--- title: "PA/07785/23: demolish existing two houses and three garages in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07785-23/gzira-demolish-existing-two-houses-and-three-garages source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To demolish existing two houses and three garages and construct garages, studio apartment and overlying 15 apartments… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0778523 # PA/07785/23: demolish existing two houses and three garages in Gzira 35, 37, 41, 43, 45, Triq Giacint Tua, Gzira To demolish existing two houses and three garages and construct garages, studio apartment and overlying 15 apartments and 3 penthouses at recessed level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 35, 37, 41, 43, 45, Triq Giacint Tua, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-psaila) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 19 - **Received:** 29 August 2023 - **Validated:** 10 January 2024 - **Published:** 10 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 9 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 23 October 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07785/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07785&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 35, 37, 41, 43, 45, Triq Giacint Tua, Gzira 129 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 6 refused, 12 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq Giacint Tua: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/04518/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04518-25/gzira-internal-alterations-to-basement-floor-level-covered): Proposed internal alterations to basement floor level covered by PA/6022/24 including the formation of a domestic store and access from the common area. Granted, validated 12 August 2025, 13 m away - [**PA/03159/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03159-26/gzira-alterations-at-roof-level-to-include-a): Proposed alterations at roof level to include a pool. Granted, validated 25 June 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/06022/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06022-24/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to construct a garage at ground floor level (level 0), 1 - two bedroom apartments in each storey in the overlying (level 1-5)… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/02598/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02598-23/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-a): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct a domestic store at basement level (Level -1), two car spaces and Class 4A offices at ground floor level (Level… Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/00641/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00641-20/gzira-renewal-of-pa-3576-14-internal-alteration-to): Renewal of PA 3576/14: Internal alteration to existing terraced house, construction of two additional apartments and overlying penthouse Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/03386/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03386-23/gzira-demolition-of-two-terraced-houses): Proposed demolition of two terraced houses, excavation and proposed construction of reservoir, two levels basement parking levels, and 7 overlying residential… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 28 m away - [**PA/01392/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01392-25/gzira-conversion-of-a-portion-of-site-previously): Proposed conversion of a portion of site previously approved as residential by PA/03386/23 to a Class 3B hotel (4- star apart-hotel) with 10 floors from… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 10 floors, 29 m away - [**PA/01659/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01659-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-property-and-reconstruction-of): Demolition of existing property and reconstruction of apartment from first floor upwards (10 units in total) and Class 4B shop at ground floor. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/07055/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07055-26/gzira-demolish-existing-ground-floor-garage-and-overlying): To demolish existing ground floor garage and overlying maisonette to construct Class 4A office at ground floor, 5 overlying units (1 at each floor) and 1 unit… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/07035/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07035-26/gzira-demolish-an-existing-duplex-first-floor-and): To demolish an existing duplex first floor and second floor maisonette and construct three 2-bedroom apartments, 4 1-bedroom apartments and a recessed 1… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/02618/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02618-25/gzira-sanction-departures-from-pa-1786-13-to-third-floor): To sanction departures from PA/1786/13 to third floor apartment which consists changes to the site configuration, internal layout, room uses, site levels and… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/07792/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07792-23/gzira-sanction-departures-from-pa1786-13-to-fourth-floor): To sanction departures from PA1786/13 to fourth floor apartment (existing penthouse) which includes variations to the internal layout, changes to the levels… Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/04609/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04609-24/gzira-sanction-internal-alterations-which-include-a-w): To sanction internal alterations which include a w.c. and changes to approved PA/7202/96 Class 6A (hydraulic-lift) store, to dry food and consumable and cold… Refused, validated 17 July 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/07471/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07471-25/gzira-sanction-flat-1-as-built): To sanction Flat 1 as built, from the approved permit PA/03874/03. Withdrawn, 64 m away - [**PA/02761/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02761-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Change of use from private garage to Class 4B, including shop front in aluminium glazing with integrated sign. Proposal also includes the sanctioning of the… Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 67 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): 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… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): 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… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): 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… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06752/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06752-26/st-julians-facade-changes-to): Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures. Pending [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Matthew Psaila - [**PA/02707/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02707-26/floriana-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/04756/21 Class 4A office and Class 3A guesthouse, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4D restaurant. The… Pending, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/01021/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01021-26/msida-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Internal alterations and change of use from 4nr residential units and 1nr Class 4B shop approved at street level in PA199/25 to 3nr Class 4A offices, 2nr… Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/06781/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06781-25/swieqi-sanction-differences-between-approved-drawings-in-pa-07672-22): To sanction differences between approved drawings in PA/07672/22 and existing drawings. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/06352/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06352-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-alterations-to-approved-pa-07593-19): To sanction alterations to approved PA/07593/19. Granted, validated 5 November 2024 - [**PA/04174/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04174-24/gharghur-extension-of-washroom-towards-back-of-property): Proposed extension of washroom towards back of property including minor, internal variations. Proposal includes for sanctioning of variations to façade… Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/03018/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03018-24/mosta-propose-minor-internal-alterations-only-to-existing): To propose minor internal alterations only to existing office space [Class 4A], by creating a kitchenette, a small storeroom, another store room for filing… Refused, validated 4 September 2024 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)