--- title: "PA/02921/24: Change of use from Class 4B shop in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02921-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop 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 Class 4B shop to Class 4C shop (cafeteria) and minor alterations. Perit Julian Borg. Validated 22… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0292124 # PA/02921/24: Change of use from Class 4B shop in Gzira 131, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C shop (cafeteria) and minor alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 131, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Jonathan Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jonathan-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Julian Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/julian-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 8 March 2024 - **Validated:** 22 May 2024 - **Published:** 22 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 21 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 August 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 August 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02921/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02921&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 131, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira 323 other applications within 300 m: 193 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, 15 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 28 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 Julian Borg - [**PA/07521/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07521-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction): Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of basement garage, child-care at ground floor (Class 2C) and one apartment at first floor, one… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07491/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07491-26/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement and proposed construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, apartment at… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07351/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07351-26/siggiewi-sanction-minor-internal-changes-to-garage-from): To sanction minor internal changes to garage from that approved in PAPB/1285/87. Pending - [**PA/07293/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07293-26/siggiewi-sanction-minor-changes-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor changes from the approved permit PAPB/2138/92, proposed alterations at ground and first floor level including the subdivision of existing… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07191/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07191-26/zebbug-alterations-at-ground-floor): Alterations at ground floor, demolition of first and washroom and the proposed construction of 2 units and first floor, 2 units at second floor, 2 units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06767/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06767-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement garage and construction of ground floor maisonette, apartment on each level at first… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Julian Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/julian-borg) ## More from Jonathan Azzopardi - [**PA/05710/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05710-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-with-changes-from-approved): To sanction as built with changes from approved PA6644/23. Proposal includes division of approved duplex penthouse into an apartment and overlying penthouse. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/07058/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07058-25/pieta-change-of-use-from-a-workshop-to): Proposed change of use from a workshop to a store (Class 6A) inclusive of minor internal alterations and sanctioning of minor changes from PB4441/79. Refused, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/04332/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04332-24/mosta-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-00379-21-as): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/00379/21 as built including; shifting of internal walls, and changes in rear and front facades. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/06644/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06644-23/santa-venera-renewal-of-pa2553-18): Renewal of PA2553/18; To demolish existing maisonette, and construct 2 apartments, and duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 15 December 2023 - [**PA/02535/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02535-22/safi-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of seven basement garages, two maisonettes, one Class 4B shop, nine apartments and a penthouse with pool. Status being checked - [**PA/00409/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00409-22/pieta-change-workshop-to-a-class-4a-use): To change workshop to a Class 4A use, to carry out alterations, to fix a sign and to sanction minor changes from PB4441/79 Status being checked [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)