Planning applications in Gzira

674 planning applications since 14 May 1996: 393 granted, 38 refused, 75 pending. Tallest granted: 11 floors. 129 applications so far in 2026, 32 validated in the last 90 days. 91% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 2,041 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (200), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (139), Change of Use (91), Alterations & Extensions (Residential) (38), New Construction (Residential) (31).

Busiest streets: Triq San Albert (48), Triq D' Argens (45), Triq ix-Xatt (40), Triq Nazju Ellul (34), Triq Carlo Manche' (29), Triq Sir William Reid (29).

Most active periti here: Edwin Mintoff, Christian Spiteri, Elena Borg Costanzi, Falzon & Cutajar, Michael Anastasi.

Latest decisions in Gzira

PA/05523/26 Gzira: To establish use of pre-1967 vacant property to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, decided 29 October 2026
PA/04587/26 Gzira: To sanction alterations and additions from PA/06231/17 following site survey, including overall site configuration, change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B… Granted, validated 1 July 2026, decided 26 October 2026
PA/01527/23 Gzira: Proposed extension to approved receded floor as per PA4539/17 and construction of new receded floor with ancillary restaurant to the class 3b hotel. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, decided 20 October 2026
PA/05111/26 Gzira: Proposed minor extension of lift shaft at penthouse level to accommodate lift structure. Granted, validated 22 July 2026, decided 20 October 2026
PA/04393/26 Gzira: Proposed change of use from approved pastizzeria PA/3602/24 to restaurant Class 4D premises. Replacement of already approved signage. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, decided 13 October 2026

Latest applications in Gzira

PA/07727/26 Gzira: Sanctioning of apartment from approved PA/0176/11. Pending
PA/07697/26 Gzira: To restructure the existing second-third-roof duplex into three one-bedroom apartments, add a recessed one-bedroom apartment and to alter the existing common… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07675/26 Gzira: Splitting up of duplex apartment into two separate apartments including related alterations and sanctioning of variations from permit PA/01144/19. Pending
PA/07666/26 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… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07664/26 Gzira: Proposed internal alterations and alterations to facade. Pending
PA/07638/26 Gzira: Proposed addition of third, fourth floors and a receded fifth-floor level to accommodate residential units, alterations to the existing common parts to… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07499/26 Gzira: To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07470/26 Gzira: Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07457/26 Gzira: Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending
PA/07408/26 Gzira: Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07404/26 Gzira: To sanction 1st floor apartment as existing since no permits could be traced. Pending
PA/07371/26 Gzira: Demolition of existing penthouse level and construction of three apartments including penthouse. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07311/26 Gzira: To sanction minor internal alterations and subdivision of approved 4th floor flat (as approved in PA/5008/16) into two separate studio flats. Pending, 5 floors
PA/07286/26 Gzira: Proposed demolition of stairs and slab at level 1, extension in backyard for provision of lift, and construction of four (4) studio apartments and one (1)… Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07141/26 Gzira: To demolish an existing maisonette, a Class 4B premises and a block of apartments from second floor upwards along Triq Ir-Rebha, and first floor offices along… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07055/26 Gzira: 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
PA/07035/26 Gzira: 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
PA/06933/26 Gzira: Enclosure of a canopy approved through PA3224/18. Application includes the proposal of a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
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
PA/06780/26 Gzira: Change of use from residential to a Class 3A guesthouse, including the addition of one extra floor. The proposed development consists of a basement garage; a… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors
PA/06712/26 Gzira: 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
PA/06630/26 Gzira: To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 6 no residential units at ground, first, second, third, fourth and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06493/26 Gzira: To carry out alterations and construct a room at roof level . Pending
PA/06483/26 Gzira: Sanctioning of variations to apartments approved in PA/008609/18 and PA/01918/12. Pending
PA/06481/26 Gzira: Sanctioning of variations to duplex penthouse approved in PA/08609/18. Granted, validated 28 October 2026
PA/06439/26 Gzira: Reversion of the property's use class to a pre-1968 residence, conversion of the domestic garage approved under PA/4784/06 into an open-plan studio flat on a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06438/26 Gzira: To demolish the existing apartment building, excavate the site for the construction of a basement level for parking, and construct Class 4A offices at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06335/26 Gzira: Internal alterations to existing building as approved in PA/4522/95. Pending, validated 16 September 2026
PA/06324/26 Gzira: Proposed internal alterations, construction of additional floor at sixth-floor level, and change of use from apartment block approved under PA/05771/24 to… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 7 floors
PA/06312/26 Gzira: To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B 4 star hotel of 78 units (as an extension to the already approved 4 star hotel in PA/01720/18) that… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 12 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06147/26 Gzira: To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B hotel with 73 rooms in total from first till tenth floor. The proposed development includes 14 floors… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 10 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05936/26 Gzira: Change of use from garage to Class 4B showroom. Pending, validated 26 August 2026
PA/05915/26 Gzira: To sanction apartments as built, including minor internal and external alterations from approved permit PA/6117/00. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/05755/26 Gzira: To sanction stairs. Granted, validated 22 September 2026
PA/05559/26 Gzira: Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D, on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demountable covering umbrella. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05523/26 Gzira: To establish use of pre-1967 vacant property to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05518/26 Gzira: To subdivide the existing penthouse into two independent residential units, to sanction internal alterations, and discrepancies from the previously approved… Granted, validated 5 October 2026
PA/05407/26 Gzira: Internal alterations to existing Class 4B premises at ground floor and first floor residential unit, construction of 5 overlying floors including 10 rooms… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05370/26 Gzira: To demolish existing dwelling and construct 2 no garages and 1no Class 4B shop including shop sign at ground floor level and a guesthouse (Class 3A) at part… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05367/26 Gzira: To proposed demolition of the existing structure and construction of a 10-storey development, comprising a Class 3B- 3 star hotel. The proposed development… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 10 floors
PA/05289/26 Gzira: Proposed extension to Class 3B hotel, construction of two additional floors from approved PA/4539/17 and extension of lift and construction of removable… Pending, validated 29 July 2026
PA/05281/26 Gzira: To update use of rooms to an existing pre-1968 dwelling and installation of solar panels at services level. Granted, validated 3 September 2026
PA/05147/26 Gzira: Demolition of terraced house, excavation of level -1 and construction of 3 basement garages, Class 4A office, 6 apartments, and a penthouse with pool. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05114/26 Gzira: Renewal of development permit PA/08172/17: To extend penthouse and construct two additional one-bedroom apartments in setback floor. Granted, validated 17 September 2026
PA/05111/26 Gzira: Proposed minor extension of lift shaft at penthouse level to accommodate lift structure. Granted, validated 22 July 2026
PA/05051/26 Gzira: Internal demolition of part of ground floor, first floor and second floor at No73, whilst retaining and restoring the facade. Alterations in the common area… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05043/26 Gzira: 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
PA/04988/26 Gzira: To retain part of facade and carry out internal alterations at ground and first floor level, to partly demolish existing dwelling and to construct a… Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 1 floor
PA/04964/26 Gzira: Demolition of existing building and construction of a guesthouse including 8 units divided over eight levels. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 8 floors
PA/04949/26 Gzira: To dismantle existing dwelling and erect 6 apartments. Pending, validated 15 July 2026

Planning in Gzira: common questions

How many planning applications are there in Gzira?

PropertyList has 674 Planning Authority applications on record for Gzira, 129 of them from 2026 and 32 validated in the last 90 days.

What share of planning applications are approved in Gzira?

91% of the 431 decided applications in Gzira on record were granted (393 granted, 38 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan.

How high can you build in Gzira?

Granted applications in Gzira with a stated height are typically 5 floors; the tallest granted on record is 11 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map.

Which periti submit the most applications in Gzira?

The most active periti in Gzira are Edwin Mintoff (30), Christian Spiteri (20), Elena Borg Costanzi (17), Falzon & Cutajar (13), Michael Anastasi (12).

How do I object to a planning application in Gzira?

Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website.

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