--- title: "PA/06912/24: change of use from approved Class 4B in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06912-24/msida-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b 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 from approved Class 4B (shop) to Class 4D, and minor alterations to penthouse in lieu of… Planning applications › Msida › PA0691224 # PA/06912/24: change of use from approved Class 4B in Msida 218, Xatt l-Imsida, Msida Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B (shop) to Class 4D, and minor alterations to penthouse in lieu of PA/07820/18. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 218, Xatt l-Imsida, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Brincat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-brincat) - **Perit:** [Perit Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 3 June 2024 - **Validated:** 16 October 2024 - **Published:** 16 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 15 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06912/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06912&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 218, Xatt l-Imsida, Msida 96 other applications within 300 m: 50 granted, 3 refused, 12 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02367/25). On Xatt l-Imsida: 20 other applications, 9 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila), [Manuel Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/manuel-zammit), [Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia), [Martin De Bono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-de-bono), [Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, 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/03754/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03754-24/pieta-sanction-minor-internal-changes-from-pa-2731-95-and): To sanction minor internal changes from PA/2731/95 and removal of aluminum projection on front balcony. Proposal also includes subdivision from one unit into… Withdrawn, 29 m away - [**PA/05991/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05991-26/pieta-part-change-of-use-from-commercial-warehouse): Proposed part change of use from commercial warehouse to part 5A car valeting limited to 50 sqm including office, signage and minor alterations. Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/03036/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03036-22/pieta-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartment): Internal alterations to existing apartment. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/07519/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07519-25/pieta-sanction-as-built-showroom-against-that-approved): To sanction as built showroom against that approved in PB4560/89 and to sanction as built canopy in the backyard. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/00440/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00440-21/pieta-restoration-of-gardeners-cottage-and-villa-hay): Restoration of Gardener’s Cottage and Villa Hay and reinstatement of collapsed wall Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/02353/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02353-22/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-1a-dwelling): Change of use from Class 1A dwelling to Class 3A guest house, including related internal alterations including the introduction of additional bathrooms,… Status being checked, 91 m away - [**PA/04752/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-26/pieta-sanction-cellar-found-during-works-and-position): To sanction cellar found during works and position of slab above ramp having a different layout from PA8126/24. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 119 m away - [**PA/08126/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08126-24/pieta-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, including an additional setback floor and proposed pool in the garden, having a different layout from that… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 119 m away - [**PA/05548/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05548-23/pieta-sanction-internal-alterations-at-all-levels-which): To sanction internal alterations at all levels which consist of shifting of walls and position of apertures. Granted, validated 16 February 2024, 120 m away - [**PA/05115/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05115-26/pieta-dismantling-of-existing-facade-and-removal-of): Dismantling of existing facade and removal of dilapidated building, construction of semi-basement, reconstruction of 4 apartments, and proposed extension of a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors, 128 m away - [**PA/02442/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02442-22/pieta-construction-of-a-garage): Construction of a garage, 7 apartments and a receded penthouse over site covered by PA06820/17. Works include excavation. Withdrawn, validated 8 June 2022, 135 m away - [**PA/06740/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06740-23/pieta-erection-of-7-residential-units): Proposed erection of 7 residential units, Class 4A office at ground floor and basement garage with interconnecting lift already demolished by PA/06820/17. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 137 m away - [**PA/00875/20** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00875-20/pieta-sanction-11-easily-removable-advertising-boards-along): To sanction 11 easily removable advertising boards along the public pavement of Triq ix- Xatt, Pieta Status being checked, 148 m away - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors, 166 m away - [**PA/04988/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04988-23/pieta-demolition-of-part-of-existing-residence-and): Demolition of part of existing residence and proposed extension to the property. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 168 m away ## More by Justin Spiteri - [**PA/07723/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07723-26/dingli-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B shop (PA 5071/25) into a maisonette with some proposed alterations and additions. Pending - [**PA/06373/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06373-26/gudja-demolish-residence-and-excavate-and-construct-basement): To demolish residence and excavate and construct basement garages and overlying residential units. Receded unit to have a pool at roof level. Pending - [**PA/05471/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05471-26/paola-change-of-use-from-garage-to-residential): Change of use from garage to residential use and linking internally to adjacent maisonette. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04577/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04577-26/mellieha-demolish-residence-and-excavate-and-construct-2): To demolish residence and excavate and construct 2 basement garages and overlying 9 residential units. Development includes jacuzzi and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04447/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04447-26/hamrun-demolish-residence-whilst-retaining-the-fa-ade-and): To demolish residence whilst retaining the façade and internal staircase, and construct 1 Class 4A Office, 3 overlying Residential Units, & Washroom at Roof… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03895/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03895-26/hamrun-variations-to-permit-pa4231-25-including-change-of): Proposed variations to permit PA4231/25 including change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D food and drink establishments where cooking is allowed, at… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri) ## More from Joseph Brincat - [**PA/05173/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05173-25/msida-sanction-garage-from-that-approved-in-pa-2114-10): To sanction garage from that approved in PA/2114/10. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/02085/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02085-23/qormi-sanction-of-terraced-house-built-with-differences): Sanction of terraced house built with differences in relation to PB/03076/74: wc at ground level not shown on approved plans; back balcony abutting part… Granted, validated 22 June 2023 - [**PA/02625/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02625-22/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-fa-ade-windows-and-balconies): Sanctioning of façade windows and balconies, internal walls and openings, room use, back yard and domestic stores, PV panels at roof level and site… Status being checked [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)