--- title: "PA/04866/26: alterations to existing block of apartments and in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04866-26/gzira-alterations-to-existing-block-of-apartments-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Gzira: Proposed alterations to existing block of apartments and extension above to form two additional residential units.… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0486626 # PA/04866/26: alterations to existing block of apartments and in Gzira Carmen Flats, Triq D' Argens and, Triq tal-Kubrit, Gzira Proposed alterations to existing block of apartments and extension above to form two additional residential units. Proposal also include the construction of a lift shaft to accomodate a lift for all floors. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Carmen Flats, Triq D' Argens and, Triq tal-Kubrit, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Mr. Dorian Dalli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dorian-dalli) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 2 June 2026 - **Validated:** 15 July 2026 - **Published:** 15 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 August 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04866/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04866&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Carmen Flats, Triq D' Argens and, Triq tal-Kubrit, Gzira 371 other applications within 300 m: 225 granted, 17 refused, 40 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25). On Triq D' Argens: 44 other applications, 32 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Adrian Davison](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-davison), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/02975/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-21/gzira-replacement-of-balconies-parapet-wall-with-aluminum): Proposed replacement of balconies’ parapet wall with aluminum railings. Status being checked, 15 m away - [**PA/03153/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03153-23/gzira-dismantle-the-existing-hcb-and-steel-balcony): To dismantle the existing HCB and steel balcony and install a new timber-like aluminium profile balcony and replace timber louvered window with same material. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/07283/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-23/gzira-proposing-extension-over-the-existing-townhouse-into): Proposing extension over the existing townhouse into additional two floors and a setback level, having in total three duplex apartments. Replacement of… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/00377/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00377-25/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-two-bedroom-apartment): Proposed sanctioning of as built two bedroom apartment approved in PA4382/04. Granted, validated 27 February 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/04662/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04662-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-barber-shop): Proposed change of use from barber shop (Class 4A) to Class 4C to be interconnected to adjoining approved Class 4C, including the opening of a wall, internal… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/00890/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00890-20/gzira-construct-an-additional-floor-and-include-minor): To construct an additional floor and include minor alterations to the facade and the first floor to PA/08473/18 to include an additional 1m in height in lieu… Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/05030/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05030-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building (facade and first floor slab to be retained) and construction of a Class 3A guest house (6 floors, 1 setback floor, 12 rooms). Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/04431/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04431-23/gzira-extension-above-existing-maisonette-to-create-another): Proposed extension above existing maisonette to create another 4 residential units. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/03458/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03458-22/gzira-sanction-replacement-of-original-timber-aperture-as): To sanction replacement of original timber aperture as approved in PA02722/16 with white aluminium, sanctioning of minor internal changes and proposed… Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/02330/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02330-23/gzira-fixing-of-advertisement-sign): Fixing of advertisement sign. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/00365/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-24/gzira-demolish-existing-office-and-studio-apartment): To demolish existing office and studio apartment, retaining facade, and construct maisonette at ground and basement levels, 4 apartments at first, second,… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/04310/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04310-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construct of 1 Class 4A office at ground floor level and 6 dwellings from first till receded floor. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 6 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/03371/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03371-24/gzira-propose-minor-internal-modifications-to-approved-pa-02945-22): To propose minor internal modifications to approved PA/02945/22. Alterations include the change of use from Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (retail) and an… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/02945/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02945-22/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-basement): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct basement level, Class 4A office at ground floor level, 5 apartments from first floor level to fifth floor and… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/05043/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05043-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Demolition of existing maisonette, retention of facade and construction of four apartments and penthouse; and including installation of lift plus roof pool. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 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 Dorian Dalli - [**PA/04787/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04787-26/santa-venera-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor-to-include): Alterations to existing ground floor to include lift. Construction of 3 units and duplex penthouse. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02690/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02690-25/hamrun-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-at-ground): To carry out alterations and additions at ground floor level in order to create maisonette and construction of 4 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/06691/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06691-24/swieqi-extension-of-existing-third-floor-receded-dwelling-and): Extension of existing third-floor receded dwelling and construction of overlaying receded dwelling. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04371/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04371-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-first-floor-dwelling-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of first floor dwelling as built and proposed alterations and extension to an existing dwelling house as to create seven apartments… Granted, validated 2 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04044/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04044-24/marsaskala-alterations-to-pa-02938-23): Proposed alterations to PA/02938/23. Alteration consists in a minor internal alteration at third floor level so that the approved apartment at third floor… Granted, validated 17 October 2024 - [**PA/01705/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01705-24/gzira-internal-alterations-to-install-a-lift-shaft): Proposed internal alterations to install a lift shaft and extension at level 4 and level 5 to create two apartments. Withdrawn, 6 floors [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)