--- title: "Xatt l-Imsida, Msida: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/xatt-l-imsida source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Xatt l-Imsida, Msida: 21 planning applications, 83% granted, typically 7 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Msida › Xatt l-Imsida # Xatt l-Imsida, Msida: planning intelligence 21 applications on record: 10 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending (83% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 7 floors. 9 residential units granted. 10 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows The official height limit for this street is on Msida's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. [See Msida's local plan maps](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Msida). Policy zones along the street: Major Government Institutions and Ancillary Facilities (51%); Public Open Space NHRL 01 (49%). Along the street the policy map shows Major Government Institutions and Ancillary Facilities (51% of the frontage); Public Open Space NHRL 01 (49% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/06878/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06878-24/msida-development-including-construction-of-a-seven-storey): Proposed development including construction of a seven storey building, including a Class 4D food and drink establishment at ground floor and six overlying resi Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 7 floors, decided 26 February 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Xatt l-Imsida yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/03698/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03698-26/msida-installation-of-one-sided-static-billboard): Proposed installation of one-sided static billboard. Refused, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03696/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03696-26/msida-installation-of-static): Proposed installation of static (one-sided) billboard. Refused, validated 10 June 2026 ## Pending now - [**PA/04702/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04702-26/msida-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Original permit could not be traced. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03718/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03718-26/msida-installation-of-one-sided-static-billboard): Proposed installation of one-sided static billboard. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/05183/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05183-25/msida-changes-to-the-internal-layout): Changes to the internal layout, lift shaft and stairwell of Class 4A offices and showroom from that approved in PA/2591/20 following site survey, variations fro Pending, validated 6 August 2025 ## Latest applications on Xatt l-Imsida - [**PA/05988/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05988-26/msida-propose-a-facility-for-the-care-of): To propose a facility for the care of the elderly (Class 2A) instead of a hotel (Class 3B) as approved in PA/00393/22. Proposal includes changes to design which Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/04702/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04702-26/msida-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Original permit could not be traced. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03718/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03718-26/msida-installation-of-one-sided-static-billboard): Proposed installation of one-sided static billboard. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03698/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03698-26/msida-installation-of-one-sided-static-billboard): Proposed installation of one-sided static billboard. Refused, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03696/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03696-26/msida-installation-of-static): Proposed installation of static (one-sided) billboard. Refused, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/02705/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02705-26/msida-change-of-use-class-from-class-4c): Change of use Class from Class 4C to Class 4D and proposal of external sign. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02503/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02503-26/msida-construction-of-receded-floors-overlooking-triq-ix-xatt): Construction of receded floors overlooking Triq Ix-Xatt and Triq Clarence and extension of common parts. Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/01155/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01155-26/msida-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/00623/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00623-26/msida-installation-of-an-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of an Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting). Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00540/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00540-26/msida-installation-of-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting). Withdrawn, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/05183/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05183-25/msida-changes-to-the-internal-layout): Changes to the internal layout, lift shaft and stairwell of Class 4A offices and showroom from that approved in PA/2591/20 following site survey, variations fro Pending, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/03330/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03330-25/msida-sanction-apartment-at-third-floor-level-as): To sanction apartment at third floor level as built. Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/00911/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00911-25/msida-sanction-existing-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction existing first floor apartment as built due to original 70's permit not being traced. Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/00053/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00053-25/msida-proposing-change-of-use-of-class-4a): Proposing change of use of Class 4A office to Class 4C food and drink establishment with no cooking, and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/06912/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06912-24/msida-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B (shop) to Class 4D, and minor alterations to penthouse in lieu of PA/07820/18. Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/06878/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06878-24/msida-development-including-construction-of-a-seven-storey): Proposed development including construction of a seven storey building, including a Class 4D food and drink establishment at ground floor and six overlying resi Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 7 floors - [**PA/02156/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02156-23/msida-sanction-alterations-shop): To sanction alterations shop (Class 4B) and residential units approved in PA/09155/17. Alterations include changes to internal layout, facade and site outline a Granted, validated 12 May 2023 - [**PA/02127/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02127-22/msida-removal-of-dilapidated-structure-and-construction-of): Removal of dilapidated structure and construction of boundary wall. Status being checked - [**PA/00393/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00393-22/msida-construction-of-class-3b-hotel-of-107): Construction of Class 3B hotel of 107 rooms with a different layout from that approved in permission PA00852/18, such as removal of one basement due to site con Status being checked - [**PA/03429/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03429-21/msida-sanction-construction-of-property-as-built-due-to): To sanction construction of property as-built due to survey inaccuracies. Proposed internal and external alterations/changes from approved permit PA/3889/17 and Status being checked - [**PA/02934/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02934-21/msida-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor office (Class 4A) and overlying apartments (6 floors plus penthouse) Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor Other streets in Msida: [Triq il-Wied tal-Imsida](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-il-wied-tal-imsida), [Triq Misrah il-Barrieri](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-misrah-il-barrieri), [Triq it-Torri](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-it-torri), [Triq D' Argens](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-d-argens), [Triq tal-Qroqq](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-tal-qroqq), [Triq Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-santa-venera), [Triq il-Kuncizzjoni](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-il-kuncizzjoni), [Triq Victor Denaro](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-victor-denaro), [Triq it-Tabib Robert Naudi](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-it-tabib-robert-naudi), [Triq Antonio Bosio](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-antonio-bosio), [Triq l-Irmigg](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-l-irmigg), [Triq ta' Xmiexi](https://propertylist.mt/area/msida/triq-ta-xmiexi).