--- title: "PA/01164/26: Restoration in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01164-26/msida-restoration source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Restoration, rehabilitation of a pre-1967 building and change for a Class 3A guesthouse (15 rooms) including some… Planning applications › Msida › PA0116426 # PA/01164/26: Restoration in Msida 35,37,39, Triq D' Argens, Msida Restoration, rehabilitation of a pre-1967 building and change for a Class 3A guesthouse (15 rooms) including some alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 35,37,39, Triq D' Argens, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Shawn Bonaci - **Perit:** [Perit Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Residential units:** 15 - **Received:** 26 January 2026 - **Validated:** 25 February 2026 - **Published:** 25 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 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/01164/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01164&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 35,37,39, Triq D' Argens, Msida 182 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 4 refused, 23 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq D' Argens: 24 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Karl Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-ebejer), [Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri), [Joseph Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-camilleri). - [**PA/04741/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04741-24/msida-change-of-use-from-an-office-to): Change of use from an office to a gym (Class 3C) with ancillary facilities. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/02463/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02463-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-services-area): Minor internal alterations to the services area at level 0, office Class 4A, as approved in PA4963/19. Granted, validated 18 September 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/08469/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08469-24/msida-subdivision-and-change-of-use-of-class): Subdivision and change of use of Class 4A (office) to 2 in no. Class 4B (retail) Including minor alterations and installation of signage in lieu of… Withdrawn, validated 18 December 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/06474/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06474-25/msida-changes-to-mixed-used-development-approved-as-per): Changes to mixed-used development approved as per PA/02490/14 and construction of hotel and residential units with commercial and ancillary facilities and… Pending, 61 m away - [**PA/04577/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04577-24/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Change of use from Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (retail) and Installation of sign on facade and steel bridge. Withdrawn, validated 17 July 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/01855/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01855-23/msida-renewal-of-pa02490-14-changes-to-pa00837-13): Renewal of PA02490/14 - Changes to PA00837/13: changes to car park layout including an increase in car spaces and inclusion of below road extension subject to… Granted, validated 9 May 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/00617/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00617-20/msida-renewal-of-pa-02490-14): Renewal of PA/02490/14 (changes to PA00837/13: changes to car park layout including an increase in car spaces and inclusion of below road extension subject to… Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/03852/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) to 'The Corner Hotel' (Class 3B), including the proposal of additional floors. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/02533/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02533-22/gzira-demolition-of-existing-apartment-block): Demolition of existing apartment block (Class 1A) and construction of three basement car park levels, seven levels of open plan offices (Class 4A) and a… Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/02551/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02551-25/msida-subdivision-of-class-4a): Subdivision of Class 4A (office) into a supermarket and a Class 4B (retail) including minor alterations and installation of signage. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/04852/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04852-24/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Change of use from Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (retail) and installation of sign on facade. Withdrawn, validated 24 July 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/01380/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01380-22/gzira-demolition-of-the-upper-slab-and-washroom): Demolition of the upper slab and washroom. Alteration of existing units. Addition of four apartments over two floors and two penthouses on a receded floor.… Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/03324/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03324-24/gzira-demolition-of-existing-terrace-house-and-garages): Proposed demolition of existing terrace house and garages, proposed reconstruction of garages at ground floor level and construction of hotel Class 3B from… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 11 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/06438/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06438-26/gzira-demolish-the-existing-apartment-building): To demolish the existing apartment building, excavate the site for the construction of a basement level for parking, and construct Class 4A offices at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/07224/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07224-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-private-car-garages): Change of use from private car garages to Class 4D cafeteria/restaurant. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 85 m away ## More by Philip Farrugia - [**PA/07234/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07234-26/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-05131-16-with-the-description-change): Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change of use from a store to a Class 4B with a large store. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06954/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06954-26/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06835/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06835-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building. Excavation of 1 level of basement. Construction of basement. Construction of 3 apartments over 3 floors and 1 duplex… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06817/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06817-26/zurrieq-minor-interior-and-exterior-alterations): Minor interior and exterior alterations. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06391/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06391-26/xghajra-minor-interior-alterations): Minor interior alterations. Pending - [**PA/06067/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06067-26/floriana-sanctioning-changes-from-permit-approved-in-pa-04408-03): Sanctioning changes from permit approved in PA/04408/03 which includes reinstating a door and minor exterior alterations. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)