PA/06883/25: Change of use from existing garage to in Gzira
70, Triq il-Flotta & abutting, Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira
Change of use from existing garage to Class 4B shop. Introduction of lift, retention of both facades, whilst internal demolition at 1st and 2nd floor levels, and construction of 1st - 4th and receded 5th floor, comprising in total of 3 one-bedroom units and a duplex penthouse.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 70, Triq il-Flotta & abutting, Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira
- Locality
- Gzira
- Applicant
- Island Ventures Limited Attn: Edward Agius
- Perit
- Perit Elena Borg Costanzi
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 5 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 4
- Received
- 3 July 2025
- Validated
- 22 October 2025
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 12 February 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 70, Triq il-Flotta & abutting, Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira
353 other applications within 300 m: 217 granted, 16 refused, 39 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25).
On Triq il-Flotta: 28 other applications, 15 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: Falzon & Cutajar, Michael Anastasi, Pierre Poulton, Ray Demicoli, Elena Borg Costanzi.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 55 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/04431/23 Gzira: Proposed extension above existing maisonette to create another 4 residential units.
- PA/01079/23 Gzira: To convert existing penthouse into a 4th floor level apartment plus construction of overlying penthouse plus other additions and alterations.
- PA/00890/20 Gzira: To construct an additional floor and include minor alterations to the facade and the first floor to PA/08473/18 to include an additional 1m in height in lieu…
- PA/02975/21 Gzira: Proposed replacement of balconies’ parapet wall with aluminum railings.
- PA/05043/26 Gzira: Demolition of existing maisonette, retention of facade and construction of four apartments and penthouse; and including installation of lift plus roof pool.
- PA/02172/20 Gzira: To demolish existing whilst retaining facade, excavate site and construct 4 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 11 apartments and 2…
- PA/00365/24 Gzira: To demolish existing office and studio apartment, retaining facade, and construct maisonette at ground and basement levels, 4 apartments at first, second,…
- PA/02330/23 Gzira: Fixing of advertisement sign.
- PA/03153/23 Gzira: To dismantle the existing HCB and steel balcony and install a new timber-like aluminium profile balcony and replace timber louvered window with same material.
- PA/05270/23 Gzira: To sanction changes to facade as indicated in conventional colours.
- PA/07453/25 Gzira: To demolish and excavate part of dwelling, but retaining the facade (with alterations), as well as the entrance hall, a front room and a run of the main…
- PA/05030/25 Gzira: Demolition of existing building (facade and first floor slab to be retained) and construction of a Class 3A guest house (6 floors, 1 setback floor, 12 rooms).
- PA/04662/24 Gzira: Proposed change of use from barber shop (Class 4A) to Class 4C to be interconnected to adjoining approved Class 4C, including the opening of a wall, internal…
- PA/04310/26 Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construct of 1 Class 4A office at ground floor level and 6 dwellings from first till receded floor.
- PA/01258/26 Gzira: Proposed internal alterations to ground floor maisonette approved in PA/05120/22 and change of use of garage to Class 4B shop including fascia sign.
More by Elena Borg Costanzi
- PA/07721/26 Sliema: To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a…
- PA/07477/26 Sliema: Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets.
- PA/07292/26 Balzan: Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the…
- PA/07044/26 Pembroke: Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level.
- PA/06795/26 Swieqi: To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying…
- PA/06752/26 St Julians: Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures.
All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi
More from Island Ventures Ltd
- PA/02452/26 Santa Venera: To demolish a first floor maisonette and construct 3nr two-bedroom apartments and 1nr one-bedroom penthouse at receded level.
- PA/03167/25 San Gwann: To demolish two terraced houses, excavate basement and construct 5 garages, 2 overlying maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses at receded level.