--- title: "PA/01960/26: proposal involves the change of use of in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01960-26/msida-proposal-involves-the-change-of-use-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: The proposal involves the change of use of a garage to a Class 4B shop including a W.C. It also includes the… Planning applications › Msida › PA0196026 # PA/01960/26: proposal involves the change of use of in Msida 13 and 15, Triq Garcin, Msida The proposal involves the change of use of a garage to a Class 4B shop including a W.C. It also includes the replacement of the existing garage door with a glazed aperture, the enlargement of the window for Apartment 1 on the facade, the change in access to Apt 1 and the shifting of the K/L/D area to the rear part of the property facing the back yard, and the bedroom to the front part facing the street. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 13 and 15, Triq Garcin, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Kida Developers Ltd Attn: Charles Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kida-developers-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 19 December 2025 - **Validated:** 25 March 2026 - **Published:** 25 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 5 August 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01960/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01960&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 13 and 15, Triq Garcin, Msida 180 other applications within 300 m: 113 granted, 5 refused, 9 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02770/25). On Triq Garcin: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/04035/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04035-23/msida-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-to): Demolition of an existing terraced house to construct a ground floor garage and six overlying levels consisting of 12 residential units. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 7 floors, 16 m away - [**PA/04335/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04335-25/msida-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, and construct twenty-four residential units over 7 levels, and 2 garages at ground floor. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 7 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/04205/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04205-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-garages): Demolition of existing garages, excavation for basement and reservoir. Construction of reservoir, semi-basement private parking garages, ground floor… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/00229/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00229-21/msida-construction-of-three-additional-dwellings-above-existing): Construction of three additional dwellings above existing third party dwellings and garage, application also includes alterations to common area and… Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/00433/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00433-24/msida-alteration-to-existing-stairway-to-include-lift): Alteration to existing stairway to include lift and construction of 2 residential dwellings on fourth floor and receded floor level. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/06744/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-24/msida-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartment-at-second): Proposed internal alterations to existing apartment at second floor and construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/04135/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04135-25/msida-construction-of-reservoir): Construction of reservoir, ground floor entrance, private garages, four overlying floors and a receded floor. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/05208/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05208-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Demolition of the existing structure, alterations to the existing ground floor garage, and construction of a residential development comprising of two new… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/07755/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07755-24/msida-sanction-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit-with): To sanction internal alterations from approved permit with reference PA597/92. Alterations include removal of internal walls, construction of additional walls… Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/03459/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03459-21/msida-alteration-to-class-3c-gym-approved-by): Proposed alteration to Class 3C gym approved by PA/4655/19 Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/06105/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06105-26/msida-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-last-approved): Sanctioning of minor variations from last approved PA/05269/06. Variations include: position of apartment, not on plan, but in section. The size and presence… Granted, validated 14 October 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/04848/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04848-23/msida-sanction-variations-from-the-approved-drawings-of): To sanction variations from the approved drawings of a second floor apartment in PA4173/92. Granted, validated 6 October 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/07035/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07035-25/msida-part-demolition-of-existing-property): Part demolition of existing property, construction of apartments from ground to sixth floor level including solar panels. Proposed excavation of reservoir. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 7 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/02086/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02086-22/msida-sanctioning-of-a-store-room-as-built): Sanctioning of a store room as built over PB01501/74. Use as a Class 4B shop, fixing of a w/c, sign and a/c. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/03920/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03920-26/msida-sanctioning-of-canopies-in-front-terrace-of): Sanctioning of canopies in front terrace of apartment at fourth floor level in lieu of approved permit PA3777/01. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 64 m away ## More by Steven Ebejer - [**PA/07086/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07086-26/birkirkara-sanction-a-residential-garage-as-built-and): To sanction a residential garage as built and the change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06503/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06503-26/sliema-sanction-a-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction a first floor apartment as built, with variations from the approved development permit PA579/95. Pending - [**PA/06283/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06283-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level-and-the): Internal alterations at first-floor level and the conversion of an existing enclosed balcony into an open balcony. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06124/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06124-26/swieqi-sanction-a-duplex-apartment-as-built-at): To sanction a duplex apartment as built at ground and first floor levels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05890/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-the-semi-detached-villa-approved-under): Proposed changes to the semi-detached villa approved under PA3071/23, consisting of a complete redesign of the villa, including the internal layout and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) ## More from Kida Developers Ltd - [**PA/04397/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04397-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-a-terraced-house-and-the): The demolition of a terraced house and the excavation of the site to construct basement garages and 9 overlying residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/02931/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02931-26/qormi-proposed-development-comprises-the-excavation-of-an): The proposed development comprises the excavation of an infill plot for the construction of nine basement garages, an underground reservoir, and fourteen… Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02793/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02793-24/iklin-demolition-of-existing-development): Demolition of existing development. Excavation of basement garages interlinked with PA3465/22, ground floor garages and 8 apartments at floors above,… Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/04035/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04035-23/msida-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-to): Demolition of an existing terraced house to construct a ground floor garage and six overlying levels consisting of 12 residential units. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 7 floors [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)