--- title: "PA/03151/26: additions at existing fifth floor level and in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03151-26/msida-additions-at-existing-fifth-floor-level-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Msida: Proposed additions at existing fifth floor level and proposed penthouse at recessed floor level. Perit Robert J.… Planning applications › Msida › PA0315126 # PA/03151/26: additions at existing fifth floor level and in Msida 98, Oea Apartments, Penthouse 17 and overlying airspace, Triq San Lwigi, Msida Proposed additions at existing fifth floor level and proposed penthouse at recessed floor level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 98, Oea Apartments, Penthouse 17 and overlying airspace, Triq San Lwigi, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Martin Xerxen - **Perit:** [Perit Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 24 April 2026 - **Validated:** 20 May 2026 - **Published:** 19 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03151/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03151&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 98, Oea Apartments, Penthouse 17 and overlying airspace, Triq San Lwigi, Msida 288 other applications within 300 m: 187 granted, 7 refused, 29 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 13 floors (PA/03440/22). On Triq San Lwigi: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/05754/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05754-25/msida-sanction-change-in-height-of-approved-class): To sanction change in height of approved Class 4B shop from PA/05639/18 and minor internal differences. Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 6 m away - [**PA/00596/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00596-24/msida-internal-alterations-to-existing-residence-and-part): Internal alterations to existing residence and part change of use to small Class 4A office; and minor alterations to facade. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/00284/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00284-24/msida-erect-one-bedroomed-flat-at-level-2): To erect one bedroomed flat at level 2 over existing apartment block. Refused, validated 24 January 2024, 3 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/02420/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02420-25/msida-sanction-two-ground-floor-garages): To sanction two ground floor garages. To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement car spaces, ground floor level… Granted, validated 26 June 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/03216/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03216-24/msida-demolish-existing-roof-room-and-construct-two): To demolish existing roof room and construct two apartments on two floors and a receded floor. The application also includes the installation of a lift. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/00751/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-25/msida-renewal-of-pa-05489-16-alterations-to-existing): Renewal of PA/05489/16 - Alterations to existing second floor flat, demolition of washrooms and construction of three overlying apartments, including… Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/00028/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00028-26/msida-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-units-approved): To carry out alterations to residential units approved in PA/00751/25. Alterations include changes to layout, lowering of levels, to facade and to construct… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/01099/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01099-22/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4c-bar): Change of use from Class 4C bar to Class 4B butcher. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/08142/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08142-24/msida-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, with variances from PAPB880/74. Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/04937/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04937-26/msida-change-of-use-from-a-retail-shop): Change of use from a retail shop approved under PA/08021/94 and a hotel lobby under RG/01671/17 to a Class 4B butcher. Application also includes minor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/01393/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01393-26/msida-internal-alterations-to-the-approved-development-under): Proposed internal alterations to the approved development under PA5842/24, including the demolition of the existing ground floor unit and its reconstruction… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/05842/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05842-24/msida-internal-demolition-at-first-floor-and-rooms): Proposed internal demolition at first floor and rooms at roof level. Proposed alterations at ground floor level to create lift and common stairs. Proposed 4… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04788/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04788-26/msida-alterations-to-the-common-stairwell-to-accommodate): Proposed alterations to the common stairwell to accommodate the installation of a lift; alterations to the existing elevated ground-floor apartment,… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/06873/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06873-25/msida-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-apartment-at): Proposed internal alterations to the existing apartment at the ground floor level of a pre-1967 building. The application also includes sanctioning of minor… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/00365/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-21/msida-widen-door-to-an-existing): To widen door to an existing (pre-1967) garage Status being checked, 58 m away ## More by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras - [**PA/07670/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07670-26/attard-sanction-an-existing-lpg-tank-to-service): To sanction an existing LPG tank to service the approved Class 4D commercial premises, as approved under PA/08275/17. Pending - [**PA/07638/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07638-26/gzira-addition-of-third): Proposed addition of third, fourth floors and a receded fifth-floor level to accommodate residential units, alterations to the existing common parts to… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07581/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-26/mqabba-basement-level-to-the-approved-agriculture-store): Proposed basement level to the approved agriculture store in PA/07479/25. Pending - [**PA/07578/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-26/hamrun-sanction-the-existing-room-at-roof-level): To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations. Pending - [**PA/07549/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07549-26/mosta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): To sanction internal and external alterations to the Class 4B shop approved under PA/04699/22. Proposed shop sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07306/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07306-26/siggiewi-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, retaining the existing facade and garage; construction of a dwelling over two floors, including a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)