--- title: "PA/02352/23: sanction building height and services as built in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02352-23/msida-sanction-building-height-and-services-as-built source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To sanction building height and services as built, from previously approved PA/8076/17. To propose a lightweight… Planning applications › Msida › PA0235223 # PA/02352/23: sanction building height and services as built in Msida Trake Building, University Campus, Tal-Qroqq, Msida To sanction building height and services as built, from previously approved PA/8076/17. To propose a lightweight perforated screen surrounding services at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Trake Building, University Campus, Tal-Qroqq, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Prof. Alfred Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alfred-vella) - **Perit:** [JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 6 March 2023 - **Validated:** 26 April 2023 - **Published:** 26 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 26 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 4 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02352/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02352&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Trake Building, University Campus, Tal-Qroqq, Msida 151 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03584/23). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 42 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/01761/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01761-26/msida-change-of-use-of-offices-1-and): Change of use of offices 1 and 2 into 1 Class 4B unit (mini-market) including minor internal alterations, blocking off of void currently linking office 2 with… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/05098/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05098-26/msida-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of five parking spaces at basement level and 20 apartments from ground floor level… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/08643/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08643-24/msida-sanction-alterations-to-penthouses-approved-in-pa-08606-18): To sanction alterations to penthouses approved in PA/08606/18. Alterations include changes to layout, levels, facade and site outline following site survey.… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/04608/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04608-26/msida-change-use-from-an-office): To change use from an office (Class 4A) approved in PA/01240/26 to yoga studio (Class 3C). To also carry out internal alterations to layout. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/01240/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01240-26/msida-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-changes-from): To carry out internal alterations and changes from Office (Class 4A) approved in RG/02395/18. Granted, validated 23 April 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/01077/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-26/msida-proposal-includes-demolition-of-existing-room-at): Proposal includes demolition of existing room at existing roof level. Change of use of existing office Class 4A office block to Class 3B (3 star hotel) B&B… Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 9 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/01756/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01756-25/msida-renew-pa-2082-16): To renew PA/2082/16. Demolition of existing vacant terraced house and construction of studio apartments and underlying Class 4C snack bar (no cooking). Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/07409/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07409-24/msida-change-of-use-to-class-4a-office): Change of use to Class 4A office and sanctioning minor internal alterations from PA/02756/16. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/01663/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01663-23/msida-sanction-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-dwelling): To sanction internal alterations to pre-1968 dwelling, with the introduction of gypsum ceilings and change in internal layout of the apartment to form an… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/05747/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05747-23/msida-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-that-as): To sanction apartment as built from that as approved in PA3007/18. Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 72 m away - [**PA/02205/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02205-23/msida-proposal-seeks-to-change-of-use-from): The proposal seeks to change of use from the garage approved (PA/00284/98) to Class-2C (training center) and for the sanctioning of minor internal… Refused, validated 19 April 2023, 73 m away - [**PA/01180/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01180-23/msida-renew-permit-pa09942-17-which-includes-to-extend): To renew permit PA09942/17 which includes to extend existing apartment to facade at fourth floor level and construct overlying recessed floor. Granted, validated 13 April 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/03584/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03584-23/msida-sanction-changes-from-pa3698-02): To sanction changes from PA3698/02, extension of existing fourth floor and construction of two units at fifth floor level. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 6 floors, 79 m away - [**PA/00909/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00909-25/msida-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate for the creation of private carpark including a car lift and construct twelve residential one-bedroom units. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/07230/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07230-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of ground-floor car parking spaces, together with Class 4B stationery premises, five offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 85 m away ## More by JLZ+MBF Architects - [**PA/06594/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-bathroom-within-a-pre-1967-property): Sanctioning of bathroom within a pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05979/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05979-26/sliema-extension): Extension, alterations and restoration works to town house. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05758/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05758-26/mgarr-alterations-to-roof-configuration): Alterations to roof configuration, including relocation of services and sanctioning of canopies. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05320/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-restoration-and-rebuilding-of-rubble-walls): Restoration and rebuilding of rubble walls, including installation of two timber gates. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03048/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03048-26/qormi-demolition-of-derelict-structure): Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above ground for Class 5B general industry. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01937/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01937-26/st-julians-demolish-washrooms-and-construct-two-new-overlying): To demolish washrooms and construct two new overlying dwellings. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 [All applications by JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) ## More from Alfred Vella - [**PA/02627/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02627-26/zejtun-sanction-variations-from-papb-3462-2915-75-including-front-gard): To sanction variations from PAPB/3462/2915/75 including front garden and garages at basement level and a reduced built area at first floor level and to… Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/07742/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07742-25/zurrieq-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): To carry out alterations to existing terraced house approved in PA 1873/95, to sanction minor internal and external changes and proposed common stairwell and… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/03135/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03135-25/mellieha-sanction-internal-changes-to-the-approved-ground): To sanction internal changes to the approved ground, first and the second floor plans in PA8530/21. To sanction and not build the approved third and recessed… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/08193/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08193-24/msida-demolish-existing-dmme-building-and-construction-of): To demolish existing DMME building and construction of a new building for the Faculty of Dental Surgery (Class 2C and ancillary Class 4A) consisting of plant… Granted, validated 11 December 2024 - [**PA/07919/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07919-24/msida-construct-extension-to-existing-building-as-approved): To construct extension to existing building as approved in PA2166/02 consisting of basement storage, ground floor laboratories and stores and an office, hot… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 2 floors [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)