--- title: "PA/05274/24: Construction of two apartments and one duplex in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05274-24/gzira-construction-of-two-apartments-and-one-duplex source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Construction of two apartments and one duplex unit (3 residential units) overlying existing pre-1967 apartment; and… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0527424 # PA/05274/24: Construction of two apartments and one duplex in Gzira 129, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira Construction of two apartments and one duplex unit (3 residential units) overlying existing pre-1967 apartment; and including alterations to existing staircase and installation of lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 129, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Suzanne Farrugia - **Perit:** [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 20 June 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 14 May 2030 The public planning file has 34 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05274/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05274&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 129, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira 323 other applications within 300 m: 200 granted, 15 refused, 40 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25). On Triq Manoel De Vilhena: 27 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/01176/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01176-21/gzira-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-pa-00293-19-consisting): Additions and alterations to approved PA/00293/19 consisting of demolition of the whole property and construction of basement domestic store, ground floor… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/01866/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01866-26/gzira-sanctioning-variations-to-existing-property-and-proposed): Sanctioning variations to existing property and proposed variations from approved permit PA/603/18. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/02002/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02002-21/gzira-demolish-existing-and-construct-two-garages-at): To demolish existing and construct two garages at level 0, apartments at level 1-5 plus overlying penthouse. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/01663/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01663-25/gzira-sanction-dismantling-of-existing-garage-and-to): To sanction dismantling of existing garage and to re-construct as per layout prior to dismantling. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/01244/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01244-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-class-4d-from): Sanctioning of as built Class 4D from approved PA/07588/21. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/06851/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06851-25/gzira-minor-alterations-to-existing-class-4d-development): Minor alterations to existing Class 4D development and sanctioning of internal alterations and alterations to the facade. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/01826/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01826-25/gzira-sanction-the-subdivision-of-a-second-floor): To sanction the subdivision of a second floor apartment into two apartments (1: one-bedroom; 1: two-bedroom) and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00281/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00281-20/gzira-change-of-use-of-approved-class-4b): Change of use of approved Class 4B retail into a Class 4C cafeteria Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/01028/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01028-20/gzira-enclose-front-garden-with-railing-including-3): To enclose front garden with railing including 3 pilasters, to construct washroom at second floor level and to sanction internal alterations over PA 690/97 Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/02197/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02197-25/gzira-sanction-the-subdivision-of-a-second-floor-apartment): To sanction the subdivision of a second-floor apartment into two apartments (1: one-bedroom; 1: two-bedroom) and proposed internal alterations to the approved… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/04306/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04306-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling (retaining facade), excavation over site and construction of basement domestic store interconnected with an overlying ground… Granted, validated 12 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/06981/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06981-25/gzira-development-of-existing-airspace-over-garage): Proposed development of existing airspace over garage. Development to include the construction of five additional floors to accommodate a total of five… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/05685/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05685-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from vacant premises to take away outlet (with onsite cooking) and installation of pvc sign, ac unit, and shop front. This take away outlet is… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/03272/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03272-25/gzira-proposal-to-fix-retractable-awning-and-add): Proposal to fix retractable awning and add design to the facade, and to sanction louvered cabinets in front garden and a smaller sign from those approved in… Granted, validated 6 June 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/07158/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07158-24/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (retaining facade) and to construct one maisonette with interconnected garage at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away ## More by MASStudio - [**PA/07770/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07770-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-pa-02840-92): Sanctioning of differences from approved PA/02840/92, in Garage No 5. Pending - [**PA/07724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07724-26/balzan-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1967-domestic): Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07658/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-approved-30-rooms): Proposed change of use from approved 30 rooms Class 3A guesthouse (PA/02543/25) to 39 rooms Class 3B 3-star hotel while keeping the same approved volume and… Pending - [**PA/06521/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06521-26/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-pa-07822-06): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved PA/07822/06 of third floor level. And proposed extension of the existing apartment at third-floor level and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06435/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor maisonette, two overlying apartments at first and second floor, and a duplex unit at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06423/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and reconstruction of basement garages and residential units, amalgamated with the adjacent property already covered… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)