PA/07531/25: Alterations to existing levels 2 and 3 in Gzira
86, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby c/w, Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira
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 shop at ground floor, introduction of lift, construct 4 one bedroom units at levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 1 three bedroom unit at levels 5/6.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 86, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby c/w, Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira
- Locality
- Gzira
- Applicant
- Alan Bonnici
- Perit
- Perit Elena Borg Costanzi
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Height
- 5 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 5
- Received
- 4 September 2025
- Validated
- 19 November 2025
- Published
- 19 November 2025
- Comments close
- 19 December 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 16 June 2026
- Permit expires
- 8 July 2031
The public planning file has 24 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 86, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby c/w, Triq Carlo Manche', 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, Elena Borg Costanzi, Falzon & Cutajar.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 69% (likely range 39–99%, low reliability, from 4 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: Installation of tables and chairs to replace parking spaces as approved by Lands Authority.
- PA/04417/26 Gzira: Proposed changes to approved permit PA/9429/19 - overall redesign and increase in floors (levels 0-9 overground, level -1 underground and demountable roof…
- 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.
- PA/05417/25 Gzira: To sanction variations from approved PA5202/19.
- PA/05257/25 Gzira: Proposed changes to approved permit separate take away facility from PA/9429/19, including internal and external alterations.
- PA/03952/25 Gzira: To sanction changes to 6th floor apartment approved in PA1767/15.
- PA/01959/24 Gzira: Change of use from residence to Class 3B hotel including internal alterations and proposed 5 extra floors and 1 receded.
- PA/07475/23 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,…
- PA/07774/23 Gzira: Sanctioning the correction of drawings approved DN824/23 to reflect dimensions measured on site.
- PA/04632/23 Gzira: 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…
- PA/00072/23 Gzira: Correct configuration after the survey. Proposal for internal changes.
- PA/02446/23 Gzira: 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…
- PA/02460/23 Gzira: Change of use from garage to Class 4D (coffee shop). The proposed application includes external alternations to the facade which consists removal of the…
- PA/02304/23 Gzira: To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining existing façade and construction of 6 new residential units.
- PA/01061/23 Gzira: 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.
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 Alan Bonnici
- PA/06271/26 Swieqi: Changes to development approved in PA/08339/18.
- PA/05709/26 Msida: To demolish pre-1967 structure and construct a Class 4B premises and maisonette at ground floor, 10 overlying 1-bedroom units at first to fifth floor and 2…
- PA/04501/26 St Julians: To demolish existing first floor maisonette and shop Class 4B, excavate and construct a Class 3B 3-star Hotel with 3 levels of basement garages and parking,…
- PA/01669/26 St Julians: Change of use from boathouse to Class 4D, and proposed shopfront
- PA/08275/25 Sliema: Change of use from commercial Class 4A as approved in PA/00333/23, to residential unit.
- PA/07959/25 Sliema: Demolition of dwelling and Class 4D restaurant and construction of 12 floors of Class 3B self catering hotel with 20 units and underlying Class 4C cafeteria.