--- title: "PA/02770/25: extend in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02770-25/msida-extend source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To extend, amend and demolish parts of existing sixth floor penthouses and create three sixth floor apartments… Planning applications › Msida › PA0277025 # PA/02770/25: extend in Msida Porto Vecchio, Apt. Nos. 18, 19, 20, Triq Censu Farrugia, Msida To extend, amend and demolish parts of existing sixth floor penthouses and create three sixth floor apartments instead and build two penthouses above at seventh floor including access to roof and parapet walls. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Porto Vecchio, Apt. Nos. 18, 19, 20, Triq Censu Farrugia, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Shawncara Ltd Attn: Shawn Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/shawncara-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 8 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 29 January 2025 - **Validated:** 24 September 2025 - **Published:** 24 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02770/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02770&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Porto Vecchio, Apt. Nos. 18, 19, 20, Triq Censu Farrugia, Msida 162 other applications within 300 m: 106 granted, 5 refused, 10 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07035/25). On Triq Censu Farrugia: 11 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-camilleri), [David Mifsud Parker](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-mifsud-parker). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 79% (likely range 49–100%, low reliability, from 32 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 8 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 7. 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/03459/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03459-21/msida-alteration-to-class-3c-gym-approved-by): Proposed alteration to Class 3C gym approved by PA/4655/19 Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/03920/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03920-26/msida-sanctioning-of-canopies-in-front-terrace-of): Sanctioning of canopies in front terrace of apartment at fourth floor level in lieu of approved permit PA3777/01. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/03022/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03022-26/msida-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-including-variations): To sanction terraced house as built including variations from approved PA2875/82 and PA2079/91. Granted, validated 19 June 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/06105/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06105-26/msida-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-last-approved): Sanctioning of minor variations from last approved PA/05269/06. Variations include: position of apartment, not on plan, but in section. The size and presence… Granted, validated 14 October 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/07774/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07774-25/msida-sanction-the-removal-of-garage-internal-wall): To sanction the removal of garage internal wall, retaining two entrance/exists. No changes to facades. Granted, validated 6 January 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/07491/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07491-25/msida-affect-external-alterations-to-the-apartment-in): To affect external alterations to the apartment in question, by roofing over part of balcony, and formation of balcony. To sanction minor changes of same… Granted, validated 12 January 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/04135/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04135-25/msida-construction-of-reservoir): Construction of reservoir, ground floor entrance, private garages, four overlying floors and a receded floor. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/07035/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07035-25/msida-part-demolition-of-existing-property): Part demolition of existing property, construction of apartments from ground to sixth floor level including solar panels. Proposed excavation of reservoir. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 7 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/02281/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02281-25/msida-changes-to-pa2982-23-to-include-the-conversion): Changes to PA2982/23 to include the conversion of the fourth and fifth levels into 4 one bedroom apartments instead of 2 three bedroom apartments and minor… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 6 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/02982/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02982-23/msida-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of 3 car garage at ground floor, 4 one bedroom at first and second floor, 2 three bedrooms at third and fourth… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/04205/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04205-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-garages): Demolition of existing garages, excavation for basement and reservoir. Construction of reservoir, semi-basement private parking garages, ground floor… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/01013/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01013-20/msida-sanction-minor-alterations-which-include-the-removal): To sanction minor alterations which include the removal of the walls in the living room, the addition of the bathroom, the shifting of the bathroom shaft, the… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/04335/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04335-25/msida-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, and construct twenty-four residential units over 7 levels, and 2 garages at ground floor. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 7 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/02066/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02066-22/msida-sanctioning-of-merged-two-back-to-back): Proposed sanctioning of merged two back to back garages into one with exit-entry from one drive. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/07755/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07755-24/msida-sanction-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit-with): To sanction internal alterations from approved permit with reference PA597/92. Alterations include removal of internal walls, construction of additional walls… Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 73 m away ## More by Joseph Camilleri - [**PA/07697/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07697-26/gzira-restructure-the-existing-second-third-roof-duplex-into-three): To restructure the existing second-third-roof duplex into three one-bedroom apartments, add a recessed one-bedroom apartment and to alter the existing common… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07599/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07599-26/mellieha-sanction-existing-first-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction existing first floor maisonette as built, approved in PA5535/99 (To amend existing maisonette permits and to add maisonette) and to carry out… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07170/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07170-26/naxxar-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa-06605-23): To sanction variations from permit PA /06605/23 (To demolish existing dwelling, excavate semi basement level and reservoir and construct semi basement level… Pending, 9 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06985/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06985-26/mellieha-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate to the necessary rock levels, to construct ground floor maisonette, ground floor two car garage and overlying three… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06915/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06915-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-existing-duplex-apartment-at-first): Sanctioning of existing duplex apartment at first - second floor and garage at basement level from those approved at PA/1158/99 and PA/5034/03. Proposed… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06907/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06907-26/qormi-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To carry out internal and external alterations at all levels including replacing of low ceilings and extending rooms at third floor and extending main stairs… Pending [All applications by Joseph Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-camilleri) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)