--- title: "PA/03772/23: Change of use from private car garage in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03772-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Gzira: Change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail shop. Proposal includes the installation of a shop sign and… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0377223 # PA/03772/23: Change of use from private car garage in Gzira Residence, Garage no.1, Triq il-Gzira, Gzira Change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail shop. Proposal includes the installation of a shop sign and minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Residence, Garage no.1, Triq il-Gzira, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Michael Manfre - **Perit:** [Perit Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 4 May 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 21 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 14 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 15 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03772/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03772&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Residence, Garage no.1, Triq il-Gzira, Gzira 245 other applications within 300 m: 145 granted, 10 refused, 33 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07484/23). On Triq il-Gzira: 9 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/00598/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00598-24/gzira-alterations-and-change-of-use-from-class): Proposed alterations and change of use from Class 4B butcher to Class 4C cafeteria. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/07436/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07436-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use of a Class 4B shop approved through PA/05381/03 into a Class 4D establishment. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/00173/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00173-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-existing-property-covered-by-pa-548-07): Sanctioning of existing property covered by PA/548/07, internal demolition, extension of existing receded floor into full floor at 4th floor and construction… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/08348/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08348-24/gzira-propose-alterations-to-permit-pa-5454-22-which-include): To propose alterations to permit PA/5454/22 which include the removal of a basement level due to the presence of the sea level and the addition of roof pools… Granted, validated 6 March 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/02235/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02235-22/gzira-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-alteration): Proposed construction of a lift shaft and alteration of gradient to existing ramp. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/01009/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01009-24/gzira-propose-internal-and-external-alterations): To propose internal and external alterations, installation of retractable canopy and change of use from vacant premises to Class 4D premises. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/01086/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01086-26/gzira-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To propose change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B fish shop including sanctioning of signage. Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/06094/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06094-25/gzira-propose-change-of-use-from-domestic-store): To propose change of use from domestic store to Class 4B (shop). Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/07732/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07732-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-dwelling-approved-in-papb1636-74): Proposed sanctioning of as-built dwelling approved in PAPB1636/74 and proposed demolition of existing stairway to accommodate a new staircase and lift, along… Granted, validated 7 January 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/07621/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07621-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-licensed-bar-to): Change of use from licensed bar to Class 4D outlet and alterations. Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/07404/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-26/gzira-sanction-1st-floor-apartment-as-existing-since): To sanction 1st floor apartment as existing since no permits could be traced. Pending, 71 m away - [**PA/04249/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04249-25/gzira-proposal-involves-a-change-of-use-from): The proposal involves a change of use from Class 1 (as approved by permit PA/7641/22) to a Class 3A guesthouse comprising a total of 30 rooms. The development… Pending, validated 25 June 2025, 7 floors, 73 m away - [**PA/05274/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05274-24/gzira-construction-of-two-apartments-and-one-duplex): Construction of two apartments and one duplex unit (3 residential units) overlying existing pre-1967 apartment; and including alterations to existing… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 73 m away ## More by Lauran Dimech - [**PA/07160/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-26/sannat-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations and additions to existing dwelling approved in PA/04412/25, including a kitchen/living/dining and bathroom at ground floor and ensuite… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07097/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07097-26/rabat-gozo-construct-a-pump-room-and-underground-water): To construct a pump room and underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06917/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06917-26/zebbug-gozo-alterations-to-the-approved-wedding-hall-covered): Alterations to the approved wedding hall covered by permit PA/1641/17. The proposal includes the installation of safety railings, a panoramic lift and a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06916/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06916-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of site for the construction of underlying garages, and construction of a apartment block consisting of 6… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06847/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06847-26/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor, construction of extension at receded floor, creation of two Class 4B shops at ground floor and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06744/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-26/rabat-gozo-change-a-pre-1967-store-to-a-class): To change a pre-1967 store to a Class 4C shop. The proposal includes a built-in illuminated sign. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)