--- title: "PA/04686/26: alterations to PA/1519/16 consisting of shifting and in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04686-26/gzira-alterations-to-pa-1519-16-consisting-of-shifting-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Proposed alterations to PA/1519/16 consisting of shifting and erecting light weight partitions to subdivide existing… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0468626 # PA/04686/26: alterations to PA/1519/16 consisting of shifting and in Gzira El Mejor Residence, Triq San Gorg c/w, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira Proposed alterations to PA/1519/16 consisting of shifting and erecting light weight partitions to subdivide existing penthouse into two residential units and introduce an additional residential maisonette at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** El Mejor Residence, Triq San Gorg c/w, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Moses Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/moses-caruana) - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 17 June 2026 - **Validated:** 24 September 2026 - **Published:** 8 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 23 July 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 7 October 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 10 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04686/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04686&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around El Mejor Residence, Triq San Gorg c/w, Triq Nazju Ellul, Gzira 191 other applications within 300 m: 120 granted, 12 refused, 16 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/01392/25). On Triq San Gorg: 7 other applications, 1 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Adrian Davison](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-davison). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/07848/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07848-24/gzira-change-of-use-of-class-4a-premises): Proposed change of use of Class 4A premises approved in PA/4517/21, back to Class 4B shop as approved in PA/6632/19. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 6 m away - [**PA/02283/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02283-25/gzira-sanction-changes-to-front-garden-of-class): To sanction changes to front garden of Class 4B retail shop approved in PA7737/22, including screening for ac outdoor units. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/08684/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08684-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private cars to Class 4B shop and proposed minor alterations to glass shop front and sign. Refused, validated 15 January 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/06367/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06367-25/gzira-internal-and-external-alterations-to-apartments-and): Internal and external alterations to apartments and penthouse approved by PA/02154/24. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/02154/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02154-24/gzira-subdivision-of-duplex-apartment-approved-by-pa-06520-23): Subdivision of duplex apartment approved by PA/06520/23 into two apartments at fifth and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/06520/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06520-23/gzira-construction-of-an-additional-1-apartment-at): Construction of an additional 1 apartment at fourth floor level and 1 duplex apartment at fifth and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/04949/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04949-23/gzira-propose-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-existing): To propose internal alterations and additions to existing first floor residential unit and to construct two separate residential units at second floor and at… Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 3 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/08118/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08118-24/gzira-sanction-minor-differences-at-receded-floor-level): To sanction minor differences at receded floor level from the approved permit PA5397/17. Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/01441/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01441-25/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa3078-98): To sanction internal and external variations from PA3078/98. Variations mainly includes positioning of walls and apertures following new survey. Withdrawn, 47 m away - [**PA/00297/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00297-24/gzira-sanction-class-4b-shop-from-variations-on): To sanction Class 4B shop from variations on PB/05198/85 and proposed retractable awning and alterations in front garden, including variations from the… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/02625/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02625-25/gzira-extend-corner-development-as-approved-in-pa-02736-23): To extend corner development as approved in PA/02736/23 and PA/05068/23 to include underlying basement with 6 additional parking spaces instead of 1-car… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/02736/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02736-23/gzira-demolish-existing-ground-floor-and-first-floor): To demolish existing ground floor and first floor maisonettes and form new site boundary. To construct 13 residential units and a Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01587/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01587-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa08554-17-proposed-extension-of): Proposed renewal of PA08554/17 - Proposed extension of 4th floor apartment and construction of receded 5th floor. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/00454/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00454-20/gzira-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-that): To sanction internal and external alterations from that approved with permit DN 318/08 Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/05068/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05068-23/gzira-demolish-existing-residential-building-and-form-new): To demolish existing residential building and form new site boundary. To construct 1 apartment at ground floor level and 3 adjacent garages, 5 overlying… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) ## More from Moses Caruana - [**PA/04430/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04430-26/gharb-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also construct 3 pools. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07709/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07709-25/gharb-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office and lounge to a dining area open to the general public, as an ancillary facility to the approved Class 3A boutique… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/00247/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00247-25/gharb-sanction-changes-to-maisonette-from-pa-3965-18-and): To sanction changes to maisonette from PA/3965/18 and sanctioning of sub-division of same maisonette into one studio flat and one apartment and proposed minor… Granted, validated 22 January 2025 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)