--- title: "PA/03872/24: Change of use of a store into in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03872-24/gzira-change-of-use-of-a-store-into source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Gzira: Change of use of a store into a public service garage including sanctioning only as built over PB/01212/76. Perit… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0387224 # PA/03872/24: Change of use of a store into in Gzira 318, Joe's Garage, Triq Luqa Briffa, Gzira Change of use of a store into a public service garage including sanctioning only as built over PB/01212/76. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 318, Joe's Garage, Triq Luqa Briffa, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Awamz Ltd. Attn: Muhammad Awais Zahid](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/awamz-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 27 February 2024 - **Validated:** 26 June 2024 - **Published:** 26 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 27 November 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03872/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03872&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 318, Joe's Garage, Triq Luqa Briffa, Gzira 318 other applications within 300 m: 204 granted, 16 refused, 30 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25). On Triq Luqa Briffa: 18 other applications, 13 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Rowena Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rowena-gauci). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, medium reliability, from 62 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/04306/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04306-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling (retaining facade), excavation over site and construction of basement domestic store interconnected with an overlying ground… Granted, validated 12 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/07158/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07158-24/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (retaining facade) and to construct one maisonette with interconnected garage at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/05725/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05725-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-greengrocer-shop-class): Change of use from greengrocer shop Class 4B to Class 1 residential unit, part demolition and internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/01663/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01663-25/gzira-sanction-dismantling-of-existing-garage-and-to): To sanction dismantling of existing garage and to re-construct as per layout prior to dismantling. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/08047/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08047-25/gzira-construction-of-an-additional-apartment-while-retaining): Construction of an additional apartment while retaining same building height, minor internal and external alterations from approved permit PA/00852/25. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/00852/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00852-25/gzira-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a-maisonette): To demolish existing townhouse and construct a maisonette at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one apartment at receded level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/04194/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04194-23/gzira-sanction-various-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction various internal and external alterations from approved permit RG/01321/22, and to propose a jacuzzi in the backyard. Granted, validated 4 September 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/06697/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06697-24/gzira-propose-minor-variations-from-the-approved-drawings): To propose minor variations from the approved drawings in PA/05055/22 in order to create two additional units. Proposal shall increase the total number of… Pending, validated 15 November 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/01866/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01866-26/gzira-sanctioning-variations-to-existing-property-and-proposed): Sanctioning variations to existing property and proposed variations from approved permit PA/603/18. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/05880/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05880-23/gzira-sanction-variations-from-approved-plans-including-internal): To sanction variations from approved plans including internal alterations and bathroom extension. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03411/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03411-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa-02743-17-proposed-demolition): Renewal of PA/02743/17: Proposed demolition (Phase 1) of existing factory and dwellings, and, erection of site boundary wall of a redevelopment project as per… Refused, validated 14 June 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/02441/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02441-22/gzira-construction-of-five-residential-units): Construction of five residential units, including a pool at roof level, with a different floor area and configuration from that approved in PA07413/21 and the… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/02284/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02284-21/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-5-residential): To demolish existing dwelling and construct 5 residential units. Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/02002/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02002-21/gzira-demolish-existing-and-construct-two-garages-at): To demolish existing and construct two garages at level 0, apartments at level 1-5 plus overlying penthouse. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/04295/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04295-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construction of reservoir, 35 garages and substation at basement levels. Class 4B retail at… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 6 floors, 70 m away ## More by Mannie Galea - [**PA/07794/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07794-26/naxxar-excavate-and-construct-a-domestic-store-at): To excavate and construct a domestic store at basement level over site covered by PA/07034/23. Pending - [**PA/07662/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07662-26/marsa-alterations-to-a-past-class-4b-shop): Alterations to a past Class 4B shop. Change of use to a Class 4B convenience shop including fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c’s Pending - [**PA/07522/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07522-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-to-a-class): Sanctioning of internal alterations to a Class 4A office for use of a Class 4B (EMS) - electrical muscle stimulation studio. Pending - [**PA/07488/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07488-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of an agricultural store. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07454/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07454-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B salon including alterations, fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07356/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07356-26/birkirkara-renewal-to-pa-04630-18-formation-of-a): Renewal to PA/04630/18 - Formation of a shower room and fixing of an internal partition at first floor level. Demolition pf existing third floor penthouse;… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)