--- title: "PA/00028/26: carry out alterations to residential units approved in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00028-26/msida-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-units-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To carry out alterations to residential units approved in PA/00751/25. Alterations include changes to layout,… Planning applications › Msida › PA0002826 # PA/00028/26: carry out alterations to residential units approved in Msida Astra Flats, Triq l-Isqof F. S. Caruana, Msida To carry out alterations to residential units approved in PA/00751/25. Alterations include changes to layout, lowering of levels, to facade and to construct an additional residential unit on top. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Astra Flats, Triq l-Isqof F. S. Caruana, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Raymond Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/raymond-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 8 December 2025 - **Validated:** 14 January 2026 - **Published:** 14 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 20 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00028/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00028&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Astra Flats, Triq l-Isqof F. S. Caruana, Msida 11 other applications on the same street: 8 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00929/25). On Triq l-Isqof F. S. Caruana: 11 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/04937/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04937-26/msida-change-of-use-from-a-retail-shop): Change of use from a retail shop approved under PA/08021/94 and a hotel lobby under RG/01671/17 to a Class 4B butcher. Application also includes minor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04604/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04604-25/msida-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa-7634-05): To sanction internal and external variations from PA/7634/05. Variations include repositioning of walls and apertures. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/00751/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-25/msida-renewal-of-pa-05489-16-alterations-to-existing): Renewal of PA/05489/16 - Alterations to existing second floor flat, demolition of washrooms and construction of three overlying apartments, including… Granted, validated 4 March 2025 - [**PA/00929/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00929-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartments-and): Minor internal alterations to existing apartments and construction of two apartments at fifth floor and two penthouse units at receded level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07020/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07020-24/msida-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 8 basement garages and overlying 1, maisonette, 11 apartments and 2 penthouses… Granted, validated 27 November 2024 - [**PA/04396/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04396-23/msida-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-create): Alterations at third floor level to create a separate apartment. Demolition of room at fourth floor level and construction of an extension at fourth and fifth… Granted, validated 26 November 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/07031/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07031-24/msida-demolish-existing-block-of-apartments-and-to): To demolish existing block of apartments and to excavate site and construct reservoir, garages and car spaces at basement and semi-basement levels, and… Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/01286/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01286-24/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartment-and): Minor internal alterations to existing apartment and construction of two penthouse units at receded level. Granted, validated 14 June 2024 - [**PA/06890/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06890-23/msida-renewal-of-pa2190-18-to-sanction-changes): Renewal of PA2190/18 - To sanction changes as built to basement garages, Class 4B outlet and overlying apartment block; alterations and extension of existing… Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00365/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-21/msida-widen-door-to-an-existing): To widen door to an existing (pre-1967) garage Status being checked - [**PA/06736/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06736-26/msida-application-for-illuminated-retail-signage): Proposed application for illuminated retail signage. For Class 4B outlet. Mix markt. Pending ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Raymond Azzopardi - [**PA/04774/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04774-26/msida-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, to excavate and to construct 11 residential units and a shop (Class 4B). Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/01630/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01630-26/nadur-partially-demolish-and-carry-out-alterations-and): To partially demolish and carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 building. Alterations include changes to layout and to facades as well as change… Suspended, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/07257/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07257-25/mosta-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to the approved PA/04140/98. Granted, validated 27 January 2026 - [**PA/05651/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05651-25/zebbug-gozo-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-units-approved): To carry out alterations to residential units approved in PA/07599/18 which have not been built yet. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade and to… Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/05616/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05616-25/naxxar-subdivide-apartment-approved-in-pa-05890-98-into-2): To subdivide apartment approved in PA/05890/98 into 2 residential units, to demolish existing washroom at roof level and to construct a duplex apartment on… Granted, validated 26 September 2025 - [**PA/00751/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-25/msida-renewal-of-pa-05489-16-alterations-to-existing): Renewal of PA/05489/16 - Alterations to existing second floor flat, demolition of washrooms and construction of three overlying apartments, including… Granted, validated 4 March 2025 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)