcony-into-an-aluminium-open-balcony): To change balcony into an aluminium open balcony Status being checked, 14 m away - [**PA/00823/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00823-24/gzira-sanction-internal-alterations-from-what-was-approved): To sanction internal alterations from what was approved in PA/7199/18, including alterations which overlook third party internal yards. Granted, validated 12 April 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/00726/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00726-23/gzira-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-extension-in): To carry out internal alterations and extension in back yard. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/05763/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05763-25/gzira-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-pa3826-04): To sanction minor variations from approved PA3826/04. Sanctioning to cover a first floor apartment and a car space at basement level. Granted, validated 7 October 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/03569/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03569-25/gzira-propose-the-erection-of-upper-floors-over): To propose the erection of upper floors over existing 1st floor maisonette including a lift. To shift downwards ceiling height of 1st maisonette. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/00851/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00851-23/gzira-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-stairwell-and): To carry out internal alterations to stairwell and extension of lift shaft, extension of existing fourth floor, and construction of fifth floor to create a… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 6 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/06350/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06350-24/gzira-sanction-differences-between-existing-private-use-garage): To sanction differences between existing private use garage and domestic store, and previously approved PA/02815/03. Withdrawn, validated 25 September 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02929/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02929-21/gzira-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette (excluding existing facade) and construction common stairwell, lift shaft and 5 apartments (first floor to… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/06882/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade. Excavation of one basement floor level, a reservoir and construction of a Class 3A guest house. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor, 41 m away - [**PA/01178/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01178-23/gzira-propose-amendments-to-backyard-and-surrounding-walls): To propose amendments to backyard and surrounding walls from approved development with reference PA4876/21 in order to improve the privacy to and from third… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/05078/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05078-25/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade and construction of 4 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse. Refused, validated 6 August 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/03477/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03477-23/gzira-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-ground-floor): Minor internal alterations to approved ground floor layout in PA/4953/20. Granted, validated 1 August 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/03912/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03912-26/gzira-alterations-consisting-of-changes-to-washroom-and): Proposed alterations consisting of changes to washroom and stairs at the back. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/00824/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00824-22/gzira-demolish-existing-terraced-house-retaining-front-facade): To demolish existing terraced house retaining front facade and reconstruction of ground floor maisonette, five overlying apartments and one receded apartment. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07645/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07645-23/gzira-demolish-existing-roof-at-third-floor): To demolish existing roof at third floor, construction of apartment at third floor and construction of duplex penthouse at fourth and recess floor. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away ## More by Daniel Muscat - [**PA/07494/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07494-26/san-gwann-minor-internal-and-external-amendments-to-dwelling): Minor internal and external amendments to dwelling approved in RG/01045/22 and PA/04739/23. Pending - [**PA/05595/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05595-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-domestic-stores): Proposed change of use from pre-1967 domestic stores to Class 4B premises. Proposal includes internal alterations (installation of wc and intermediate level),… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05024/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05024-26/paola-sanctioning-of-party-wall-heights-to-townhouse): Proposed sanctioning of party wall heights to townhouse as built from PA/05149/21. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/04113/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04113-26/kalkara-roofing-over-of-car-space-to-form): Proposed roofing over of car space to form garage to terraced house approved by PA/02555/25. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03965/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03965-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-third-floor-apartment-and-roof): Proposed sanctioning of third floor apartment and roof as built from PB/00325/88. Proposed demolition of deteriorated projections at roof level. Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03182/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03182-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse, retaining facade and reusing internal stone steps for stairwell. Proposed construction of ground to fifth (receded)… Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Daniel Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-muscat) ## More from Jean-Pierre Schembri - [**PA/02278/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02278-25/mellieha-additions-and-alterations-to-dwelling): Additions and alterations to dwelling (bungalow) works include minor changes at all levels including the site boundary (bungalow covered by PA/03992/22). Granted, validated 9 April 2025 - [**PA/02639/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02639-21/mellieha-additions-and-alteration-to-existing-dwelling-to): Additions and alteration to existing dwelling to form architectural feature - skylight Status being checked [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)