--- title: "PA/07436/23: change of use of a Class 4B in Gzira | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07436-23/gzira-change-of-use-of-a-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gzira: Proposed change of use of a Class 4B shop approved through PA/05381/03 into a Class 4D establishment. Perit Matthew… Planning applications › Gzira › PA0743623 # PA/07436/23: change of use of a Class 4B in Gzira 28a, Triq il-Gzira, Gzira Proposed change of use of a Class 4B shop approved through PA/05381/03 into a Class 4D establishment. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 28a, Triq il-Gzira, Gzira - **Locality:** [Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira) - **Applicant:** Alan Karl Cassar - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Briffa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-briffa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 1 August 2023 - **Validated:** 12 December 2023 - **Published:** 12 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 10 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07436/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07436&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 28a, Triq il-Gzira, Gzira 245 other applications within 300 m: 148 granted, 11 refused, 33 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07484/23). On Triq il-Gzira: 9 other applications, 3 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/00598/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00598-24/gzira-alterations-and-change-of-use-from-class): Proposed alterations and change of use from Class 4B butcher to Class 4C cafeteria. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/03772/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03772-23/gzira-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail shop. Proposal includes the installation of a shop sign and minor internal alterations. Refused, validated 21 June 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/00173/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00173-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-existing-property-covered-by-pa-548-07): Sanctioning of existing property covered by PA/548/07, internal demolition, extension of existing receded floor into full floor at 4th floor and construction… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/08348/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08348-24/gzira-propose-alterations-to-permit-pa-5454-22-which-include): To propose alterations to permit PA/5454/22 which include the removal of a basement level due to the presence of the sea level and the addition of roof pools… Granted, validated 6 March 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/02235/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02235-22/gzira-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-alteration): Proposed construction of a lift shaft and alteration of gradient to existing ramp. Granted, validated 29 April 2022, 46 m away - [**PA/01009/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01009-24/gzira-propose-internal-and-external-alterations): To propose internal and external alterations, installation of retractable canopy and change of use from vacant premises to Class 4D premises. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/01086/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01086-26/gzira-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To propose change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B fish shop including sanctioning of signage. Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/06094/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06094-25/gzira-propose-change-of-use-from-domestic-store): To propose change of use from domestic store to Class 4B (shop). Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/07732/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07732-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-as-built-dwelling-approved-in-papb1636-74): Proposed sanctioning of as-built dwelling approved in PAPB1636/74 and proposed demolition of existing stairway to accommodate a new staircase and lift, along… Granted, validated 7 January 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/07621/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07621-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-licensed-bar-to): Change of use from licensed bar to Class 4D outlet and alterations. Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/07404/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-26/gzira-sanction-1st-floor-apartment-as-existing-since): To sanction 1st floor apartment as existing since no permits could be traced. Pending, 71 m away - [**PA/04249/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04249-25/gzira-proposal-involves-a-change-of-use-from): The proposal involves a change of use from Class 1 (as approved by permit PA/7641/22) to a Class 3A guesthouse comprising a total of 30 rooms. The development… Pending, validated 25 June 2025, 7 floors, 73 m away - [**PA/05274/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05274-24/gzira-construction-of-two-apartments-and-one-duplex): Construction of two apartments and one duplex unit (3 residential units) overlying existing pre-1967 apartment; and including alterations to existing… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 73 m away ## More by Matthew Briffa - [**PA/07781/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07781-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-the-common-area-layout-as): Sanctioning of the common area layout as approved under permits PA/1976/25 and PA/1109/98, the demolition of accretions at roof level, and the construction of… Pending - [**PA/07715/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07715-26/hamrun-internal-alterations-to-the-approved-dwelling-rg-360-26): Proposed internal alterations to the approved dwelling RG/360/26, together with the construction of two additional residential units at third and fourth floor… Pending, 5 floors - [**PA/07598/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07598-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-first-floor-apartment-as-existing-and): To sanction the first-floor apartment as existing and the proposed internal alterations from approved PA/01109/98. Pending - [**PA/07583/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07583-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation for six basement garages, and construction of two ground-floor maisonettes, two apartments each on the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07459/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07459-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-internal-change-of-layout-as): To sanction the internal change of layout as built from the approved RG/00820/18. Pending - [**PA/07248/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07248-26/rabat-change-of-use-pre-1967-residential-dwelling-to): Change of use pre-1967 residential dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse, which includes internal and external alterations and extension from first floor upwards. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Matthew Briffa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-briffa) [All planning applications in Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gzira)