--- title: "PA/05518/26: subdivide the existing penthouse into two independent in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05518-26/gzira-subdivide-the-existing-penthouse-into-two-independent source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To subdivide the existing penthouse into two independent residential units, to sanction internal alterations, and… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0551826 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Duncan John Bonello - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Francalanza](https://propertylist.mt/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 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 40 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05518/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05518&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia), [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Edward Coppini](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07566-24/gzira-demolition-of-slab-over-ground-floor-and): Proposed demolition of slab over ground floor and reconstruction of slab. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/04211/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04211-26/gzira-demolition-of-this-abandoned-pre-1968-residential-unit): Proposed demolition of this abandoned pre-1968 residential unit and construction of 6 apartments over ground floor office Class 4A. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/08263/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08263-24/gzira-excavate-2-reservoirs-and-to-construct-ground): To excavate 2 reservoirs and to construct ground floor 2 car garage and Class 4B convenience shop, 4x apartments and 1x penthouse. Pending, validated 4 December 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/04812/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-26/gzira-sanction-minor-difference-from-approved-layouts-in): To sanction minor difference from approved layouts in PA/7611/17. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/06335/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06335-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-existing-building-as-approved): Internal alterations to existing building as approved in PA/4522/95. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/08601/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08601-24/gzira-alterations-and-additions-to-approved-permit-pa-04897-22): Proposed alterations and additions to approved permit PA/04897/22. Proposed alterations include correction of site extents, change from car parking spaces to… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/02941/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02941-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-laundrette-to-class): Change of use from laundrette to Class 4B (retail) and variations from the official building alignment. Refused, validated 24 May 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/03852/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-24/gzira-demolish-existing-premises): To demolish existing premises, to excavate basement level and to construct an underground reservoirs, six basement garages, two ground floor maisonettes,… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/01005/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01005-24/gzira-signage): Proposed signage. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/05639/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05639-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): 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… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/04200/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04200-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-the-removal-of-two-basement): Sanctioning of the removal of two basement levels due to unforeseen construction issues and other internal as built alterations, and proposed internal… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/04246/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04246-25/gzira-sanction-class-4a-ancillary-office-for-condominium): 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… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/05319/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05319-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa3131-18-to-convert-existing): Renewal of PA3131/18 - To convert existing penthouse into flat and reconstruct penthouse. Granted, validated 19 October 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/00654/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00654-21/gzira-alterations-and-additions-to-the-approved-development): Proposed alterations and additions to the approved development permit PA/01774/19, which include two additional basement levels connected to the basement… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/00780/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00780-22/gzira-use-of-outdoor-area-for-placing-of): Use of outdoor area for placing of tables and chairs, and installing retractable canopy. Status being checked, 73 m away ## More by Karl Francalanza - [**PA/07739/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07739-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes): Proposed Minor changes, mainly internal alterations to walls and dilapidated ceilings to approved permit PA/04650/25. The project consists of a Class 3A… Pending - [**PA/06137/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06137-26/swieqi-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling): Demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation of the site, and construction of a new residential villa comprising a basement level, ground floor, and first… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06117/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06117-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-built-floors-approved-via-pa4340-18): Sanctioning of built floors approved via PA4340/18 and proposal to subdivide the duplex penthouse into two separate units. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05472/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05472-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-and-minor): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations and minor facade changes. Change of use at basement floor only, from underground garage to store. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03376/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-26/santa-venera-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Proposal also includes modifications to the garage door opening. Granted, validated 30 June 2026 - [**PA/03078/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03078-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-property-and-proposed-construction): Demolition of existing property and proposed construction of 6 one-bedroom apartments and a two-bedroom penthouse in a restricted site. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Karl Francalanza](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-francalanza) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)