--- title: "PA/01599/23: Sanctioning of existing garage from PA3457/92 in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01599-23/gzira-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-from-pa3457-92 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Sanctioning of existing garage from PA3457/92, proposed change of use from existing garage to Class 4A (office),… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0159923 # PA/01599/23: Sanctioning of existing garage from PA3457/92 in Gzira Garage 41, Triq Turu Rizzo, Gzira Sanctioning of existing garage from PA3457/92, proposed change of use from existing garage to Class 4A (office), proposed internal alterations and signage along the facade. - **Status:** Granted (Reconsideration Decided) - **Location:** Garage 41, Triq Turu Rizzo, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Mr John Lauria - **Perit:** [Perit Stephan Vancell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephan-vancell) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 20 December 2022 - **Validated:** 22 March 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 31 May 2023 - **Permit expires:** 14 June 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01599/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01599&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Garage 41, Triq Turu Rizzo, 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 Stephan Vancell - [**PA/07243/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07243-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-variations-to-existing-premises-covered): Sanctioning of variations to existing premises covered by PA2666/06 and PA7550/05; Class 6A warehouse and parking at ground floor; and Class 4A offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06854/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06854-26/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-a-public-service): Proposed change of use from a public service garage into a Class 4B shop with ancillary storage; including minor internal alterations and installation of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06343/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-26/attard-internal-and-external-alterations-to-semi-detached-villa): Proposed internal and external alterations to semi-detached villa consists of construction of internal lightweight walls, removal of a wall, increase in… Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05657/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05657-26/qormi-opening-of-window-on-facade-at-ground): Proposed opening of window on facade at ground floor level. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/03921/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03921-26/birzebbuga-consolidation-of-existing-structures): Proposed consolidation of existing structures, construction of additional room (same area as structures to be consolidated), and excavation and construction… Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03739/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03739-26/zebbug-extension-to-balcony-by-150mm): Proposed extension to balcony by 150mm. Granted, validated 28 July 2026 [All applications by Stephan Vancell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephan-vancell) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)