--- title: "PA/02877/25: partial change of use to Class 3A in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02877-25/msida-partial-change-of-use-to-class-3a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Proposed partial change of use to Class 3A guesthouse including internal alterations and retention of Class 4D… Planning applications › Msida › PA0287725 # PA/02877/25: partial change of use to Class 3A in Msida 5, Ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex c/w, Triq il-Parrocca, Msida Proposed partial change of use to Class 3A guesthouse including internal alterations and retention of Class 4D catering establishment at ground floor. External alterations include shifting of signage and proposed retractable canopies along the facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, Ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex c/w, Triq il-Parrocca, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Eldaniz Gurbanov - **Perit:** [Perit Adrian Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-buttigieg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 7 March 2025 - **Validated:** 7 May 2025 - **Published:** 7 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 6 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 November 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02877/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02877&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 5, Ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex c/w, Triq il-Parrocca, Msida 196 other applications within 300 m: 128 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02367/25). On Ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/05343/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05343-25/msida-extension-of-existing-townhouse-and-internal-alterations): Extension of existing townhouse and internal alterations to upgrade it into a Class 3A guesthouse. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 11 m away - [**PA/00910/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00910-26/msida-carry-out-partial-demolition-whilst-retaining-facades): To carry out partial demolition whilst retaining facades and staircase, excavation of water reservoir. Proposed 2 Maisonettes with jacuzzi + Class 4C at… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 17 m away - [**PA/04036/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04036-26/msida-carry-out-internal-alterations): To carry out internal alterations, demolition of structures abutting backyard and an extension of 4 existing residential properties in order to convert to a… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/04011/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04011-23/msida-renewal-of-pa-6433-17): Renewal of PA 6433 / 17 - Addition of Third floor and Recessed floor forming 2 new apartments. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/06673/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06673-25/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A (consultation office). No internal and external changes. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/05785/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05785-24/msida-alterations-to-the-existing-building-including-a): Alterations to the existing building including a full second floor level and an overlying receded level. Proposed building shall incorporate two dwelling units. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/00700/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00700-24/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B Shop to Class 4D Snack Bar, with some minor internal and external alterations inc. installation of external signage Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/02923/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02923-23/msida-reactive-use-as-a-class-4b-approved): To reactive use as a Class 4B approved in PA5972/0, and to divide same into two (2) Class 4B Units. Proposal includes internal alterations consisting of… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 64 m away - [**PA/06444/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06444-25/msida-change-of-use-from-class-3c-gym): Proposed change of use from Class 3C gym to Class 4D, restaurant. The proposal includes changes to the internal layout at the back of the property, the… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/00602/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00602-25/msida-change-approved-garage-in-pa-04918-23-to-a): To change approved garage in PA/04918/23 to a public service garage. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/04918/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04918-23/msida-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-basement): To sanction internal and external modifications to basement level garage, overlying maisonette/apartments (PA3011/05) and setback floor level apartments… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/02446/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02446-22/msida-extension-to-existing-second-floor-level): Extension to existing second floor level, construction of overlying floor level, minor internal alteration and the addition of solar panels on the roof level… Status being checked, 4 floors, 68 m away - [**PA/07981/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07981-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-including-demolition-of-internal): Proposed minor internal alterations including demolition of internal wall and proposed extension of back room. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/06006/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06006-23/msida-minor-internal-alterations-over-pre-1968-townhouse-consisting): Proposed minor internal alterations over pre-1968 townhouse consisting of replacement of parts dangerous roofs (to be reconstructed as is), removal of old… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 73 m away - [**PA/00401/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00401-23/msida-installation-of-a-timber-louvered-screen): Proposed installation of a timber louvered screen. Withdrawn, 73 m away ## More by Adrian Buttigieg - [**PA/07552/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07552-26/swieqi-extension-to-an-existing-penthouse-to-form): Proposed extension to an existing penthouse to form an internally connected duplex unit, including a splash pool on the front terrace. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06773/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06773-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-to-property-entrance-and-formation-of): Proposed change to property entrance and formation of facade projection. Pending - [**PA/04965/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04965-26/gharghur-addition-of-washroom-over-penthouse-as-approved): Proposed addition of washroom over penthouse as approved in PA1527/22. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04769/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04769-26/qormi-sanctioning-of-first-floor-maisonette-variations-as): Sanctioning of first floor maisonette variations as approved in PB 1257/80, including proposed changes, formation of common parts and development of airspace.… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03439/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03439-26/santa-venera-partial-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed partial demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of additional floors. Proposal includes a total of three apartments and one… Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03202/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03202-26/sliema-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, including an extension at roof level, to a vacant pre-1967 dwelling. Proposal includes restoration of the facade. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Adrian Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-buttigieg) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)