--- title: "PA/05291/25: Change of use from Class 4B beauty in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05291-25/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b-beauty source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Change of use from Class 4B beauty salon to Class 4D restaurant and minor internal alterations to pre-1968 shop.… Planning applications › Msida › PA0529125 # PA/05291/25: Change of use from Class 4B beauty in Msida 17, ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Msida Change of use from Class 4B beauty salon to Class 4D restaurant and minor internal alterations to pre-1968 shop. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 17, ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [M.D.R. Co. Ltd Attn: Doriette Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/m-d-r-co-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 9 June 2025 - **Validated:** 20 August 2025 - **Published:** 20 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05291/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05291&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 17, ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Msida 6 other applications on the same street: 6 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00910/26). On ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex: 6 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/01489/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01489-26/msida-conversion-of-a-class-4b-office-to): Proposed conversion of a Class 4B office to a private garage connecting it directly to common areas. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/00910/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00910-26/msida-carry-out-partial-demolition-whilst-retaining-facades): To carry out partial demolition whilst retaining facades and staircase, excavation of water reservoir. Proposed 2 Maisonettes with jacuzzi + Class 4C at… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07345/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07345-25/msida-sanction-construction-of-a-room-at-level): To sanction construction of a room at level 2 in a pre-1968 terraced house. Granted, validated 7 January 2026 - [**PA/06444/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06444-25/msida-change-of-use-from-class-3c-gym): Proposed change of use from Class 3C gym to Class 4D, restaurant. The proposal includes changes to the internal layout at the back of the property, the… Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/05343/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05343-25/msida-extension-of-existing-townhouse-and-internal-alterations): Extension of existing townhouse and internal alterations to upgrade it into a Class 3A guesthouse. Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/00700/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00700-24/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B Shop to Class 4D Snack Bar, with some minor internal and external alterations inc. installation of external signage Granted, validated 14 February 2024 ## 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)