--- title: "PA/08047/25: Construction of an additional apartment while retaining in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08047-25/gzira-construction-of-an-additional-apartment-while-retaining source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Construction of an additional apartment while retaining same building height, minor internal and external alterations… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0804725 # PA/08047/25: Construction of an additional apartment while retaining in Gzira 127, Triq Sir William Reid, Gzira Construction of an additional apartment while retaining same building height, minor internal and external alterations from approved permit PA/00852/25. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 127, Triq Sir William Reid, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Luxfair Developments Ltd. Attn: Robert Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/luxfair-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Duncan Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 16 October 2025 - **Validated:** 10 December 2025 - **Published:** 10 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 20 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08047/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08047&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 127, Triq Sir William Reid, Gzira 319 other applications within 300 m: 190 granted, 16 refused, 41 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq Sir William Reid: 28 other applications, 19 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara), [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Aaron Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aaron-abela). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/00943/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-25/gzira-renewal-of-pa-07191-19): Renewal of PA/07191/19. Description of works included: Alterations to approved boutique guesthouse PA/02735/18. To construct additional floors as per DC15 and… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 7 m away - [**PA/02297/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02297-21/gzira-form-opening-in-opramorta-at-upper-roof): Form opening in opramorta at upper roof level and raise party walls to sides of recess at receded floor level. Status being checked, 12 m away - [**PA/01264/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01264-23/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa511-20-whereby-an): Changes to approved permit PA511/20 whereby an adjacent residential property has been acquired to build a larger Class 3A guest house including signage. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 13 m away - [**PA/01222/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01222-20/gzira-alterations-at-first-floor): Alterations at first floor, to extend third floor to street facade and to construct a washroom at fourth floor (setback) including jacuzzi (3.2 cu.m) Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/04333/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04333-24/gzira-change-the-use-from-an-approved-boutique): To change the use from an approved boutique guesthouse into a Class 3B hotel with a different layout from PA/07191/19. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/00848/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00848-24/gzira-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining façade. Minor excavation and construction of water reservoir and lift pit and construction of six… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 7 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/00511/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00511-20/gzira-demolition-of-one-residential-unit-whilst-retaining): Proposed demolition of one residential unit whilst retaining facade and construction of a Class 3A guest house with a proposed height limitation of 24.23m… Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/04079/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-24/gzira-demolition-of-internal-walls-of-ground-floor): Demolition of internal walls of ground floor maisonette; extension of a room at the rear and construction of three overlying floors and a washroom; staircase… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/02336/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02336-21/gzira-sanction-extensions-to-back-terraces-as-approved): To sanction extensions to back terraces as approved in PA 8710/19 Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/05830/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05830-25/gzira-proposal-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction): Proposal demolition of existing building and construction of a Class 3A guest house on six floors. The existing facade is to be retained. Suspended, validated 10 September 2025, 6 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/07232/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07232-25/gzira-retention-of-existing-facade-and-dismantling-of): Proposed retention of existing facade and dismantling of existing building that includes the excavation of a basement, water reservoir and greywater sump, and… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/03456/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03456-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, retaining the facade, excavation of reservoir, and construction of 7 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/00989/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00989-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-residential-unit-to): Change of use from residential unit to Class 4B shop including alterations on facade. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/06712/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06712-26/gzira-correct-discrepancies-in-the-approved-drawings-under): To correct discrepancies in the approved drawings under PA/00989/25 regarding the original heights of the existing common party boundary walls at the rear… Pending, 24 m away - [**PA/00148/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-26/gzira-internally-demolish-existing-residence): To internally demolish existing residence, retain façade and construct 7 residential apartments within 6 floors and an additional receded floor level.… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away ## More by Duncan Formosa - [**PA/05341/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05341-26/belt-valletta-remove-existing-signage-and-proposed-new-signage): To remove existing signage and proposed new signage Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05332/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05332-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-street-level-garage-and-construct-a): To demolish existing street-level garage and construct a multi-car garage at ground floor level, three residential units, and a penthouse at setback level.… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02549/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02549-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house (pre-1967) and construct 3 garages at ground floor level, 4 residential units, and a penthouse at setback level. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01938/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01938-26/marsa-form-a-separate-entrance-and-stairwell-at): To form a separate entrance and stairwell at ground floor. To demolish the existing store at first floor level, and to construct Class 4A offices at first,… Withdrawn, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/01789/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01789-26/msida-demolition-of-existing-first-and-second-floor): Demolition of existing first and second floor apartments. Construction of five apartments and setback floor apartment. Proposal also includes lift. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01765/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01765-26/xghajra-addition-of-room-at-roof-level): Addition of room at roof level. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 [All applications by Duncan Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-formosa) ## More from Luxfair Developments Ltd - [**PA/01292/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01292-25/st-julians-demolish-existing-garage-and-develop-two-basement): To demolish existing garage and develop two basement garage levels, six residential units, and a setback floor level unit. Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/00852/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00852-25/gzira-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a-maisonette): To demolish existing townhouse and construct a maisonette at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one apartment at receded level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)