--- title: "PA/04591/23: sanction internal and external changes from that in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04591-23/msida-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-from-that source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To sanction internal and external changes from that approved in PB269/87 including proposed minor internal… Planning applications › Msida › PA0459123 # PA/04591/23: sanction internal and external changes from that in Msida Helcar Apts., 162/1, Triq il-Makna tas-Serrar, Msida To sanction internal and external changes from that approved in PB269/87 including proposed minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Helcar Apts., 162/1, Triq il-Makna tas-Serrar, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Ms Rossana Parker - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 19 June 2023 - **Validated:** 2 October 2023 - **Published:** 2 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 1 September 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 11 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04591/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04591&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Helcar Apts., 162/1, Triq il-Makna tas-Serrar, Msida 230 other applications within 300 m: 151 granted, 6 refused, 23 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00652/25). On Triq il-Makna tas-Serrar: 9 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 50 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/04636/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04636-24/msida-split-penthouse-unit-into-2-separate-units): To split penthouse unit into 2 separate units including construction of 2 pools at roof level. Granted, validated 24 September 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00652/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00652-25/msida-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa-06712-19-proposed): Renewal of approved permit PA/06712/19 - Proposed alterations to common area for the installation of a lift, minor alterations at the third-floor level and… Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 6 floors, 25 m away - [**PA/02587/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02587-26/msida-propose-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): To propose demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of a water reservoir and construction of ground floor garage, ten apartments and two penthouses. Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/00916/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00916-24/msida-change-existing-washrooms-to-residential-unit): To change existing washrooms to residential unit. Proposed sanctioning of variations to elevation from PA09725/18. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/02907/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02907-23/msida-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-ground): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct ground floor garage and overlying apartments including pool at roof level. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/01217/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01217-20/msida-sanction-as-built-minor-differences-in-internal): To sanction as built minor differences in internal yard from previous approved permit PA 2555/18 Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/04890/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04890-26/msida-additional-apartment-at-receded-floor-level): Proposed additional apartment at receded floor level. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/03804/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03804-26/msida-construction-and-demolition-to-approved-pa4047-08): Proposed construction and demolition to approved PA4047/08, consisting of demolition of approved fourth floor and construction of airspace consisting of… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/01855/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01855-21/msida-demolishing-of-existing-structures-and-construction-of): Demolishing of existing structures and construction of street level private car garage and six residential units from first floor to receded floor. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04362/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04362-23/msida-sanction-changes-to-class-4b-shop-and): To sanction changes to Class 4B shop and ancillary facilities from that approved in PA/3318/18 following site survey. And proposed internal changes and… Granted, validated 9 February 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/04682/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04682-23/msida-renewal-of-pa-04534-18-proposed-alterations-to-property): Renewal of PA/04534/18 "Proposed alterations to property: To demolish store at ground floor and toilet at first floor Level to enlarge the living area and… Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/04172/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04172-25/msida-extend-room-at-roof-level): To extend room at roof level. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/02970/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02970-21/msida-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-fa-ade-at-first): Demolition and reconstruction of façade at first floor together with the replacement of closed balcony with open balconies. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/02882/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02882-24/msida-extension-of-room-at-second-floor-level): Extension of room at second floor level covered by approved permit PA/04682/23 and minor alterations at the apertures facing the backyard. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/05791/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05791-26/msida-split-ground-floor-class-4a-office-from): To split ground floor Class 4A office from residential unit. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 67 m away ## More by Robert Vella - [**PA/07181/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07181-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to property approved by PA/00399/25. Pending - [**PA/05988/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05988-26/msida-propose-a-facility-for-the-care-of): To propose a facility for the care of the elderly (Class 2A) instead of a hotel (Class 3B) as approved in PA/00393/22. Proposal includes changes to design… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/05582/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05582-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-property-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to property approved by PA/01175/01. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05439/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05439-26/munxar-sanction-first-floor-apartment-as-existing-from): To sanction first floor apartment as existing from previously approved PA/00999/88. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/04940/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04940-26/sliema-carry-out-minor-alterations-to-pa-04955-24-including): To carry out minor alterations to PA/04955/24 including replacement of washroom with pergola, changes to pool layout and the addition of photovoltaic panels Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04926/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-26/ghaxaq-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-of): To sanction domestic store at roof level of a pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 [All applications by Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)