--- title: "PA/03330/23: Internal alterations which include construction and sanction in Gzira |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03330-23/gzira-internal-alterations-which-include-construction-and-sanction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Internal alterations which include construction and sanction to approved PA/04135/20 consisting in outlet retail… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0333023 # PA/03330/23: Internal alterations which include construction and sanction in Gzira No.25, Solea, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira Internal alterations which include construction and sanction to approved PA/04135/20 consisting in outlet retail Class 4B (at level -1,0), 4 overlying apartments (at levels 1-4) and duplex apartments (at level 5 and recessed level 6). Change of use at all existing levels to guesthouse (Class 3A) consisting in twelve rooms accessible from an existing lift and a staircase to sanction, an entrance hall accessible by a staircase and a platform lift to construct, a breakfast area and also a technical room. Proposed signage consisting in an acrylic light box size 40 cm x 40 cm. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No.25, Solea, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joseph Theuma](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-theuma) - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 20 December 2022 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 27 September 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03330/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03330&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No.25, Solea, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira 160 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 11 refused, 14 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/01392/25). On Triq Nazju Ellul: 33 other applications, 21 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard), [Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 35 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/02283/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02283-25/gzira-sanction-changes-to-front-garden-of-class): To sanction changes to front garden of Class 4B retail shop approved in PA7737/22, including screening for ac outdoor units. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/07848/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07848-24/gzira-change-of-use-of-class-4a-premises): Proposed change of use of Class 4A premises approved in PA/4517/21, back to Class 4B shop as approved in PA/6632/19. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 16 m away - [**PA/04686/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04686-26/gzira-alterations-to-pa-1519-16-consisting-of-shifting-and): Proposed alterations to PA/1519/16 consisting of shifting and erecting light weight partitions to subdivide existing penthouse into two residential units and… Granted, validated 24 September 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/08684/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08684-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private cars to Class 4B shop and proposed minor alterations to glass shop front and sign. Refused, validated 15 January 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/01441/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01441-25/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa3078-98): To sanction internal and external variations from PA3078/98. Variations mainly includes positioning of walls and apertures following new survey. Withdrawn, 31 m away - [**PA/06367/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06367-25/gzira-internal-and-external-alterations-to-apartments-and): Internal and external alterations to apartments and penthouse approved by PA/02154/24. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/02154/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02154-24/gzira-subdivision-of-duplex-apartment-approved-by-pa-06520-23): Subdivision of duplex apartment approved by PA/06520/23 into two apartments at fifth and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/06520/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06520-23/gzira-construction-of-an-additional-1-apartment-at): Construction of an additional 1 apartment at fourth floor level and 1 duplex apartment at fifth and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/04949/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04949-23/gzira-propose-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-existing): To propose internal alterations and additions to existing first floor residential unit and to construct two separate residential units at second floor and at… Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 3 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/00454/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00454-20/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-that): To sanction internal and external alterations from that approved with permit DN 318/08 Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/08118/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08118-24/gzira-sanction-minor-differences-at-receded-floor-level): To sanction minor differences at receded floor level from the approved permit PA5397/17. Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/01587/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01587-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa08554-17-proposed-extension-of): Proposed renewal of PA08554/17 - Proposed extension of 4th floor apartment and construction of receded 5th floor. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/00297/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00297-24/gzira-sanction-class-4b-shop-from-variations-on): To sanction Class 4B shop from variations on PB/05198/85 and proposed retractable awning and alterations in front garden, including variations from the… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/06802/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06802-24/gzira-two-duplexes-in-lieu-of-approved-extension): Proposed two duplexes in lieu of approved extension to penthouse and additional overlying receded floor, both originally approved through PA/8547/18 and… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/02625/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02625-25/gzira-extend-corner-development-as-approved-in-pa-02736-23): To extend corner development as approved in PA/02736/23 and PA/05068/23 to include underlying basement with 6 additional parking spaces instead of 1-car… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 71 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) ## More from Joseph Theuma - [**PA/04766/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04766-25/qala-demolish-existing-dwelling-approved-in-pa-00860-23): To demolish existing dwelling approved in PA/00860/23, to excavate and to construct 2 residential dwellings with garages at ground floor level. to also… Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/06306/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06306-23/qala-alterations-to-washroom): Alterations to washroom. Extension to lift shaft to provide access to washroom level. Granted, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/00860/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00860-23/qala-sanction-house-as-built-with-changes-from-that): To sanction house as-built with changes from that approved in PAPB217/72. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/01322/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01322-21/qala-excavate-and-to-construct-7-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 7 residential units with underlying garages. To also construct 3 pools Status being checked - [**PA/00565/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00565-21/xaghra-erect-addition-at-the-back): To erect addition at the back Status being checked - [**PA/00159/20** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00159-20/luqa-proposal-entails-the-demolition-and-reconstruction-of): Proposal entails the demolition and reconstruction of walls and slabs to make good for fire damages sustained following an accident within the house. The… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)