--- title: "PA/04253/23: installation of retractable awnings at second and in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04253-23/msida-installation-of-retractable-awnings-at-second-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Msida: Proposed installation of retractable awnings at second and third floor back balconies, and at receded fourth floor… Planning applications › Msida › PA0425323 # PA/04253/23: installation of retractable awnings at second and in Msida 170, Thriaco, Triq Indri Grima, Is-Swatar, Msida Proposed installation of retractable awnings at second and third floor back balconies, and at receded fourth floor front terrace. Removal of two (2) pv panels at roof level, and sanctioning of spiral staircase situated at the fourth floor back balcony leading to the roof level. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 170, Thriaco, Triq Indri Grima, Is-Swatar, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Marco Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/marco-spiteri) - **Perit:** [Perit Simon P. Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/simon-p-darmanin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 5 April 2023 - **Validated:** 2 July 2025 - **Published:** 2 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 1 August 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 3 December 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04253/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04253&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 170, Thriaco, Triq Indri Grima, Is-Swatar, Msida 8 other applications on the same street: 6 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 86% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq Indri Grima: 8 other applications, 6 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/05516/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05516-26/msida-sanctioning-of-addition-of-box-room): Sanctioning of addition of box room, and minor differences in bathroom dimensions and shaft apertures, to the development approved under permit no. PA/00448/15. Granted, validated 15 September 2026 - [**PA/00710/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00710-26/msida-sanctioning-of-wall-as-built): Sanctioning of wall as built. The proposal involve the construction of an agricultural store. Refused, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/08239/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08239-24/msida-external-alterations-of-apertures-and-balcony): External alterations of apertures and balcony; extension of washroom; demolition and reconstruction of external staircase and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/07058/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07058-24/msida-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, further excavation of the existing basement to all site footprint, and construction of maisonette, three… Granted, validated 9 December 2024 - [**PA/07034/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07034-24/msida-sanction-minor-modifications-from-original-permit-pa8150-17): To sanction minor modifications from original permit PA8150/17. Granted, validated 15 November 2024 - [**PA/06077/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06077-23/msida-sanction-alterations-as-built-which-includes-internal): To sanction alterations as built which includes internal shifting of the walls, different elevation design and height levels to the existing terraced house. Granted, validated 24 November 2023 - [**PA/04517/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04517-23/msida-correction-of-site-from-the-previous-permit): Correction of site from the previous permit PA3072/95 and to sanction internal and external variations from PA3072/95. Granted, validated 7 November 2023 - [**PA/00291/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00291-21/msida-sanction-mirrored-development-from-pb627-85-and-proposed): To sanction mirrored development from PB627/85 and proposed internal alterations, including excavation at basement level, and construction of room at receded… Status being checked ## More by Simon P. Darmanin - [**PA/06637/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06637-26/zejtun-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-309-23): Alterations to approved permit PA/309/23, including modifications to the internal layouts of the approved apartments and alterations to the approved facade. Pending - [**PA/05785/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05785-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-basement-garages-internal-numbered-2): Sanctioning of basement garages internal numbered 2 and 4 as built from PA/421/93. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/05006/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05006-26/birkirkara-proposal-for-the-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartments at first, second and third floor levels, and a receded penthouse at fourth… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04725/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04725-26/tarxien-alteration-to-the-facade-to-convert-an): Proposed alteration to the facade to convert an existing window to a garage door and internal alterations to convert the existing sitting room to a garage,… Granted, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04091/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04091-26/zebbug-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations to existing dwelling, construction of bedrooms, bathrooms, and ensuites at first floor, and washroom at second floor. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04052/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04052-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-3209-05): To sanction property as-built from PA/3209/05. Granted, validated 7 July 2026 [All applications by Simon P. Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/simon-p-darmanin) ## More from Marco Spiteri - [**PA/00889/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00889-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as-built, and change of use from a garage for parking of private vehicles to a garage for the parking of delivery vehicles of white goods. Refused, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/05322/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05322-25/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as-built, including change of use from garage to Class 6A store. Refused, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/05118/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05118-25/mosta-sanction-apartment-at-first-floor-level-as): To sanction apartment at first floor level as built from approved permit PA6337/00. Granted, validated 15 September 2025 - [**PA/01336/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01336-25/gharghur-construction-and-restoration-of-rubble-walls-around): Proposed construction and restoration of rubble walls around field, excavation of reservoir and construction of pump chamber and gate Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/03608/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03608-24/tarxien-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-permit-papb-0590-74): To sanction minor changes to approved permit PAPB/0590/74. Granted, validated 18 July 2024 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)