--- title: "PA/02446/23: Change of use from office in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Change of use from office (Class 4A) to shop (Class 4B) including shop sign. Application includes the sanctioning of… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0244623 # PA/02446/23: Change of use from office in Gzira 34, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira Change of use from office (Class 4A) to shop (Class 4B) including shop sign. Application includes the sanctioning of minor alterations to facade from that approved in PA/8434/20. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 34, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Mr Pierre Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/pierre-balzan) - **Perit:** [Perit Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 23 January 2023 - **Validated:** 3 May 2023 - **Published:** 3 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 11 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02446/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02446&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 34, Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Gzira 18 other applications on the same street: 11 granted, 3 refused, 1 pending. 79% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03952/25). On Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby: 18 other applications, 11 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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/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 - [**PA/04417/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04417-26/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-9429-19-overall): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/9429/19 - overall redesign and increase in floors (levels 0-9 overground, level -1 underground and demountable roof… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 9 floors - [**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 - [**PA/07531/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07531-25/gzira-alterations-to-existing-levels-2-and-3): Alterations to existing levels 2 and 3, retain facade at all levels, internal alterations at levels 0 and 1. Proposed change of use from residence to Class 4B… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05417/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05417-25/gzira-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa5202-19): To sanction variations from approved PA5202/19. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05257/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-25/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-separate-take-away): Proposed changes to approved permit separate take away facility from PA/9429/19, including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/03952/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03952-25/gzira-sanction-changes-to-6th-floor-apartment-approved): To sanction changes to 6th floor apartment approved in PA1767/15. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 7 floors - [**PA/01959/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01959-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-residence-to-class): Change of use from residence to Class 3B hotel including internal alterations and proposed 5 extra floors and 1 receded. Refused, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/07475/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-23/gzira-renew-pa-5897-18-to-demolish-existing-first): To renew PA 5897/18: ”To demolish existing first and roof levels including access stairs from ground floor and construction of 4 apartments at first, second,… Granted, validated 15 February 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07774/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07774-23/gzira-sanctioning-the-correction-of-drawings-approved-dn824-23): Sanctioning the correction of drawings approved DN824/23 to reflect dimensions measured on site. Granted, validated 29 January 2024 - [**PA/04632/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04632-23/gzira-sanction-extension-to-class-3b-hotel-approved): To sanction extension to Class 3B hotel approved by PA/5032/20, demolition of footprint of extension to be sanctioned and construction of 290-room hotel… Granted, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/00072/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00072-23/gzira-correct-configuration-after-the-survey): Correct configuration after the survey. Proposal for internal changes. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**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 - [**PA/02304/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02304-23/gzira-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining existing façade and construction of 6 new residential units. Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**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 ## More by Tancred Mifsud - [**PA/07495/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07495-26/hamrun-renewal-of-permit-pa-09977-17): Renewal of permit PA/09977/17, construction of second floor and penthouse, creation of lift shaft, demolition and re-erection of staircase, demolition and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07223/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07223-26/msida-demolish-part-motorcycle-showroom-and-part-dwelling): To demolish part motorcycle showroom and part dwelling and construct 1no garage at part ground floor level and a guesthouse (Class 3A) at part ground, first,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06630/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06630-26/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-retaining-facade-and-construct): To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 6 no residential units at ground, first, second, third, fourth and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06567/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06567-26/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-43no-garages-at-lower): Excavate and construct 43no garages at lower and upper basement levels and 24no residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06507/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06507-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-car-showroom): Alterations and additions to existing car showroom approved by PA/4084/15. Application includes alterations and additions to Class 4A office space at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05761/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05761-26/mosta-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct 3no garages at basement level and 5no residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud) ## More from Pierre Balzan - [**PA/04568/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04568-25/birzebbuga-excavate-site-and-erect-residential-block-of): To excavate site and erect residential block of 3 apartments and a receded floor over a ground floor garage with a basement domestic store. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/05052/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05052-23/st-julians-extension-of-staircase-to-gain-access-to): Proposed extension of staircase to gain access to underlying basement space intended for domestic stores and garbage room, to serve as ancillary to the… Granted, validated 30 August 2023 - [**PA/02516/22** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02516-22/st-julians-internal-external-alterations-to-an-existing-residential-bl): Proposed internal/external alterations to an existing residential block, including; installation of lift, subdivision of existing apartments at 1st and 3rd… Granted, validated 13 April 2022, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01881/22** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01881-22/st-julians-amalgamation-interconnection-of-both-class-4b): Proposed amalgamation / interconnection of both Class 4B Grocers, including minor internal alterations, change of apertures, and new signage. Status being checked [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)