--- title: "PA/04286/26: demolition of existing terrace houses and excavate in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04286-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-terrace-houses-and-excavate source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing terrace houses and excavate two levels of basement to construct two levels of… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0428626 # PA/04286/26: demolition of existing terrace houses and excavate in Gzira 111, Karen, 113 Greenville, 115 and 117, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira Proposed demolition of existing terrace houses and excavate two levels of basement to construct two levels of parking spaces and ancillary facilities, construction of a Class 3B (3 star hotel) consisting of Class 4D restaurant and ancillary facilities at ground floor level and 135 rooms from first floor level upwards. Application also include pool at roof level. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 111, Karen, 113 Greenville, 115 and 117, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Biedbug Development Ltd Attn: Raymond Briffa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/biedbug-development-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 25 May 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/04286/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04286&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 111, Karen, 113 Greenville, 115 and 117, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira 161 other applications within 300 m: 98 granted, 11 refused, 15 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/01392/25). On Triq Nazju Ellul: 33 other applications, 22 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), [Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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 Henry Attard - [**PA/07837/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07837-26/belt-valletta-sanction-dwelling-including-minor-discrepancies-in-layou): To sanction dwelling including minor discrepancies in layout from approved PA/5501/06. Pending - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07373/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07373-26/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-construct-two): To demolish existing terrace house and construct two terraces houses consisting of garage at ground floor level and overlying dwelling. Application also… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07065/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07065-26/msida-sanction-layout): To sanction layout (including facade signage) of existing car showroom. Application includes part change of use to public service. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07055/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07055-26/gzira-demolish-existing-ground-floor-garage-and-overlying): To demolish existing ground floor garage and overlying maisonette to construct Class 4A office at ground floor, 5 overlying units (1 at each floor) and 1 unit… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07026/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07026-26/ghaxaq-excavation-to-necessary-levels-to-construct-3): Proposed excavation to necessary levels to construct 3 garages at basement level, replace ground floor garage with 1 maisonette and minor internal and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)