--- title: "PA/04298/23: development of vacant site - Proposed temperature-controlled in Marsa |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04298-23/marsa-development-of-vacant-site-proposed-temperature-controlled source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Marsa: Proposed development of vacant site - Proposed temperature-controlled storage at basement level -1, garage, dry store… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0429823 # PA/04298/23: development of vacant site - Proposed temperature-controlled in Marsa Vacant Plot on, Triq Belt il-Hazna (interconnected with), Triq San Bernard, Marsa Proposed development of vacant site - Proposed temperature-controlled storage at basement level -1, garage, dry store and loading bay at ground floor level, overlying double height dry store at level 1 (Class 6A), office (Class 4A) at level 2 and storage at receded level. Development to be interconnected with adjacent site through goods lift and existing common area. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot on, Triq Belt il-Hazna (interconnected with), Triq San Bernard, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** [GMC Transport Co. Ltd Attn: Jean Paul Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gmc-transport-co-ltd) - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 22 December 2022 - **Validated:** 19 July 2023 - **Published:** 19 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 15 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04298/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04298&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot on, Triq Belt il-Hazna (interconnected with), Triq San Bernard, Marsa 7 other applications on the same street: 5 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06997/23). On Triq Belt il-Hazna: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Brian Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brian-ebejer). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/00935/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00935-26/marsa-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of the existing structure, followed by excavation and the construction of two basement garage levels, a Class 4B space at level 0, and… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/00800/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00800-25/marsa-construct-a-class-4b): To construct a Class 4B (shop) matching those adjacent to it. Pending, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/00520/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00520-25/marsa-proposal-to-utilise-part-of-the-existing): Proposal to utilise part of the existing site, currently unused, as a parking area for electric vehicles, including the formation of the parking area and… Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/06997/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06997-23/marsa-renewal-of-pa6499-18-to-demolish-existing): Proposed renewal of PA6499/18 - To demolish existing pre-1968 store and office. To construct ground floor car parking spaces and garage and offices on three… Granted, validated 29 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00043/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00043-24/marsa-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4d): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demountable covering umbrella. Withdrawn, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/03871/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03871-23/marsa-replace-the-existing-roof-of-the-ground): To replace the existing roof of the ground floor level, change of use part of ground floor level to parking area and construction of three additional floors… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors - [**PA/00270/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00270-23/marsa-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-existing): To sanction minor internal alterations to an existing Class 6A store. Granted, validated 1 February 2023 ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)