--- title: "PA/06481/26: Sanctioning of variations to duplex penthouse approved in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06481-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-variations-to-duplex-penthouse-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Sanctioning of variations to duplex penthouse approved in PA/08609/18. Perit Malcolm Caruana. Validated 28 October… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0648126 # PA/06481/26: Sanctioning of variations to duplex penthouse approved in Gzira 57, Penthouse 4B, Triq Belvedere, Gzira Sanctioning of variations to duplex penthouse approved in PA/08609/18. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 57, Penthouse 4B, Triq Belvedere, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Mr. Duncan Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/duncan-stivala) - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 29 August 2026 - **Validated:** 28 October 2026 - **Published:** 23 September 2026 - **Comments close:** 8 October 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06481/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06481&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 57, Penthouse 4B, Triq Belvedere, Gzira 12 other applications on the same street: 7 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq Belvedere: 12 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 11 floors, the tallest 11. Periti active on this street: [Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/06439/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06439-26/gzira-reversion-of-the-propertys-use-class-to): Reversion of the property's use class to a pre-1968 residence, conversion of the domestic garage approved under PA/4784/06 into an open-plan studio flat on a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05051/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05051-26/gzira-internal-demolition-of-part-of-ground-floor): Internal demolition of part of ground floor, first floor and second floor at No73, whilst retaining and restoring the facade. Alterations in the common area… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03456/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03456-26/gzira-include-a-class-4c-cafeteria-within-an): To include a Class 4C Cafeteria within an existing Class 4B Barber Shop, to carry out minor internal alterations and to sanction minor external alterations to… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/05799/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05799-25/gzira-remove-the-bathroom-located-in-the-backyard): To remove the bathroom located in the backyard and to create an open shaft in its place. Granted, validated 16 October 2025 - [**PA/03788/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03788-25/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-11-floors): To demolish existing building and construct 11 floors (additional of 20 rooms) adjacent and connected to an approved Class 3B hotel (PA8659/21). Proposal… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 11 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05597/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05597-24/gzira-demolish-existing-room-at-fourth-floor-level): To demolish existing room at fourth floor level and construct duplex apartment at fourth and setback floor (1 unit). Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05500/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05500-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Change of use from private garage to an office Class 4A with some alteration works, including replacement of front door, enlargement of opening on the… Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/01769/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01769-24/gzira-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-05686-19-to-include): Changes from approved permit PA/05686/19 to include the addition of a floor. Proposal consists of excavation and construction of basement garage (1 full… Granted, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/06150/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06150-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-class): Change of use of ground floor Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (barber). Granted, validated 25 October 2023 - [**PA/02824/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02824-22/gzira-sanction-variations-over-approved-pa9710-18-including-increase): To sanction variations over approved PA9710/18 including increase in opramorta height. Status being checked - [**PA/03081/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03081-21/gzira-change-of-use-from-residential-to-class): Change of use from residential to Class 3A (guesthouse). Works to include internal alterations and change in levels from previously approved in PA 9423/19. Status being checked - [**PA/07697/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07697-26/gzira-restructure-the-existing-second-third-roof-duplex-into-three): To restructure the existing second-third-roof duplex into three one-bedroom apartments, add a recessed one-bedroom apartment and to alter the existing common… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## More by Malcolm Caruana - [**PA/07817/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07817-26/hamrun-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground-floor): proposed internal and external changes to ground floor maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07727/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07727-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-apartment-from-approved-pa-0176-11): Sanctioning of apartment from approved PA/0176/11. Pending - [**PA/07250/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07250-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-apt-1752): Sanctioning of minor variations to Apt 1752 from PA/02930/16. Pending - [**PA/07061/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07061-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-apartment-3): Sanctioning of minor variations to apartment 3 and garage 16 from PA/00191/16. Pending - [**PA/06874/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06874-26/zurrieq-subdivision-of-first-floor-duplex-apartment): Proposed subdivision of first floor duplex apartment. Pending - [**PA/06739/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06739-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-existing-townhouse-as-built): To sanction existing townhouse as built (no permits found). Pending [All applications by Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana) ## More from Duncan Stivala - [**PA/06483/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06483-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-variations-to-apartments-approved-in): Sanctioning of variations to apartments approved in PA/008609/18 and PA/01918/12. Pending - [**PA/04419/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04419-25/gzira-demolish-existing-2-dwellings): To demolish existing 2 dwellings, retain facade, dismantling and relocation of an existing staircase. To construct ground floor maisonette, 5 apartments from… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08392/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08392-24/sliema-demolish-existing-top-receded-floor-at-the): To demolish existing top receded floor at the 7th floor level and the extension of the common parts on the upper roof level on the 8th floor, and to construct… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05368/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05368-24/st-julians-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations-to): Proposed sanctioning of internal and external alterations to existing dwellings at receded floor level, as approved in PA10966/17. Granted, validated 6 November 2024 - [**PA/03974/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03974-24/st-julians-further-development-to-an-existing-residential-building): Further development to an existing residential building. Proposed 6 apartments (Class 1) over 3 floors: 4 two-bedroom and 2 one-bedroom. Alteration to… Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/02322/22** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02322-22/st-julians-demolition-of-an-existing-building-and-construction): Demolition of an existing building and construction of 6 (class 1) one-bedroom apartments with 1 one-car garage on the ground floor. Status being checked [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)