PA/07666/26: proposal involves the demolition of the approved in Gzira
116, Assunta, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira
The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at first. second and third floors, a 1-bedroom unit with study at fourth floor, and a 1-bedroom penthouse at recessed floor, including a lift shaft serving all levels.
- Status
- Pending (At Initial Vetting / Plotting Stage)
- Location
- 116, Assunta, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira
- Locality
- Gzira
- Applicant
- Stefano Persiano
- Perit
- Perit Charles Azzopardi
- 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
- 5
- Received
- 9 October 2026
- Published
- 4 November 2026
- Comments close
- 4 December 2026
The public planning file has 16 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 116, Assunta, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira
323 other applications within 300 m: 194 granted, 15 refused, 39 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25).
On Triq Manoel De Vilhena: 27 other applications, 16 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: Christian Spiteri, David Vassallo, Joe Barbara, Charles Azzopardi.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 47 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/01176/21 Gzira: Additions and alterations to approved PA/00293/19 consisting of demolition of the whole property and construction of basement domestic store, ground floor…
- PA/01866/26 Gzira: Sanctioning variations to existing property and proposed variations from approved permit PA/603/18.
- PA/02002/21 Gzira: To demolish existing and construct two garages at level 0, apartments at level 1-5 plus overlying penthouse.
- PA/01663/25 Gzira: To sanction dismantling of existing garage and to re-construct as per layout prior to dismantling.
- PA/01244/26 Gzira: Sanctioning of as built Class 4D from approved PA/07588/21.
- PA/06851/25 Gzira: Minor alterations to existing Class 4D development and sanctioning of internal alterations and alterations to the facade.
- PA/01826/25 Gzira: To sanction the subdivision of a second floor apartment into two apartments (1: one-bedroom; 1: two-bedroom) and proposed internal alterations.
- PA/00281/20 Gzira: Change of use of approved Class 4B retail into a Class 4C cafeteria
- PA/01028/20 Gzira: To enclose front garden with railing including 3 pilasters, to construct washroom at second floor level and to sanction internal alterations over PA 690/97
- PA/02197/25 Gzira: To sanction the subdivision of a second-floor apartment into two apartments (1: one-bedroom; 1: two-bedroom) and proposed internal alterations to the approved…
- PA/04306/23 Gzira: Demolition of existing dwelling (retaining facade), excavation over site and construction of basement domestic store interconnected with an overlying ground…
- PA/06981/25 Gzira: Proposed development of existing airspace over garage. Development to include the construction of five additional floors to accommodate a total of five…
- PA/05685/23 Gzira: Change of use from vacant premises to take away outlet (with onsite cooking) and installation of pvc sign, ac unit, and shop front. This take away outlet is…
- PA/03272/25 Gzira: Proposal to fix retractable awning and add design to the facade, and to sanction louvered cabinets in front garden and a smaller sign from those approved in…
- PA/07158/24 Gzira: To demolish existing building (retaining facade) and to construct one maisonette with interconnected garage at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one…
More by Charles Azzopardi
- PA/07767/26 Birkirkara: Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the…
- PA/07679/26 St Julians: The replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony to a glass railing, matching the majority of the other facade treatment within the same block. Application…
- PA/07499/26 Gzira: To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials.
- PA/07263/26 Tarxien: To extend room at second floor to facade.
- PA/07205/26 Birkirkara: Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door.
- PA/07177/26 Zebbug: To build a private car garage at ground floor, also construct stairs to first floor and lift shaft.
All applications by Charles Azzopardi
More from Stefano Persiano
- PA/02270/25 Msida: Sanctioning as built of development approved in PA/3216/22 including internal and external alterations, and construction of a splash pool at upper roof level.
- PA/03216/22 Hamrun: Alterations at ground floor and first floor including demolition of roof over first floor, demolition of second floor, construction of four overlying…