Planning applications in Gzira

675 planning applications since 14 May 1996: 405 granted, 38 refused, 76 pending. Tallest granted: 11 floors. 130 applications so far in 2026, 32 validated in the last 90 days. 91% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 2,415 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (201), 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/03458/22 Gzira: 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
PA/03409/22 Gzira: Proposed organisation of a/c units to be located behind screened railings and removal of existing units installed at random, such that the installation is not… Status being checked
PA/03212/22 Gzira: Demolition of ceilings and construction of front and back terraces in existing two penthouses to convert them into two apartments at 4th floor; construction… Granted, validated 11 May 2022, 7 floors
PA/03134/22 Gzira: To split existing duplex unit at fourth and fifth floor level into two separate units. Status being checked
PA/03127/22 Gzira: Demolition of existing property, excavation, construction of basement garages, three overlying maisonettes, twenty apartments and three recessed dwellings. Granted, validated 11 May 2022
PA/03111/22 Gzira: Proposed development of a block of apartment based on PA05448/20. Proposed one maisonette at ground floor level, four apartments from first until fourth… Granted, validated 11 May 2022, 6 floors plus a receded floor
PA/03103/22 Gzira: To demolish first floor and to propose an additional 3 floors and a setback floor which consist of 3 bedroom apartments on each floor and a 2 bedroom penthouse. Granted, validated 12 October 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/03038/22 Gzira: Placement of water tanks required for water storage purposes. Status being checked
PA/03021/22 Gzira: Addition of one level comprising of two new residential units over existing apartment block. Status being checked
PA/02945/22 Gzira: 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… Granted, validated 4 May 2022, 6 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02911/22 Gzira: To sanction internal and external changes at Levels 2 and 3, namely the removal of partition walls at Level 2, and removal of spiral staircase connecting to… Status being checked
PA/02879/22 Gzira: To propose demolition of existing dwellings whilst retaining existing façade, construction of six new levels which consist of a garage and a maisonette both… Granted, validated 4 May 2022, 6 floors
PA/02824/22 Gzira: To sanction variations over approved PA9710/18 including increase in opramorta height. Status being checked
PA/02772/22 Gzira: Change of use to Class 4B Shop and installation of new signage. Status being checked
PA/02760/22 Gzira: Proposed change of use from an approved Class 4B to a Class 4D outlet plus other additions and alterations including fixing of sign. Status being checked
PA/02686/22 Gzira: Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D restaurant. Application includes placing of tables and chairs and umbrellas outside the establishment, alterations to… Status being checked
PA/02632/22 Gzira: To sanction differences from approved development permission PA7372/07. Proposed change of use from residential unit to a Class 3A guesthouse as an annex to… Granted, validated 4 May 2022, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02533/22 Gzira: Demolition of existing apartment block (Class 1A) and construction of three basement car park levels, seven levels of open plan offices (Class 4A) and a… Granted, validated 20 April 2022, 7 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02441/22 Gzira: Construction of five residential units, including a pool at roof level, with a different floor area and configuration from that approved in PA07413/21 and the… Granted, validated 23 May 2022
PA/02430/22 Gzira: To sanction minor as-built alterations of 4-star hotel (Class 3B) as per PA01622/15 including glass railings, installation of facade signage and signage… Status being checked
PA/02235/22 Gzira: Proposed construction of a lift shaft and alteration of gradient to existing ramp. Granted, validated 29 April 2022
PA/02230/22 Gzira: Proposed extension of pavement onto the existing parking bay to form demountable timber platform to place tables & chairs and covering umbrellas. Status being checked
PA/02144/22 Gzira: Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D and minor internal alterations. Status being checked
PA/02136/22 Gzira: Construction of apartments at 4th and receded floor to existing block of apartments, construction of lift within common area and installation of steel… Granted, validated 4 May 2022, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01997/22 Gzira: Change of use from garage to Class 4B barbershop and proposed wc. Status being checked
PA/01754/22 Gzira: Proposed changes of use from office Class 4A to partial Class 4B (beautician) and partial Class 2A (clinic). Proposal includes also internal and external… Status being checked
PA/01601/22 Gzira: To sanction change of use from pool access control room to Class 4C outlet inc. minor internal alterations within the national pool complex over site covered… Status being checked
PA/01555/22 Gzira: Construction of washroom at roof level, including relocation of existing demountable aluminium canopy. Status being checked
PA/01544/22 Gzira: Construction of second floor level and addition at ground floor level in back yard. Internal reconfiguration for ground floor level kitchen. Status being checked, 3 floors
PA/01380/22 Gzira: Demolition of the upper slab and washroom. Alteration of existing units. Addition of four apartments over two floors and two penthouses on a receded floor.… Status being checked
PA/01288/22 Gzira: Proposed extension of outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables, chairs, demountable platform, retractable awning and alternations in… Status being checked
PA/01250/22 Gzira: Proposed erection of internal wall to close off aperture between separate units consisting of first floor maisonette No. 42 and ground floor maisonette No. 43. Status being checked
PA/01148/22 Gzira: To sanction lowering of garage and fixing of cladding to facade. Status being checked
PA/01132/22 Gzira: Alterations at 1st floor retaining front and back facades and slab over 1st floor, and construction of 4 overlying units. Status being checked
PA/01129/22 Gzira: Change of use from garage to Class 4B Retail Shop, minor internal alterations, and fixing of fascia sign. Status being checked
PA/01081/22 Gzira: Proposed extension of existing dwelling at level 4 and proposed new dwelling at receded level; sanctioning of façade wall on Triq Tas-Sliema and internal… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00824/22 Gzira: To demolish existing terraced house retaining front facade and reconstruction of ground floor maisonette, five overlying apartments and one receded apartment. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00780/22 Gzira: Use of outdoor area for placing of tables and chairs, and installing retractable canopy. Status being checked
PA/00767/22 Gzira: Proposed an extension on the Class 4A office’s backyard, minor internal alterations, removal of the existing illegal sign and fix a new sign. Status being checked
PA/00713/22 Gzira: To propose a change of use from a residential unit Class 1 into Class 4A and to propose minor external and internal alterations. Status being checked
PA/00339/22 Gzira: To sanction differences from approved development permission PA01119/13. Status being checked
PA/00279/22 Gzira: Demolition of staircase of 2-storey maisonette; re-construction thereof in a different location; installation of lift; alterations and additions at ground,… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00216/22 Gzira: To demolish existing dwelling and retain existing facade at ground and first floor. Construct 4 one bedroom units at levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 1 one bedroom unit… Status being checked, 7 floors
PA/00210/22 Gzira: Minor internal alterations to pre-1968 dwelling. Status being checked
PA/00168/22 Gzira: Change of use from Class 4B outlet to Class 4C outlet. Proposal to include outdoor tables and benches within the front garden space. Status being checked
PA/00132/22 Gzira: Restoration of the fabric of Fort Manoel which includes: the barracks, cavalier and casements, chapel, courtyard, polverista, main gate, curtain walls, couvre… Status being checked
PA/00122/22 Gzira: Demolition of the existing building, retaining facade and construction of maisonette at ground floor, 5 overlaying apartments and penthouse at setback level. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00119/22 Gzira: Change of use from garage to Class 4B, internal alterations and provision of shop sign. Status being checked
PA/04549/21 Gzira: Proposed alterations and extension to existing level 8. Sub division of existing apartment on level 8 into two separate units. Construction of an additional… Granted, validated 30 June 2021, 10 floors
PA/03655/21 Gzira: Demolition from second floor upwards, and alterations to existing pre-1967 first floor apartment and common parts area, including replacement of existing… Status being checked