Triq D'Argens, Msida: planning intelligence
12 applications on record: 10 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending (91% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 2 residential units granted. 2 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map MP2): 2 Floors, an overall height of 11.40 m (12.30 m with a basement, 13.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 58% of the street; elsewhere along it 4 Floors.
Policy zones along the street: Major Government Institutions and Ancillary Facilities.
The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, and the tallest grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places).
Along the street the policy map shows Major Government Institutions and Ancillary Facilities.
Height precedents
- PA/01817/24 Msida: Construction of 1 Class 4C outlet at ground level and 2 apartments at first and second floor with a different layout and use from that approved PA/1152/17.
What the planning files say
Refused here
- PA/06796/23 Msida: To sanction changes to Class 4C shop from approved PA7574/18 and PA5283/18 (wine bar) including shop signage and canopies, to fix a canopy, to shift the outdoor
Latest applications on Triq D'Argens
- PA/05791/26 Msida: To split ground floor Class 4A office from residential unit.
- PA/03412/26 Msida: To sanction internal alterations from Approved PA7574/18 and PA/5283/18 Wine Bar/Class 4C including shop signage and canopies, new front canopy, outdoor AC scre
- PA/06183/25 Msida: Proposed internal alterations to existing dwelling, proposed swimming pool and backyard and proposed gym at roof level.
- PA/05258/25 Msida: Proposed change of use from approved (PA/07028/20) car showroom to retail shop Class 4B. No structural alterations to facade in Triq Antonio Bosio Street will b
- PA/04172/25 Msida: To extend room at roof level.
- PA/06185/24 Msida: Minor alterations including formation of openings internally and at existing rear facade, replacement of roofscreeds above first floor, construction of an exten
- PA/02882/24 Msida: Extension of room at second floor level covered by approved permit PA/04682/23 and minor alterations at the apertures facing the backyard.
- PA/01817/24 Msida: Construction of 1 Class 4C outlet at ground level and 2 apartments at first and second floor with a different layout and use from that approved PA/1152/17.
- PA/07187/23 Msida: To sanction changes to facade colour, material of receded level and back facade from approved permit PA/09981/17.
- PA/06796/23 Msida: To sanction changes to Class 4C shop from approved PA7574/18 and PA5283/18 (wine bar) including shop signage and canopies, to fix a canopy, to shift the outdoor
- PA/05241/23 Msida: To carry out minor internal and external alterations including an extension at roof level and to change the use of a room at ground floor level to a Class 4B sh
- PA/04682/23 Msida: Renewal of PA/04534/18 "Proposed alterations to property: To demolish store at ground floor and toilet at first floor Level to enlarge the living area and const
Other streets in Msida: Triq il-Wied tal-Imsida, Triq Misrah il-Barrieri, Triq it-Torri, Triq D' Argens, Triq tal-Qroqq, Triq Santa Venera, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Xatt l-Imsida, Triq Victor Denaro, Triq it-Tabib Robert Naudi, Triq Antonio Bosio, Triq l-Irmigg.