--- title: "PA/04968/23: sanction additional deck area and glass railing in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04968-23/gzira-sanction-additional-deck-area-and-glass-railing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To sanction additional deck area and glass railing on roof only within a Class 3C lido approved in PA/3932/15… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0496823 # PA/04968/23: sanction additional deck area and glass railing in Gzira Aqualuna, 120, Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira To sanction additional deck area and glass railing on roof only within a Class 3C lido approved in PA/3932/15 comprising of swimming pool with sun deck area, two ancillary Class 4D restaurants with facilities, sculpture park and playing area for children at ground floor and ancillary spaces at intermediate level. - **Status:** Granted (Reconsideration Decided) - **Location:** Aqualuna, 120, Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Mr Michael Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-stivala) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 18 April 2023 - **Validated:** 23 August 2023 - **Published:** 23 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 14 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04968/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04968&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Aqualuna, 120, Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira 212 other applications within 300 m: 117 granted, 15 refused, 26 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq ix-Xatt: 39 other applications, 18 granted and 4 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Daphne Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daphne-zammit), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 42 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/00873/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00873-26/gzira-proposal-concerns-the-redesign-of-the-approved): The proposal concerns the redesign of the approved Class 3B hotel development under PA/08231/18, comprising the upgrade of the approved 3-star hotel to a… Pending, 13 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/07727/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07727-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-apartment-from-approved-pa-0176-11): Sanctioning of apartment from approved PA/0176/11. Pending, 57 m away - [**PA/02222/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02222-25/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved DN/1421/16 including configuration to the layout. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/07059/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07059-25/gzira-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A (approved by virtue RG02236/19) to Class 4B at ground floor level and change of use of the first floor and intermediate… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/08298/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08298-25/gzira-sanction-the-installation-of-the-tempered-glass): To sanction the installation of the tempered glass railing instead of the approved chrome railing on the facade at level 8 and level 9. Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/04549/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04549-21/gzira-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-level-8): Proposed alterations and extension to existing level 8. Sub division of existing apartment on level 8 into two separate units. Construction of an additional… Granted, validated 30 June 2021, 10 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/07338/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-24/gzira-proposal-includes-a-change-of-use-from): Proposal includes a change of use from a garage as approved in PA/1025/96 to Class 4D (Triq Belvedere), a change of use from a store (Triq Samuel Taylor… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 68 m away - [**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, 71 m away - [**PA/03862/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03862-26/gzira-proposal-consists-of-the-demolition-of-the): The proposal consists of the demolition of the existing three-floor building Class 1, the construction of a three-star hotel Class 3B comprising of ninety… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 13 floors, 85 m away - [**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, 92 m away - [**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, 98 m away - [**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, 99 m away - [**PA/07287/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07287-24/gzira-sanction-as-built-the-ground-floor-domestic): To sanction as built the ground floor domestic store, apartments 1 and 6 with minor alterations from approved permit as per PA/01545/09. Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 100 m away - [**PA/03055/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03055-24/gzira-sanction-minor-external-alterations): To sanction minor external alterations, installation of roof pergola and change of railing - works to sanction are post RG/01039/23. Application proposes… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 100 m away - [**PA/06933/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06933-26/gzira-enclosure-of-a-canopy-approved-through-pa3224-18): Enclosure of a canopy approved through PA3224/18. Application includes the proposal of a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 102 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 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)