--- title: "PA/00073/21: change of use from approved learning centre in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00073-21/gzira-change-of-use-from-approved-learning-centre source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Gzira: Proposed change of use from approved learning centre (Class 2C) with accommodation (Class 3A) to Class… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0007321 # PA/00073/21: change of use from approved learning centre in Gzira 283/284, Rue D'Argens c/w, Triq Tas-Sliema, Gzira Proposed change of use from approved learning centre (Class 2C) with accommodation (Class 3A) to Class 3B - 4 star hotel. Proposal includes alteration in existing floors and proposed extension to two additional floors. Alterations incl. conversion of basement storage to form ancillary facilities complementing the hotel. At ground floor proposed (Class 4D) café/restaurant with reception hall. At second floor change of use from (Class 2C) education facilities to six rooms (Class 3B). At third floor change of use from (Class 2C) education facilities to six rooms (Class 3B). At fourth floor change of use from 7 room (Class 3A) to six rooms (Class 3B). At fifth floor change of use from ancillary complementing the hostel to six rooms (Class 3B). Proposed six rooms (Class 3B) at sixth, seventh and eight floor and 3 rooms (Class 3B) at receded floor level with facilities at roof level. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 283/284, Rue D'Argens c/w, Triq Tas-Sliema, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [MCL Investments Ltd Attn: Mr Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mcl-investments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 9 floors plus a receded floor [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00073/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00073&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 283/284, Rue D'Argens c/w, Triq Tas-Sliema, Gzira 136 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 10 refused, 9 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06418/25). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 59% (likely range 29–89%, low reliability, from 7 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 9 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 7. 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/07566/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07566-24/gzira-demolition-of-slab-over-ground-floor-and): Proposed demolition of slab over ground floor and reconstruction of slab. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/04211/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04211-26/gzira-demolition-of-this-abandoned-pre-1968-residential-unit): Proposed demolition of this abandoned pre-1968 residential unit and construction of 6 apartments over ground floor office Class 4A. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/08263/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08263-24/gzira-excavate-2-reservoirs-and-to-construct-ground): To excavate 2 reservoirs and to construct ground floor 2 car garage and Class 4B convenience shop, 4x apartments and 1x penthouse. Pending, validated 4 December 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/04812/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-26/gzira-sanction-minor-difference-from-approved-layouts-in): To sanction minor difference from approved layouts in PA/7611/17. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/06335/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06335-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-existing-building-as-approved): Internal alterations to existing building as approved in PA/4522/95. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/08601/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08601-24/gzira-alterations-and-additions-to-approved-permit-pa-04897-22): Proposed alterations and additions to approved permit PA/04897/22. Proposed alterations include correction of site extents, change from car parking spaces to… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/02941/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02941-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-laundrette-to-class): Change of use from laundrette to Class 4B (retail) and variations from the official building alignment. Refused, validated 24 May 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/03852/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-24/gzira-demolish-existing-premises): To demolish existing premises, to excavate basement level and to construct an underground reservoirs, six basement garages, two ground floor maisonettes,… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/01005/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01005-24/gzira-signage): Proposed signage. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/05639/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05639-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of street level garages and Class 4B outlet at elevated ground floor from Triq Dr Guze Miceli and 6 overlying… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/04200/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04200-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-the-removal-of-two-basement): Sanctioning of the removal of two basement levels due to unforeseen construction issues and other internal as built alterations, and proposed internal… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/04246/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04246-25/gzira-sanction-class-4a-ancillary-office-for-condominium): To sanction Class 4A ancillary office for condominium administration, formally a residential unit as approved in PA/06191/08, part of which was regularised as… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/05319/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05319-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa3131-18-to-convert-existing): Renewal of PA3131/18 - To convert existing penthouse into flat and reconstruct penthouse. Granted, validated 19 October 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/00654/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00654-21/gzira-alterations-and-additions-to-the-approved-development): Proposed alterations and additions to the approved development permit PA/01774/19, which include two additional basement levels connected to the basement… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/00780/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00780-22/gzira-use-of-outdoor-area-for-placing-of): Use of outdoor area for placing of tables and chairs, and installing retractable canopy. Status being checked, 73 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)