--- title: "PA/05690/24: Change of use from residential unit to in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05690-24/msida-change-of-use-from-residential-unit-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Change of use from residential unit to Class 4B (stationery) including minor internal alterations and installation of… Planning applications › Msida › PA0569024 # PA/05690/24: Change of use from residential unit to in Msida 3, Melton, Triq Sant' Antnin, Msida Change of use from residential unit to Class 4B (stationery) including minor internal alterations and installation of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 3, Melton, Triq Sant' Antnin, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Kevin Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kevin-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 24 June 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 6 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05690/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05690&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 3, Melton, Triq Sant' Antnin, Msida 293 other applications within 300 m: 190 granted, 6 refused, 30 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq Sant' Antnin: 10 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [B & B Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/b-and-b-periti). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/01393/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01393-26/msida-internal-alterations-to-the-approved-development-under): Proposed internal alterations to the approved development under PA5842/24, including the demolition of the existing ground floor unit and its reconstruction… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/05842/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05842-24/msida-internal-demolition-at-first-floor-and-rooms): Proposed internal demolition at first floor and rooms at roof level. Proposed alterations at ground floor level to create lift and common stairs. Proposed 4… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/03690/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03690-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of reservoir and construction of garage at ground floor level and overlying apartments from first floor… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00284/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00284-24/msida-erect-one-bedroomed-flat-at-level-2): To erect one bedroomed flat at level 2 over existing apartment block. Refused, validated 24 January 2024, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/01448/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01448-26/msida-alterations-to-pre-1967-ground-floor-1-bedroom): Alterations to pre-1967 ground floor 1 bedroom maisonette. Granted, validated 20 April 2026, 26 m away - [**PA/03322/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03322-25/msida-replace-existing-balcony-with-an-exact-timber): To replace existing balcony with an exact timber replica in a pre-1968 townhouse. Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/03216/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03216-24/msida-demolish-existing-roof-room-and-construct-two): To demolish existing roof room and construct two apartments on two floors and a receded floor. The application also includes the installation of a lift. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/00596/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00596-24/msida-internal-alterations-to-existing-residence-and-part): Internal alterations to existing residence and part change of use to small Class 4A office; and minor alterations to facade. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/05754/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05754-25/msida-sanction-change-in-height-of-approved-class): To sanction change in height of approved Class 4B shop from PA/05639/18 and minor internal differences. Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/08142/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08142-24/msida-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built, with variances from PAPB880/74. Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/05241/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05241-23/msida-carry-out-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To carry out minor internal and external alterations including an extension at roof level and to change the use of a room at ground floor level to a Class 4B… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/00152/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00152-26/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To change of use from Class 4B (beauty centre) to residential Class 1. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/07065/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07065-26/msida-sanction-layout): To sanction layout (including facade signage) of existing car showroom. Application includes part change of use to public service. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/01584/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01584-26/msida-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-to-an): To carry out additions and alterations to an existing dwelling house and to extend the ground floor to include the adjacent approved Class 4B. Change of use… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/03560/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03560-23/msida-sanction-apartment-as-built-following-survey-of): To sanction apartment as built following survey of apartment, variation include shifting of internal walls and internal and external apertures. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 45 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) ## More from Kevin Portelli - [**PA/06241/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06241-26/floriana-internal-alterations-and-refurbishment-of-the-existing): Proposed internal alterations and refurbishment of the existing office premises (Class 4A), including the demolition and reconstruction of internal walls,… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/03412/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03412-26/msida-sanction-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa7574-18-and): To sanction internal alterations from Approved PA7574/18 and PA/5283/18 Wine Bar/Class 4C including shop signage and canopies, new front canopy, outdoor AC… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02128/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02128-26/msida-sanction-as-built-ground-floor-maisonette-from): To sanction as built ground floor maisonette from that approved in PA/01531/19. Granted, validated 4 May 2026 - [**PA/07802/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07802-25/msida-sanction-internal-changes-as-built-to-existing): To sanction internal changes as built to existing apartments 4 and 6 from that approved in PA/01414/04. Granted, validated 19 December 2025 - [**PA/07483/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-25/msida-extensions-to-existing-apartment-and-construction-of): Extensions to existing apartment and construction of receded floor apartment above including extension of common stairwell and lift shaft. Granted, validated 19 December 2025 - [**PA/08491/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08491-24/floriana-construction-of-substation): Proposed construction of substation. Withdrawn, validated 18 December 2024 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)