--- title: "PA/01057/23: additional excavation to accommodate a store in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01057-23/gzira-additional-excavation-to-accommodate-a-store source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Gzira: Proposed additional excavation to accommodate a store, partial change of use at the ground floor from Class 4B shop… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0105723 # PA/01057/23: additional excavation to accommodate a store in Gzira 44, Triq il-Flotta c/w, Triq Belvedere, Gzira Proposed additional excavation to accommodate a store, partial change of use at the ground floor from Class 4B shop to Class 4C coffee shop and amendments to levels 5 and 6, to include an additional unit, in lieu of PA3681/22. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 44, Triq il-Flotta c/w, Triq Belvedere, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [MD&J Real Estate Co. Ltd Attn: Duane Falletta Pace](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/md-and-j-real-estate-co-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 7 floors - **Received:** 2 January 2023 - **Validated:** 1 March 2023 - **Published:** 10 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 9 June 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01057/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01057&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 44, Triq il-Flotta c/w, Triq Belvedere, Gzira 353 other applications within 300 m: 218 granted, 16 refused, 39 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq il-Flotta: 28 other applications, 16 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 82% (likely range 52–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/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, 14 m away - [**PA/01079/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01079-23/gzira-convert-existing-penthouse-into-a-4th-floor): To convert existing penthouse into a 4th floor level apartment plus construction of overlying penthouse plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 22 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, 23 m away - [**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, 28 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, 32 m away - [**PA/02172/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02172-20/gzira-demolish-existing-whilst-retaining-facade): To demolish existing whilst retaining facade, excavate site and construct 4 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 11 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 6 May 2020, 32 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, 33 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, 34 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, 41 m away - [**PA/05270/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05270-23/gzira-sanction-changes-to-facade-as-indicated-in): To sanction changes to facade as indicated in conventional colours. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/07453/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07453-25/gzira-demolish-and-excavate-part-of-dwelling): To demolish and excavate part of dwelling, but retaining the facade (with alterations), as well as the entrance hall, a front room and a run of the main… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 50 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, 55 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, 55 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, 58 m away - [**PA/01258/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-maisonette-approved): Proposed internal alterations to ground floor maisonette approved in PA/05120/22 and change of use of garage to Class 4B shop including fascia sign. Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 58 m away ## More by Ray Demicoli - [**PA/07595/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07595-26/st-julians-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation and construction of a 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising of 102 suites and associated amenities, including a multipurpose hall,… Pending - [**PA/07523/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07523-26/belt-valletta-additional-uses-at-levels-b1-and-b2): Proposed additional uses at levels B1 and B2 consisting of the following: At level B1 – car park management office and ancillary back-of-house adjacent to the… Pending - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07344/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07344-26/rabat-demolition-and-excavation-of-existing-vacant-pre-1967): Demolition and excavation of existing vacant pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of a three bedroom residence in lieu of PA/01506/24, including internal… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07064/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07064-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-a-class-4a): Proposed change of use from a Class 4A office to a Class 3C pilates studio, including ancillary facilities, and sanctioning of minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06935/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06935-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed minor changes to approved permit. Change of use from Class 3C (gym/yoga space) to Class 2A therapy medical clinic. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)