--- title: "PA/04644/25: Change of use from Class 4B to in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04644-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Gzira: Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Proposed signs on the facade. Perit Edwin Mintoff. Validated 16 July 2025. Planning applications › Gzira › PA0464425 # PA/04644/25: Change of use from Class 4B to in Gzira 44, Triq il-Flotta c/w, Triq Belvedere, Gzira Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Proposed signs on the facade. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 44, Triq il-Flotta c/w, Triq Belvedere, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Mr Stephen Pace](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stephen-pace) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 15 May 2025 - **Validated:** 16 July 2025 - **Published:** 16 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 1 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 11 November 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04644/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04644&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 44, Triq il-Flotta c/w, Triq Belvedere, Gzira 353 other applications within 300 m: 224 granted, 15 refused, 39 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq il-Flotta: 28 other applications, 16 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton), [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 84% (likely range 54–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/04431/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04431-23/gzira-extension-above-existing-maisonette-to-create-another): Proposed extension above existing maisonette to create another 4 residential units. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors, 14 m away - [**PA/01079/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01079-23/gzira-convert-existing-penthouse-into-a-4th-floor): To convert existing penthouse into a 4th floor level apartment plus construction of overlying penthouse plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/00890/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00890-20/gzira-construct-an-additional-floor-and-include-minor): To construct an additional floor and include minor alterations to the facade and the first floor to PA/08473/18 to include an additional 1m in height in lieu… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/02975/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-21/gzira-replacement-of-balconies-parapet-wall-with-aluminum): Proposed replacement of balconies’ parapet wall with aluminum railings. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/05043/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05043-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Demolition of existing maisonette, retention of facade and construction of four apartments and penthouse; and including installation of lift plus roof pool. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/02172/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02172-20/gzira-demolish-existing-whilst-retaining-facade): To demolish existing whilst retaining facade, excavate site and construct 4 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 11 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 6 May 2020, 32 m away - [**PA/00365/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-24/gzira-demolish-existing-office-and-studio-apartment): To demolish existing office and studio apartment, retaining facade, and construct maisonette at ground and basement levels, 4 apartments at first, second,… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/02330/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02330-23/gzira-fixing-of-advertisement-sign): Fixing of advertisement sign. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/03153/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03153-23/gzira-dismantle-the-existing-hcb-and-steel-balcony): To dismantle the existing HCB and steel balcony and install a new timber-like aluminium profile balcony and replace timber louvered window with same material. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/05270/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05270-23/gzira-sanction-changes-to-facade-as-indicated-in): To sanction changes to facade as indicated in conventional colours. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/07453/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07453-25/gzira-demolish-and-excavate-part-of-dwelling): To demolish and excavate part of dwelling, but retaining the facade (with alterations), as well as the entrance hall, a front room and a run of the main… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/05030/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05030-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building (facade and first floor slab to be retained) and construction of a Class 3A guest house (6 floors, 1 setback floor, 12 rooms). Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/04662/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04662-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-barber-shop): Proposed change of use from barber shop (Class 4A) to Class 4C to be interconnected to adjoining approved Class 4C, including the opening of a wall, internal… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/04310/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04310-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construct of 1 Class 4A office at ground floor level and 6 dwellings from first till receded floor. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 6 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/01258/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-maisonette-approved): Proposed internal alterations to ground floor maisonette approved in PA/05120/22 and change of use of garage to Class 4B shop including fascia sign. Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 58 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from Stephen Pace - [**PA/04770/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04770-26/naxxar-extension-of-a-privacy-wall): Proposed extension of a privacy wall. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03494/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03494-26/xewkija-relocate-washroom-approved-in-pa-04231-24-which-has): To relocate washroom approved in PA/04231/24 which has not been built yet and to carry out other alterations. To sanction extensions and changes to layout… Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/07121/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07121-25/sannat-front-and-back-parapet-wall-and-external): Proposed front and back parapet wall and external stairs at first floor level. Granted, validated 25 November 2025 - [**PA/04831/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04831-24/qormi-demolition-of-an-existing-maisonette-at-level): The demolition of an existing maisonette at level 01, the proposal of three additional apartments, one penthouse including the installation of a lift. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/00175/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00175-24/naxxar-sanction-and-propose-alterations-and-additions-to): To sanction and propose alterations and additions to dwelling as approved by PA/03777/09 and PA/0100/14. Granted, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/04848/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04848-23/msida-sanction-variations-from-the-approved-drawings-of): To sanction variations from the approved drawings of a second floor apartment in PA4173/92. Granted, validated 6 October 2023 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)