--- title: "PA/03119/23: demolition and excavation/clearing of soil in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03119-23/msida-demolition-and-excavation-clearing-of-soil source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Proposed demolition and excavation/clearing of soil. Proposed internal alterations at ground floor including 1 car… Planning applications › Msida › PA0311923 # PA/03119/23: demolition and excavation/clearing of soil in Msida 38, Lucy, Triq Misrah il-Barrieri, Msida Proposed demolition and excavation/clearing of soil. Proposed internal alterations at ground floor including 1 car private garage and a Class 4A office. Proposed construction of 6 studio apartments (one per level) from the first floor to receded floor at sixth level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 38, Lucy, Triq Misrah il-Barrieri, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Matthew Refalo - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 14 April 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 21 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 4 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03119/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03119&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 38, Lucy, Triq Misrah il-Barrieri, Msida 206 other applications within 300 m: 134 granted, 6 refused, 21 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02770/25). On Triq Misrah il-Barrieri: 31 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi), [Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia), [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/02633/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02633-21/msida-sanction-the-elimination-of-the-lower-basement): To sanction the elimination of the lower basement level (originally approved by PA/544/18) due to the discovery of unstable foundations on site following… Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/01531/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01531-26/msida-sanction-opening-between-shop-5-greengrocer): To sanction opening between shop 5 - greengrocer Class 4B, approved in PA/00522/06 and shop 6 - games room Class 3C, approved in PA/02906/20 and change of use… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/04936/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04936-25/msida-sanction-building-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction building as built from that approved in PA/05473/19, and change of use of duplex maisonette at ground and first floor into Class 4C unit. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/06928/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06928-23/msida-demolish-existing-townhouse): To demolish existing townhouse. Construction of 1 Class 4B shop, 1 maisonette, 4 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/02637/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02637-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-properties-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing properties and excavation of -2 Basement Levels to include underground reservoirs, x1 Shop Class 4B, x1 Class 4A office and a… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/08286/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08286-24/msida-demolish-existing-2no): To demolish existing 2No, pre-1968 dwellings and construct maisonette and Class 4B at ground floor, 10 overlying apartments at 1st floor to 5th floor and a… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/06222/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06222-23/msida-renew-pa1851-15-which-consist-of-the-demolition): To renew PA1851/15 which consist of the demolition of ground and first floor of existing two storey tenement, construct store for domestic use at back of… Granted, validated 16 February 2024, 4 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/03371/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03371-25/msida-sanction-variations-from-pa522-06-which-consist-of): To sanction variations from PA522/06 which consist of; shifting of internal walls and the correction of the site configuration. Granted, validated 20 June 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/01379/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01379-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-properties-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing properties and excavation of -3 basement levels to include 60 car parking spaces at Levels -2, -1 and 0. 9 Shops Class 4B at… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 47 m away - [**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, 62 m away - [**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, 72 m away - [**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, 74 m away - [**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, 79 m away - [**PA/05015/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05015-24/msida-opening-of-door-on-facade): Proposed opening of door on facade (as previously approved in PA/10177/17) and installation of retractable awning. Granted, validated 8 October 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/00240/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00240-26/msida-excavation-down-to-required-levels-and-construction): Excavation down to required levels and construction of Class 2A home for the elderly consisting of 1 level of underground parking and a further reservoir; and… Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 93 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)