--- title: "PA/04427/23: Change of use from garage to Class in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04427-23/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including fixing of sign on facade, plus other internal and external… Planning applications › Msida › PA0442723 # PA/04427/23: Change of use from garage to Class in Msida Garage, No. 5, Triq Giovanni Schranz, Msida Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including fixing of sign on facade, plus other internal and external additions and alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage, No. 5, Triq Giovanni Schranz, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Wayne Hewitt - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 5 June 2023 - **Validated:** 26 July 2023 - **Published:** 26 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 12 December 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04427/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04427&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Garage, No. 5, Triq Giovanni Schranz, Msida 213 other applications within 300 m: 129 granted, 7 refused, 27 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq Giovanni Schranz: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/07614/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-23/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-office): Proposed change of use from garage to office Class 4A and sanctioning of front door and toilet. Refused, validated 3 January 2024, 2 m away - [**PA/07184/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07184-23/msida-demolition-of-an-existing-building-and-construction): Demolition of an existing building and construction of 9 (Class 1) including 7 two-bedroom apartments, 1 one-bedroom unit and 1 one-bedroom penthouse with two… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 8 m away - [**PA/00062/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00062-20/msida-sanction-alterations-to-the-back-of-an): To sanction alterations to the back of an existing flat at 2nd floor, which consist sanction of increasing in size of flat and reducing backyard. Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/06314/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06314-26/msida-sanction-penthouse-as-built): To sanction penthouse as built. Granted, validated 20 October 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00199/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00199-25/msida-change-of-use-of-class-4a-offices): Change of use of Class 4A offices to four maisonettes with alterations to internal layout and facades. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/01021/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01021-26/msida-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Internal alterations and change of use from 4nr residential units and 1nr Class 4B shop approved at street level in PA199/25 to 3nr Class 4A offices, 2nr… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/03595/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03595-22/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B. Minor internal alteration to the entrance. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/02719/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02719-21/msida-sanctioning-of-change-from-garage-to-form): Proposed sanctioning of change from garage to form extension to existing Class 4B shop approved in PA/1137/03, including proposed minor internal and external… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/02110/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02110-23/msida-renewal-of-pa8347-17): Renewal of PA8347/17 (To sanction existing penthouse from approved permit PA3211/96. Application also includes part construction at fourth floor to convert… Granted, validated 15 May 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/04338/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04338-26/msida-demolition-of-two-maisonettes-and-construction-of): Demolition of two maisonettes and construction of a six-storey building with an overlying penthouse consisting of a street level garage, a ground floor… Granted, validated 11 August 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/05837/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05837-26/msida-sanction-the-garage-as-built-from-the): To sanction the garage as built from the approved PA/05230/01. Granted, validated 15 September 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/02476/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02476-26/msida-change-of-use-from-class-6a-stores): Proposed change of use from Class 6A stores to Class 1 residential which includes internal alterations to create 2 two-bedroom units. To sanction minor… Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/03450/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03450-25/gzira-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of basement garage, ground floor office (Class 4A), two residential unit on each floor at… Withdrawn, validated 28 May 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/06339/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06339-23/msida-sanction-garages-and-stores-from-the-approved): To sanction garages and stores from the approved PA5230/01. Granted, validated 11 January 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/00405/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00405-23/msida-shifting-of-balcony-door-to-create-a): Shifting of balcony door to create a larger and partially covered terrace. Sanctioning of removal of railings on facade and replacement with masonry wall.… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 83 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)