--- title: "PA/04632/23: sanction extension to Class 3B hotel approved in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04632-23/gzira-sanction-extension-to-class-3b-hotel-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To sanction extension to Class 3B hotel approved by PA/5032/20, demolition of footprint of extension to be sanctioned… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0463223 # PA/04632/23: sanction extension to Class 3B hotel approved in Gzira Blubay Hotel 41,41a,42,43,44,45, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira To sanction extension to Class 3B hotel approved by PA/5032/20, demolition of footprint of extension to be sanctioned and construction of 290-room hotel (Class 3B) with one level of parking facilities, laundry, stores and ancillary facilities including gym, spa, group offices at basement and restaurants, bar, lounge area and a 100 seat conference facility at ground level. Proposal also includes pool at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Blubay Hotel 41,41a,42,43,44,45, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Michael Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-stivala) - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 290 - **Received:** 4 May 2023 - **Validated:** 3 January 2024 - **Published:** 3 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 June 2024 - **Permit expires:** 30 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04632/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04632&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Blubay Hotel 41,41a,42,43,44,45, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira 18 other applications on the same street: 11 granted, 3 refused, 1 pending. 79% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03952/25). On Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby: 18 other applications, 11 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/04643/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04643-26/gzira-installation-of-tables-and-chairs-to-replace): Installation of tables and chairs to replace parking spaces as approved by Lands Authority. Refused, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04417/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04417-26/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-9429-19-overall): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/9429/19 - overall redesign and increase in floors (levels 0-9 overground, level -1 underground and demountable roof… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/01258/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-maisonette-approved): Proposed internal alterations to ground floor maisonette approved in PA/05120/22 and change of use of garage to Class 4B shop including fascia sign. Refused, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/07531/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07531-25/gzira-alterations-to-existing-levels-2-and-3): Alterations to existing levels 2 and 3, retain facade at all levels, internal alterations at levels 0 and 1. Proposed change of use from residence to Class 4B… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05417/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05417-25/gzira-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa5202-19): To sanction variations from approved PA5202/19. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05257/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-25/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-separate-take-away): Proposed changes to approved permit separate take away facility from PA/9429/19, including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/03952/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03952-25/gzira-sanction-changes-to-6th-floor-apartment-approved): To sanction changes to 6th floor apartment approved in PA1767/15. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 7 floors - [**PA/01959/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01959-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-residence-to-class): Change of use from residence to Class 3B hotel including internal alterations and proposed 5 extra floors and 1 receded. Refused, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/07475/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-23/gzira-renew-pa-5897-18-to-demolish-existing-first): To renew PA 5897/18: ”To demolish existing first and roof levels including access stairs from ground floor and construction of 4 apartments at first, second,… Granted, validated 15 February 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07774/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07774-23/gzira-sanctioning-the-correction-of-drawings-approved-dn824-23): Sanctioning the correction of drawings approved DN824/23 to reflect dimensions measured on site. Granted, validated 29 January 2024 - [**PA/00072/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00072-23/gzira-correct-configuration-after-the-survey): Correct configuration after the survey. Proposal for internal changes. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/02446/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-office): Change of use from office (Class 4A) to shop (Class 4B) including shop sign. Application includes the sanctioning of minor alterations to facade from that… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/02460/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02460-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4D (coffee shop). The proposed application includes external alternations to the facade which consists removal of the… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/02304/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02304-23/gzira-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining existing façade and construction of 6 new residential units. Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**PA/01061/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01061-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-the-ground-floor): Change of use of the ground floor office to a shop (Class 4B) and the change of use of the basement into an office (Class 4A) to serve the overlying operations. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 ## More by Falzon & Cutajar - [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) ## More from Michael Stivala - [**PA/05113/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05113-26/sliema-renew-pa2660-16-to-construct-basement-garage): To renew PA2660/16 - To construct basement garage accessible from an existing block approved by PA1407/09, apartments at levels 0-7 in lieu of approved… Granted, validated 17 September 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/03567/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03567-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-premises): Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of plot, proposed construction of 3 levels of basement levels and overlying Class 3A hostel with… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/03366/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03366-26/san-gwann-construct-storage-at-level-1): To construct storage at level 1 (Class 6A) overlying warehouse development. Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02698/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02698-26/san-gwann-excavate-and-construct-three-basement-levels-plus): To excavate and construct three basement levels plus overlying ground floor storage facility (Class 6A) in lieu of approved development permission PA2078/24,… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07291/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-25/st-julians-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-to-pre-1967): To sanction internal and external differences to pre-1967 residential unit. Pending, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/07216/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-25/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-an-office): Change of use from an office (Class 4A) to a gym (Class 3C) and internal alterations for ancillary facilities. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)