--- title: "PA/06883/25: Change of use from existing garage to in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06883-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to 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 existing garage to Class 4B shop. Introduction of lift, retention of both facades, whilst internal… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0688325 # PA/06883/25: Change of use from existing garage to in Gzira 70, Triq il-Flotta & abutting, Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira Change of use from existing garage to Class 4B shop. Introduction of lift, retention of both facades, whilst internal demolition at 1st and 2nd floor levels, and construction of 1st - 4th and receded 5th floor, comprising in total of 3 one-bedroom units and a duplex penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 70, Triq il-Flotta & abutting, Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** [Island Ventures Limited Attn: Edward Agius](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/island-ventures-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 3 July 2025 - **Validated:** 22 October 2025 - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 February 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06883/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06883&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 70, Triq il-Flotta & abutting, Triq Carlo Manche', Gzira 353 other applications within 300 m: 222 granted, 16 refused, 39 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03788/25). On Triq il-Flotta: 28 other applications, 15 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton), [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 58 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 Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07840/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07840-26/gzira-sanction-studio-apartment): To sanction studio apartment, common area, and garages at ground floor as built, from that approved in PA/07785/23. Pending - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Island Ventures Ltd - [**PA/02452/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02452-26/santa-venera-demolish-a-first-floor-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish a first floor maisonette and construct 3nr two-bedroom apartments and 1nr one-bedroom penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 25 May 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/03167/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03167-25/san-gwann-demolish-two-terraced-houses): To demolish two terraced houses, excavate basement and construct 5 garages, 2 overlying maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses at receded level. Granted, validated 20 June 2025 [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)