--- title: "PA/02986/26: Class 4B shops instead of existing Class in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02986-26/gzira-class-4b-shops-instead-of-existing-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Proposed Class 4B shops instead of existing Class 4A offices. Perit Innovative Design Architects (iDA). Validated 6… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0298626 # PA/02986/26: Class 4B shops instead of existing Class in Gzira 68, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira Proposed Class 4B shops instead of existing Class 4A offices. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 68, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Gzira Properties Ltd Attn: Pippa Alamango](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gzira-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 5 March 2026 - **Validated:** 6 May 2026 - **Published:** 6 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 5 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 5 August 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02986/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02986&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 68, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira 239 other applications within 300 m: 146 granted, 9 refused, 31 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07484/23). On Triq ir-Rebha: 19 other applications, 12 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/00932/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00932-24/gzira-refuse-collection-space-integrated-within-building-footprint): Proposed refuse collection space integrated within building footprint, including slight changes to current lay-by, and alterations/additions to soft… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/04181/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04181-23/gzira-sanction-departures-from-pa1696-15-to-first-and): To sanction departures from PA1696/15 to first and second floor apartments which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to the levels and to the… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 4 floors, 29 m away - [**PA/06336/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06336-25/gzira-construction-of-an-apartment-at-setback-floor): Proposed construction of an apartment at setback floor. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/03142/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03142-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-a-store-to): Change of use from a store to a Class 4B Beauty Salon, including internal and external alterations, and the installation of signage. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/05523/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05523-26/gzira-establish-use-of-pre-1967-vacant-property-to): To establish use of pre-1967 vacant property to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/06312/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06312-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B 4 star hotel of 78 units (as an extension to the already approved 4 star hotel in PA/01720/18) that… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 12 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/08507/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08507-24/gzira-demolish-slab-over-first-floor-of-an): To demolish slab over first floor of an existing residential unit and to re construct at a lower level, including minor internal alterations and construction… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/06743/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-25/gzira-sanction-changes-from-pa9147-18-and-pa7478-23-as): To sanction changes from PA9147/18 and PA7478/23 as built. Minor internal alterations and changes to facade. Granted, validated 31 October 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/07393/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07393-24/gzira-renewal-of-pa-07336-19-construction-of-an): Renewal of PA/07336/19 - Construction of an extension at fourth floor level and construction of an overlying receded penthouse. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/07478/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07478-23/gzira-sanction-changes-from-pa9147-18-as-built): To sanction changes from PA9147/18 as built. Change of use from Class 4B to a one bedroom apartment. Minor internal alterations and changes to facade. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/02928/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02928-21/gzira-demolition-of-existing-washroom): Demolition of existing washroom, proposed alterations to existing building, proposed installation of lift, and construction of 3 no. apartments at second,… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/02844/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02844-23/gzira-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-06827-16): Proposed variations from approved permit PA/06827/16, to form garages at ground floor level, 2 units with 2 bedrooms at 1st-3rd floors, 1 bedroom unit and 2… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away - [**PA/02677/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02677-23/gzira-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-on-public): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demountable platform as extension to Class 4D food… Refused, validated 17 May 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/04928/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04928-25/gzira-change-of-use-of-approved-class-4a): Change of use of approved Class 4A offices,as approved by PA/01830/23, to a Class 2C childcare centre. Including modification of basement garages as per… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/01830/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01830-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construct basement garages with overlying two Class 4A offices and seventeen residential units. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)