--- title: "PA/07484/23: demolish existing building in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07484-23/gzira-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To demolish existing building, but retain facade, and construct a guest house (Class 3A) on eight floors and… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0748423 # PA/07484/23: demolish existing building in Gzira 35/36, Triq Sir Patrick Stuart, Gzira To demolish existing building, but retain facade, and construct a guest house (Class 3A) on eight floors and underlying basement. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 35/36, Triq Sir Patrick Stuart, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [JQ Real Estate, AttL Julien Queru](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jq-real-estate-attl-julien-queru) - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 8 floors - **Received:** 4 October 2023 - **Validated:** 12 December 2023 - **Published:** 12 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 17 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07484/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07484&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 35/36, Triq Sir Patrick Stuart, Gzira 345 other applications within 300 m: 209 granted, 16 refused, 44 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq Sir Patrick Stuart: 12 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 52 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/07327/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07327-24/gzira-sanction-the-restoration-of-part-of-the): To sanction the restoration of part of the facade and minor variations to the elevation as approved in PA/03770/21. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 10 m away - [**PA/01225/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01225-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-a-domestic-store): Change of use from a domestic store to a one-bedroom residential apartment. The proposal includes internal alterations to form the bedroom. Withdrawn, 31 m away - [**PA/05502/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05502-24/gzira-introduction-of-basement-floor-to-development-covered): Introduction of basement floor to development covered by PA/05634/22, resulting from further excavation required to position foundations at rock level. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/05364/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-25/gzira-internal-and-external-alterations-including-addition-of): Proposed internal and external alterations including addition of a new floor over approved Class 3A guesthouse covered by PA/00366/25. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/04852/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04852-25/gzira-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and construction of additional floors to create six residential units. The proposal also includes the retention… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/00366/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00366-25/gzira-renewal-of-development-permit-pa-07301-19-that-entails): Renewal of development permit PA/07301/19 that entails the demolition of an existing duplex maisonette and retain facade. Moreover, it entails the proposed… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/06772/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06772-23/gzira-structural-alterations-and-extension-to-convert-a): Structural alterations and extension to convert a duplex apartment at third and fourth floor levels into two apartments and construction of an overlying… Granted, validated 29 February 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/02645/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02645-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-at-first-and): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling at first and roof levels, alterations to ground floor level, whilst retaining the front elevation at ground and first… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/00339/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00339-22/gzira-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-pa0111): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA01119/13. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/01785/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01785-25/gzira-demolish-existing-internal-building-and-retain-facade): To demolish existing internal building and retain facade, excavate 2 basement levels serving as domestic stores. Sanctioning and alteration of existing facade… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/03955/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03955-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-maisonettes-retaining-and-resto): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse/maisonettes retaining and restoring the existing façade, excavations and construction of a 3-star Class 3B hotel… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 9 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/01379/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01379-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-domestic-store-at-basement-level): Proposed sanctioning of domestic store at basement level resulting from excavation for foundations for development covered by PA/06652/21. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/04622/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04622-23/gzira-proposal-to-demolish-the-existing-two-dwellings): Proposal to demolish the existing two dwellings whilst retaining the facade and to construct seven apartments. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/01364/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01364-21/gzira-sanctioning-of-ground-floor-maisonette-not-constructed): Sanctioning of ground floor maisonette not constructed as per PAPB/3218/90; demolition of room in backyard; and alterations to facade. Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/02152/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02152-21/gzira-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-pa): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA 01159/14 including internal and external differences plus utilisation of a small part of Class… Status being checked, 56 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)