--- title: "PA/04374/23: sanction existing basement as part of the in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04374-23/gzira-sanction-existing-basement-as-part-of-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To sanction existing basement as part of the approved/ existing fish shop (PA/1640/15), internal changes at ground… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0437423 # PA/04374/23: sanction existing basement as part of the in Gzira J.Azzopardi Fish Shop and Ghomar, Triq tas-Sliema, Gzira To sanction existing basement as part of the approved/ existing fish shop (PA/1640/15), internal changes at ground floor shop and proposed demolition of existing residential units at 1st and 2nd floor, to construct 4-1 bedroom apartments and 1-2 bedroom duplex at penthouse level. - **Status:** Granted (Reconsideration Decided) - **Location:** J.Azzopardi Fish Shop and Ghomar, Triq tas-Sliema, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Doris Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/doris-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 9 March 2023 - **Validated:** 26 July 2023 - **Published:** 26 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 17 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04374/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04374&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around J.Azzopardi Fish Shop and Ghomar, Triq tas-Sliema, Gzira 139 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 10 refused, 10 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06418/25). On Triq tas-Sliema: 26 other applications, 14 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Edward Coppini](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-coppini). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 30 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/07566/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07566-24/gzira-demolition-of-slab-over-ground-floor-and): Proposed demolition of slab over ground floor and reconstruction of slab. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/04211/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04211-26/gzira-demolition-of-this-abandoned-pre-1968-residential-unit): Proposed demolition of this abandoned pre-1968 residential unit and construction of 6 apartments over ground floor office Class 4A. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/08263/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08263-24/gzira-excavate-2-reservoirs-and-to-construct-ground): To excavate 2 reservoirs and to construct ground floor 2 car garage and Class 4B convenience shop, 4x apartments and 1x penthouse. Pending, validated 4 December 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/04812/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-26/gzira-sanction-minor-difference-from-approved-layouts-in): To sanction minor difference from approved layouts in PA/7611/17. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/06335/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06335-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-existing-building-as-approved): Internal alterations to existing building as approved in PA/4522/95. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/08601/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08601-24/gzira-alterations-and-additions-to-approved-permit-pa-04897-22): Proposed alterations and additions to approved permit PA/04897/22. Proposed alterations include correction of site extents, change from car parking spaces to… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/02941/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02941-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-laundrette-to-class): Change of use from laundrette to Class 4B (retail) and variations from the official building alignment. Refused, validated 24 May 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/03852/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-24/gzira-demolish-existing-premises): To demolish existing premises, to excavate basement level and to construct an underground reservoirs, six basement garages, two ground floor maisonettes,… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/01005/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01005-24/gzira-signage): Proposed signage. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/05639/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05639-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of street level garages and Class 4B outlet at elevated ground floor from Triq Dr Guze Miceli and 6 overlying… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/04200/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04200-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-the-removal-of-two-basement): Sanctioning of the removal of two basement levels due to unforeseen construction issues and other internal as built alterations, and proposed internal… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/04246/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04246-25/gzira-sanction-class-4a-ancillary-office-for-condominium): To sanction Class 4A ancillary office for condominium administration, formally a residential unit as approved in PA/06191/08, part of which was regularised as… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/05319/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05319-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa3131-18-to-convert-existing): Renewal of PA3131/18 - To convert existing penthouse into flat and reconstruct penthouse. Granted, validated 19 October 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/00654/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00654-21/gzira-alterations-and-additions-to-the-approved-development): Proposed alterations and additions to the approved development permit PA/01774/19, which include two additional basement levels connected to the basement… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/00780/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00780-22/gzira-use-of-outdoor-area-for-placing-of): Use of outdoor area for placing of tables and chairs, and installing retractable canopy. Status being checked, 73 m away ## More by Stephen Farrugia - [**PA/07820/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07820-26/naxxar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of ground floor garage, construction of 2 bedroom apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and a 1 bedroom at receded level. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06396/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06396-26/mellieha-sanction-the-demolition-of-a-dangerous-structure): To sanction the demolition of a dangerous structure, stabilisation of the loose materials, and the reconstruction of the permitted structure as constructed by… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06388/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06388-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-pa03938-10-the-third-floor-workshop): Sanctioning of PA03938/10 the third floor workshop (Class 5A), located at third floor level to include minor alterations and removal of car lift. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06011/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-additional-bedroom-and-bathroom): To propose additional bedroom and bathroom. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05554/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05554-26/marsa-sanction-3rd-floor-level-as-built): To sanction 3rd floor level as built, and To propose internal alterations, subdivision of the apartment into 2 units and extension to the building alignment… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05448/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05448-26/cospicua-bormla-demolish-the-existing-structure): To demolish the existing structure, carry out minatory excavation works and to construct a residential dwelling comprising four bedrooms, one private parking… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) ## More from Doris Cassar - [**PA/02396/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02396-23/sliema-sanctioning-at-3rd-level-to-include-ancillary): Sanctioning at 3rd level to include ancillary bar area instead of luggage room, extension of existing parapet wall for safety and privacy reasons,… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/02144/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02144-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D and minor internal alterations. Status being checked [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)