--- title: "PA/05157/26: propose a change of use from two in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05157-26/msida-propose-a-change-of-use-from-two source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Msida: To propose a change of use from two dwellings to a Class 3A hostel with 8 bedrooms, a breakfast area and ancillary… Planning applications › Msida › PA0515726 # PA/05157/26: propose a change of use from two in Msida Nos.13 & 15, Triq it-Torri, Msida To propose a change of use from two dwellings to a Class 3A hostel with 8 bedrooms, a breakfast area and ancillary guest facilities. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Nos.13 & 15, Triq it-Torri, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [7 Buildings Ltd Attn: Sasha Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/7-buildings-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 9 April 2026 - **Validated:** 29 July 2026 - **Published:** 29 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 14 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05157/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05157&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Nos.13 & 15, Triq it-Torri, Msida 125 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 2 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/06158/25). On Triq it-Torri: 27 other applications, 17 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [Japheth Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/japheth-luke-borg). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01545/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01545-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-as-per-pa): To sanction minor internal alterations as per PA 8040/94. To retain Class 4B use, construct an external ramp, affix new shop sign and correction of site… Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/01995/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01995-21/birkirkara-extension-of-an-existing-penthouse-and-construction): Extension of an existing penthouse and construction of an overlying receded penthouse and washrooms. Works include demolition of roof structures. Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/07861/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07861-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa8115-06-and-pa280-07): To sanction variations from PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Sanctioning includes interconnecting an adjacent private one car garage to previously approved Class 4B… Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/00256/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00256-20/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-08040): To sanction variations from previous approved permit PA/08040/94. These includes internal and external changes. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/03807/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03807-26/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-form-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations form approved permit by virtue PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/00769/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00769-25/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-class): Internal and external alterations to existing Class 4A office block (3 basement parking levels accommodating 76 spaces and 4 above ground office levels),… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/01474/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01474-25/birkirkara-renewal-of-permit-pa7225-19): Renewal of permit PA7225/19: (Internal and external alterations, sanctioning of internal alterations and change in utilisation of space at third floor and… Withdrawn, 55 m away - [**PA/07398/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07398-25/birkirkara-sanction-existing-garage-and-plans-as-it): To sanction existing garage and plans as it is in lieu PA/05221/00. Withdrawn, validated 12 November 2025, 78 m away - [**PA/00626/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-on-the-basement-garage-from): To sanction variations on the basement garage from the approved plans PA2477/96. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/00425/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00425-24/birkirkara-hive-off-class-4a-office-from-existing): To hive off Class 4A office from existing residential unit plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/03394/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03394-25/birkirkara-sanction-an-internal-garage-as-constructed): To sanction an internal garage as constructed. Granted, validated 20 June 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/00533/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00533-24/birkirkara-sanction-discrepancies-between-approved-drawings-as-per): To sanction discrepancies between approved drawings as per PA6913/98 and PA5139/05 and as built drawings for a ground floor level Class 4B retail. Also, a… Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/01343/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01343-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-of-the-lower-ground-floor): To sanction variations of the lower ground floor level, from approved planning permits. Sanctioning relates mainly to site extents due to updated survey and… Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 104 m away - [**PA/00189/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00189-26/birkirkara-changes-to-approved-pa-07723-25): Changes to approved PA/07723/25, to include 2 consultation rooms as part of pharmacy Class 4B. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 108 m away - [**PA/07723/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07723-25/birkirkara-shop-sign-and-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed shop sign and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 15 December 2025, 108 m away ## More by Deborah Busuttil - [**PA/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07447/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07447-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, carry out excavation works, and construct a Class 4B shop at ground floor and basement levels, six apartments at first to… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06626/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06626-26/xaghra-propose-excavation-works-and-the-construction-of): To propose excavation works and the construction of a maisonette, swimming pool and reservoir at ground-floor level, including four flats from first to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06450/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06450-26/marsa-correction-of-the-approved-use-of-the): Correction of the approved use of the existing premises from “garage for private cars” to the originally approved use as a “Class 5B aluminum workshop”, as… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06321/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06321-26/xewkija-sanction-property-as-is): To sanction property as is. Granted, validated 17 October 2026 - [**PA/06276/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06276-26/sliema-retain-existing-facade): To retain existing facade, to propose minor external alterations, to demolish existing rooms, to propose change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office… Suspended, validated 9 September 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) ## More from 7 Buildings Ltd - [**PA/08612/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08612-24/zabbar-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-in-lieu): To propose internal and external alterations in lieu PA/5776/21, to propose change of use into a shop Class 4B, signage and additional apartments at second… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02174/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02174-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-existing-office-building): Proposed change of use of existing office building into a Class 3A guesthouse including extension of room. Granted, validated 17 April 2024 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)