--- title: "PA/02420/25: sanction two ground floor garages in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02420-25/msida-sanction-two-ground-floor-garages source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To sanction two ground floor garages. To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement… Planning applications › Msida › PA0242025 # PA/02420/25: sanction two ground floor garages in Msida 49 Tamarind, Triq San Lwigi, Msida To sanction two ground floor garages. To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement car spaces, ground floor level maisonette, five overlying apartments at first, second, third, fourth and fifth floor level and a penthouse at receded floor level. Proposed jacuzzi at receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 49 Tamarind, Triq San Lwigi, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Robert Gafa - **Perit:** [Perit Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 26 February 2025 - **Validated:** 26 June 2025 - **Published:** 21 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 June 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 9 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02420/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02420&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 49 Tamarind, Triq San Lwigi, Msida 288 other applications within 300 m: 182 granted, 7 refused, 30 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq San Lwigi: 9 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 56 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/05754/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05754-25/msida-sanction-change-in-height-of-approved-class): To sanction change in height of approved Class 4B shop from PA/05639/18 and minor internal differences. Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 6 m away - [**PA/00596/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00596-24/msida-internal-alterations-to-existing-residence-and-part): Internal alterations to existing residence and part change of use to small Class 4A office; and minor alterations to facade. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/00284/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00284-24/msida-erect-one-bedroomed-flat-at-level-2): To erect one bedroomed flat at level 2 over existing apartment block. Refused, validated 24 January 2024, 3 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/03216/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03216-24/msida-demolish-existing-roof-room-and-construct-two): To demolish existing roof room and construct two apartments on two floors and a receded floor. The application also includes the installation of a lift. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/00751/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-25/msida-renewal-of-pa-05489-16-alterations-to-existing): Renewal of PA/05489/16 - Alterations to existing second floor flat, demolition of washrooms and construction of three overlying apartments, including… Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/00028/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00028-26/msida-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-units-approved): To carry out alterations to residential units approved in PA/00751/25. Alterations include changes to layout, lowering of levels, to facade and to construct… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/01099/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01099-22/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4c-bar): Change of use from Class 4C bar to Class 4B butcher. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/08142/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08142-24/msida-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, with variances from PAPB880/74. Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/04937/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04937-26/msida-change-of-use-from-a-retail-shop): Change of use from a retail shop approved under PA/08021/94 and a hotel lobby under RG/01671/17 to a Class 4B butcher. Application also includes minor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/01393/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01393-26/msida-internal-alterations-to-the-approved-development-under): Proposed internal alterations to the approved development under PA5842/24, including the demolition of the existing ground floor unit and its reconstruction… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/05842/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05842-24/msida-internal-demolition-at-first-floor-and-rooms): Proposed internal demolition at first floor and rooms at roof level. Proposed alterations at ground floor level to create lift and common stairs. Proposed 4… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04788/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04788-26/msida-alterations-to-the-common-stairwell-to-accommodate): Proposed alterations to the common stairwell to accommodate the installation of a lift; alterations to the existing elevated ground-floor apartment,… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/06873/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06873-25/msida-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-apartment-at): Proposed internal alterations to the existing apartment at the ground floor level of a pre-1967 building. The application also includes sanctioning of minor… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/00365/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-21/msida-widen-door-to-an-existing): To widen door to an existing (pre-1967) garage Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/07020/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07020-24/msida-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 8 basement garages and overlying 1, maisonette, 11 apartments and 2 penthouses… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 59 m away ## More by Russell Marmara - [**PA/07842/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07842-25/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-basement-garage-levels): Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage levels -1, -2, -3, and -4, accessed from Triq Salvu Barbara via an adjacent ramp covered by… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07712/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07712-25/mgarr-minor-alteration-to-approved-permit-pa-5242-23): Proposed minor alteration to approved permit PA/5242/23. Proposed excavation and construction of water reservoir and level -5 basement garages. Proposed… Granted, validated 19 December 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/06799/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06799-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa3581-24): Proposed minor internal alterations to approved permit PA3581/24. Such alterations include shifting of internal wall. Proposed change of use from Class 1A… Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/04282/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04282-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-dilapidated-farmhouse): To demolish existing dilapidated farmhouse, proposed reconstruction and additions. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02632/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02632-25/mgarr-agricultural-store): Proposed agricultural store, reservoir, pump room, timber gate and restoration of existing rubble wall. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02487/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02487-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-building-and-to-excavate-and): To demolish existing building and to excavate and construct level -1 basement with 3 garages and 3 other parking spaces, Class 4B shop at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)