PA/04249/25: proposal involves a change of use from in Gzira

133, Triq Manoel De Vilhena c/w, Triq Sir Charles Cameron, Gzira

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 also includes internal and external alterations to the facade of the previously approved building (PA/7641/22), as well as the construction of three additional floors above the existing labeled block, which will be integrated into the proposed guesthouse. In addition, the proposal includes the construction of two further floors, resulting in a total of seven floors. A swimming pool and a breakfast area are also proposed at the sixth-floor level.

Status

Pending (The case has been referred to a Case Officer and is being assessed with a view of preparing a recommendation report to the Board/Commission)

Location

133, Triq Manoel De Vilhena c/w, Triq Sir Charles Cameron, Gzira

Locality

Gzira

Applicant

Mohib Abouzidan

Perit

Perit George Farrugia

Application type

Full development permission

Zone

Within Development Zone

Type of works

Change of Use

Height

7 floors

Received

21 March 2025

Validated

25 June 2025

Published

25 June 2025

Comments close

25 July 2025

The public planning file has 75 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around 133, Triq Manoel De Vilhena c/w, Triq Sir Charles Cameron, Gzira

323 other applications within 300 m: 194 granted, 15 refused, 39 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, Charles Azzopardi, David Vassallo, 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Sanctioning of as built Class 4D from approved PA/07588/21. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 37 m away
• PA/06851/25 Gzira: 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: 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: Change of use of approved Class 4B retail into a Class 4C cafeteria Status being checked, 39 m away
• PA/01028/20 Gzira: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 George Farrugia

• PA/07573/26 Xewkija: Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors
• PA/07564/26 Mgarr: To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending
• PA/07482/26 Sliema: Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors
• PA/07474/26 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
• PA/07418/26 Birzebbuga: Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
• PA/07402/26 Rabat: Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026

All applications by George Farrugia

More from Mohib Abouzidan

• PA/06279/26 Pembroke: To demolish existing terrace house, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartment from first till third floor and… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06039/26 Attard: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct basement garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level including a pool, 6 apartments from first till… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/03944/26 Santa Venera: Proposed demolition of existing maisonette, as well as underlying 2 garages, and construction of 4 garages at basement level, and 6 dwellings from ground till… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/02722/26 Marsaskala: To proposed pool at roof level approved in PA5891/21. Granted, validated 3 June 2026
• PA/02243/26 Iklin: To sanction reservoir at basement -3 and other alterations at all basement levels. To propose the change of use of a duplex apartment to 1 Class 4B shop and a… Refused, validated 8 April 2026
• PA/06330/25 San Gwann: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of reservoir, and construction of 2 private parking garages at basement level, 1 duplex maisonette,… Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor

All planning applications in Gzira