--- title: "PA/03899/25: Change of use from Class 4B retail in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03899-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D use. Proposed removable extension to pavement for ancillary seating to… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0389925 # PA/03899/25: Change of use from Class 4B retail in Gzira 171, Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D use. Proposed removable extension to pavement for ancillary seating to same Class 4D establishment, including lightweight shading canopy, application also include the installation of shop sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 171, Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Isaac Wood](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/isaac-wood) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephan Vancell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephan-vancell) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 March 2025 - **Validated:** 2 July 2025 - **Published:** 2 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 1 August 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 7 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03899/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03899&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 171, Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira 212 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 15 refused, 26 pending. 88% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq ix-Xatt: 39 other applications, 18 granted and 4 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Daphne Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daphne-zammit), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 80% (likely range 50–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/00873/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00873-26/gzira-proposal-concerns-the-redesign-of-the-approved): The proposal concerns the redesign of the approved Class 3B hotel development under PA/08231/18, comprising the upgrade of the approved 3-star hotel to a… Pending, 13 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/07727/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07727-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-apartment-from-approved-pa-0176-11): Sanctioning of apartment from approved PA/0176/11. Pending, 57 m away - [**PA/02222/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02222-25/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved DN/1421/16 including configuration to the layout. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/07059/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07059-25/gzira-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A (approved by virtue RG02236/19) to Class 4B at ground floor level and change of use of the first floor and intermediate… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/08298/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08298-25/gzira-sanction-the-installation-of-the-tempered-glass): To sanction the installation of the tempered glass railing instead of the approved chrome railing on the facade at level 8 and level 9. Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/04549/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04549-21/gzira-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-level-8): Proposed alterations and extension to existing level 8. Sub division of existing apartment on level 8 into two separate units. Construction of an additional… Granted, validated 30 June 2021, 10 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/07338/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-24/gzira-proposal-includes-a-change-of-use-from): Proposal includes a change of use from a garage as approved in PA/1025/96 to Class 4D (Triq Belvedere), a change of use from a store (Triq Samuel Taylor… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/03952/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03952-25/gzira-sanction-changes-to-6th-floor-apartment-approved): To sanction changes to 6th floor apartment approved in PA1767/15. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 7 floors, 71 m away - [**PA/03862/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03862-26/gzira-proposal-consists-of-the-demolition-of-the): The proposal consists of the demolition of the existing three-floor building Class 1, the construction of a three-star hotel Class 3B comprising of ninety… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 13 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/05257/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-25/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-separate-take-away): Proposed changes to approved permit separate take away facility from PA/9429/19, including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 92 m away - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending, 98 m away - [**PA/04417/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04417-26/gzira-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-9429-19-overall): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/9429/19 - overall redesign and increase in floors (levels 0-9 overground, level -1 underground and demountable roof… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 9 floors, 99 m away - [**PA/07287/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07287-24/gzira-sanction-as-built-the-ground-floor-domestic): To sanction as built the ground floor domestic store, apartments 1 and 6 with minor alterations from approved permit as per PA/01545/09. Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 100 m away - [**PA/03055/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03055-24/gzira-sanction-minor-external-alterations): To sanction minor external alterations, installation of roof pergola and change of railing - works to sanction are post RG/01039/23. Application proposes… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 100 m away - [**PA/06933/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06933-26/gzira-enclosure-of-a-canopy-approved-through-pa3224-18): Enclosure of a canopy approved through PA3224/18. Application includes the proposal of a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 102 m away ## More by Stephan Vancell - [**PA/07243/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07243-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-variations-to-existing-premises-covered): Sanctioning of variations to existing premises covered by PA2666/06 and PA7550/05; Class 6A warehouse and parking at ground floor; and Class 4A offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06854/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06854-26/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-a-public-service): Proposed change of use from a public service garage into a Class 4B shop with ancillary storage; including minor internal alterations and installation of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06343/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-26/attard-internal-and-external-alterations-to-semi-detached-villa): Proposed internal and external alterations to semi-detached villa consists of construction of internal lightweight walls, removal of a wall, increase in… Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05657/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05657-26/qormi-opening-of-window-on-facade-at-ground): Proposed opening of window on facade at ground floor level. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/03921/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03921-26/birzebbuga-consolidation-of-existing-structures): Proposed consolidation of existing structures, construction of additional room (same area as structures to be consolidated), and excavation and construction… Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03739/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03739-26/zebbug-extension-to-balcony-by-150mm): Proposed extension to balcony by 150mm. Granted, validated 28 July 2026 [All applications by Stephan Vancell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephan-vancell) ## More from Isaac Wood - [**PA/00245/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00245-25/naxxar-sanctioning-of-a-semi-detached-villa-with): Sanctioning of a semi detached villa with swimming pool as built over PA/05179/97. Modifications include internal and external alterations including ancillary… Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/00458/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00458-22/naxxar-sanctioning-of-a-semi-detached-villa-with): Sanctioning of a semi detached villa with swimming pool as built over PA05179/97. Variations include internal and external alterations including ancillary… Status being checked [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)