--- title: "PA/02772/22: Change of use to Class 4B Shop in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02772-22/gzira-change-of-use-to-class-4b-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Gzira: Change of use to Class 4B Shop and installation of new signage. Perit Patrick Refalo. Planning applications › Gzira › PA0277222 # PA/02772/22: Change of use to Class 4B Shop in Gzira 131, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira Change of use to Class 4B Shop and installation of new signage. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 131, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Mr Carmel Pirotta - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02772/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02772&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around 131, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira 323 other applications within 300 m: 194 granted, 15 refused, 40 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25). On Triq Manoel De Vilhena: 27 other applications, 16 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/01176/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01176-21/gzira-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-pa-00293-19-consisting): Additions and alterations to approved PA/00293/19 consisting of demolition of the whole property and construction of basement domestic store, ground floor… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/01866/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01866-26/gzira-sanctioning-variations-to-existing-property-and-proposed): Sanctioning variations to existing property and proposed variations from approved permit PA/603/18. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/02002/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02002-21/gzira-demolish-existing-and-construct-two-garages-at): To demolish existing and construct two garages at level 0, apartments at level 1-5 plus overlying penthouse. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/01663/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01663-25/gzira-sanction-dismantling-of-existing-garage-and-to): To sanction dismantling of existing garage and to re-construct as per layout prior to dismantling. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/01244/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01244-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-class-4d-from): Sanctioning of as built Class 4D from approved PA/07588/21. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/06851/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06851-25/gzira-minor-alterations-to-existing-class-4d-development): Minor alterations to existing Class 4D development and sanctioning of internal alterations and alterations to the facade. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/01826/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01826-25/gzira-sanction-the-subdivision-of-a-second-floor): To sanction the subdivision of a second floor apartment into two apartments (1: one-bedroom; 1: two-bedroom) and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00281/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00281-20/gzira-change-of-use-of-approved-class-4b): Change of use of approved Class 4B retail into a Class 4C cafeteria Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/01028/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01028-20/gzira-enclose-front-garden-with-railing-including-3): To enclose front garden with railing including 3 pilasters, to construct washroom at second floor level and to sanction internal alterations over PA 690/97 Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/02197/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02197-25/gzira-sanction-the-subdivision-of-a-second-floor-apartment): To sanction the subdivision of a second-floor apartment into two apartments (1: one-bedroom; 1: two-bedroom) and proposed internal alterations to the approved… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/04306/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04306-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling (retaining facade), excavation over site and construction of basement domestic store interconnected with an overlying ground… Granted, validated 12 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/06981/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06981-25/gzira-development-of-existing-airspace-over-garage): Proposed development of existing airspace over garage. Development to include the construction of five additional floors to accommodate a total of five… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/05685/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05685-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from vacant premises to take away outlet (with onsite cooking) and installation of pvc sign, ac unit, and shop front. This take away outlet is… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/03272/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03272-25/gzira-proposal-to-fix-retractable-awning-and-add): Proposal to fix retractable awning and add design to the facade, and to sanction louvered cabinets in front garden and a smaller sign from those approved in… Granted, validated 6 June 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/07158/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07158-24/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (retaining facade) and to construct one maisonette with interconnected garage at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)