--- title: "PA/02484/23: sanction existing apartment and garage in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02484-23/msida-sanction-existing-apartment-and-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To sanction existing apartment and garage. Perit Eric Formosa. Validated 3 May 2023. Planning applications › Msida › PA0248423 # PA/02484/23: sanction existing apartment and garage in Msida Ent E no 3, Triq il-Gostra, Is-Swatar, Msida To sanction existing apartment and garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ent E no 3, Triq il-Gostra, Is-Swatar, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Doreen Polidano - **Perit:** [Perit Eric Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/eric-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 9 February 2023 - **Validated:** 3 May 2023 - **Published:** 3 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 29 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02484/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02484&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Ent E no 3, Triq il-Gostra, Is-Swatar, Msida 138 other applications within 300 m: 85 granted, 2 refused, 4 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/00339/26). On Triq il-Gostra: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 45 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/01658/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01658-23/msida-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To propose change of use from Class 4B - butcher to fishmonger, sanctioning of shutter door and propose new fascia sign on facade. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 15 m away - [**PA/02853/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02853-22/msida-part-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and): Part demolition of existing terraced house and construction of five overlying apartments including common parts. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/03074/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03074-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of use of part of Class 4B shop to Class 2C training centre. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/02309/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02309-21/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-and-propose-an): To sanction property as built and propose an extension to roof structures of maisonette. Proposal also includes for the removal of an existing chimney, the… Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/07890/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07890-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to-pa): Proposed minor internal and external changes to PA 6450/19, including proposed division of approved duplex unit no.2 at third and fourth floors into two… Granted, validated 8 January 2026, 5 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/05841/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05841-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-in-apartment-previously): To sanction minor internal alterations in apartment previously approved by PA/11111/17. Granted, validated 10 October 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/00571/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00571-20/birkirkara-demolishing-of-existing-receded-floor-and-construction): Demolishing of existing receded floor & construction of a new full floor & a receded floor resulting in a 3 bed-roomed unit. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/06911/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06911-23/birkirkara-sanction-existing-apartment): To sanction existing apartment. Changes include site configuration, openings, internal heights and minor changes to layout. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/02913/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02913-22/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-which-consist-of-enlargement): Minor internal alterations which consist of enlargement of internal wall openings at elevated ground level and shifting of wall at semi basement garage level. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/05310/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05310-23/msida-sanction-internal-layout-and-footprint-of-apartment): To sanction internal layout and footprint of apartment from that approved in PA1164/01 mainly the size of rooms. Granted, validated 21 November 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/04517/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04517-23/msida-correction-of-site-from-the-previous-permit): Correction of site from the previous permit PA3072/95 and to sanction internal and external variations from PA3072/95. Granted, validated 7 November 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/02334/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02334-26/birkirkara-total-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Total demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of site to include a basement reserved for garages and the construction of 4 floors and a recessed… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/00808/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00808-26/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-which-include-the-addition): Proposed minor internal alterations which include the addition of a bedroom. Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/05602/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05602-25/birkirkara-correction-of-site-to-approved-permit-pa-10716-18): Correction of site to approved permit PA/10716/18. This proposal seeks to revise the development previously approved under PA/10716/18. The proposed… Withdrawn, validated 3 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/08208/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08208-24/birkirkara-this-application-seeks-to-reactivate-the-permission): This application seeks to reactivate the permission for a Class 4B retail shop and install external signage, as approved in PA/01412/13. Additionally, it… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 84 m away ## More by Eric Formosa - [**PA/07060/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07060-26/naxxar-sanction-existing-apartment-approved-by-pa-01719-20): To sanction existing apartment approved by PA/01719/20. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04986/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04986-26/san-gwann-modification-of-window-to-door): Modification of window to door, removal of topsoil and uprooting of trees, and construction of parapet wall with direct access to street. Application includes… Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/03387/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-26/qormi-internal-modification-to-form-lift): Internal Modification to form lift, subdivide first floor into 2 apartments and construction of overlying 1 unit and penthouse. Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01269/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01269-26/siggiewi-minor-modifications-and-extension-to-the-unit): Minor modifications and extension to the unit covered by PA184/22. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00841/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00841-26/zebbug-construction-of-4-stables-and-ancillary-tack): Construction of 4 stables and ancillary tack room, paddock and manure clamp. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/06504/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06504-25/gzira-class-4b): Proposed Class 4B (butcher) - Including alterations and opening in facade to accommodate better lighting and ventilation, and the proposal of a wc in the… Granted, validated 15 October 2025 [All applications by Eric Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/eric-formosa) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)