--- title: "PA/02931/25: eliminate basement level including substation in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02931-25/msida-eliminate-basement-level-including-substation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To eliminate basement level including substation (approved in PA4719/21) due to GIR reports which found an existing… Planning applications › Msida › PA0293125 # PA/02931/25: eliminate basement level including substation in Msida 77, 79, 81, Triq Bordin, Msida To eliminate basement level including substation (approved in PA4719/21) due to GIR reports which found an existing old quarry beneath the site. Proposal includes minor internal and external changes including a garage at street level and the relocation of reservoir. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 77, 79, 81, Triq Bordin, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Michael Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-bonello) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Quarry - **Received:** 14 April 2025 - **Validated:** 7 May 2025 - **Published:** 7 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 6 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02931/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02931&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 77, 79, 81, Triq Bordin, Msida 221 other applications within 300 m: 135 granted, 7 refused, 31 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26). On Triq Bordin: 6 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. - [**PA/04608/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04608-25/pieta-change-of-use-of-part-of-private): Change of use of part of private garage to public service garage to accommodate 5 public service vehicle. Withdrawn, validated 16 July 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/00287/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00287-25/pieta-change-of-use-from-residential-garage-to): Change of use from residential garage to public service garage (Y-plate). Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/06379/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06379-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of a plot and construction of a domestic store (private use) at basement level, one maisonette at ground… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/00115/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00115-26/pieta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-pa4703-04): To sanction internal and external alterations from PA4703/04. Suspended, validated 11 March 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/04337/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04337-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-garages-and-apartments): Proposed demolition of existing garages and apartments. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, basement domestic store, 1 private garage for 3… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 1 floor, 38 m away - [**PA/01663/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01663-24/pieta-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private vehicle to public service garage. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02783/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02783-26/pieta-sanction-property-as-built-and-to-propose): To sanction property as built and to propose change of use from garage to shop Class 4B and new signage on the facade. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/02801/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02801-24/pieta-subdivision-of-penthouse-as-approved-in-pa-04703-04): Subdivision of penthouse as approved in PA/04703/04 to two penthouses. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/03926/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03926-25/pieta-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of 55 basement garages, 10 maisonettes, 73 apartments, 9 penthouses. Application also… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/00940/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00940-22/pieta-propose-an-extension-to-third-floor-level): To propose an extension to third floor level & construction of three additional floors of apartments. Status being checked, 7 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/03925/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03925-23/msida-demolition-of-existing-properties): Proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of 2 floors of basement garages (20 units) and car spaces (39 units) and construction of six overlying… Withdrawn, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/04240/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04240-23/pieta-demolish-existing-town-houses-and-construct-ground): To demolish existing town houses and construct ground floor garages, 3 apartments from 1st to 4th floor respectively, 2 apartments at 5th floor level and 1… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/02813/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02813-26/pieta-sanction-fifth-and-receded-floors-as-built): To sanction fifth and receded floors as built from PA940/22. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/01074/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01074-26/pieta-propose-alterations-at-third-floor-apartment): To propose alterations at third floor apartment. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/05099/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05099-25/pieta-subdivision-of-one-apartment-into-two-one-bedrooms): Subdivision of one apartment into two one-bedrooms. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 45 m away ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) ## More from Michael Bonello - [**PA/02789/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02789-26/zebbug-installation-of-pv-panels-at-roof-level): Installation of pv panels at roof level to farmhouse approved in PA8243/21. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/00306/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00306-26/ta-xbiex-change-in-layout-and-design-to-approved): Change in layout and design to approved PA/01377/10 and renewed by PA/04678/15, whereby the new proposal includes excavation of two levels of basement… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/06064/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06064-25/gzira-sanction-minor-alterations-and-site-configuration-to): To sanction minor alterations and site configuration to penthouse as built from approved PA/06744/16. Refused, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/03910/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-25/sliema-sanction-as-built-penthouse-from-the-pa-4523-05): To sanction as built penthouse from the PA/4523/05. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/02625/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02625-25/gzira-extend-corner-development-as-approved-in-pa-02736-23): To extend corner development as approved in PA/02736/23 and PA/05068/23 to include underlying basement with 6 additional parking spaces instead of 1-car… Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/05763/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05763-24/mosta-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-proposed): Demolition of existing terraced house and proposed construction of two apartments and a duplex penthouse with underlying garage including excavation for a… Granted, validated 28 August 2024 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)