--- title: "PA/04900/23: sanction change of use from Class 4B in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04900-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ta' Xbiex: To sanction change of use from Class 4B outlet and car showroom to Class 4A (offices). To sanction internal and… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0490023 # PA/04900/23: sanction change of use from Class 4B in Ta' Xbiex Luxfair House, Triq D' Argens Msida &, Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex To sanction change of use from Class 4B outlet and car showroom to Class 4A (offices). To sanction internal and external changes at basement, ground floor and intermediate levels due to re-surveying. Internal changes to basement level include: changes to the vehicular ramp and removal of stair connection. Internal changes to ground floor include: removal of two car spaces; changes to ramps and stairs; interconnection to all areas of the application site; and insertion of partition walls. Internal changes to intermediate level include insertion of partition walls; changes to stairs; and inclusion of window to internal yard. Changes to facade include change of aperture design and materials on Triq d'Argens. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Luxfair House, Triq D' Argens Msida &, Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [Robert Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/robert-zammit) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 12 July 2023 - **Validated:** 30 August 2023 - **Published:** 30 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 29 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04900/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04900&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Luxfair House, Triq D' Argens Msida &, Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex 1 other application on the same street: 0 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. On Triq D' Argens: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/03213/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03213-21/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-external-sign): Alterations to external sign, sanctioning correct alignment of façade and introduction of proposed tables and chairs at Triq Testaferrata, and introduction of… Status being checked ## More by Mark Arrigo - [**PA/07585/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07585-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-building-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07525/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07525-26/sliema-alterations-to-front-elevation): Proposed alterations to front elevation, including widening of balcony doorway and opening of window to match doors and windows of overlying apartments.… Pending - [**PA/06989/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06989-26/vittoriosa-birgu-demolition-of-staircase-and-alterations-to-approved): Proposed demolition of staircase and alterations to approved lift shaft and landings in a Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed changes to room uses at ground and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06828/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06828-26/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-dwellings-and-construction): Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction of; two ground floor maisonettes including reservoir accessed from Sqaq Qaccawiet, 8 apartments… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06333/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06333-26/paola-removal-of-approved-but-not-constructed-washroom-extension-at-ro): Proposed removal of approved-but-not-constructed washroom extension at roof level. Sanctioning of security screens over party walls. Proposed installation of… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06315/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of): Sanctioning of; site configuration and facade changes from PA/01274/12. Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop (as approved per PA/01274/12) to Class 4B… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 [All applications by Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo) ## More from Robert Zammit - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04069/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04069-26/zebbug-change-the-use-of-an-existing-residence): To change the use of an existing residence into a Class 3A guesthouse consisting of 15 rooms including dedicated amenities. Proposal includes internal… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/02734/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02734-26/gudja-demolish-existing-townhouse): To demolish existing townhouse, excavate and construct an underground water reservoir, private use garages at basement floor level -1, 2 maisonettes and a… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05288/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05288-25/siggiewi-restoration-of-and-alterations-to-farmhouse): Restoration of and alterations to farmhouse, also including additions and construction of swimming pool. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/04482/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04482-25/attard-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, excavate and construct a water reservoir, 2 basement levels for parking, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06109/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06109-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-residential-apartments-and-ancillary): Proposed construction of residential apartments and ancillary garages in lieu of PA/04033/22 Proposal includes one basement level instead of the approved two… Granted, validated 6 November 2024 [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)