--- title: "PA/05442/23: internal alterations and extension of existing property in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05442-23/msida-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Proposed internal alterations and extension of existing property at fifth floor level in order to divide existing… Planning applications › Msida › PA0544223 # PA/05442/23: internal alterations and extension of existing property in Msida Padre Pio Courts, Penthouse 1, Triq l-Esperanto, Msida Proposed internal alterations and extension of existing property at fifth floor level in order to divide existing property into two apartments and construction of receded floor at sixth floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Padre Pio Courts, Penthouse 1, Triq l-Esperanto, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Jason Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jason-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 15 May 2023 - **Validated:** 26 October 2023 - **Published:** 13 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 September 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 8 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05442/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05442&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Padre Pio Courts, Penthouse 1, Triq l-Esperanto, Msida 102 other applications within 300 m: 67 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03584/23). On Triq l-Esperanto: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/00421/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00421-24/msida-sanction-class-4b-shop-as-built-from): To sanction Class 4B shop as built from PA0077/09 and proposed internal partitions. Pending, validated 17 April 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/00422/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00422-24/msida-sanction-shop-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction shop internal and external changes from PA2224/12 and to propose internal partitions and a spiral staircase. Pending, validated 17 April 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/06954/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06954-24/msida-renew-pa-03701-16): To renew PA/03701/16 (Renewal of PA/06166/08) amendments to the previous permit PA/06166/08 - Demolition of existing building and re-construct commercial… Granted, validated 19 November 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/02386/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02386-26/msida-change-the-use-of-an-existing-class): To change the use of an existing Class 4B shop (approved in DN/521/09) into a Class 4D commercial including minor internal and external alterations. Proposal… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/04970/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04970-23/msida-sanction-separation-including-alterations-of-an-approved): To sanction separation including alterations of an approved Pizzeria with approved permits: PA/2575/13 & PA/2942/12, into two separate class 4D outlets. To… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/07230/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07230-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of ground-floor car parking spaces, together with Class 4B stationery premises, five offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/05218/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05218-23/msida-change-of-use-from-commercial-use): Proposed change of use from commercial use (PA6462/99) to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal also entails internal and external alterations and affixing of sign. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 58 m away - [**PA/01756/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01756-25/msida-renew-pa-2082-16): To renew PA/2082/16. Demolition of existing vacant terraced house and construction of studio apartments and underlying Class 4C snack bar (no cooking). Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/01531/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01531-22/msida-sanction-alterations-of-apartment-9-at-3rd): To sanction alterations of apartment 9 at 3rd floor, from approved permit PA08193/06. Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/05686/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05686-25/msida-change-of-use-of-part-of-internal): Change of use of part of internal garage at basement level -3 to public service garage spaces. Withdrawn, validated 3 September 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/01562/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01562-24/msida-sanctioning-of-differences-from-pa3868-06-to-include): Sanctioning of differences from PA3868/06 to include minor internal alterations in Class 4A office at elevated ground floor, and to sanction apartments at… Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 5 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/04417/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04417-23/msida-renew-permit-pa10785-17-to-sanction-differences): To renew permit PA10785/17 - To sanction differences at fourth floor level from previous permit PA270/01, to construct additions and carry out alterations at… Granted, validated 5 September 2023, 5 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/01847/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01847-21/msida-construction-of-one-receded-unit-at-fifth): Proposed construction of one receded unit at fifth floor level. Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 95 m away - [**PA/00428/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00428-25/msida-change-of-use-of-built-basement-level): Proposed change of use of built basement level and ground floor level from approved ancillary facilities and amenities to hotel as approved in PA/08797/21 to… Withdrawn, validated 29 January 2025, 102 m away - [**PA/01077/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-26/msida-proposal-includes-demolition-of-existing-room-at): Proposal includes demolition of existing room at existing roof level. Change of use of existing office Class 4A office block to Class 3B (3 star hotel) B&B… Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 9 floors, 106 m away ## More by Martin Debrincat - [**PA/07619/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07619-26/zurrieq-development-comprising-of-two): Proposed development comprising of two (2) residential maisonettes at ground floor level, with six (6) overlying residential apartments on a vacant site. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07446/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07446-26/sliema-internal-demolition-of-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal demolition of ground and first floor level, alterations at ground floor level of existing elevation, excavation of a basement and proposed… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07190/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07190-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA/342/22, including changes to the internal layout and changes on the elevation of the property. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06856/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06856-26/xaghra-alterations-to-dwelling): Proposed alterations to dwelling, including: excavation and construction of pool; dismantling and construction of rooms at first floor level; dismantling and… Pending - [**PA/05447/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05447-26/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-pre-196): To sanction internal alterations within an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including erection of internal partitions and soffits. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05142/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05142-26/munxar-extension-at-second-floor-level-including-demolition): Proposed extension at second floor level including demolition of part of the roof above first floor level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat) ## More from Jason Vella - [**PA/06653/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06653-26/ghajnsielem-sanction-dwelling-existing-site-extents-and-internal): To sanction dwelling existing site extents and internal minor alterations from approved permit PAPB2043/79. Pending - [**PA/04200/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04200-26/gharghur-sanction-variations-of-a-second-floor-apartment): To sanction variations of a second floor apartment from permit PA/3348/21, consisting of the correction of the site configuration following a site survey,… Granted, validated 10 August 2026 - [**PA/01028/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01028-25/mellieha-extend-existing-garage-by-excavating-rock-volume): To extend existing garage by excavating rock volume at basement level and internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/08675/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08675-24/ghajnsielem-tables-and-chairs-in-front-of-existing): Proposed tables and chairs in front of existing Class 4D restaurant. Proposal includes demountable shading umbrellas and shifting of un/loading bay. Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/06894/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06894-24/iklin-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-from-approved): To sanction internal and external changes from approved PA/5247/00 and PA/5268/08. Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/05918/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05918-23/san-gwann-convert-4-car-spaces): To convert 4 car spaces (15, 31, 44 and 45) into 3 lock up garages and to sanction stairway. Granted, validated 3 January 2024 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)