--- title: "PA/03241/23: change of use from jewelery design center in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03241-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-jewelery-design-center source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Gzira: Proposed change of use from jewelery design center to Class 2C childcare center. Alterations will include only gypsum… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0324123 # PA/03241/23: change of use from jewelery design center in Gzira 15, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira Proposed change of use from jewelery design center to Class 2C childcare center. Alterations will include only gypsum partitions and identification of different spaces to be used as child care center. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 15, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Sharon Ellul - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras) - **Application type:** Outline development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 7 March 2023 - **Validated:** 14 June 2023 - **Published:** 14 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 27 May 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03241/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03241&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 15, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira 239 other applications within 300 m: 147 granted, 8 refused, 31 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07484/23). On Triq ir-Rebha: 19 other applications, 13 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 86% (likely range 56–100%, low reliability, from 24 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, 75 m away ## More by Matthew Sciberras - [**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 - [**PA/06147/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06147-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B hotel with 73 rooms in total from first till tenth floor. The proposed development includes 14 floors… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 10 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02643/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02643-26/rabat-propose-underground-reservoir-and-to-sanction-existing): To propose underground reservoir and to sanction existing pump room. Suspended, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/00391/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00391-26/zebbug-propose-demolition-of-roof-structures-and-construction): To propose demolition of roof structures and construction of penthouse at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/08328/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08328-25/cospicua-bormla-sanction-changes-in-layout-of-garage-approved): To sanction changes in layout of garage approved in PA/5894/04. Granted, validated 24 January 2026 - [**PA/07443/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07443-25/ghaxaq-amendment-to-pa-4483-23-garage-door-to): Amendment to PA/4483/23 - garage door to be replaced from galvanized steel to aluminium with a solid timber finish. Granted, validated 24 February 2026 [All applications by Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)