--- title: "PA/07475/23: renew PA 5897/18: ”To demolish existing first in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-23/gzira-renew-pa-5897-18-to-demolish-existing-first source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To renew PA 5897/18: ”To demolish existing first and roof levels including access stairs from ground floor and… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0747523 # PA/07475/23: renew PA 5897/18: ”To demolish existing first in Gzira 42, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira To renew PA 5897/18: ”To demolish existing first and roof levels including access stairs from ground floor and construction of 4 apartments at first, second, third and fourth floor levels plus overlying penthouse level.”. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 42, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Michael Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-stivala) - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **Application type:** Renewal of development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 14 September 2023 - **Validated:** 15 February 2024 - **Published:** 20 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 15 January 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 28 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07475/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07475&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 42, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira 18 other applications on the same street: 11 granted, 3 refused, 1 pending. 79% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03952/25). On Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby: 18 other applications, 11 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for permit renewal applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/04643/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04643-26/gzira-installation-of-tables-and-chairs-to-replace): Installation of tables and chairs to replace parking spaces as approved by Lands Authority. Refused, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04417/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04417-26/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-9429-19-overall): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/9429/19 - overall redesign and increase in floors (levels 0-9 overground, level -1 underground and demountable roof… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/01258/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-maisonette-approved): 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. Refused, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/07531/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07531-25/gzira-alterations-to-existing-levels-2-and-3): Alterations to existing levels 2 and 3, retain facade at all levels, internal alterations at levels 0 and 1. Proposed change of use from residence to Class 4B… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05417/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05417-25/gzira-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa5202-19): To sanction variations from approved PA5202/19. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05257/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-25/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-separate-take-away): Proposed changes to approved permit separate take away facility from PA/9429/19, including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/03952/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03952-25/gzira-sanction-changes-to-6th-floor-apartment-approved): To sanction changes to 6th floor apartment approved in PA1767/15. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 7 floors - [**PA/01959/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01959-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-residence-to-class): Change of use from residence to Class 3B hotel including internal alterations and proposed 5 extra floors and 1 receded. Refused, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/07774/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07774-23/gzira-sanctioning-the-correction-of-drawings-approved-dn824-23): Sanctioning the correction of drawings approved DN824/23 to reflect dimensions measured on site. Granted, validated 29 January 2024 - [**PA/04632/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04632-23/gzira-sanction-extension-to-class-3b-hotel-approved): To sanction extension to Class 3B hotel approved by PA/5032/20, demolition of footprint of extension to be sanctioned and construction of 290-room hotel… Granted, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/00072/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00072-23/gzira-correct-configuration-after-the-survey): Correct configuration after the survey. Proposal for internal changes. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/02446/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-office): Change of use from office (Class 4A) to shop (Class 4B) including shop sign. Application includes the sanctioning of minor alterations to facade from that… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/02460/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02460-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4D (coffee shop). The proposed application includes external alternations to the facade which consists removal of the… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/02304/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02304-23/gzira-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining existing façade and construction of 6 new residential units. Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**PA/01061/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01061-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-the-ground-floor): Change of use of the ground floor office to a shop (Class 4B) and the change of use of the basement into an office (Class 4A) to serve the overlying operations. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 ## More by Falzon & Cutajar - [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) ## More from Michael Stivala - [**PA/05113/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05113-26/sliema-renew-pa2660-16-to-construct-basement-garage): To renew PA2660/16 - To construct basement garage accessible from an existing block approved by PA1407/09, apartments at levels 0-7 in lieu of approved… Granted, validated 17 September 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/03567/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03567-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-premises): Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of plot, proposed construction of 3 levels of basement levels and overlying Class 3A hostel with… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/03366/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03366-26/san-gwann-construct-storage-at-level-1): To construct storage at level 1 (Class 6A) overlying warehouse development. Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02698/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02698-26/san-gwann-excavate-and-construct-three-basement-levels-plus): To excavate and construct three basement levels plus overlying ground floor storage facility (Class 6A) in lieu of approved development permission PA2078/24,… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07291/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-25/st-julians-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-to-pre-1967): To sanction internal and external differences to pre-1967 residential unit. Pending, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/07216/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-25/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-an-office): Change of use from an office (Class 4A) to a gym (Class 3C) and internal alterations for ancillary facilities. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)