PA/08056/25: demolition of existing garage structures in Gzira

Common Door Number 6, Sqaq tal-Qroqq, Gzira

Proposed demolition of existing garage structures, and including excavation of basement to include a parking level with underlying substation and reservoir. Proposal also includes the construction of six levels consisting of x 19 apartments and x 2 receded penthouse apartments in line with conditions stipulated in PC/00012/24.

Status

Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)

Location

Common Door Number 6, Sqaq tal-Qroqq, Gzira

Locality

Gzira

Applicant

NZT Developments Ltd. Attn: Nick Zammit Tabona

Perit

Perit Ruben Sciortino

Application type

Full development permission

Zone

Within Development Zone

Type of works

Demolition & New Construction (Residential)

Residential units

19

Received

27 August 2025

Validated

10 December 2025

Published

7 October 2026

Comments close

6 November 2026

The public planning file has 64 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 Common Door Number 6, Sqaq tal-Qroqq, Gzira

330 other applications within 300 m: 199 granted, 15 refused, 37 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25).

Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, medium reliability, from 45 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/05280/23 Gzira: To propose construction of an additional apartment at third floor level and duplex apartment at fourth and receded floor over existing dwelling. Proposal also… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away
• PA/02876/24 Gzira: To Sanction change of use from residential to Ananda Marga Meditation and worship centre Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 35 m away
• PA/04419/25 Gzira: To demolish existing 2 dwellings, retain facade, dismantling and relocation of an existing staircase. To construct ground floor maisonette, 5 apartments from… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away
• PA/04578/24 Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed construction of domestic store, 4 residential units and washroom. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 37 m away
• PA/00855/24 Gzira: To sanction minor alterations against that approved in PA/02387/18. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 39 m away
• PA/00726/24 Gzira: To correct site plan of PA/8391/18 and to propose alterations in facade and layouts to PA/8391/18. Changes include the subdivision of the approved unit into… Refused, validated 14 February 2024, 7 floors, 44 m away
• PA/03731/23 Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed construction of domestic store, 5 residential units and washroom. Refused, validated 21 June 2023, 1 floor, 44 m away
• PA/03081/21 Gzira: Change of use from residential to Class 3A (guesthouse). Works to include internal alterations and change in levels from previously approved in PA 9423/19. Status being checked, 45 m away
• PA/05799/25 Gzira: To remove the bathroom located in the backyard and to create an open shaft in its place. Granted, validated 16 October 2025, 46 m away
• PA/05078/25 Gzira: To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade and construction of 4 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse. Refused, validated 6 August 2025, 47 m away
• PA/00823/24 Gzira: To sanction internal alterations from what was approved in PA/7199/18, including alterations which overlook third party internal yards. Granted, validated 12 April 2024, 48 m away
• PA/02794/23 Gzira: Renewal request to PA/709/18 - Proposed minor internal alterations, extension to third floor internal area and access to terrace over third floor. Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 48 m away
• PA/06882/26 Gzira: To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade. Excavation of one basement floor level, a reservoir and construction of a Class 3A guest house. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor, 49 m away
• PA/02963/26 Gzira: Sanctioning facade (retaining the original elevation) instead of the approved elevation covered by planning permit PA1503/99. The premises is a Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 49 m away
• PA/06350/24 Gzira: To sanction differences between existing private use garage and domestic store, and previously approved PA/02815/03. Withdrawn, validated 25 September 2024, 49 m away

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• PA/07540/26 St Julians: Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending
• PA/07513/26 Qormi: Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
• PA/07397/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
• PA/07125/26 Pieta: Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
• PA/07056/26 Naxxar: Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/07025/26 Swieqi: Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor

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• PA/01318/26 Naxxar: To make internal and external alteration to existing ground, first and second floor, in view of change of use from Class 4B to maisonette, 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
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• PA/03990/25 Pembroke: Proposal includes demolition of existing property and construction of block consisting of basement, including x3 car spaces (and x1 obstructed parking space),… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/02939/25 Mosta: Proposed development including excavation of existing vacant land for the construction of 10 residential units and 6 underlying garages. Granted, validated 7 May 2025
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