--- title: "PA/02490/23: Change of use of pre-1968 property in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02490-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Change of use of pre-1968 property, no permits found, to a Class 4B retail establishment and proposal for signage on… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0249023 # PA/02490/23: Change of use of pre-1968 property in Gzira 19, Triq il-Gnien, Gzira 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 alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 19, Triq il-Gnien, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Bezzina Ship Repair Yard Limited Attn:Mr Ranier Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/bezzina-ship-repair-yard-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 5 March 2023 - **Validated:** 3 May 2023 - **Published:** 3 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 11 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02490/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02490&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 19, 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 change of use applications like this here: about 84% (likely range 54–100%, 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/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/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/01372/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01372-26/gzira-change-the-use-of-class-4b-shop): 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… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 30 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 George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) ## More from Bezzina Ship Repair Yard Ltd - [**PA/01073/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01073-25/paola-repair-and-refurbishment-of-existing-vaults-and): Repair and refurbishment of existing vaults and to put them in use as a Class 3C gym. Proposal includes also the restoration of existing facade and… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)