--- title: "PA/01658/23: propose change of use from Class 4B in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01658-23/msida-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To propose change of use from Class 4B - butcher to fishmonger, sanctioning of shutter door and propose new fascia… Planning applications › Msida › PA0165823 # PA/01658/23: propose change of use from Class 4B in Msida Wild Fish Shop, Triq il-Gostra, Is-Swatar, Msida To propose change of use from Class 4B - butcher to fishmonger, sanctioning of shutter door and propose new fascia sign on facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Wild Fish Shop, Triq il-Gostra, Is-Swatar, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Karim Khalil - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 14 December 2022 - **Validated:** 22 March 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 1 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01658/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01658&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Wild Fish Shop, Triq il-Gostra, Is-Swatar, Msida 138 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 2 refused, 4 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/00339/26). On Triq il-Gostra: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 45 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/02484/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02484-23/msida-sanction-existing-apartment-and-garage): To sanction existing apartment and garage. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 26 m away - [**PA/02853/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02853-22/msida-part-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and): Part demolition of existing terraced house and construction of five overlying apartments including common parts. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/03074/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03074-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of use of part of Class 4B shop to Class 2C training centre. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/02309/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02309-21/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-and-propose-an): To sanction property as built and propose an extension to roof structures of maisonette. Proposal also includes for the removal of an existing chimney, the… Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/07890/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07890-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to-pa): Proposed minor internal and external changes to PA 6450/19, including proposed division of approved duplex unit no.2 at third and fourth floors into two… Granted, validated 8 January 2026, 5 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/05841/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05841-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-in-apartment-previously): To sanction minor internal alterations in apartment previously approved by PA/11111/17. Granted, validated 10 October 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/00571/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00571-20/birkirkara-demolishing-of-existing-receded-floor-and-construction): Demolishing of existing receded floor & construction of a new full floor & a receded floor resulting in a 3 bed-roomed unit. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/06911/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06911-23/birkirkara-sanction-existing-apartment): To sanction existing apartment. Changes include site configuration, openings, internal heights and minor changes to layout. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/02913/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02913-22/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-which-consist-of-enlargement): Minor internal alterations which consist of enlargement of internal wall openings at elevated ground level and shifting of wall at semi basement garage level. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/05310/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05310-23/msida-sanction-internal-layout-and-footprint-of-apartment): To sanction internal layout and footprint of apartment from that approved in PA1164/01 mainly the size of rooms. Granted, validated 21 November 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/04517/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04517-23/msida-correction-of-site-from-the-previous-permit): Correction of site from the previous permit PA3072/95 and to sanction internal and external variations from PA3072/95. Granted, validated 7 November 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/02334/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02334-26/birkirkara-total-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Total demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of site to include a basement reserved for garages and the construction of 4 floors and a recessed… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/00808/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00808-26/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-which-include-the-addition): Proposed minor internal alterations which include the addition of a bedroom. Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/05602/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05602-25/birkirkara-correction-of-site-to-approved-permit-pa-10716-18): Correction of site to approved permit PA/10716/18. This proposal seeks to revise the development previously approved under PA/10716/18. The proposed… Withdrawn, validated 3 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/08208/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08208-24/birkirkara-this-application-seeks-to-reactivate-the-permission): This application seeks to reactivate the permission for a Class 4B retail shop and install external signage, as approved in PA/01412/13. Additionally, it… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 84 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)