PA/05518/26: subdivide the existing penthouse into two independent in Gzira
7, Orchid 56, Triq tas-Sliema, Gzira
To subdivide the existing penthouse into two independent residential units, to sanction internal alterations, and discrepancies from the previously approved permit PA/06027/16.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 7, Orchid 56, Triq tas-Sliema, Gzira
- Locality
- Gzira
- Applicant
- Duncan John Bonello
- Perit
- Perit Karl Francalanza
- Application type
- Full development permission - Summary Process
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Sanctioning
- Residential units
- 2
- Received
- 4 May 2026
- Validated
- 5 October 2026
- Published
- 19 August 2026
- Comments close
- 7 September 2026
- Decision
- Acceptable
- Permit expires
- 21 October 2031
The public planning file has 40 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 7, Orchid 56, Triq tas-Sliema, Gzira
139 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 10 refused, 10 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06418/25).
On Triq tas-Sliema: 26 other applications, 14 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: Edwin Mintoff, Stephen Farrugia, Alexis Inguanez, Tancred Mifsud, Edward Coppini.
Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 30 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/07566/24 Gzira: Proposed demolition of slab over ground floor and reconstruction of slab.
- PA/04211/26 Gzira: Proposed demolition of this abandoned pre-1968 residential unit and construction of 6 apartments over ground floor office Class 4A.
- PA/08263/24 Gzira: To excavate 2 reservoirs and to construct ground floor 2 car garage and Class 4B convenience shop, 4x apartments and 1x penthouse.
- PA/04812/26 Gzira: To sanction minor difference from approved layouts in PA/7611/17.
- PA/06335/26 Gzira: Internal alterations to existing building as approved in PA/4522/95.
- PA/08601/24 Gzira: Proposed alterations and additions to approved permit PA/04897/22. Proposed alterations include correction of site extents, change from car parking spaces to…
- PA/02941/23 Gzira: Change of use from laundrette to Class 4B (retail) and variations from the official building alignment.
- PA/03852/24 Gzira: To demolish existing premises, to excavate basement level and to construct an underground reservoirs, six basement garages, two ground floor maisonettes,…
- PA/01005/24 Gzira: Proposed signage.
- PA/05639/23 Gzira: Demolition of existing building and construction of street level garages and Class 4B outlet at elevated ground floor from Triq Dr Guze Miceli and 6 overlying…
- PA/04200/24 Gzira: Sanctioning of the removal of two basement levels due to unforeseen construction issues and other internal as built alterations, and proposed internal…
- PA/04246/25 Gzira: To sanction Class 4A ancillary office for condominium administration, formally a residential unit as approved in PA/06191/08, part of which was regularised as…
- PA/05319/23 Gzira: Renewal of PA3131/18 - To convert existing penthouse into flat and reconstruct penthouse.
- PA/00654/21 Gzira: Proposed alterations and additions to the approved development permit PA/01774/19, which include two additional basement levels connected to the basement…
- PA/00780/22 Gzira: Use of outdoor area for placing of tables and chairs, and installing retractable canopy.
More by Karl Francalanza
- PA/07739/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed Minor changes, mainly internal alterations to walls and dilapidated ceilings to approved permit PA/04650/25. The project consists of a Class 3A…
- PA/06137/26 Swieqi: Demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation of the site, and construction of a new residential villa comprising a basement level, ground floor, and first…
- PA/06117/26 Marsaskala: Sanctioning of built floors approved via PA4340/18 and proposal to subdivide the duplex penthouse into two separate units.
- PA/05472/26 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of minor internal alterations and minor facade changes. Change of use at basement floor only, from underground garage to store.
- PA/03376/26 Santa Venera: To sanction garage as built. Proposal also includes modifications to the garage door opening.
- PA/03078/26 Sliema: Demolition of existing property and proposed construction of 6 one-bedroom apartments and a two-bedroom penthouse in a restricted site.