--- title: "PA/01178/23: propose amendments to backyard and surrounding walls in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01178-23/gzira-propose-amendments-to-backyard-and-surrounding-walls source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To propose amendments to backyard and surrounding walls from approved development with reference PA4876/21 in order… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0117823 # PA/01178/23: propose amendments to backyard and surrounding walls in Gzira 9, Triq l-Immakulata Kuncizzjoni, Gzira To propose amendments to backyard and surrounding walls from approved development with reference PA4876/21 in order to improve the privacy to and from third parties. Proposal includes for the raising of a shared third party wall. Proposal also includes for the reopening of a window in the third party wall to provide natural light and ventilation to an ensuite bathroom. The window was removed in PA4876/21 but which has an established right. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 9, Triq l-Immakulata Kuncizzjoni, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Mr Mark Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Minor - **Received:** 4 February 2023 - **Validated:** 15 March 2023 - **Published:** 15 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 27 September 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01178/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01178&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 9, Triq l-Immakulata Kuncizzjoni, Gzira 395 other applications within 300 m: 243 granted, 18 refused, 42 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq l-Immakulata Kuncizzjoni: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for minor applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/03569/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03569-25/gzira-propose-the-erection-of-upper-floors-over): To propose the erection of upper floors over existing 1st floor maisonette including a lift. To shift downwards ceiling height of 1st maisonette. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 17 m away - [**PA/02662/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02662-24/gzira-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of first floor maisonette, retaining the facade, alteration to the ground floor, and construction of eight residential dwellings from first floor… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/05763/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05763-25/gzira-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-pa3826-04): To sanction minor variations from approved PA3826/04. Sanctioning to cover a first floor apartment and a car space at basement level. Granted, validated 7 October 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/03017/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03017-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa06968-17-to-construct-an): Renewal of PA06968/17 - To construct an additional floor and to convert the existing duplex apartment at fourth and fifth floor into a two bedroom apartment… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 7 floors, 30 m away - [**PA/00726/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00726-23/gzira-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-extension-in): To carry out internal alterations and extension in back yard. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/01061/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01061-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-the-ground-floor): Change of use of the ground floor office to a shop (Class 4B) and the change of use of the basement into an office (Class 4A) to serve the overlying operations. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/04643/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04643-26/gzira-installation-of-tables-and-chairs-to-replace): Installation of tables and chairs to replace parking spaces as approved by Lands Authority. Refused, validated 8 July 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/02460/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02460-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4D (coffee shop). The proposed application includes external alternations to the facade which consists removal of the… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/02898/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02898-21/gzira-change-balcony-into-an-aluminium-open-balcony): To change balcony into an aluminium open balcony Status being checked, 45 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, 46 m away - [**PA/03477/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03477-23/gzira-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-ground-floor): Minor internal alterations to approved ground floor layout in PA/4953/20. Granted, validated 1 August 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/00191/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00191-25/gzira-amendment-to-approved-pa-05000-19-including-removal-of): Amendment to approved PA/05000/19 including removal of Class 4B shop, conversion of approved duplex at ground and first floor into 2 separate apartments at… Granted, validated 10 March 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/07645/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07645-23/gzira-demolish-existing-roof-at-third-floor): To demolish existing roof at third floor, construction of apartment at third floor and construction of duplex penthouse at fourth and recess floor. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/00421/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00421-23/gzira-alterations-to-apartment-blocks-approved-in-pa824-22): Alterations to apartment blocks approved in PA824/22 and PA8539/21 to form single common parts and minor changes to elevations. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/01683/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01683-24/gzira-conversion-of-an-existing-dwelling-into-a): Conversion of an existing dwelling into a block of apartments (4 apartments and a duplex penthouse) whilst retaining the existing facade. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 53 m away ## More by Charles Azzopardi - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending - [**PA/07679/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-26/st-julians-replacement-of-a-gold-aluminium-closed-balcony): The replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony to a glass railing, matching the majority of the other facade treatment within the same block. Application… Pending - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): 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/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07263/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-26/tarxien-extend-room-at-second-floor-to-facade): To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending - [**PA/07205/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-26/birkirkara-installation-of-a-new-toilet-facility): Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door. Pending [All applications by Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) ## More from Mark Vella - [**PA/04529/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04529-25/gharb-sanction-difference-from-drawings-approved-in-rg-00553-17): To sanction difference from drawings approved in RG/00553/17. (correction of survey) Granted, validated 28 July 2025 - [**PA/02453/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02453-25/zebbug-gozo-demolish-existing-structures-and-to-construct-a): To demolish existing structures and to construct a water reservoir and rubble walls. To also carry out deposition of soil. Pending, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/01361/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01361-25/mellieha-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/8906/21 and to include variations from the official building alignments as per CIR 01/24. Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/05477/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05477-24/attard-alterations-to-existing-penthouse-and-construction-of): Alterations to existing penthouse and construction of an additional floor. Granted, validated 7 October 2024 - [**PA/01048/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01048-24/sliema-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-in-the-existing): Sanctioning of minor changes in the existing building and proposed minor extension at the rear of the property to form a new bedroom and gym. Granted, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/03900/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03900-23/msida-demolish-and-reconstruct-a-class-4b-shop): To demolish and reconstruct a Class 4B shop at ground floor, with a slightly different internal layout from the approved in PA3411/03, and which underlies… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)