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title: "PA/01372/26: change the use of class 4B Shop in Gzira | PropertyList"
url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01372-26/gzira-change-the-use-of-class-4b-shop
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retrieved: 2026-11-03
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> Granted planning application in Gzira: To change the use of class 4B Shop into Class 4C Shop, to carry out internal alterations, to narrow the sign, and to…

Planning applications › Gzira › PA0137226

# PA/01372/26: change the use of class 4B Shop in Gzira

27, Triq il-Gnien, Gzira

To change the use of class 4B Shop into Class 4C Shop, to carry out internal alterations, to narrow the sign, and to sanction the design of the shopfront and the fixing of the security shutter.

- **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- **Location:** 27, Triq il-Gnien, Gzira
- **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)
- **Applicant:** John Degorgio
- **Perit:** [Perit Anthony J. Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-j-mangion)
- **Application type:** Full development permission
- **Zone:** Within Development Zone
- **Type of works:** Sanctioning
- **Received:** 2 February 2026
- **Validated:** 4 March 2026
- **Published:** 4 March 2026
- **Comments close:** 10 April 2026
- **Recommendation:** Grant Permission
- **Decision:** Grant Permission
- **Decision date:** 20 May 2026
- **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031

[Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01372/26)

[Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01372&caseYear=26)

## Planning activity around 27, Triq il-Gnien, Gzira

111 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 3 refused, 18 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/02882/25).

On Triq il-Gnien: 6 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360).

Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/07220/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-at-first): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling at first, second and roof levels, whilst retaining the front elevation at ground floor and first floor. Proposed… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 17 m away
- [**PA/06859/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06859-23/gzira-construction-of-pa-06716-22-with-a-different-layout): Proposed construction of PA/06716/22 with a different layout and adding an apartment on an additional floor, bringing the total of apartments to six. The… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 20 m away
- [**PA/00720/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00720-25/gzira-pre-1967-building-as-constructed-and-to-propose): Pre-1967 building as constructed and to propose the change of use from residential (class 1) to propose an office use (Class 4A). Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 25 m away
- [**PA/02490/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02490-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-property): Change of use of pre-1968 property, no permits found, to a Class 4B retail establishment and proposal for signage on facade. no internal or external… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 27 m away
- [**PA/07542/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07542-24/gzira-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-additions-to): To carry out internal alterations and additions to existing Class 4B outlet, works to include replacing of the shop sign, apertures and installation of a… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 29 m away
- [**PA/05983/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05983-24/gzira-sanction-the-third-floor-apartment-from-pa3270-10): To sanction the third floor apartment from PA3270/10, works include: minor changes to the third floor, an extension of the fourth floor, to construct two… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 6 floors, 32 m away
- [**PA/03693/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03693-26/ta-xbiex-excavation-to-form-a-full-basement-level): Proposed excavation to form a full basement level which will be split into two areas, one to accommodate ancillary room for the overlying offices and the… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 33 m away
- [**PA/06033/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06033-25/gzira-alterations-to-pa-09194-17): Proposed alterations to PA/09194/17, including part change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 33 m away
- [**PA/00388/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00388-25/gzira-addition-of-a-further-2-floors): Proposed addition of a further 2 floors (in line with height limitation adjustment policy and Local Plan Policy) over previously approved Class 3B hotel by… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 33 m away
- [**PA/00529/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00529-24/ta-xbiex-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building. Proposed construction of 6 floors, comprising 6 residential units, consisting of 1 one-bedroom apartment, 1 two-bedroom… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away
- [**PA/02920/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02920-21/ta-xbiex-sanction-differences-from-permit-pb-04477-91): To sanction differences from permit PB/04477/91 Status being checked, 37 m away
- [**PA/07651/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07651-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): Proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 1A residential having 1 bedroom unit at all levels including receded floor or a total of 6 units and to… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away
- [**PA/02524/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02524-21/gzira-demolish-existing-dwellings-cafeteria-class-4c-with-retaining): To demolish existing dwellings/cafeteria Class 4C with retaining of facade, and to construct cafeteria Class 4C (approved by PA10560/18) and an additional… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away
- [**PA/05367/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05367-26/gzira-proposed-demolition-of-the-existing-structure-and): To proposed demolition of the existing structure and construction of a 10-storey development, comprising a Class 3B- 3 star hotel. The proposed development… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 10 floors, 43 m away
- [**PA/01819/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01819-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 55 m away

## More by Anthony J. Mangion

- [**PA/07530/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07530-26/qormi-a-to-carry-out-alterations-within-the): a) To carry out alterations within the existing first floor maisonette (now to be designated as apartment 1. b) To construct new duplex apartment at second… Pending, 4 floors
- [**PA/05110/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05110-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C (no cooking) application also includes proposed sign on the facade. Pending, validated 22 July 2026
- [**PA/03756/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03756-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-to-garage-layout-from-pa2005-04): To sanction variations to garage layout from PA2005/04. Granted, validated 20 July 2026
- [**PA/03588/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03588-26/santa-venera-sanction-internal-and-external-layout-from-pb136-76): To sanction internal and external layout from PB136/76. Granted, validated 13 July 2026
- [**PA/02921/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02921-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Change of use from private car garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 6 May 2026
- [**PA/02818/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02818-26/marsaskala-installation-of-pvc-apertures-on-the-front): Proposed installation of pvc apertures on the front elevation at ground floor level. Granted, validated 25 May 2026

[All applications by Anthony J. Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-j-mangion)

[All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)
