--- title: "PA/05281/26: update use of rooms to an existing in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05281-26/gzira-update-use-of-rooms-to-an-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: To update use of rooms to an existing pre-1968 dwelling and installation of solar panels at services level. Perit… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0528126 # PA/05281/26: update use of rooms to an existing in Gzira 421, Triq D' Argens, Gzira To update use of rooms to an existing pre-1968 dwelling and installation of solar panels at services level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 421, Triq D' Argens, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Ivan Curmi - **Perit:** [Perit Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Solar - **Received:** 9 July 2026 - **Validated:** 3 September 2026 - **Published:** 29 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 28 August 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 16 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05281/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05281&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 421, Triq D' Argens, Gzira 371 other applications within 300 m: 232 granted, 17 refused, 41 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25). On Triq D' Argens: 44 other applications, 31 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Adrian Davison](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-davison). - [**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, 15 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, 18 m away - [**PA/07283/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-23/gzira-proposing-extension-over-the-existing-townhouse-into): Proposing extension over the existing townhouse into additional two floors and a setback level, having in total three duplex apartments. Replacement of… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/00377/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00377-25/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-two-bedroom-apartment): Proposed sanctioning of as built two bedroom apartment approved in PA4382/04. Granted, validated 27 February 2025, 26 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, 30 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, 31 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, 38 m away - [**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, 39 m away - [**PA/03458/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03458-22/gzira-sanction-replacement-of-original-timber-aperture-as): To sanction replacement of original timber aperture as approved in PA02722/16 with white aluminium, sanctioning of minor internal changes and proposed… Status being checked, 40 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, 42 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, 46 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, 49 m away - [**PA/03371/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03371-24/gzira-propose-minor-internal-modifications-to-approved-pa-02945-22): To propose minor internal modifications to approved PA/02945/22. Alterations include the change of use from Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (retail) and an… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/02945/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02945-22/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-basement): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct basement level, Class 4A office at ground floor level, 5 apartments from first floor level to fifth floor and… Granted, validated 4 May 2022, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 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, 52 m away ## More by Charlo Briguglio - [**PA/07649/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07649-26/fgura-demolish-existing-garage-and-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing garage and maisonette and construct garage, stairwell with lift, 1st and 2nd floor apartments and 3rd floor duplex apartment. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07641/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07641-26/santa-venera-construct-extension-at-3rd-floor-to-existing): To construct extension at 3rd floor to existing dwelling covered with RG/01194/21. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07314/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07314-26/marsaskala-correction-of-site-plan-and-drawings-from): Correction of site plan and drawings from that approved in PA/04044/16. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07294/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07294-26/hamrun-sanction-existing-pre-1968-town-house): To sanction existing pre-1968 town house, as shown in conventional colours. Pending - [**PA/05493/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05493-26/birzebbuga-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class): To change use from Class 4B to Class 4A, install sign and sanction alterations as shown in conventional colours. Granted, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/02066/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02066-26/hamrun-convert-garage-into-one-bedroom-dwelling): To convert garage into one bedroom dwelling (as originally was). Works include internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 [All applications by Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)