--- title: "PA/06275/25: Change of use from private garage to in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06275-25/msida-change-of-use-from-private-garage-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 private garage to public service garage. Perit Andre Magro. Validated 1 October 2025. Planning applications › Msida › PA0627525 # PA/06275/25: Change of use from private garage to in Msida 179, Triq ta' Xmiexi, Msida Change of use from private garage to public service garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 179, Triq ta' Xmiexi, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [John Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-sultana) - **Perit:** [Perit Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 7 September 2025 - **Validated:** 1 October 2025 - **Published:** 1 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 31 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 18 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06275/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06275&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 179, Triq ta' Xmiexi, Msida 168 other applications within 300 m: 102 granted, 4 refused, 23 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/04091/25). On Triq ta' Xmiexi: 13 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/04877/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04877-26/msida-sanction-minor-internal-changes-to-garage-from): To sanction minor internal changes to garage from approved permit PA1092/01. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/02626/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02626-26/msida-excavate-below-existing-garden-to-extend-domestic): To excavate below existing garden to extend domestic garage at ground floor, including vertical link to garden, splash pool and bathroom. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/02435/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02435-22/msida-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 property which include removal of walls at ground floor level, proposed bedroom at first-floor level… Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/04073/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04073-23/msida-renovation-and-extension-of-old-house): Renovation and extension of old house, including the demolition of walls and ceiling and the construction of a staircase and an additional floor and washroom… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/04086/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04086-25/msida-sanctioning-of-exterior-and-interior-variations-from): Sanctioning of exterior and interior variations from that approved in PA3286/97 and DNO489/03, including proposed landscaping. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/03324/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03324-26/msida-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-an-existing-ground): Proposed sanctioning of alterations to an existing ground floor garage and overlying first floor maisonette from approved PA/03798/03 and division of the same… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/06548/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06548-25/msida-sanction-variations-from-permits-pa-3286-97-and-dn-2562-98): To sanction variations from permits PA/3286/97 and DN/2562/98 and to propose minor alterations to create stairs and flatlet. Withdrawn, validated 4 March 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/05295/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05295-26/msida-sanction-property-as-built-since-original-permit): To sanction property as built since original permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 11 September 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/00654/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00654-24/msida-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved existing mini market by PA1228/05, including fascia sign and roller shutter on facade. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/06277/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06277-25/msida-sanctioning-of-facade-finish): Proposed sanctioning of facade finish, barber signage and cctv cameras, together with proposed new facade lighting and signage to cover AC compressor.… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 86 m away - [**PA/07096/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-24/msida-sanction-the-garage-as-existing-and-change): To sanction the garage as existing and change use of same garage into Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/00516/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00516-26/msida-lowering-of-mezzanine-and-lower-basement-floor): Proposed lowering of mezzanine and lower basement floor level and modification of internal staircase. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 90 m away - [**PA/03199/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03199-23/msida-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-from-approved): To sanction internal and external changes from approved permit DN/00759/14. Changes include correction of site extents and shifting of walls. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 90 m away - [**PA/00676/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00676-25/msida-sanctioning-of-back-yard-extension): Sanctioning of back yard extension, back yard and domestic store at roof level. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 91 m away - [**PA/05788/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05788-25/msida-change-the-use-of-the-part-of): To change the use of the part of the basement as extended in PA676/18 to a public service garage. The remaining part of the garage will continue to operate as… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 93 m away ## More by Andre Magro - [**PA/07139/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07139-26/sliema-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. To propose change of use from a private garage to Class 4B. To carry out internal and external changes and to fix a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07057/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07057-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changing-of-balcony-and-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed changing of balcony and minor internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/07027/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07027-26/san-gwann-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. To propose change of use from a private garage to Class 4B. To carry out internal and external changes and to fix a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06912/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06912-26/tarxien-minor-internal-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-4734-26): Proposed minor internal changes from approved permit PA/4734/26. Pending - [**PA/06848/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-26/hamrun-construct-an-additional-room-within-residential-apartment): To construct an additional room within residential apartment to be used as a gym. Pending - [**PA/06708/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06708-26/xghajra-excavate-site-for-the-construction-of-a): To excavate site for the construction of a semi-basement garage, change of use of the approved ground-floor garage (PA/3852/25) to a one-bedroom maisonette,… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro) ## More from John Sultana - [**PA/06444/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06444-26/kercem-construct-agricultural-store-and-underground-reservoir): To construct agricultural store and underground reservoir. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/00357/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00357-26/xaghra-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-from-approved-drawings): Sanctioning of minor differences from approved drawings and change of use from stores to a residential unit. Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/02023/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02023-24/xaghra-restore-facade): To restore facade, replace existing temporary structure at first floor level with a built room, sanction size of washroom and extend same washroom. Already… Withdrawn, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/03786/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03786-23/zebbug-gozo-construction-of-lift-shaft): Construction of lift shaft, stairs to roof and rooms at second floor. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/00431/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00431-23/msida-renewal-to-pa-8093-17-proposed-internal-alterations): Renewal to PA/8093/17 - Proposed internal alterations, extension at fourth floor and addition of penthouse (creating two additional units), removal of… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01731/22** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01731-22/zebbug-gozo-extension-at-fourth-floor-level-approved-in): Proposed extension at fourth floor level approved in RG1498/21 and proposed receded floor to be annexed with existing fourth floor flat to form duplex. Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)