--- title: "PA/06147/26: demolish existing building and to propose a in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06147-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Gzira: To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B hotel with 73 rooms in total from first till tenth floor. The… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0614726 # PA/06147/26: demolish existing building and to propose a in Gzira SanMar House, Triq l-'Empire Stadium', Gzira To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B hotel with 73 rooms in total from first till tenth floor. The proposed development includes 14 floors in total plus roof level. Basement level -2 will comprise of a maintenance, housekeeping and plant room, while basement level -1 will include a gymnasium and an indoor pool with spa facilities. Ground floor will include reception, breakfast area and bar (Class 4D). Roof level will include bar (Class 4D) and an outdoor pool. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** SanMar House, Triq l-'Empire Stadium', Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Grands Leisure Ltd Attn: Marvin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/grands-leisure-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 10 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 18 May 2026 - **Validated:** 9 September 2026 - **Published:** 9 September 2026 - **Comments close:** 9 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06147/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06147&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around SanMar House, Triq l-'Empire Stadium', Gzira 165 other applications within 300 m: 98 granted, 5 refused, 25 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/02882/25). On Triq l-'Empire Stadium': 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 77% (likely range 47–100%, low reliability, from 26 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 10 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 9. 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/00507/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00507-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-level-02-apartment-internal-layout): Proposed sanctioning of level 02 apartment internal layout from that approved within RG/02566/18 due to differences in the internal dimensions quoted and… Withdrawn, 18 m away - [**PA/04587/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04587-26/gzira-sanction-alterations-and-additions-from-pa-06231-17-following): To sanction alterations and additions from PA/06231/17 following site survey, including overall site configuration, change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B… Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/06025/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06025-24/gzira-change-part-of-class-4a-office-into): To change part of Class 4A office into a separate Class 4B Shop, to carry out internal alterations and to sanction security shutters. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/02844/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02844-23/gzira-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-06827-16): Proposed variations from approved permit PA/06827/16, to form garages at ground floor level, 2 units with 2 bedrooms at 1st-3rd floors, 1 bedroom unit and 2… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/06312/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06312-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B 4 star hotel of 78 units (as an extension to the already approved 4 star hotel in PA/01720/18) that… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 12 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/07732/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07732-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-dwelling-approved-in-papb1636-74): Proposed sanctioning of as-built dwelling approved in PAPB1636/74 and proposed demolition of existing stairway to accommodate a new staircase and lift, along… Granted, validated 7 January 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/03772/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03772-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail shop. Proposal includes the installation of a shop sign and minor internal alterations. Refused, validated 21 June 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/02686/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02686-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D restaurant. Application includes placing of tables and chairs and umbrellas outside the establishment, alterations to… Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/03100/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03100-21/gzira-changed-of-use-from-class-4b-showroom): Proposed changed of use from Class 4B showroom to take away. Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/02987/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02987-24/gzira-install-a-demountable-timber-platform-in-order): To install a demountable timber platform in order to place tables and chairs, in front of catering facility, to sanction minor internal layout changes and to… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/03142/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03142-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-a-store-to): Change of use from a store to a Class 4B Beauty Salon, including internal and external alterations, and the installation of signage. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/06336/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06336-25/gzira-construction-of-an-apartment-at-setback-floor): Proposed construction of an apartment at setback floor. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/04181/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04181-23/gzira-sanction-departures-from-pa1696-15-to-first-and): To sanction departures from PA1696/15 to first and second floor apartments which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to the levels and to the… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 4 floors, 83 m away - [**PA/00598/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00598-24/gzira-alterations-and-change-of-use-from-class): Proposed alterations and change of use from Class 4B butcher to Class 4C cafeteria. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 90 m away - [**PA/01045/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01045-20/gzira-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4b): Proposed change of use from existing Class 4B shop to a snack bar Class 4D. Proposal includes minor internal & external alterations which includes… Status being checked, 90 m away ## More by Matthew Sciberras - [**PA/06312/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06312-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B 4 star hotel of 78 units (as an extension to the already approved 4 star hotel in PA/01720/18) that… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 12 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02643/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02643-26/rabat-propose-underground-reservoir-and-to-sanction-existing): To propose underground reservoir and to sanction existing pump room. Suspended, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/00391/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00391-26/zebbug-propose-demolition-of-roof-structures-and-construction): To propose demolition of roof structures and construction of penthouse at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/08328/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08328-25/cospicua-bormla-sanction-changes-in-layout-of-garage-approved): To sanction changes in layout of garage approved in PA/5894/04. Granted, validated 24 January 2026 - [**PA/07443/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07443-25/ghaxaq-amendment-to-pa-4483-23-garage-door-to): Amendment to PA/4483/23 - garage door to be replaced from galvanized steel to aluminium with a solid timber finish. Granted, validated 24 February 2026 - [**PA/05756/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05756-25/paola-propose-subdivision-of-a-pre-1968-garage-into): To propose subdivision of a pre-1968 garage into a studio apartment and a garage. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 [All applications by Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras) ## More from Grands Leisure Ltd - [**PA/06312/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06312-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B 4 star hotel of 78 units (as an extension to the already approved 4 star hotel in PA/01720/18) that… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 12 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)