--- title: "PA/03440/22: demolish existing Class 3A Hostel and construct in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03440-22/msida-demolish-existing-class-3a-hostel-and-construct source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To demolish existing Class 3A Hostel and construct Class 3B Hotel and a Class 2C School consisting of two levels of… Planning applications › Msida › PA0344022 # PA/03440/22: demolish existing Class 3A Hostel and construct in Msida Vista Point Residence, Triq l-Universita', Msida To demolish existing Class 3A Hostel and construct Class 3B Hotel and a Class 2C School consisting of two levels of basement garages, hotel amenities at upper basement, Class 4B Shop and hotel reception at ground floor, 12 classrooms and 6 hotel rooms at levels 1,2, and 3, 54 Hotel rooms at levels 4 - 12, and other amenities consisting of pool and deck area at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vista Point Residence, Triq l-Universita', Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Cast holdings Attn: Carlo Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/cast-holdings) - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 13 floors - **Received:** 15 October 2021 - **Validated:** 8 June 2022 - **Published:** 8 June 2022 - **Comments close:** 8 July 2022 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03440/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03440&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around Vista Point Residence, Triq l-Universita', Msida 164 other applications within 300 m: 104 granted, 7 refused, 22 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq l-Universita': 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 79% (likely range 49–100%, low reliability, from 15 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 13 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 11. 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/03624/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03624-26/msida-sanctioning-of-offices): Sanctioning of offices (Class 4A) and internal layouts including signage on facade. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/07816/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07816-25/msida-propose-new-domestic-store-in-existing-1): To propose new domestic store in existing 1 bedroom unit. Granted, validated 13 January 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/02114/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02114-22/msida-removal-of-existing-solid-pavement-platform-and): Proposed removal of existing solid pavement platform and replace with temporary timber platform, increase area by 5 s.q.m, and shift to within extent of… Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/07955/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07955-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-buildings): Demolition of existing buildings; excavation of site; construction of three basement levels accommodating 23 garages; construction of six full floors and one… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/07363/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07363-24/msida-demolition-of-an-existing-block-of-flats): Demolition of an existing block of flats (approved by virtue PA/04386/16), acquired to construct the extension of an existing Class 3B hotel (approved by… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/01809/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01809-23/msida-excavate-existing-vacant-plot-and-construct-basement): To excavate existing vacant plot and construct basement level of garages, 6 maisonettes at ground floor level, 35 apartments from first to fifth floor level,… Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/01596/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01596-21/msida-sanction-minor-changes-in-interior-layout-from): To sanction minor changes in interior layout from as approved plans PA 5212/05 Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/03510/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03510-26/msida-change-the-use-of-a-garage-approved): To change the use of a garage approved in PA/5043/24 to a Class 4C commercial including an additional of a w.c and a sign. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 87 m away - [**PA/00069/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00069-21/msida-construction-of-existing-receded): Construction of existing receded (fourth) floor to facade, including internal alterations to create new apartment, and construction of new receded floor at… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/04904/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04904-24/msida-change-of-use-at-ground-floor-level): Change of use at ground floor level from Class 2A with 4B outlet to Class 1, removal of basement level and minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 90 m away - [**PA/05043/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05043-24/msida-demolish-existing-house-and-construct-3-ground): To demolish existing house and construct 3 ground floor garages, 10 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/00108/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00108-24/msida-demolition-of-existing-buildings): Demolition of existing buildings, excavation of store and reservoir at basement level and construction of Class 2A (clinic) with 4B (retail) outlet at ground… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/02756/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02756-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of lift pit and reservoir and construction of 7 residential units. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 102 m away - [**PA/00097/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00097-21/msida-internal-alterations-to-approved-rg-02412-17): Proposed internal alterations to approved RG/02412/17. Status being checked, 105 m away - [**PA/06980/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06980-24/gzira-facade-of-block-of-flats-in-lieu): Proposed facade of block of flats in lieu of that approved in PA03212/22. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 106 m away ## More by Falzon & Cutajar - [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)