--- title: "PA/05166/26: change use from Class 4B to Class in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05166-26/ta-xbiex-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ta' Xbiex: To change use from Class 4B to Class 3C (gym/fitness centre), introduce minor internal alterations and one sign.… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0516626 # PA/05166/26: change use from Class 4B to Class in Ta' Xbiex 36, La Maltesa, Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex To change use from Class 4B to Class 3C (gym/fitness centre), introduce minor internal alterations and one sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 36, La Maltesa, Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [Mizzi Estates Ltd. Attn: Christopher Mizzi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mizzi-estates-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Soler](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-soler) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Received:** 9 July 2026 - **Validated:** 29 July 2026 - **Published:** 29 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 14 September 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05166/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05166&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 36, La Maltesa, Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex 263 other applications within 300 m: 166 granted, 4 refused, 28 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq Testaferrata: 18 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima). - [**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, 23 m away - [**PA/01666/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01666-22/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structures and construction of 2 Class 4B Shops with ancillary storage, 2 garages, 9 apartments, and 1 penthouse at receded level.… Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/03570/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03570-25/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Proposed change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 2C - dance studio and minor internal alterations. Proposed new sign. Refused, validated 4 June 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/07131/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07131-26/msida-correction-of-site-plan-for-pa-03679-16): Correction of site plan for PA/03679/16. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/06674/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06674-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-aesthetic-alterations-to-the-facade): To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/04900/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04900-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): 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… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 49 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, 50 m away - [**PA/03971/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03971-23/msida-affect-restoration-works-on-the-pre-1967-balcony): To affect restoration works on the pre-1967 balcony, which include the replacement of the deteriorated elements of this same balcony. These include the… Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 51 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, 52 m away - [**PA/03190/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03190-26/msida-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-approved): Proposed change of use from domestic store approved in PA1123/25 to Class 4B retail with signage. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/01123/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01123-25/msida-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir and proposed construction of ground floor domestic store, overlying 5 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 6 floors, 53 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, 56 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, 56 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, 57 m away - [**PA/00783/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00783-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construction of 26 garages, 1 substation, 1 commercial space (Class 4B) and 32 apartments. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 66 m away ## More by Alexander Soler - [**PA/03581/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03581-25/sliema-minor-alterations): Minor alterations, change of use from domestic garage to Class 4B retail, and introduction of one sign. Granted, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/05421/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05421-24/msida-change-use-from-domestic-garage-to-class): To change use from domestic garage to Class 4B (convenience shop), to replace garage door and install one sign. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/00988/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00988-24/gzira-minor-internal-alterations-to-internal-partitions-and): Minor internal alterations to internal partitions and change of use of commercial unit, from approved use Class 4A (office) to Class 4B (retail) - MINI… Granted, validated 21 February 2024 - [**PA/02624/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02624-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-internet-shop-as): Change of use from internet shop as per PA/02799/10 to Class 4C. Refused, validated 10 May 2023 - [**PA/02317/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02317-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-use-of-a-pre-1968-building): To sanction existing use of a pre-1968 building and to change use from a Class 4B shop to a Class 4D restaurant. To propose minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**PA/01856/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01856-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-use-of-a-pre-1968-building): To sanction existing use of a pre-1968 building and to change use from a Class 4B to a Class 4C. To propose an extension at the back of the property. Granted, validated 5 April 2023 [All applications by Alexander Soler](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-soler) ## More from Mizzi Estates Ltd - [**PA/04284/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04284-26/gzira-retention-and-rehabilitation): Retention and rehabilitation, with alterations, of the scheduled structure within the site. Proposed partial demolition of the existing structures and… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/01662/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01662-26/hamrun-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-showroom): Internal and external alterations to existing showroom, changes to facade, proposed signage, demolition and reconstruction of back building, proposed external… Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01023/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01023-26/st-julians-sanction-part-change-of-use-as-class-4c): To sanction part-change of use as Class 4C ancillary to supermarket and internal alterations. Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/00154/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00154-26/mellieha-demolish-existing-hotel-covered-by-permit-pb-03038-87): To demolish existing hotel covered by permit PB/03038/87 and reconstruct same hotel as built in line with same permit retaining: - The number of floor levels… Suspended, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/03581/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03581-25/sliema-minor-alterations): Minor alterations, change of use from domestic garage to Class 4B retail, and introduction of one sign. Granted, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/05693/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05693-24/st-julians-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-class): To sanction change of use from approved Class 4D to supermarket. Granted, validated 11 December 2024 [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)