--- title: "PA/02647/24: alterations in backyard consisting of construction of in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02647-24/msida-alterations-in-backyard-consisting-of-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Proposed alterations in backyard consisting of construction of underground reservoir, part roofing of backyard and… Planning applications › Msida › PA0264724 # PA/02647/24: alterations in backyard consisting of construction of in Msida 66, Arethusa, Apartments 1 & 2, Triq J. Borg, Msida Proposed alterations in backyard consisting of construction of underground reservoir, part roofing of backyard and construction of balconies at ground and first floor levels. Application also includes the sanctioning of minor differences from PA/00838/13 and PA/01045/16. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 66, Arethusa, Apartments 1 & 2, Triq J. Borg, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Mr John Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-camilleri) - **Perit:** [Perit Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 28 February 2024 - **Validated:** 25 June 2024 - **Published:** 8 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 May 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 10 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02647/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02647&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 66, Arethusa, Apartments 1 & 2, Triq J. Borg, Msida 10 other applications on the same street: 7 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/01062/26). On Triq J. Borg: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01062/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01062-26/msida-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-class-4b): To demolish existing terraced house and Class 4B shop and construction of 1 no. Class 4B shops, 1 No. Class 4A office and a garage at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03799/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03799-25/msida-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-5313-02): To sanction variations from approved PA/5313/02. Sanctioning includes correction of site configuration following survey, and re-positioning of walls and… Granted, validated 27 June 2025 - [**PA/02537/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02537-25/msida-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-duplex-apartment): Proposed internal alterations to an existing duplex apartment at second and third floor level as to create two in number separate apartments. Granted, validated 13 May 2025 - [**PA/01215/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01215-23/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-food): Change of use from garage to ’food’ take -away and installation of signage. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/01292/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01292-23/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-maisonette-approved-in): Minor internal alterations to maisonette approved in RG602/22 and amalgamation to another ground floor maisonette to increase the habitable space of the… Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/01085/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01085-23/msida-sanction-security-shutter-boxes-and-signs): To sanction security shutter boxes and signs. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/00706/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00706-23/msida-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built, proposed minor internal alteration and extension at 2nd level. Granted, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/00905/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00905-20/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4D, some minor internal alterations and replacement of signage. Status being checked - [**PA/01499/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01499-21/msida-shifting-of-w): Shifting of W.C, alterations to internal partition, shifting of soffit height in existing Class 4B establishment and correction of site. Status being checked - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors ## More by Chris Grech - [**PA/07386/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07386-26/mosta-extension-to-pavement): Proposed extension to pavement. Proposal also includes the placing of tables and chairs in front of approved Class 4C shop (PA/6607/24). Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06797/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06797-26/birkirkara-interconnecting-property-approved-by-pa-818-25-to-adjacent): Proposed interconnecting property approved by PA/818/25 to adjacent pre-1967 building to form one residential unit. Application also includes internal and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06303/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06303-26/zejtun-changes-to-layout-and-extension-to-approved): Changes to layout and extension to approved Class 6A (stores) and Class 5B (workshops) in PA493/21 including additional floor at first floor by keeping the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05830/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05830-26/munxar-demolition-of-rooms-in-backyard): Demolition of rooms in backyard, excavation of pool, pump room and balance tank and the construction of a pool and bathroom in the backyard. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/04366/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04366-26/vittoriosa-birgu-installation-of-balconies-at-third-floor-level): Proposed installation of balconies at third floor level and fouth floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04023/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04023-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-third-floor-apartment-from): To sanction changes to third floor apartment from PA/1355/13. Proposed extension and alterations at third floor level and construction of new receded level to… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech) ## More from John Camilleri - [**PA/07090/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07090-26/mosta-renewal-of-pa5021-18-to-sanction-as): Renewal of PA5021/18 - To sanction as built floor levels. Proposed alterations in the common area and third floor include; roofing over the terrace, a… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03312/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03312-25/hamrun-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-garage): To sanction the change of use from garage into a Class 4A office, the carrying out of variations to an adjoining private garage and the fixing of a sign and a… Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/00685/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00685-25/zabbar-carry-out-extension-at-roof-level-to): To carry out extension at roof level to an approved washroom in PA3297/22. Granted, validated 10 March 2025 - [**PA/01119/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01119-24/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-garage-and-stores): Proposed change of use from garage and stores to residence, and construction of third floor and recessed floor level. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03845/23** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03845-23/sannat-minor-internal-alterations-to-widen-doorways): Minor internal alterations to widen doorways, enlarge backyard and addition of bathrooms whilst keeping the building as a single residence, and widening of… Granted, validated 11 October 2023 - [**PA/03602/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03602-23/zurrieq-renewal-of-permit-pa10831-17-proposed-additional-domestic): Renewal of permit PA10831/17 [Proposed additional domestic store at second floor level and access to the roof level]. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 3 floors [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)