--- title: "PA/00297/24: sanction Class 4B shop from variations on in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00297-24/gzira-sanction-class-4b-shop-from-variations-on source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To sanction Class 4B shop from variations on PB/05198/85 and proposed retractable awning and alterations in front… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0029724 # PA/00297/24: sanction Class 4B shop from variations on in Gzira 51, Asia Food Store, Triq Turu Rizzo c/w, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira To sanction Class 4B shop from variations on PB/05198/85 and proposed retractable awning and alterations in front garden, including variations from the official building alignment. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 51, Asia Food Store, Triq Turu Rizzo c/w, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Stephen Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stephen-mifsud) - **Perit:** [Perit Edric Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edric-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 27 September 2023 - **Validated:** 24 January 2024 - **Published:** 24 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00297/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00297&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 51, Asia Food Store, Triq Turu Rizzo c/w, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira 222 other applications within 300 m: 142 granted, 13 refused, 22 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/01392/25). On Triq Turu Rizzo: 7 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, medium reliability, from 46 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/02230/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02230-22/gzira-extension-of-pavement-onto-the-existing-parking): Proposed extension of pavement onto the existing parking bay to form demountable timber platform to place tables & chairs and covering umbrellas. Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/01081/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01081-22/gzira-extension-of-existing-dwelling-at-level-4): 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, 26 m away - [**PA/00639/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00639-20/gzira-advertising-billboards-on-blank-wall-and-fixing): Proposed advertising billboards on blank wall and fixing of light Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/05518/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05518-26/gzira-subdivide-the-existing-penthouse-into-two-independent): 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, 33 m away - [**PA/06096/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06096-24/gzira-sanction-internal-alterations-and-site-configuration-and): To sanction internal alterations and site configuration and divide existing penthouse into two units. Refused, validated 18 September 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/05370/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05370-26/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-2-no): 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, 35 m away - [**PA/05058/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05058-24/gzira-changes-to-the-number-of-parking-spaces): Changes to the number of parking spaces at basement levels -1 and -2 from the approved permit PA/05321/22, and other minor changes. Granted, validated 4 October 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/04374/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04374-23/gzira-sanction-existing-basement-as-part-of-the): To sanction existing basement as part of the approved/ existing fish shop (PA/1640/15), internal changes at ground floor shop and proposed demolition of… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/02934/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02934-26/gzira-change-the-use-of-class-4c-cafeteria): To change the use of Class 4C Cafeteria into a Class 4B shop and Class 2A Medical Clinic (accommodating four treatment rooms), to carry out internal… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/00654/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00654-25/gzira-change-of-use-of-private-car-garage): Change of use of private car garage to Class 4B shop; including the formation of an anteroom to the w.c and installation of shop-sign. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/01164/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01164-21/gzira-change-of-use-from-public-services-garage): Proposed change of use from public services garage approved by virtue of PA/04356/04 to Class 4B shop, internal/external alterations and installation of… Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/00168/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00168-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4b-outlet): 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, 49 m away - [**PA/02300/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02300-23/gzira-sanction-changes-from-approved-domestic-store-in): To sanction changes from approved domestic store in PB2178/80 comprising a larger area at basement level created through further excavation under the building… Pending, validated 26 April 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/02144/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02144-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D and minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/04927/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04927-26/gzira-convert-a-two-storey-townhouse-into-a): To convert a two storey townhouse into a Class 4A Office at ground floor and 5 overlying residential apartments including penthouse level. Façade & entrance… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away ## More by Edric Micallef - [**PA/06534/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06534-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-third-floor-apartment-variations-from-pa-00): To sanction third floor apartment variations from PA/00255/00, including variations from the official building alignment. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/03971/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03971-26/marsaxlokk-alterations-to-existing-kiosk-snack-bar-to-include): Alterations to existing kiosk/snack bar to include an accessible for all toilet facilities. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03132/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03132-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-0306-14-and): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/0306/14 and installation of stainless steel staircase as access to third floor roof. Granted, validated 5 June 2026 - [**PA/03062/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03062-26/marsaxlokk-amend-permit-pa-03179-23-including-alterations-to-reservoir): To amend permit PA/03179/23 including alterations to reservoir, extension of garage at ground floor, extension at the residential units and alterations to… Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02895/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02895-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (no permits traced), to slightly enlarge the garage door and other minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 18 June 2026 - [**PA/08007/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08007-25/mellieha-sanction-differences-to-apartments-at-first-and): To sanction differences to apartments at first and second floors from development permissions PA/01754/96 and PA/04658/93. Granted, validated 10 December 2025 [All applications by Edric Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edric-micallef) ## More from Stephen Mifsud - [**PA/04435/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04435-26/santa-venera-extension-of-washroom): Proposed extension of washroom. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/03550/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03550-26/fgura-alterations-at-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations at existing first floor maisonette, including the extension into a duplex maisonette with the construction of a new second floor. Granted, validated 6 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02876/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02876-26/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to an apartment, from that as approved in PA/02556/12 and DN/00155/26. Granted, validated 2 June 2026 - [**PA/06223/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06223-25/qormi-proposal-includes-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from): Proposal includes sanctioning of minor variations from previously approved permit PA/01144/04 for a Class 4B showroom and alterations to existing development.… Granted, validated 12 January 2026 - [**PA/07815/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07815-24/gzira-change-of-use-of-the-ground-floor): Change of use of the ground floor office to a domestic store and sanctioning of minor amendments. Withdrawn, validated 20 November 2024 - [**PA/01225/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01225-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-a-domestic-store): Change of use from a domestic store to a one-bedroom residential apartment. The proposal includes internal alterations to form the bedroom. Withdrawn [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)