--- title: "PA/01021/26: Internal alterations and change of use from in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01021-26/msida-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Internal alterations and change of use from 4nr residential units and 1nr Class 4B shop approved at street level in… Planning applications › Msida › PA0102126 # PA/01021/26: Internal alterations and change of use from in Msida 41, 43, 45, 47, Triq Giovanni Schranz c/w 47, Triq C. De Brocktorff, Msida Internal alterations and change of use from 4nr residential units and 1nr Class 4B shop approved at street level in PA199/25 to 3nr Class 4A offices, 2nr residential units and 1nr Class 4B shop. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 41, 43, 45, 47, Triq Giovanni Schranz c/w 47, Triq C. De Brocktorff, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-psaila) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 12 December 2025 - **Validated:** 18 February 2026 - **Published:** 18 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 8 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01021/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01021&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 41, 43, 45, 47, Triq Giovanni Schranz c/w 47, Triq C. De Brocktorff, Msida 214 other applications within 300 m: 130 granted, 7 refused, 28 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 13 floors (PA/03440/22). On Triq Giovanni Schranz: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/07614/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-23/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-office): Proposed change of use from garage to office Class 4A and sanctioning of front door and toilet. Refused, validated 3 January 2024, 2 m away - [**PA/07184/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07184-23/msida-demolition-of-an-existing-building-and-construction): Demolition of an existing building and construction of 9 (Class 1) including 7 two-bedroom apartments, 1 one-bedroom unit and 1 one-bedroom penthouse with two… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 8 m away - [**PA/00062/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00062-20/msida-sanction-alterations-to-the-back-of-an): To sanction alterations to the back of an existing flat at 2nd floor, which consist sanction of increasing in size of flat and reducing backyard. Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/06314/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06314-26/msida-sanction-penthouse-as-built): To sanction penthouse as built. Granted, validated 20 October 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00199/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00199-25/msida-change-of-use-of-class-4a-offices): Change of use of Class 4A offices to four maisonettes with alterations to internal layout and facades. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/03595/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03595-22/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B. Minor internal alteration to the entrance. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/02719/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02719-21/msida-sanctioning-of-change-from-garage-to-form): Proposed sanctioning of change from garage to form extension to existing Class 4B shop approved in PA/1137/03, including proposed minor internal and external… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/04427/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04427-23/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including fixing of sign on facade, plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/02110/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02110-23/msida-renewal-of-pa8347-17): Renewal of PA8347/17 (To sanction existing penthouse from approved permit PA3211/96. Application also includes part construction at fourth floor to convert… Granted, validated 15 May 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/04338/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04338-26/msida-demolition-of-two-maisonettes-and-construction-of): Demolition of two maisonettes and construction of a six-storey building with an overlying penthouse consisting of a street level garage, a ground floor… Granted, validated 11 August 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/05837/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05837-26/msida-sanction-the-garage-as-built-from-the): To sanction the garage as built from the approved PA/05230/01. Granted, validated 15 September 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/02476/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02476-26/msida-change-of-use-from-class-6a-stores): Proposed change of use from Class 6A stores to Class 1 residential which includes internal alterations to create 2 two-bedroom units. To sanction minor… Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/03450/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03450-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of basement garage, ground floor office (Class 4A), two residential unit on each floor at… Withdrawn, validated 28 May 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/06339/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06339-23/msida-sanction-garages-and-stores-from-the-approved): To sanction garages and stores from the approved PA5230/01. Granted, validated 11 January 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/00405/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00405-23/msida-shifting-of-balcony-door-to-create-a): Shifting of balcony door to create a larger and partially covered terrace. Sanctioning of removal of railings on facade and replacement with masonry wall.… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 83 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07840/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07840-26/gzira-sanction-studio-apartment): To sanction studio apartment, common area, and garages at ground floor as built, from that approved in PA/07785/23. Pending - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Matthew Psaila - [**PA/02707/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02707-26/floriana-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/04756/21 Class 4A office and Class 3A guesthouse, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4D restaurant. The… Pending, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/06781/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06781-25/swieqi-sanction-differences-between-approved-drawings-in-pa-07672-22): To sanction differences between approved drawings in PA/07672/22 and existing drawings. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/06352/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06352-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-alterations-to-approved-pa-07593-19): To sanction alterations to approved PA/07593/19. Granted, validated 5 November 2024 - [**PA/04174/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04174-24/gharghur-extension-of-washroom-towards-back-of-property): Proposed extension of washroom towards back of property including minor, internal variations. Proposal includes for sanctioning of variations to façade… Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/03018/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03018-24/mosta-propose-minor-internal-alterations-only-to-existing): To propose minor internal alterations only to existing office space [Class 4A], by creating a kitchenette, a small storeroom, another store room for filing… Refused, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/00333/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00333-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-ground-floor-as-2): Proposed construction of ground floor as 2 (two) Class 4B shops, 6 levels of apartments. Proposed sign. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 7 floors [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)