--- title: "PA/04345/26: project consists of the vertical extension of in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04345-26/gzira-project-consists-of-the-vertical-extension-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Gzira: The project consists of the vertical extension of an existing apartment block by the addition of three new floors.… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0434526 # PA/04345/26: project consists of the vertical extension of in Gzira 242, Frank and John Flats, Triq San Albert, Triq il-Madonna tal-Gebla, Gzira The project consists of the vertical extension of an existing apartment block by the addition of three new floors. The proposed development includes one three-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor, one three-bedroom apartment on the fifth floor, and one two-bedroom apartment on the sixth floor. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 242, Frank and John Flats, Triq San Albert, Triq il-Madonna tal-Gebla, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Josef Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/josef-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Christopher Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-tabone) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 2 April 2026 - **Validated:** 24 June 2026 - **Published:** 24 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04345/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04345&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 242, Frank and John Flats, Triq San Albert, Triq il-Madonna tal-Gebla, Gzira 387 other applications within 300 m: 238 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, 22 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 alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 32 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 Christopher Tabone - [**PA/07728/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07728-26/st-julians-sanction-minor-discrepancies-in-the-garage-layout): To sanction minor discrepancies in the garage layout. Pending - [**PA/07496/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07496-26/ghaxaq-propose-excavation-to-form-level-1-consisting): To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of six (6) lock-up garages and two (2) parking spaces and the construction of an overlying residential block… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06976/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06976-26/pembroke-sanction-the-replacement-of-existing-apertures-with): To sanction the replacement of existing apertures with white aluminium apertures within a pre-1967 building. Pending - [**PA/06877/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06877-26/st-julians-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-approved-development): Minor internal alterations to the approved development under PA/5300/25 and proposal of a swimming pool within the garden. Pending - [**PA/06872/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06872-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa-07): Sanctioning of alterations to approved permits PA/07083/96 and PA/3012/22, comprising facade apertures and finishes, and chimney flue. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06794/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06794-26/sliema-sanction-the-front-elevation-as-built-from): To sanction the front elevation as built from the pre-1967 condition and to propose minor alterations to apertures, balcony and finishes. Pending [All applications by Christopher Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-tabone) ## More from Josef Cassar - [**PA/07728/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07728-26/st-julians-sanction-minor-discrepancies-in-the-garage-layout): To sanction minor discrepancies in the garage layout. Pending - [**PA/05373/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05373-24/st-julians-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built; minor internal and external variation from PA/3209/20. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/03201/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03201-24/siggiewi-internal-alterations-and-minor-extensions-at-roof): Proposed internal alterations and minor extensions at roof level to existing townhouse. Alterations to include modification of back part of property to create… Granted, validated 5 June 2024 - [**PA/02646/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02646-24/marsa-construct-parapet-wall-on-front-part-of): To construct parapet wall on front part of existing building (Class 4A and 6A), proposed installation of solar panels, sanction minor changes on facade and… Granted, validated 4 June 2024 - [**PA/00447/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00447-24/marsa-demolish-part-of-existing-ground-floor-garage-store): To demolish part of existing ground floor garage/store, construct common stairwell with lift, and back part of the garage/store (Class 6A), construct 1st and… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06774/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06774-23/rabat-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor): To carry out alterations to existing ground floor by formation of two garages, one shop Class 4B, including new sign, and common area with lift. Carry out… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 4 floors [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)