--- title: "PA/03386/23: demolition of two terraced houses in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03386-23/gzira-demolition-of-two-terraced-houses source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Proposed demolition of two terraced houses, excavation and proposed construction of reservoir, two levels basement… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0338623 # PA/03386/23: demolition of two terraced houses in Gzira Carmelina and Marioe, Triq Nazju Ellul c/w, Triq Giacint Tua, Gzira Proposed demolition of two terraced houses, excavation and proposed construction of reservoir, two levels basement parking levels, and 7 overlying residential levels comprising of 5 at ground level, 6 in each floor from first to fifth floor, and 4 at receded floor level. The proposal also includes pools at receded level terraces and interconnecting lift. - **Status:** Granted (Reconsideration Decided) - **Location:** Carmelina and Marioe, Triq Nazju Ellul c/w, Triq Giacint Tua, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Ciantar Properties Ltd. Attn: Darren Ciantar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ciantar-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer) - **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:** 39 - **Received:** 22 February 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 16 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 December 2023 - **Permit expires:** 10 January 2029 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 143 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03386/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03386&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Carmelina and Marioe, Triq Nazju Ellul c/w, Triq Giacint Tua, Gzira 160 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 11 refused, 14 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/01392/25). On Triq Nazju Ellul: 33 other applications, 21 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/02283/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02283-25/gzira-sanction-changes-to-front-garden-of-class): To sanction changes to front garden of Class 4B retail shop approved in PA7737/22, including screening for ac outdoor units. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/07848/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07848-24/gzira-change-of-use-of-class-4a-premises): Proposed change of use of Class 4A premises approved in PA/4517/21, back to Class 4B shop as approved in PA/6632/19. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 16 m away - [**PA/04686/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04686-26/gzira-alterations-to-pa-1519-16-consisting-of-shifting-and): Proposed alterations to PA/1519/16 consisting of shifting and erecting light weight partitions to subdivide existing penthouse into two residential units and… Granted, validated 24 September 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/08684/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08684-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private cars to Class 4B shop and proposed minor alterations to glass shop front and sign. Refused, validated 15 January 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/01441/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01441-25/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa3078-98): To sanction internal and external variations from PA3078/98. Variations mainly includes positioning of walls and apertures following new survey. Withdrawn, 31 m away - [**PA/06367/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06367-25/gzira-internal-and-external-alterations-to-apartments-and): Internal and external alterations to apartments and penthouse approved by PA/02154/24. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/02154/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02154-24/gzira-subdivision-of-duplex-apartment-approved-by-pa-06520-23): Subdivision of duplex apartment approved by PA/06520/23 into two apartments at fifth and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/06520/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06520-23/gzira-construction-of-an-additional-1-apartment-at): Construction of an additional 1 apartment at fourth floor level and 1 duplex apartment at fifth and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/04949/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04949-23/gzira-propose-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-existing): To propose internal alterations and additions to existing first floor residential unit and to construct two separate residential units at second floor and at… Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 3 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/00454/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00454-20/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-that): To sanction internal and external alterations from that approved with permit DN 318/08 Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/08118/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08118-24/gzira-sanction-minor-differences-at-receded-floor-level): To sanction minor differences at receded floor level from the approved permit PA5397/17. Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/01587/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01587-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa08554-17-proposed-extension-of): Proposed renewal of PA08554/17 - Proposed extension of 4th floor apartment and construction of receded 5th floor. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/00297/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00297-24/gzira-sanction-class-4b-shop-from-variations-on): To sanction Class 4B shop from variations on PB/05198/85 and proposed retractable awning and alterations in front garden, including variations from the… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/06802/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06802-24/gzira-two-duplexes-in-lieu-of-approved-extension): Proposed two duplexes in lieu of approved extension to penthouse and additional overlying receded floor, both originally approved through PA/8547/18 and… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/02625/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02625-25/gzira-extend-corner-development-as-approved-in-pa-02736-23): To extend corner development as approved in PA/02736/23 and PA/05068/23 to include underlying basement with 6 additional parking spaces instead of 1-car… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 71 m away ## More by Stephen Xuereb Archer - [**PA/07108/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07108-26/zebbug-changes-to-treatment-of-facade-from-that): Proposed changes to treatment of facade from that approved in PA/05921/25. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05364/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-26/gharghur-additions-to-development-as-approved-in-pa-00543-26): Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged. Granted, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05312/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05312-26/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated-residence-and-const): Proposed demolition of existing dilapidated residence and construction of new structure with 3 units on 4 levels with new interconnecting staircase and lift. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04584/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04584-26/qormi-relocation-of-vernacular-structure-approved-for-relocation): Proposed relocation of vernacular structure approved for relocation as part of PA/06564/22 to form an extension to school facilities. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04435/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04435-26/santa-venera-extension-of-washroom): Proposed extension of washroom. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04030/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-26/gharghur-change-of-use-of-public-car-garages): Proposed change of use of public car garages approved in PA/01270/25 to private car garages. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 [All applications by Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer) ## More from Ciantar Properties Ltd - [**PA/06827/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06827-26/mosta-demolition-of-the-existing-property): Demolition of the existing property, excavation of basement levels -3 and -2 for parking purposes and level -1 for Class 4A offices, together with the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05985/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05985-26/dingli-modifications-to-approved-washrooms-at-setback-floor): Proposed modifications to approved washrooms at setback floor level to residential units. Overall building height and approved facades to remain unchanged. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05420/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05420-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-structures): Proposed demolition of existing structures, excavation of site and construct of parking at basement -3, parking and ancillary to home for the elderly, at… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05364/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-26/gharghur-additions-to-development-as-approved-in-pa-00543-26): Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged. Granted, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04030/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-26/gharghur-change-of-use-of-public-car-garages): Proposed change of use of public car garages approved in PA/01270/25 to private car garages. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03521/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03521-26/mosta-changes-to-the-development-approved-in-pa-07589-25): Proposed changes to the development approved in PA/07589/25, comprising the addition of a further basement level -3 for private car garages, the change of use… Pending, validated 27 May 2026 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)