--- title: "PA/02078/23: alterations to an existing ground floor maisonette in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02078-23/gzira-alterations-to-an-existing-ground-floor-maisonette source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Proposed alterations to an existing ground floor maisonette. To enlarge the backyard door opening, shift the main… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0207823 # PA/02078/23: alterations to an existing ground floor maisonette in Gzira 42, Rina, Triq Edgar Bernard, Gzira Proposed alterations to an existing ground floor maisonette. To enlarge the backyard door opening, shift the main bedroom door to the centre, open a door to join the maisonette with the garage for easy access, remove a parapet wall in the front garden and level the front garden floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 42, Rina, Triq Edgar Bernard, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Mr Kurt Anthony Callus - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 23 February 2023 - **Validated:** 9 May 2023 - **Published:** 12 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 27 April 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 24 May 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02078/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02078&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 42, Rina, Triq Edgar Bernard, Gzira 137 other applications within 300 m: 86 granted, 8 refused, 11 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/01392/25). On Triq Edgar Bernard: 18 other applications, 14 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Christopher Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-tabone), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/06055/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06055-23/gzira-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-penthouse): To carry out alterations and extensions to penthouse approved in PA1097/11, to subdivide residential unit at fourth floor level into 2 units and to construct… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 21 m away - [**PA/02521/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02521-21/gzira-alterations-to-shaft-at-penthouse-level): Alterations to shaft at penthouse level. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/02902/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02902-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-retail-shop): Change of use from Retail Shop (Class 4B) to Take Away Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/00262/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00262-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-first-floor-apartment-and): Internal alterations to first floor apartment and sanctioning from PAPB/4813/86, due to new survey. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/01587/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01587-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa08554-17-proposed-extension-of): Proposed renewal of PA08554/17 - Proposed extension of 4th floor apartment and construction of receded 5th floor. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/01997/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01997-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B barbershop and proposed wc. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/00454/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00454-20/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-that): To sanction internal and external alterations from that approved with permit DN 318/08 Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/01698/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01698-26/gzira-demountable-structure-over-front-terrace-area-for): Proposed demountable structure over front terrace area for the old people’s home, as approved under previous PAs 1938/20 and 7711/23. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/07711/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07711-23/gzira-alterations-and-3-additional-rooms-to-retirement): Proposed alterations and 3 additional rooms to retirement home Class 2A approved by PA1938/20. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00763/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00763-24/gzira-sanction-as-built-with-variations-from-plans): To sanction as built with variations from plans approved in the original permit PB4794/85 and to change the use of the existing ground floor garage for… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/01441/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01441-25/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa3078-98): To sanction internal and external variations from PA3078/98. Variations mainly includes positioning of walls and apertures following new survey. Withdrawn, 63 m away - [**PA/06972/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06972-24/gzira-sanction-variations-of-apartment-no): To sanction variations of apartment no. 8 from that approved in PA3723/04. Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/03231/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car wash/car diagnostics (Class 5B). Refused, validated 20 May 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/02073/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02073-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B, including minor modifications to shop front and integrated sign, including sanctioning of AC unit. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/04356/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04356-25/gzira-excavation-and-construction-of-an-additional-basement): Proposed excavation and construction of an additional basement garage (private car parking) to development approved in PA6416/22, to be accessed from… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 69 m away ## More by Christian Buhagiar - [**PA/07441/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07441-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-existing-facade): Proposed minor alterations to existing facade. Pending - [**PA/07028/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-26/balzan-conversion-of-the-main-entrance-and-the): Proposed conversion of the main entrance and the existing staircase into a common staircase and a lift. Proposal also includes the construction of a duplex… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06690/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06690-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/00047/21. Pending - [**PA/05848/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05848-26/zejtun-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-existing-facade): Proposed internal alterations and restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05793/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05793-26/luqa-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/4506/18, including proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05503/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05503-26/marsaskala-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-the-internal): This application seeks to sanction the internal layout of the apartment as built, which differs from the permit PB/1986/93. The proposed sanctioning includes… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 [All applications by Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)