--- title: "PA/06055/23: carry out alterations and extensions to penthouse in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06055-23/gzira-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-penthouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To carry out alterations and extensions to penthouse approved in PA1097/11, to subdivide residential unit at fourth… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0605523 # PA/06055/23: carry out alterations and extensions to penthouse in Gzira Airspace at, Vivian Residence, Triq Edgar Bernard c/w, Triq Wied il-Kappara, Gzira To carry out alterations and extensions to penthouse approved in PA1097/11, to subdivide residential unit at fourth floor level into 2 units and to construct a penthouse on top. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Airspace at, Vivian Residence, Triq Edgar Bernard c/w, Triq Wied il-Kappara, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Bertrand Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/bertrand-gatt) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 6 July 2023 - **Validated:** 18 October 2023 - **Published:** 18 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 17 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 17 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06055/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06055&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Airspace at, Vivian Residence, Triq Edgar Bernard c/w, Triq Wied il-Kappara, Gzira 137 other applications within 300 m: 86 granted, 8 refused, 11 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/01392/25). On Triq Edgar Bernard: 18 other applications, 14 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar), [Christopher Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-tabone), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/02521/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02521-21/gzira-alterations-to-shaft-at-penthouse-level): Alterations to shaft at penthouse level. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02902/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02902-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-retail-shop): Change of use from Retail Shop (Class 4B) to Take Away Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/00262/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00262-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-first-floor-apartment-and): Internal alterations to first floor apartment and sanctioning from PAPB/4813/86, due to new survey. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/01587/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01587-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa08554-17-proposed-extension-of): Proposed renewal of PA08554/17 - Proposed extension of 4th floor apartment and construction of receded 5th floor. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/01997/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01997-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B barbershop and proposed wc. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/00454/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00454-20/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-that): To sanction internal and external alterations from that approved with permit DN 318/08 Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/01698/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01698-26/gzira-demountable-structure-over-front-terrace-area-for): Proposed demountable structure over front terrace area for the old people’s home, as approved under previous PAs 1938/20 and 7711/23. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/07711/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07711-23/gzira-alterations-and-3-additional-rooms-to-retirement): Proposed alterations and 3 additional rooms to retirement home Class 2A approved by PA1938/20. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00763/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00763-24/gzira-sanction-as-built-with-variations-from-plans): To sanction as built with variations from plans approved in the original permit PB4794/85 and to change the use of the existing ground floor garage for… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/01441/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01441-25/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa3078-98): To sanction internal and external variations from PA3078/98. Variations mainly includes positioning of walls and apertures following new survey. Withdrawn, 63 m away - [**PA/06972/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06972-24/gzira-sanction-variations-of-apartment-no): To sanction variations of apartment no. 8 from that approved in PA3723/04. Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/03231/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car wash/car diagnostics (Class 5B). Refused, validated 20 May 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/02073/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02073-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B, including minor modifications to shop front and integrated sign, including sanctioning of AC unit. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/04356/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04356-25/gzira-excavation-and-construction-of-an-additional-basement): Proposed excavation and construction of an additional basement garage (private car parking) to development approved in PA6416/22, to be accessed from… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/01979/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01979-25/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-variations-and-correction-of): To sanction minor internal variations and correction of site configuration following survey (previously approved by PB/2364/87). Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 70 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Bertrand Gatt - [**PA/03738/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03738-26/munxar-a-very-slight-increase-in-the-overall): A very slight increase in the overall height of the hotel approved through PA/04169/24 to include another 5 rooms. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/04665/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04665-25/rabat-gozo-excavation-of-vacant-site-and-construction-of): Proposed excavation of vacant site and construction of an enlarged Class 2A nursing home (already approved through PA/03915/22) on six floors and a recessed… Pending, validated 30 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00163/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00163-25/kercem-demolish-existing-structures-part-of-which-were): To demolish existing structures part of which were constructed pre-1968 and part of which were constructed pre 1978. To excavate site and construct a winery… Withdrawn, 1 floor - [**PA/04169/24** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04169-24/munxar-change-of-use-and-layout-from-class): Proposed change of use and layout from Class 1 residential development approved by PA/07833/21 to Class 3B hotel as an extension to development approved by… Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/02067/24** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02067-24/ghasri-reconstruct-existing-rubble-walls): To reconstruct existing rubble walls, to carry out deposition of soil, to create a ramp and install a gate. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/05954/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05954-23/sliema-renewal-to-pa7813-18): Renewal to PA7813/18 (Proposed demolition of existing and construction of Class 3A guesthouse). Granted, validated 14 February 2024 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)