--- title: "PA/02876/24: Sanction change of use from residential to in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02876-24/gzira-sanction-change-of-use-from-residential-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To Sanction change of use from residential to Ananda Marga Meditation and worship centre Perit Gabriel Barthet.… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0287624 # PA/02876/24: Sanction change of use from residential to in Gzira 84, Triq San Albert, Gzira To Sanction change of use from residential to Ananda Marga Meditation and worship centre - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 84, Triq San Albert, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [George Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/george-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Gabriel Barthet](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gabriel-barthet) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 29 September 2023 - **Validated:** 15 May 2024 - **Published:** 15 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 14 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 27 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02876/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02876&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 84, Triq San Albert, Gzira 387 other applications within 300 m: 228 granted, 18 refused, 42 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq San Albert: 47 other applications, 19 granted and 4 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Aaron Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aaron-abela), [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Brian Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brian-ebejer), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, medium reliability, from 72 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/02898/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02898-21/gzira-change-balcony-into-an-aluminium-open-balcony): To change balcony into an aluminium open balcony Status being checked, 14 m away - [**PA/00823/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00823-24/gzira-sanction-internal-alterations-from-what-was-approved): To sanction internal alterations from what was approved in PA/7199/18, including alterations which overlook third party internal yards. Granted, validated 12 April 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/00726/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00726-23/gzira-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-extension-in): To carry out internal alterations and extension in back yard. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/05763/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05763-25/gzira-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-pa3826-04): To sanction minor variations from approved PA3826/04. Sanctioning to cover a first floor apartment and a car space at basement level. Granted, validated 7 October 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/03569/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03569-25/gzira-propose-the-erection-of-upper-floors-over): To propose the erection of upper floors over existing 1st floor maisonette including a lift. To shift downwards ceiling height of 1st maisonette. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/00851/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00851-23/gzira-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-stairwell-and): To carry out internal alterations to stairwell and extension of lift shaft, extension of existing fourth floor, and construction of fifth floor to create a… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 6 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/06350/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06350-24/gzira-sanction-differences-between-existing-private-use-garage): To sanction differences between existing private use garage and domestic store, and previously approved PA/02815/03. Withdrawn, validated 25 September 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02929/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02929-21/gzira-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette (excluding existing facade) and construction common stairwell, lift shaft and 5 apartments (first floor to… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/06882/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade. Excavation of one basement floor level, a reservoir and construction of a Class 3A guest house. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor, 41 m away - [**PA/01178/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01178-23/gzira-propose-amendments-to-backyard-and-surrounding-walls): To propose amendments to backyard and surrounding walls from approved development with reference PA4876/21 in order to improve the privacy to and from third… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/05078/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05078-25/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade and construction of 4 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse. Refused, validated 6 August 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/03477/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03477-23/gzira-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-ground-floor): Minor internal alterations to approved ground floor layout in PA/4953/20. Granted, validated 1 August 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/03912/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03912-26/gzira-alterations-consisting-of-changes-to-washroom-and): Proposed alterations consisting of changes to washroom and stairs at the back. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/00824/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00824-22/gzira-demolish-existing-terraced-house-retaining-front-facade): To demolish existing terraced house retaining front facade and reconstruction of ground floor maisonette, five overlying apartments and one receded apartment. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07645/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07645-23/gzira-demolish-existing-roof-at-third-floor): To demolish existing roof at third floor, construction of apartment at third floor and construction of duplex penthouse at fourth and recess floor. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away ## More by Gabriel Barthet - [**PA/07803/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07803-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Pending - [**PA/06563/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06563-26/st-julians-sanction-discrepancies-of-property-from-pa-2242-23-and): To sanction discrepancies of property from PA/2242/23 and to propose a change of use from Class 1 residential unit to a Class 3A guesthouse for property in… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06400/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06400-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A Office to Class 4A Professional Dental Clinic including internal alterations to existing, newly constructed internal layout, and… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06138/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06138-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-of-an-existing-ground): Proposed change of use of an existing ground floor commercial premises from Class 4B (retail) to Class 2A (dental clinic), together with minor internal… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05893/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05893-26/qormi-sanction-the-secondary-storage-facilities-for-petroleum): To sanction the secondary storage facilities for petroleum and generators, together with the remaining factory layout as constructed, including a partial… Suspended, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05443/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05443-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-lightweight-structure): Demolition of existing lightweight structure (domestic store) and roof slab at washroom level. Extension of washroom over existing domestic store, and… Granted, validated 8 October 2026 [All applications by Gabriel Barthet](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gabriel-barthet) ## More from George Azzopardi - [**PA/06730/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06730-26/hamrun-sanctioning-of-pa-002256-19-including-differences-in-wall): Sanctioning of PA/002256/19 including differences in wall layouts, internal heights, facade materials and basement. Pending - [**PA/06390/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06390-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-disused-rooms): Proposed demolition of disused rooms, excavation of basement garages for private vehicles, and construction of 12 units with 3 receded units overlooking Triq… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/07196/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-25/marsa-demolish-existing-one-storey-garage): To demolish existing one storey garage, construct street level garage accessible from Triq il-Qwabar, and overlying apartments. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/05714/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05714-25/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-garages-at-ground-floor): Demolition of existing garages at ground floor level and construction of 3 ground floor garages with 8 overlying apartments (first, second and third floor)… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07801/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-24/santa-venera-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing first floor maisonette and construct three bedroom apartments at the first, second and third floor level and another three bedroom… Refused, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03081/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03081-23/qormi-increase-height-of-party-wall-and-roof): To increase height of party wall and roof part of the existing roof’s terrace. Granted, validated 12 July 2023 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)