PA/06444/25: change of use from Class 3C gym in Msida
No.27 & No.28 Fitness Factory, ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Msida
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 addition of bathrooms, a kitchen with a chimney as per P53 of DC15, air conditioning units at roof level, restoration of the facade, replacement of timber apertures on a like-for-like basis, and a change to the shop sign layout.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- No.27 & No.28 Fitness Factory, ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Msida
- Locality
- Msida
- Applicant
- Busy Bee Group Attn: Brian Friggieri
- Perit
- Perit Robert Vella
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Received
- 18 August 2025
- Validated
- 8 October 2025
- Published
- 8 October 2025
- Comments close
- 7 November 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 17 March 2026
- Permit expires
- 1 April 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around No.27 & No.28 Fitness Factory, ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, Msida
197 other applications within 300 m: 128 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26).
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 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/02877/25 Msida: Proposed partial change of use to Class 3A guesthouse including internal alterations and retention of Class 4D catering establishment at ground floor.…
- PA/00706/24 Msida: To construct a room at second floor as an extension to the restaurant to serve as a store.
- PA/00579/21 Msida: To change use of ground floor of Class 4B retail outlet and change use to Class 4C coffee shop and affect internal alterations within same establishment. To…
- PA/05761/25 Msida: Restoration of the parish church façades overlooking Triq ix-Xatt Ta' Xbiex, Triq il-Parrocca, and Triq Falzon.
- PA/03736/25 Msida: Demolition of the back room additions to create a backyard as per sanitary law. The proposal also includes the construction of the second and receeded floor,…
- PA/00480/25 Msida: Proposed alterations/extension at third floor level to create washroom.
- PA/01817/24 Msida: Construction of 1 Class 4C outlet at ground level and 2 apartments at first and second floor with a different layout and use from that approved PA/1152/17.
- PA/05928/25 Msida: Sanctioning of duplex apartment.
- PA/00777/23 Msida: Minor internal alterations to existing pre-1967 townhouse and addition of roof room.
- PA/02998/22 Msida: Conversion of Class 4A offices into five Class 1 residential units, including demolition works and extension of building within contextual height limits.…
- PA/00378/21 Msida: Proposed alterations and extension of existing Class 4D outlet, proposed alterations to existing dwelling and sanctioning of existing shop front in timber
- PA/06440/26 Msida: Biex jigi ssanati alterazzonijet kemm interni kif ukoll esterni minn dawk fil-permess PA/14/18.
- PA/05360/23 Msida: To renew permit PA14/18: ”Proposed extension to apartment and internal alterations.”
- PA/02528/22 Msida: To renew approved permit PA06266/17: ”To demolish existing first, second and setback floors and construct 3 apartments at first, second and receded floor plus…
- PA/05291/25 Msida: Change of use from Class 4B beauty salon to Class 4D restaurant and minor internal alterations to pre-1968 shop.
More by Robert Vella
- PA/07181/26 Swieqi: To sanction minor internal and external alterations to property approved by PA/00399/25.
- PA/05988/26 Msida: 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…
- PA/05582/26 Zebbug: To sanction minor internal alterations to property approved by PA/01175/01.
- PA/05439/26 Munxar: To sanction first floor apartment as existing from previously approved PA/00999/88.
- PA/04940/26 Sliema: 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
- PA/04926/26 Ghaxaq: To sanction domestic store at roof level of a pre-1968 dwelling.
All applications by Robert Vella
More from Busy Bee Group
- PA/04234/26 Msida: Proportional extension to Class 3A guesthouse (PA/06085/24) including demolition works of property 8A, excavation of reservoir and service room. Proposal also…
- PA/04328/25 Msida: To sanction internal and external alterations from previously approved permits PB/1005/77 and DN/00174/24. Proposal includes change of use from existing uses…
- PA/06085/24 Msida: Conversion of Class 4A offices into Class 3A guesthouse, including demolition works and extension on building within contextual height limits.
- PA/05785/24 Msida: Alterations to the existing building including a full second floor level and an overlying receded level. Proposed building shall incorporate two dwelling units.
- PA/05067/24 Fgura: To sanction installation of a retractable canopy in the 3m front terrace, and the placing of additional tables and chairs, travertine cladding on facade, and…
- PA/02998/22 Msida: Conversion of Class 4A offices into five Class 1 residential units, including demolition works and extension of building within contextual height limits.…