--- title: "PA/05397/25: demolish existing building retaining the facade and in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05397-25/gzira-demolish-existing-building-retaining-the-facade-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To demolish existing building retaining the facade and construct 6 units from ground floor till penthouse floor.… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0539725 # PA/05397/25: demolish existing building retaining the facade and in Gzira 31,33 (Apt1 and Apt.2), Triq Sir William Reid, Gzira To demolish existing building retaining the facade and construct 6 units from ground floor till penthouse floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 31,33 (Apt1 and Apt.2), Triq Sir William Reid, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Brian Degiorgio](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/brian-degiorgio) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 9 July 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 25 February 2031 The public planning file has 62 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05397/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05397&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 31,33 (Apt1 and Apt.2), Triq Sir William Reid, Gzira 319 other applications within 300 m: 191 granted, 16 refused, 41 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq Sir William Reid: 28 other applications, 19 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Duncan Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-formosa), [Aaron Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aaron-abela). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 51 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/00943/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-25/gzira-renewal-of-pa-07191-19): Renewal of PA/07191/19. Description of works included: Alterations to approved boutique guesthouse PA/02735/18. To construct additional floors as per DC15 and… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 7 m away - [**PA/02297/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02297-21/gzira-form-opening-in-opramorta-at-upper-roof): Form opening in opramorta at upper roof level and raise party walls to sides of recess at receded floor level. Status being checked, 12 m away - [**PA/01264/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01264-23/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa511-20-whereby-an): Changes to approved permit PA511/20 whereby an adjacent residential property has been acquired to build a larger Class 3A guest house including signage. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 13 m away - [**PA/01222/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01222-20/gzira-alterations-at-first-floor): Alterations at first floor, to extend third floor to street facade and to construct a washroom at fourth floor (setback) including jacuzzi (3.2 cu.m) Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/04333/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04333-24/gzira-change-the-use-from-an-approved-boutique): To change the use from an approved boutique guesthouse into a Class 3B hotel with a different layout from PA/07191/19. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/00848/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00848-24/gzira-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining façade. Minor excavation and construction of water reservoir and lift pit and construction of six… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 7 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/00511/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00511-20/gzira-demolition-of-one-residential-unit-whilst-retaining): Proposed demolition of one residential unit whilst retaining facade and construction of a Class 3A guest house with a proposed height limitation of 24.23m… Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/04079/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-24/gzira-demolition-of-internal-walls-of-ground-floor): Demolition of internal walls of ground floor maisonette; extension of a room at the rear and construction of three overlying floors and a washroom; staircase… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/02336/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02336-21/gzira-sanction-extensions-to-back-terraces-as-approved): To sanction extensions to back terraces as approved in PA 8710/19 Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/05830/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05830-25/gzira-proposal-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction): Proposal demolition of existing building and construction of a Class 3A guest house on six floors. The existing facade is to be retained. Suspended, validated 10 September 2025, 6 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/07232/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07232-25/gzira-retention-of-existing-facade-and-dismantling-of): Proposed retention of existing facade and dismantling of existing building that includes the excavation of a basement, water reservoir and greywater sump, and… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/03456/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03456-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, retaining the facade, excavation of reservoir, and construction of 7 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/00989/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00989-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-residential-unit-to): Change of use from residential unit to Class 4B shop including alterations on facade. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/06712/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06712-26/gzira-correct-discrepancies-in-the-approved-drawings-under): To correct discrepancies in the approved drawings under PA/00989/25 regarding the original heights of the existing common party boundary walls at the rear… Pending, 24 m away - [**PA/00148/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-26/gzira-internally-demolish-existing-residence): To internally demolish existing residence, retain façade and construct 7 residential apartments within 6 floors and an additional receded floor level.… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Brian Degiorgio - [**PA/02695/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02695-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-retaining-the-facade-and): To demolish existing building retaining the facade and construct 7 units from ground floor till penthouse floor with a different layout from that approved in… Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03558/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03558-25/naxxar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct basement level and construct 6 garages for private parking at basement level -1 and 8 overlying dwelling… Granted, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/02811/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02811-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-ground-floo): To demolish existing building and construct ground floor garage, five apartments and one penthouse with pool. Status being checked - [**PA/01104/21** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01104-21/floriana-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-approved-apartments): To carry out internal alterations to approved apartments (PA/00859/20), and convert domestic storage/laundry area into a one bedroom apartment. Status being checked - [**PA/00859/20** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00859-20/floriana-change-use-from-hostel): To change use from hostel (PA/10839/18), to three residential units, including internal and external alterations Status being checked [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)