--- title: "PA/02986/24: change of use of Class 4A office in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02986-24/gzira-change-of-use-of-class-4a-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Proposed change of use of Class 4A office to Class 4B shop. Perit Albert Spiteri. Validated 24 July 2024. Planning applications › Gzira › PA0298624 # PA/02986/24: change of use of Class 4A office in Gzira 187A, Triq San Albert, Gzira Proposed change of use of Class 4A office to Class 4B shop. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 187A, Triq San Albert, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Antonio Caramagna - **Perit:** [Perit Albert Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/albert-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 February 2024 - **Validated:** 24 July 2024 - **Published:** 24 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02986/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02986&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 187A, Triq San Albert, Gzira 387 other applications within 300 m: 227 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 change of use applications like this here: about 80% (likely range 50–100%, low reliability, from 26 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 Albert Spiteri - [**PA/07618/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07618-26/zurrieq-minor-internal-alterations-to-subdivide-duplex-apartment): Proposed minor internal alterations to subdivide duplex apartment at third and fourth floor, to create an apartment at third floor and a penthouse at fourth… Pending - [**PA/07385/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07385-26/sliema-change-of-use-of-the-ground-floor): Change of use of the ground floor level from Class 4A to Class 1. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07297/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07297-26/paola-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations to street level garage from PA/2583/92. The proposal includes the conversion of the garage… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07285/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07285-26/marsaxlokk-internal-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-to): Proposed internal alterations to existing terraced house to create 2 separate maisonette units. Pending - [**PA/06017/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06017-26/zejtun-conversion-of-pre-1967-private-garage-into-a): Proposed conversion of pre-1967 private garage into a studio maisonette. The proposal includes the replacement of apertures. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05207/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05207-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-differences-from-pa-1992-18): To sanction minor internal differences from PA/1992/18. Granted, validated 15 September 2026 [All applications by Albert Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/albert-spiteri) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)