--- title: "PA/05725/23: Change of use from greengrocer shop Class in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05725-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-greengrocer-shop-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Change of use from greengrocer shop Class 4B to Class 1 residential unit, part demolition and internal and external… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0572523 # PA/05725/23: Change of use from greengrocer shop Class in Gzira Ta Nardu greengrocer, Triq Luqa Briffa, Gzira Change of use from greengrocer shop Class 4B to Class 1 residential unit, part demolition and internal and external alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ta Nardu greengrocer, Triq Luqa Briffa, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Leonard Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/leonard-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Rita Sant](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rita-sant) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 26 June 2023 - **Validated:** 4 October 2023 - **Published:** 4 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05725/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05725&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Ta Nardu greengrocer, Triq Luqa Briffa, Gzira 318 other applications within 300 m: 209 granted, 17 refused, 30 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07453/25). On Triq Luqa Briffa: 18 other applications, 13 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Rowena Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rowena-gauci), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 82% (likely range 52–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/04306/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04306-23/gzira-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling (retaining facade), excavation over site and construction of basement domestic store interconnected with an overlying ground… Granted, validated 12 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/07158/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07158-24/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (retaining facade) and to construct one maisonette with interconnected garage at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/01663/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01663-25/gzira-sanction-dismantling-of-existing-garage-and-to): To sanction dismantling of existing garage and to re-construct as per layout prior to dismantling. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/08047/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08047-25/gzira-construction-of-an-additional-apartment-while-retaining): Construction of an additional apartment while retaining same building height, minor internal and external alterations from approved permit PA/00852/25. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/00852/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00852-25/gzira-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a-maisonette): To demolish existing townhouse and construct a maisonette at ground floor, four overlying apartments and one apartment at receded level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/04194/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04194-23/gzira-sanction-various-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction various internal and external alterations from approved permit RG/01321/22, and to propose a jacuzzi in the backyard. Granted, validated 4 September 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/06697/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06697-24/gzira-propose-minor-variations-from-the-approved-drawings): To propose minor variations from the approved drawings in PA/05055/22 in order to create two additional units. Proposal shall increase the total number of… Pending, validated 15 November 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/01866/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01866-26/gzira-sanctioning-variations-to-existing-property-and-proposed): Sanctioning variations to existing property and proposed variations from approved permit PA/603/18. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/05880/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05880-23/gzira-sanction-variations-from-approved-plans-including-internal): To sanction variations from approved plans including internal alterations and bathroom extension. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03411/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03411-23/gzira-renewal-of-pa-02743-17-proposed-demolition): Renewal of PA/02743/17: Proposed demolition (Phase 1) of existing factory and dwellings, and, erection of site boundary wall of a redevelopment project as per… Refused, validated 14 June 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/02441/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02441-22/gzira-construction-of-five-residential-units): Construction of five residential units, including a pool at roof level, with a different floor area and configuration from that approved in PA07413/21 and the… Granted, validated 23 May 2022, 49 m away - [**PA/02284/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02284-21/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-5-residential): To demolish existing dwelling and construct 5 residential units. Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/02002/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02002-21/gzira-demolish-existing-and-construct-two-garages-at): To demolish existing and construct two garages at level 0, apartments at level 1-5 plus overlying penthouse. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/04295/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04295-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construction of reservoir, 35 garages and substation at basement levels. Class 4B retail at… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 6 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/01028/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01028-20/gzira-enclose-front-garden-with-railing-including-3): To enclose front garden with railing including 3 pilasters, to construct washroom at second floor level and to sanction internal alterations over PA 690/97 Status being checked, 70 m away ## More by Rita Sant - [**PA/06688/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06688-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a studio flat (CLass 1). Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06313/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06313-26/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations-consisting-of-removing-wall): To sanction internal alterations consisting of removing wall between sitting dining, enlarging the kitchen, closing a door into a window in the ground floor… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05408/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05408-26/zurrieq-demolish-of-pre-1967-terraced-house-on-vjal): Demolish of pre-1967 terraced house on Vjal Il- Blue Grotto, a pre-1967 street level garage and an overlying maisonette on Triq Santu Formosa, excavation of… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04784/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04784-26/zurrieq-sanction-minor-alterations-to-approved-drawings-in): To sanction minor alterations to approved drawings in PA8638/21 consisting of front part dimensions, lift dimensions, stairwell, changes at roof level… Granted, validated 4 August 2026 - [**PA/04735/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04735-26/floriana-internal-alterations-consisting-of-installation-of-two): Internal alterations consisting of installation of two ensuites and two bedrooms and facade alterations consisting of opening of two windows into doors and… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03237/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03237-26/marsaskala-refurbishment-of-existing-house-with-minor-internal): Refurbishment of existing house with minor internal alterations at groundfloor to include a shower, construction of an internal staircase and a bathroom at… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Rita Sant](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rita-sant) ## More from Leonard Cassar - [**PA/04111/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04111-26/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-approved): Proposed internal and external alterations to the approved Class 3B development under PA/7796/18, including site adjustments following an updated survey, the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/00116/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00116-26/paola-sanctioning-of-differences-to-garage-from-that): Sanctioning of differences to garage from that approved in PB/03750/81. Granted, validated 30 January 2026 - [**PA/04072/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04072-25/floriana-subdivide-an-existing-apartment-at-the-3rd): To subdivide an existing apartment at the 3rd floor to 1 single bedroomed apartment, 1 two bedroomed apartment and to construct an independent partly receded… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06886/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06886-23/swieqi-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alteration): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal alteration, fixing of shutter box, and proposed sign of a Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/01583/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01583-23/mqabba-construct-agriculture-store): To construct agriculture store, underground reservoir, and pump room. Granted, validated 22 March 2023 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)