PA/08184/25: propose change of use from Class 4A in Gzira
261, Triq D' Argens, Gzira
To propose change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B retail shop.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 261, Triq D' Argens, Gzira
- Locality
- Gzira
- Applicant
- Salem Munir Salem Elbenghazi
- Perit
- Perit Christian Spiteri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Received
- 8 October 2025
- Validated
- 17 December 2025
- Published
- 17 December 2025
- Comments close
- 26 January 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 13 March 2026
- Permit expires
- 25 March 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 261, Triq D' Argens, Gzira
371 other applications within 300 m: 224 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, Mannie Galea, Edwin Mintoff, Alistair Avallone, Adrian Davison.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/02975/21 Gzira: Proposed replacement of balconies’ parapet wall with aluminum railings.
- PA/03153/23 Gzira: 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.
- PA/07283/23 Gzira: Proposing extension over the existing townhouse into additional two floors and a setback level, having in total three duplex apartments. Replacement of…
- PA/00377/25 Gzira: Proposed sanctioning of as built two bedroom apartment approved in PA4382/04.
- PA/04662/24 Gzira: 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…
- PA/00890/20 Gzira: 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…
- PA/05030/25 Gzira: 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).
- PA/04431/23 Gzira: Proposed extension above existing maisonette to create another 4 residential units.
- PA/03458/22 Gzira: To sanction replacement of original timber aperture as approved in PA02722/16 with white aluminium, sanctioning of minor internal changes and proposed…
- PA/02330/23 Gzira: Fixing of advertisement sign.
- PA/00365/24 Gzira: To demolish existing office and studio apartment, retaining facade, and construct maisonette at ground and basement levels, 4 apartments at first, second,…
- PA/04310/26 Gzira: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construct of 1 Class 4A office at ground floor level and 6 dwellings from first till receded floor.
- PA/03371/24 Gzira: 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…
- PA/02945/22 Gzira: 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…
- PA/05043/26 Gzira: Demolition of existing maisonette, retention of facade and construction of four apartments and penthouse; and including installation of lift plus roof pool.
More by Christian Spiteri
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- PA/07574/26 Mellieha: To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to…
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- PA/07408/26 Gzira: Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing.
- PA/07220/26 Birzebbuga: To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and…
- PA/07073/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows.