--- title: "PA/05068/23: demolish existing residential building and form new in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05068-23/gzira-demolish-existing-residential-building-and-form-new source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To demolish existing residential building and form new site boundary. To construct 1 apartment at ground floor level… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0506823 # PA/05068/23: demolish existing residential building and form new in Gzira Marie Laure, Triq Turu Rizzo, Gzira To demolish existing residential building and form new site boundary. To construct 1 apartment at ground floor level and 3 adjacent garages, 5 overlying apartments at first to fifth floor and a shared washroom at receeded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Marie Laure, Triq Turu Rizzo, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Mario Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 26 May 2023 - **Validated:** 30 August 2023 - **Published:** 30 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 29 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 14 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05068/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05068&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Marie Laure, Triq Turu Rizzo, Gzira 223 other applications within 300 m: 142 granted, 13 refused, 23 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/01392/25). On Triq Turu Rizzo: 7 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/02230/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02230-22/gzira-extension-of-pavement-onto-the-existing-parking): Proposed extension of pavement onto the existing parking bay to form demountable timber platform to place tables & chairs and covering umbrellas. Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/01081/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01081-22/gzira-extension-of-existing-dwelling-at-level-4): Proposed extension of existing dwelling at level 4 and proposed new dwelling at receded level; sanctioning of façade wall on Triq Tas-Sliema and internal… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/00639/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00639-20/gzira-advertising-billboards-on-blank-wall-and-fixing): Proposed advertising billboards on blank wall and fixing of light Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/05518/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05518-26/gzira-subdivide-the-existing-penthouse-into-two-independent): To subdivide the existing penthouse into two independent residential units, to sanction internal alterations, and discrepancies from the previously approved… Granted, validated 5 October 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/06096/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06096-24/gzira-sanction-internal-alterations-and-site-configuration-and): To sanction internal alterations and site configuration and divide existing penthouse into two units. Refused, validated 18 September 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/05370/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05370-26/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-2-no): To demolish existing dwelling and construct 2 no garages and 1no Class 4B shop including shop sign at ground floor level and a guesthouse (Class 3A) at part… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/05058/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05058-24/gzira-changes-to-the-number-of-parking-spaces): Changes to the number of parking spaces at basement levels -1 and -2 from the approved permit PA/05321/22, and other minor changes. Granted, validated 4 October 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/04374/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04374-23/gzira-sanction-existing-basement-as-part-of-the): To sanction existing basement as part of the approved/ existing fish shop (PA/1640/15), internal changes at ground floor shop and proposed demolition of… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/02934/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02934-26/gzira-change-the-use-of-class-4c-cafeteria): To change the use of Class 4C Cafeteria into a Class 4B shop and Class 2A Medical Clinic (accommodating four treatment rooms), to carry out internal… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/00654/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00654-25/gzira-change-of-use-of-private-car-garage): Change of use of private car garage to Class 4B shop; including the formation of an anteroom to the w.c and installation of shop-sign. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/01164/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01164-21/gzira-change-of-use-from-public-services-garage): Proposed change of use from public services garage approved by virtue of PA/04356/04 to Class 4B shop, internal/external alterations and installation of… Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/00168/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00168-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4b-outlet): Change of use from Class 4B outlet to Class 4C outlet. Proposal to include outdoor tables and benches within the front garden space. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/02300/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02300-23/gzira-sanction-changes-from-approved-domestic-store-in): To sanction changes from approved domestic store in PB2178/80 comprising a larger area at basement level created through further excavation under the building… Pending, validated 26 April 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/02144/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02144-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D and minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/04927/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04927-26/gzira-convert-a-two-storey-townhouse-into-a): To convert a two storey townhouse into a Class 4A Office at ground floor and 5 overlying residential apartments including penthouse level. Façade & entrance… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away ## More by Nicholas Mallia - [**PA/07805/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07805-26/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3A guesthouse covered by PA/06834/25. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/06658/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06658-26/attard-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-multipurpose-hall): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved multipurpose hall in PA/4204/19 including changes in layout, addition of planters and relocation of parking… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06383/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06383-26/hamrun-installation-of-new-structural-beams-and-widening): Installation of new structural beams and widening of the existing front façade opening. Pending - [**PA/04013/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-pa-01221-09-class): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved PA/01221/09 Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/00147/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00147-26/qala-fixing-of-reversible-wooden-shell-sauna-structure): Proposed fixing of reversible wooden shell sauna structure on site covered by PA/3106/25. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/07501/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-25/balzan-minor-internal-alterations-and-widening-of-garage): Proposed minor internal alterations and widening of garage door. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 [All applications by Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia) ## More from Mario Schembri - [**PA/06883/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06883-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structures-and-to-propose): To demolish existing dilapidated structures and to propose a new dwelling. Proposal also includes part excavation for a basement garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06277/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06277-26/xaghra-carry-out-extensions-to-dwelling-approved-in): To carry out extensions to dwelling approved in PA/02370/23. Alterations include construction of additional rooms. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/04013/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-pa-01221-09-class): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved PA/01221/09 Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/02321/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02321-25/tarxien-change-of-use-of-existing-garage): Proposed change of use of existing garage (to sanction in view of no permits found) to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 9 April 2025 - [**PA/04793/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04793-24/qrendi-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of terraced house from approved permit PA/375/85. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/06305/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06305-23/mosta-renew-pa-02442-16-extension-to-the-existing-rs2): To renew PA/02442/16 extension to the existing RS2 complex as software industrial building including IT processing centre, administration offices and child… Granted, validated 13 February 2024 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)