--- title: "PA/05368/23: change of use of class 4b shop in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05368-23/msida-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Proposed change of use of class 4b shop to class 4c coffee shop, conversion of existing storage into coffee shop… Planning applications › Msida › PA0536823 # PA/05368/23: change of use of class 4b shop in Msida 16-19, Sqaq Clarence; 68, Triq Bordin, Msida Proposed change of use of class 4b shop to class 4c coffee shop, conversion of existing storage into coffee shop seating area, and change of use from offices to three studio apartments all existing as per approved PA9944/18. Application includes internal alterations and installation of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 16-19, Sqaq Clarence; 68, Triq Bordin, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Mizzi obo Chef’s Choice Ltd](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/chefs-choice-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Konrad Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/konrad-bezzina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 30 May 2023 - **Validated:** 13 September 2023 - **Published:** 13 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 13 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 August 2024 - **Permit expires:** 12 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05368/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05368&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 16-19, Sqaq Clarence; 68, Triq Bordin, Msida 173 other applications within 300 m: 108 granted, 5 refused, 24 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26). On Sqaq Clarence: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/01975/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01975-22/msida-change-colour-of-balcony-railings-to-white): To change colour of balcony railings to white and to change material of facade apertures from timber to white aluminium. Status being checked, 3 m away - [**PA/04774/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04774-26/msida-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, to excavate and to construct 11 residential units and a shop (Class 4B). Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/01079/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01079-22/msida-demolition-of-existing-2-residential-properties-and): Demolition of existing 2 residential properties and ground floor commercial premises and construction of residential units, two ground floor garages and a… Status being checked, 15 m away - [**PA/03487/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03487-26/msida-change-of-use-from-a-domestic-store): Proposed change of use from a domestic store to a Class 4B shop, together with the sanctioning of a blocked-up doorway and the construction of a w.c. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/01806/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01806-26/msida-sanction-extension-at-first-floor-and-alterations): To sanction extension at first floor and alterations to facades with changes from approved PA/8680/21. Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/04356/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04356-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-commercial): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1968 commercial premises to Class 4D including interconnection to property approved as per PA/2022/26. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/00458/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00458-21/msida-sanction-the-construction-of-a-reinforced-concrete): To sanction the construction of a reinforced concrete roof over the kitchen area and to propose light colour render instead of the brown facade cladding at… Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/07714/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07714-24/msida-change-of-use-of-residential-unit-at): Change of use of residential unit at ground floor (as approved in PA/4188/19 and PA/8680/21) to Class 4D. Application to include extension at first floor and… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/00797/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00797-21/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including to sanction alterations to facade. Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/02022/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02022-26/msida-internal-changes-to-pre-1968-property): Proposed internal changes to pre-1968 property. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 26 m away - [**PA/06844/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06844-23/msida-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-pa-08131-19): To sanction internal and external alterations from PA/08131/19, and to sanction facade materials. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/00762/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00762-23/msida-demolish-existing-maisonettes-while-retaining-and-restoring): To demolish existing maisonettes while retaining and restoring the facade and proposing a wider opening at ground floor, and 2 new window openings at first… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/07132/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-23/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to catering establishment Class 4D, sanctioning of discrepancies to permit PA/2271/15 & PA/4500/97, and proposed reinstatement of… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/02117/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02117-26/msida-demolition-of-existing-structure): Demolition of existing structure, garages, and corner shop covered by PA's 5954/20,7772/22, 4383/23. Excavation for reservoir, 2 Class 4B shop, 1 Class 4C bar… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/05015/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05015-24/msida-opening-of-door-on-facade): Proposed opening of door on facade (as previously approved in PA/10177/17) and installation of retractable awning. Granted, validated 8 October 2024, 43 m away ## More by Konrad Bezzina - [**PA/04524/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04524-26/naxxar-propose-alterations-to-all-apartments-from-approved): To propose alterations to all apartments from approved permit PA/6642/24. Granted, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/02235/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02235-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B Shop (retail) (approved in PA/6244/08) to Class 4C Coffee Shop, including internal alterations and additions, and the… Pending, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01422/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01422-26/santa-venera-alterations-to-existing-maisonette-at-first-floor): Alterations to existing maisonette at first floor level, demolition of washroom at second floor level and construction of second, third and receeded floor… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01389/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01389-26/birkirkara-sanction-class-4b-meat-shop-as-existing): To sanction Class 4B meat shop as existing. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/08219/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08219-25/rabat-sanction-the-installation-of-one-timber-entrance): To sanction the installation of one timber entrance gate and to restore and construct existing rubble boundary walls. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/06478/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06478-25/tarxien-include-the-introduction-of-a-convection-oven): To include the introduction of a convection oven (with cooking on site) at an already approved pastizzeria (PA/5870/01). Refused, validated 8 October 2025 [All applications by Konrad Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/konrad-bezzina) ## More from Chef’s Choice Ltd - [**PA/01389/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01389-26/birkirkara-sanction-class-4b-meat-shop-as-existing): To sanction Class 4B meat shop as existing. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)