PA/04284/26: Retention and rehabilitation in Gzira
Muscat Motors, Triq D'Argens, Gzira
Retention and rehabilitation, with alterations, of the scheduled structure within the site. Proposed partial demolition of the existing structures and excavation to accommodate 5 levels of underground parking facilities, including a reservoir. Proposed mixed-use development comprising Class 4A offices, a Class 3B hotel, and Class 1 residential units. The entire complex will be surrounded by an open plaza consisting of both hard and soft landscaping.
- Status
- Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request)
- Location
- Muscat Motors, Triq D'Argens, Gzira
- Locality
- Gzira
- Applicant
- Mizzi Estates Ltd Attn: Christopher Mizzi
- Perit
- Dr Edwin Mintoff
- Application type
- Outline development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Received
- 1 June 2026
- Validated
- 24 June 2026
- Published
- 24 June 2026
- Comments close
- 24 July 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Muscat Motors, Triq D'Argens, Gzira
285 other applications within 300 m: 178 granted, 12 refused, 36 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/01392/25).
On Triq D'Argens: 8 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 41 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/01249/24 Gzira: Proposed extension of an additional receded floor and internal alterations to what was approved in PA/1443/20. Sanctioning of property as built to PA/1443/20,…
- PA/01136/25 Gzira: To demolish existing maisonettes, retaining the facade and construction of 8 residential units from ground floor to sixth floor level.
- PA/02740/23 Gzira: Proposed internal demolition of the existing maisonette, retaining façade and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette, first, second, third, fourth,…
- PA/01137/25 Gzira: To demolish existing maisonettes, retaining the facade and construction of 1 maisonette and 7 residential units from ground floor to sixth floor level.
- PA/02928/21 Gzira: Demolition of existing washroom, proposed alterations to existing building, proposed installation of lift, and construction of 3 no. apartments at second,…
- PA/07393/24 Gzira: Renewal of PA/07336/19 - Construction of an extension at fourth floor level and construction of an overlying receded penthouse.
- PA/00970/24 Gzira: To sanction differences from approved development permission PA3202/13 at penthouse level.
- PA/03660/24 Gzira: To construct 5no apartments at first, second, third, fourth and receded floor levels with a different layout from that approved in PA/727/23. Application…
- PA/00727/23 Gzira: To demolish existing first floor maisonette retaining facade and construct 5no apartments at first, second, third, fourth and receded floor levels.…
- PA/08184/25 Gzira: To propose change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B retail shop.
- PA/08234/25 Gzira: To carry out internal alterations and extensions. Alterations to steps on the facade.
- PA/06373/23 Gzira: To sanction differences as constructed in four storey showroom (Class 4B) as approved in PB/03943/87 and PA/05315/93 and to propose to retain use as showroom…
- PA/03134/22 Gzira: To split existing duplex unit at fourth and fifth floor level into two separate units.
- PA/02823/26 Gzira: Change of use from Class 4A office to laundromat (washing/cleaning of clothes).
- PA/03905/25 Gzira: To demolish part of the existing maisonette and to construct 8 apartments and 1 penthouse, and to change the use from existing store to Class 4A office, and…
More by Edwin Mintoff
- PA/07655/26 Munxar: Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool…
- PA/07457/26 Gzira: Amendments to facade for structural integrity.
- PA/07455/26 Sliema: Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign.
- PA/07431/26 St Julians: To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,…
- PA/07407/26 Sliema: To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of…
- PA/07388/26 Marsaskala: Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel.
All applications by Edwin Mintoff
More from Mizzi Estates Ltd
- PA/05166/26 Ta' Xbiex: To change use from Class 4B to Class 3C (gym/fitness centre), introduce minor internal alterations and one sign.
- PA/01662/26 Hamrun: Internal and external alterations to existing showroom, changes to facade, proposed signage, demolition and reconstruction of back building, proposed external…
- PA/01023/26 St Julians: To sanction part-change of use as Class 4C ancillary to supermarket and internal alterations.
- PA/00154/26 Mellieha: To demolish existing hotel covered by permit PB/03038/87 and reconstruct same hotel as built in line with same permit retaining: - The number of floor levels…
- PA/03581/25 Sliema: Minor alterations, change of use from domestic garage to Class 4B retail, and introduction of one sign.
- PA/05693/24 St Julians: To sanction change of use from approved Class 4D to supermarket.