--- title: "PA/04577/24: Change of use from Class 4A in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04577-24/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Msida: Change of use from Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (retail) and Installation of sign on facade and steel bridge.… Planning applications › Msida › PA0457724 # PA/04577/24: Change of use from Class 4A in Msida 179, The Outlet, Triq C. De Brocktorff, Triq D' Argens, Msida Change of use from Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (retail) and Installation of sign on facade and steel bridge. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 179, The Outlet, Triq C. De Brocktorff, Triq D' Argens, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Kenneth Borg Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kenneth-borg-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 13 May 2024 - **Validated:** 17 July 2024 - **Published:** 17 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 September 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04577/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04577&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 179, The Outlet, Triq C. De Brocktorff, Triq D' Argens, Msida 257 other applications within 300 m: 162 granted, 6 refused, 31 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq C. De Brocktorff: 11 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer), [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 25 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/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, 19 m away - [**PA/01747/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01747-22/msida-construct-two-front-balconies-at-third-floor): To construct two front balconies at third floor level, installation of chimney flue and to carry out internal alterations at third and fourth floor levels. Status being checked, 19 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, 23 m away - [**PA/01133/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01133-20/msida-part-chance-of-use-from-store-to): Proposed part chance of use from store to showroom (Class 4B) including proposed internal partitions in showroom, sanction of back area as built, proposed… Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/07031/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07031-24/msida-demolish-existing-block-of-apartments-and-to): To demolish existing block of apartments and to excavate site and construct reservoir, garages and car spaces at basement and semi-basement levels, and… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/07187/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07187-23/msida-sanction-changes-to-facade-colour): To sanction changes to facade colour, material of receded level and back facade from approved permit PA/09981/17. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 49 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, 49 m away - [**PA/06059/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06059-25/msida-subdividing-one-5-bedroom-duplex-apartment-on-the): Subdividing one 5-bedroom duplex apartment on the fourth and fifth floors as per approved in PA/352/22 into one 1-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor and… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/00352/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00352-22/msida-carry-out-partial-demolition-of-the-existing): To carry out partial demolition of the existing building retaining the existing façade and to construct a 1st floor apartment, 3 apartments over 3 floors and… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/00013/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00013-22/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-ground-floor): Proposed minor internal alterations to pre-1967 ground floor unit. Granted, validated 23 February 2022, 54 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, 60 m away - [**PA/03606/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03606-23/msida-restoration-of-fa-ade-in-relation-to-gs-00405-21): Restoration of façade in relation to GS/00405/21 grant scheme. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 60 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, 61 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, 61 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, 61 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) ## More from Kenneth Borg Caruana - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03488/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03488-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-interconnect-2-adjacent-class-4b-shops-for): To interconnect 2 adjacent Class 4B shops for mini-market use, and create a vertical connection to the underlying garage/store and roofing of backyard… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03236/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03236-26/belt-valletta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-2-in): Internal and external alterations to 2 in No. Class 4B outlets covered by PA/00088/02 and PA/05760/03, to combine into 1 single Class 4B unit. Withdrawn, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/01783/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01783-26/mosta-interconnect-2-existing-class-4b): To interconnect 2 existing Class 4B (retail) outlets into 1 single Class 4B (retail) outlet ninor including internal alterations. Granted, validated 14 April 2026 - [**PA/01761/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01761-26/msida-change-of-use-of-offices-1-and): Change of use of offices 1 and 2 into 1 Class 4B unit (mini-market) including minor internal alterations, blocking off of void currently linking office 2 with… Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/00872/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00872-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-fuel-station): Proposed demolition of existing Fuel Station, existing 2 Catering establishments, existing and approved car wash and car showroom, existing Class 4B… Pending, 1 floor [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)