--- title: "PA/04123/26: Change of use of shop to Class in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04123-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-shop-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Gzira: Change of use of shop to Class 4D catering outlet. Application includes also additions and alterations as per… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0412326 # PA/04123/26: Change of use of shop to Class in Gzira Shop 2, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira Change of use of shop to Class 4D catering outlet. Application includes also additions and alterations as per drawings and the placing of two small stand-up tables against the facade of such premises as per drawings. Application includes and illuminated sign on the facade. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Shop 2, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Simon Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/simon-muscat) - **Perit:** [Perit John Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-demicoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 12 May 2026 - **Validated:** 17 June 2026 - **Published:** 17 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04123/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04123&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Shop 2, Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gzira 323 other applications within 300 m: 194 granted, 15 refused, 40 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25). On Triq Manoel De Vilhena: 27 other applications, 16 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/01176/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01176-21/gzira-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-pa-00293-19-consisting): Additions and alterations to approved PA/00293/19 consisting of demolition of the whole property and construction of basement domestic store, ground floor… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 15 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, 17 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, 21 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, 36 m away - [**PA/01244/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01244-26/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-class-4d-from): Sanctioning of as built Class 4D from approved PA/07588/21. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/06851/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06851-25/gzira-minor-alterations-to-existing-class-4d-development): Minor alterations to existing Class 4D development and sanctioning of internal alterations and alterations to the facade. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/01826/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01826-25/gzira-sanction-the-subdivision-of-a-second-floor): To sanction the subdivision of a second floor apartment into two apartments (1: one-bedroom; 1: two-bedroom) and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00281/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00281-20/gzira-change-of-use-of-approved-class-4b): Change of use of approved Class 4B retail into a Class 4C cafeteria Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/01028/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01028-20/gzira-enclose-front-garden-with-railing-including-3): To enclose front garden with railing including 3 pilasters, to construct washroom at second floor level and to sanction internal alterations over PA 690/97 Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/02197/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02197-25/gzira-sanction-the-subdivision-of-a-second-floor-apartment): To sanction the subdivision of a second-floor apartment into two apartments (1: one-bedroom; 1: two-bedroom) and proposed internal alterations to the approved… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 41 m away - [**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, 41 m away - [**PA/06981/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06981-25/gzira-development-of-existing-airspace-over-garage): Proposed development of existing airspace over garage. Development to include the construction of five additional floors to accommodate a total of five… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/05685/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05685-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from vacant premises to take away outlet (with onsite cooking) and installation of pvc sign, ac unit, and shop front. This take away outlet is… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/03272/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03272-25/gzira-proposal-to-fix-retractable-awning-and-add): Proposal to fix retractable awning and add design to the facade, and to sanction louvered cabinets in front garden and a smaller sign from those approved in… Granted, validated 6 June 2025, 45 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, 50 m away ## More by John Demicoli - [**PA/07052/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07052-26/zebbug-platform-for-the-positioning-of-tables-and): Proposed platform for the positioning of tables and chairs linked to an established commercial premises. Application includes ancillary works being… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05504/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05504-26/attard-sanction-minor-changes-to-facade-and-layouts): To sanction minor changes to facade and layouts from approved permit PA/8144/18. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/04135/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04135-26/senglea-isla-re-construction-of-roof-area-to-increase-internal): Re-construction of roof area to increase internal height, including an external staircase and 1m parapet wall. Minor internal change to room use from domestic… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03659/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03659-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968): Sanctioning of alterations and extension to pre-1968 garages, including proposed internal alterations to sub-divide garages. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03498/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03498-26/marsaxlokk-internal-and-external-additions-and-alterations-to): Proposed internal and external additions and alterations to existing semi-detached villa. Pending, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/03283/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03283-26/marsa-excavation-of-site-to-form-reservoir-and): Proposed excavation of site to form reservoir and lift pits, basement parking at level -1; warehouse (6A) at level -2, at double height ground and first… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by John Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-demicoli) ## More from Simon Muscat - [**PA/05991/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05991-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4a-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4A/4B to Class 2A medical clinic, including internal and external alterations, and sanctioning of property as built. Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/00627/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00627-25/gharb-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/01619/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01619-23/naxxar-sanctioning-of-access-and-proposed-restoration-of): Sanctioning of access and proposed restoration of rubble walls and addition of site access gate. Granted, validated 22 March 2023 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)