--- title: "PA/01868/24: excavation of basement level interconnected to Class in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01868-24/msida-excavation-of-basement-level-interconnected-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Proposed excavation of basement level interconnected to Class 4B retail shop at ground floor with overlying ten… Planning applications › Msida › PA0186824 # PA/01868/24: excavation of basement level interconnected to Class in Msida Site at, Triq il-Bacir c/w, Triq Clarence, Msida Proposed excavation of basement level interconnected to Class 4B retail shop at ground floor with overlying ten apartments and one receded penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq il-Bacir c/w, Triq Clarence, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Paul Attard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-attard) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 11 - **Received:** 27 February 2024 - **Validated:** 3 April 2024 - **Published:** 3 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 3 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 12 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01868/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01868&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq il-Bacir c/w, Triq Clarence, Msida 175 other applications within 300 m: 111 granted, 6 refused, 22 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26). On Triq il-Bacir: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/07903/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07903-24/msida-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, construction of two garages at ground floor, a domestic store, and 12 apartments from first floor upwards including two… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 17 m away - [**PA/01576/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-26/msida-sanction-bedroom-at-first-floor-level-within): To sanction bedroom at first floor level within residence as existing. Granted, validated 23 April 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/01043/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01043-26/msida-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-proposed): Demolition of existing terraced house and proposed construction of 10 apartments and one penthouse. Pending, validated 18 February 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/01613/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01613-23/msida-sanction-alterations-to-layout-as-approved-with): To sanction alterations to layout as approved with PA1170/06. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/02448/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02448-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-an-old-peoples): Proposed change of use from an old people’s home to hotel Class 3B. Demolition of the existing building and excavation to approximately 1 metre below existing… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 8 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/01415/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01415-24/pieta-redevelopment-of-existing-old-peoples-home-including): Redevelopment of existing old people’s home including excavation, demolition and construction of a new old people’s home on 9 floors and storage at basement… Withdrawn, validated 13 March 2024, 9 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/02488/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02488-23/pieta-renew-pa886-18-extension-of-fourth-floor): Application to renew PA886/18 - Extension of fourth floor. Granted, validated 29 May 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/02936/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02936-22/pieta-propose-modifications-to-stairwell-and-extend-staircase): To propose modifications to stairwell and extend staircase to receded floor level. To sanction staircase as built at all levels and to sanction windows on… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/05764/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05764-26/pieta-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed demolition of the existing building. Pending, 39 m away - [**PA/03438/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03438-22/msida-sanction-the-installation-of-a-fixed-canopy): To sanction the installation of a fixed canopy in front of pastizzeria. Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/06844/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06844-23/msida-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-pa-08131-19): To sanction internal and external alterations from PA/08131/19, and to sanction facade materials. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/04802/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04802-24/msida-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-proposed-excavation): Proposed demolition of existing structures and proposed excavation of site to proposed levels. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/06099/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06099-24/msida-construction-of-two-levels-of-basement-garages): Proposed construction of two levels of basement garages and parking spaces, Class 4B (mini-market) at ground floor, and 123 residential units from ground… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/01599/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01599-26/pieta-class-4d-restaurant-and-snack-bar-to): Class 4D restaurant and snack bar to be divided into two commercial units (i.e. reduction in size of Class 4D restaurant). Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/00762/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00762-23/msida-demolish-existing-maisonettes-while-retaining-and-restoring): To demolish existing maisonettes while retaining and restoring the facade and proposing a wider opening at ground floor, and 2 new window openings at first… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07833/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa): Additions and alterations to approved permits PA 2916/22 and PA 5362/25, including the sanctioning of slight variances in layout, slab positions and the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Paul Attard - [**PA/07668/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07668-26/sliema-sanction-the-subdivision-of-a-duplex-apartment): To sanction the subdivision of a duplex apartment into two separate apartments from PA/02752/07. Pending - [**PA/07490/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07490-26/sliema-sanction-apartment-from-pa-2752-07-as-constructed): To sanction apartment from PA/2752/07 as constructed. Pending - [**PA/07193/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07193-26/naxxar-sanction-maisonette-as-constructed): To sanction maisonette as constructed. Pending - [**PA/06162/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06162-26/birzebbuga-replacement-of-facade-timber-apertures-to-u-pvc): Proposed replacement of facade timber apertures to u-pvc ones and installation of awning at roof level. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05986/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05986-26/zebbug-connect-an-existing-washroom-to-an-underlying): To connect an existing washroom to an underlying apartment. Proposed property will include an internally linked staircase and includes the roof. Raising of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02875/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02875-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-papb-00862-88): To sanction changes from PAPB/00862/88. To demolish existing canopy, front and rear balustrades, and to replace with solid wall and/or glass railing. To… Suspended, validated 6 May 2026 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)