--- title: "PA/04284/26: Retention and rehabilitation in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04284-26/gzira-retention-and-rehabilitation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Gzira: Retention and rehabilitation, with alterations, of the scheduled structure within the site. Proposed partial… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0428426 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Mizzi Estates Ltd Attn: Christopher Mizzi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mizzi-estates-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04284/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04284&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01249-24/gzira-extension-of-an-additional-receded-floor-and): 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,… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/01136/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01136-25/gzira-demolish-existing-maisonettes): To demolish existing maisonettes, retaining the facade and construction of 8 residential units from ground floor to sixth floor level. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 7 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/02740/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02740-23/gzira-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-maisonette): Proposed internal demolition of the existing maisonette, retaining façade and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette, first, second, third, fourth,… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/01137/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01137-25/gzira-demolish-existing-maisonettes): To demolish existing maisonettes, retaining the facade and construction of 1 maisonette and 7 residential units from ground floor to sixth floor level. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 7 floors, 30 m away - [**PA/02928/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02928-21/gzira-demolition-of-existing-washroom): Demolition of existing washroom, proposed alterations to existing building, proposed installation of lift, and construction of 3 no. apartments at second,… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/07393/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07393-24/gzira-renewal-of-pa-07336-19-construction-of-an): Renewal of PA/07336/19 - Construction of an extension at fourth floor level and construction of an overlying receded penthouse. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/00970/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00970-24/gzira-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-pa3202): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA3202/13 at penthouse level. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/03660/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03660-24/gzira-construct-5no-apartments-at-first): 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… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/00727/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00727-23/gzira-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-retaining-facade): To demolish existing first floor maisonette retaining facade and construct 5no apartments at first, second, third, fourth and receded floor levels.… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/08184/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08184-25/gzira-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B retail shop. Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/08234/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08234-25/gzira-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-extensions): To carry out internal alterations and extensions. Alterations to steps on the facade. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/06373/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06373-23/gzira-sanction-differences-as-constructed-in-four-storey): 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… Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/03134/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03134-22/gzira-split-existing-duplex-unit-at-fourth-and): To split existing duplex unit at fourth and fifth floor level into two separate units. Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/02823/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02823-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to laundromat (washing/cleaning of clothes). Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/03905/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03905-25/gzira-demolish-part-of-the-existing-maisonette-and): 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… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 58 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): 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… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from Mizzi Estates Ltd - [**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 - [**PA/01662/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01662-26/hamrun-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-showroom): Internal and external alterations to existing showroom, changes to facade, proposed signage, demolition and reconstruction of back building, proposed external… Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01023/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01023-26/st-julians-sanction-part-change-of-use-as-class-4c): To sanction part-change of use as Class 4C ancillary to supermarket and internal alterations. Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/00154/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00154-26/mellieha-demolish-existing-hotel-covered-by-permit-pb-03038-87): 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… Suspended, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/03581/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03581-25/sliema-minor-alterations): Minor alterations, change of use from domestic garage to Class 4B retail, and introduction of one sign. Granted, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/05693/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05693-24/st-julians-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-class): To sanction change of use from approved Class 4D to supermarket. Granted, validated 11 December 2024 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)