--- title: "PA/02386/26: change the use of an existing Class in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02386-26/msida-change-the-use-of-an-existing-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To change the use of an existing Class 4B shop (approved in DN/521/09) into a Class 4D commercial including minor… Planning applications › Msida › PA0238626 # PA/02386/26: change the use of an existing Class in Msida Michael Shop, Triq l-Imhallef Paolo Debono, Msida To change the use of an existing Class 4B shop (approved in DN/521/09) into a Class 4D commercial including minor internal and external alterations. Proposal includes minor sanctioning from what was approved in DN/521/09. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Michael Shop, Triq l-Imhallef Paolo Debono, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Leanne Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/leanne-bartolo) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 11 March 2026 - **Validated:** 15 April 2026 - **Published:** 15 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 15 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02386/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02386&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Michael Shop, Triq l-Imhallef Paolo Debono, Msida 104 other applications within 300 m: 63 granted, 3 refused, 16 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/05442/23). On Triq l-Imhallef Paolo Debono: 7 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/01562/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01562-24/msida-sanctioning-of-differences-from-pa3868-06-to-include): Sanctioning of differences from PA3868/06 to include minor internal alterations in Class 4A office at elevated ground floor, and to sanction apartments at… Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 5 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/01531/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01531-22/msida-sanction-alterations-of-apartment-9-at-3rd): To sanction alterations of apartment 9 at 3rd floor, from approved permit PA08193/06. Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/04970/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04970-23/msida-sanction-separation-including-alterations-of-an-approved): To sanction separation including alterations of an approved Pizzeria with approved permits: PA/2575/13 & PA/2942/12, into two separate class 4D outlets. To… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/01847/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01847-21/msida-construction-of-one-receded-unit-at-fifth): Proposed construction of one receded unit at fifth floor level. Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/04417/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04417-23/msida-renew-permit-pa10785-17-to-sanction-differences): To renew permit PA10785/17 - To sanction differences at fourth floor level from previous permit PA270/01, to construct additions and carry out alterations at… Granted, validated 5 September 2023, 5 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/05218/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05218-23/msida-change-of-use-from-commercial-use): Proposed change of use from commercial use (PA6462/99) to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal also entails internal and external alterations and affixing of sign. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/05442/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05442-23/msida-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-existing-property): Proposed internal alterations and extension of existing property at fifth floor level in order to divide existing property into two apartments and… Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/00422/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00422-24/msida-sanction-shop-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction shop internal and external changes from PA2224/12 and to propose internal partitions and a spiral staircase. Pending, validated 17 April 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/05686/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05686-25/msida-change-of-use-of-part-of-internal): Change of use of part of internal garage at basement level -3 to public service garage spaces. Withdrawn, validated 3 September 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/00421/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00421-24/msida-sanction-class-4b-shop-as-built-from): To sanction Class 4B shop as built from PA0077/09 and proposed internal partitions. Pending, validated 17 April 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/00428/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00428-25/msida-change-of-use-of-built-basement-level): Proposed change of use of built basement level and ground floor level from approved ancillary facilities and amenities to hotel as approved in PA/08797/21 to… Withdrawn, validated 29 January 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/06954/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06954-24/msida-renew-pa-03701-16): To renew PA/03701/16 (Renewal of PA/06166/08) amendments to the previous permit PA/06166/08 - Demolition of existing building and re-construct commercial… Granted, validated 19 November 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/01461/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01461-26/msida-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-approved): Sanctioning of apartment as built from approved permit PA/00270/01 and DN/1294/20. Withdrawn, validated 29 April 2026, 61 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, 62 m away - [**PA/06263/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06263-24/msida-installation-of-non-led-billboard-with-external-solar-powered): Proposed installation of non-led billboard with external solar-powered lighting. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 95 m away ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) ## More from Leanne Bartolo - [**PA/06455/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06455-26/naxxar-demolition-of-terraced-house): Demolition of terraced house. Excavation for reservoir and domestic stores at basement level, Construction of one-bedroom maisonette at ground floor, three… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02837/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02837-26/san-gwann-make-use-of-vacant-field-for-fitness): To make use of vacant field for fitness (no Class) and educational activities (no Class), including the location of lightweight, movable structures. To… Pending - [**PA/02909/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02909-25/gharghur-proposal-involves-change-of-an-existing-police): The proposal involves change of an existing police station and an adjoining Class 4A clinic into a residential dwelling and a garage. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/00666/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00666-25/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-convenience): Change of use from garage to convenience shop (Class 4B), proposed alterations to doorway, addition of shop sign and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/02802/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02802-24/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-take): Change of use from garage to take away with cooking on site. Alterations to doorway and minor internal alterations. Refused, validated 15 May 2024 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)