--- title: "PA/04181/23: sanction departures from PA1696/15 to first and in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04181-23/gzira-sanction-departures-from-pa1696-15-to-first-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To sanction departures from PA1696/15 to first and second floor apartments which includes changes to the internal… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0418123 # PA/04181/23: sanction departures from PA1696/15 to first and in Gzira 44, Victory Flats, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira To sanction departures from PA1696/15 to first and second floor apartments which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to the levels and to the facade. Proposed internal and external to existing residential units and proposed development of airspace having one 3-bedroom apartment at first floor, one 2-bedroom apartment at second, third and fourth floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 44, Victory Flats, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Aaron Cacciottolo - **Perit:** [Perit Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 16 June 2023 - **Validated:** 12 July 2023 - **Published:** 12 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 August 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 10 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04181/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04181&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 44, Victory Flats, Triq ir-Rebha, Gzira 239 other applications within 300 m: 146 granted, 9 refused, 31 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07484/23). On Triq ir-Rebha: 19 other applications, 12 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo), [Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 42 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/00932/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00932-24/gzira-refuse-collection-space-integrated-within-building-footprint): Proposed refuse collection space integrated within building footprint, including slight changes to current lay-by, and alterations/additions to soft… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/06336/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06336-25/gzira-construction-of-an-apartment-at-setback-floor): Proposed construction of an apartment at setback floor. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/03142/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03142-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-a-store-to): Change of use from a store to a Class 4B Beauty Salon, including internal and external alterations, and the installation of signage. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/05523/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05523-26/gzira-establish-use-of-pre-1967-vacant-property-to): To establish use of pre-1967 vacant property to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/06312/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06312-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B 4 star hotel of 78 units (as an extension to the already approved 4 star hotel in PA/01720/18) that… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 12 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/08507/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08507-24/gzira-demolish-slab-over-first-floor-of-an): To demolish slab over first floor of an existing residential unit and to re construct at a lower level, including minor internal alterations and construction… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/06743/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-25/gzira-sanction-changes-from-pa9147-18-and-pa7478-23-as): To sanction changes from PA9147/18 and PA7478/23 as built. Minor internal alterations and changes to facade. Granted, validated 31 October 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/07393/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07393-24/gzira-renewal-of-pa-07336-19-construction-of-an): Renewal of PA/07336/19 - Construction of an extension at fourth floor level and construction of an overlying receded penthouse. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/07478/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07478-23/gzira-sanction-changes-from-pa9147-18-as-built): To sanction changes from PA9147/18 as built. Change of use from Class 4B to a one bedroom apartment. Minor internal alterations and changes to facade. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/02928/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02928-21/gzira-demolition-of-existing-washroom): Demolition of existing washroom, proposed alterations to existing building, proposed installation of lift, and construction of 3 no. apartments at second,… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/02844/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02844-23/gzira-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-06827-16): Proposed variations from approved permit PA/06827/16, to form garages at ground floor level, 2 units with 2 bedrooms at 1st-3rd floors, 1 bedroom unit and 2… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away - [**PA/02677/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02677-23/gzira-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-on-public): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demountable platform as extension to Class 4D food… Refused, validated 17 May 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/04928/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04928-25/gzira-change-of-use-of-approved-class-4a): Change of use of approved Class 4A offices,as approved by PA/01830/23, to a Class 2C childcare centre. Including modification of basement garages as per… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/01830/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01830-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construct basement garages with overlying two Class 4A offices and seventeen residential units. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 75 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, 83 m away ## More by Gilbert Bartolo - [**PA/07081/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-that-approved-in-pa-3316-95): To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07079/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07079-26/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-include-a-lift): Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06891/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-26/fgura-sanction-residential-dwelling): To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06698/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06698-26/mellieha-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-4930-24-which): Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06588/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-26/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)