--- title: "PA/08507/24: demolish slab over first floor of an in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08507-24/gzira-demolish-slab-over-first-floor-of-an source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To demolish slab over first floor of an existing residential unit and to re construct at a lower level, including… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0850724 # PA/08507/24: demolish slab over first floor of an in Gzira 260, Triq D' Argens, Gzira To demolish slab over first floor of an existing residential unit and to re construct at a lower level, including minor internal alterations and construction of four (4) overlying apartments and recessed floor for domestic store. Application also include retaining of facade. (Amendments in lieu of PA/02738/16). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 260, Triq D' Argens, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Mark Bajada obo Lyons properties Ltd](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/lyons-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **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:** 4 - **Received:** 22 November 2024 - **Validated:** 18 December 2024 - **Published:** 8 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 7 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 8 October 2030 The public planning file has 24 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08507/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08507&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 260, Triq D' Argens, Gzira 371 other applications within 300 m: 224 granted, 17 refused, 41 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25). On Triq D' Argens: 44 other applications, 31 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Adrian Davison](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-davison). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 57 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/02975/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-21/gzira-replacement-of-balconies-parapet-wall-with-aluminum): Proposed replacement of balconies’ parapet wall with aluminum railings. Status being checked, 15 m away - [**PA/03153/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03153-23/gzira-dismantle-the-existing-hcb-and-steel-balcony): To dismantle the existing HCB and steel balcony and install a new timber-like aluminium profile balcony and replace timber louvered window with same material. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/07283/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-23/gzira-proposing-extension-over-the-existing-townhouse-into): Proposing extension over the existing townhouse into additional two floors and a setback level, having in total three duplex apartments. Replacement of… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/00377/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00377-25/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-two-bedroom-apartment): Proposed sanctioning of as built two bedroom apartment approved in PA4382/04. Granted, validated 27 February 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/04662/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04662-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-barber-shop): Proposed change of use from barber shop (Class 4A) to Class 4C to be interconnected to adjoining approved Class 4C, including the opening of a wall, internal… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/00890/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00890-20/gzira-construct-an-additional-floor-and-include-minor): To construct an additional floor and include minor alterations to the facade and the first floor to PA/08473/18 to include an additional 1m in height in lieu… Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/05030/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05030-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building (facade and first floor slab to be retained) and construction of a Class 3A guest house (6 floors, 1 setback floor, 12 rooms). Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/04431/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04431-23/gzira-extension-above-existing-maisonette-to-create-another): Proposed extension above existing maisonette to create another 4 residential units. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/03458/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03458-22/gzira-sanction-replacement-of-original-timber-aperture-as): To sanction replacement of original timber aperture as approved in PA02722/16 with white aluminium, sanctioning of minor internal changes and proposed… Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/02330/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02330-23/gzira-fixing-of-advertisement-sign): Fixing of advertisement sign. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/00365/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-24/gzira-demolish-existing-office-and-studio-apartment): To demolish existing office and studio apartment, retaining facade, and construct maisonette at ground and basement levels, 4 apartments at first, second,… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/04310/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04310-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construct of 1 Class 4A office at ground floor level and 6 dwellings from first till receded floor. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 6 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/03371/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03371-24/gzira-propose-minor-internal-modifications-to-approved-pa-02945-22): To propose minor internal modifications to approved PA/02945/22. Alterations include the change of use from Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (retail) and an… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/02945/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02945-22/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-basement): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct basement level, Class 4A office at ground floor level, 5 apartments from first floor level to fifth floor and… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/05043/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05043-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Demolition of existing maisonette, retention of facade and construction of four apartments and penthouse; and including installation of lift plus roof pool. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) ## More from Lyons properties Ltd - [**PA/02765/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02765-26/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to the approved second, third, and fourth floor levels. The application also includes changes to… Granted, validated 17 August 2026 - [**PA/01980/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01980-25/paola-renew-pa-9577-19-construction-of-additional-floors): Application to renew PA/9577/19 - Construction of additional floors over existing old people’s home (Class 2A) including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/00518/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00518-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-residential-housing): Demolition of existing residential housing. Construction of a Class 2A (nursing home extension) consisting of 7 bedrooms to be interconnected with existing… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 1 floor [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)