--- title: "PA/06988/24: change of use from Class 4A and in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06988-24/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4a-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Msida: Proposed change of use from Class 4A and 4B to Class 1A residential, additional level -2.2 Class 1A, internal changes… Planning applications › Msida › PA0698824 # PA/06988/24: change of use from Class 4A and in Msida Expomax Business Center, Triq Regjonali c/w Triq Mons. Innocenz Zammit and, Triq it-Torri, Msida Proposed change of use from Class 4A and 4B to Class 1A residential, additional level -2.2 Class 1A, internal changes to Class 4B at level 0, change of use from car spaces/lockup garages to public service garages and proposed substation at level -4. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Expomax Business Center, Triq Regjonali c/w Triq Mons. Innocenz Zammit and, Triq it-Torri, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Karkanja Ltd Attn: Euchar Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/karkanja-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Andrew Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 21 May 2024 - **Validated:** 16 October 2024 - **Published:** 4 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06988/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06988&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Expomax Business Center, Triq Regjonali c/w Triq Mons. Innocenz Zammit and, Triq it-Torri, Msida 41 other applications within 300 m: 27 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06418/25). On Triq Regjonali: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/07342/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07342-25/gzira-sanction-existing-class-4c-snack-bar-as): To sanction existing Class 4C snack bar as built within the National Pool Complex. Proposed fixing of sign. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/04892/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04892-25/gzira-extension-to-the-existing-outdoor-spectator-seating): Extension to the existing outdoor spectator seating area at the National Pool Complex through the addition of 5 new rows of seating, the construction of two… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 2 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/01828/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01828-25/gzira-sanction-existing-class-4c-snack-bar-as): To sanction existing Class 4C snack bar as built within the National Pool Complex. Proposed fixing of sign. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/01601/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01601-22/gzira-sanction-change-of-use-from-pool-access): To sanction change of use from pool access control room to Class 4C outlet inc. minor internal alterations within the national pool complex over site covered… Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/08081/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08081-25/gzira-substation-within-school-grounds-and-minor-alterations): Proposed substation within school grounds and minor alterations near the substation including re-organizing parking layout keeping same number of parking… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 158 m away - [**PA/05549/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05549-23/gzira-install-an-external-shading-structure-at-ground): To install an external shading structure at ground floor level. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 158 m away - [**PA/03231/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car wash/car diagnostics (Class 5B). Refused, validated 20 May 2026, 220 m away - [**PA/00262/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00262-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-first-floor-apartment-and): Internal alterations to first floor apartment and sanctioning from PAPB/4813/86, due to new survey. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 223 m away - [**PA/01342/21** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01342-21/gzira-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): To demolish the existing terraced house and construct a ground floor Class 4A office, 5 No. two-bedroom apartments, 1 No. receded one bedroom apartment and… Status being checked, 223 m away - [**PA/07311/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07311-26/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-subdivision-of): To sanction minor internal alterations and subdivision of approved 4th floor flat (as approved in PA/5008/16) into two separate studio flats. Pending, 5 floors, 224 m away - [**PA/01997/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01997-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B barbershop and proposed wc. Status being checked, 225 m away - [**PA/01129/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01129-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B Retail Shop, minor internal alterations, and fixing of fascia sign. Status being checked, 226 m away - [**PA/02073/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02073-25/gzira-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B, including minor modifications to shop front and integrated sign, including sanctioning of AC unit. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 229 m away - [**PA/06055/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06055-23/gzira-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-penthouse): To carry out alterations and extensions to penthouse approved in PA1097/11, to subdivide residential unit at fourth floor level into 2 units and to construct… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 233 m away - [**PA/04356/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04356-25/gzira-excavation-and-construction-of-an-additional-basement): Proposed excavation and construction of an additional basement garage (private car parking) to development approved in PA6416/22, to be accessed from… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 239 m away ## More by Andrew Borg - [**PA/07182/26** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07182-26/ghasri-renewal-of-permit-pa-01052-15-which-consisted-of): Renewal of permit PA/01052/15 which consisted of Renewal of permit PA5110/06 - to reinstate dilapidated barumbara on more stable rock. Pending - [**PA/05990/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05990-26/zebbug-gozo-construction-of-10-apartments): Proposed construction of 10 apartments, 6 parking spaces at basement level and 6 parking spaces at ground floor, including excavation of basement level and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/05087/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05087-26/zebbug-gozo-apartments-and-garages-on-a-different-layout): Proposed apartments and garages on a different layout from that approved in PA8313/24. To sanction partial additional excavation at basement level and… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04860/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04860-26/msida-sanction-changes-following-detailed-survey-from-approved): To sanction changes following detailed survey from approved permit PA/3498/06. Granted, validated 27 August 2026 - [**PA/04316/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04316-26/qormi-demolish-part-of-existing-buildings): To demolish part of existing buildings, and to dismantle and reconstruct the other parts to create a dwelling unit. Refused, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03930/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03930-26/nadur-apartments): Proposed apartments, garages and common swimming pools in a different layout from that approved in PA/03818/24 including 13 additional units, resulting in a… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Andrew Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-borg) ## More from Karkanja Ltd - [**PA/01721/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01721-26/xaghra-construct-five-residential-units-at-receded-floor): To construct five residential units at receded floor level. Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07598/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07598-25/gharb-sanction-the-deposit-of-inert-construction-waste): To sanction the deposit of inert construction waste within an existing quarry and the formation of a ‘beaten earth’ access route instead of a similarly formed… Withdrawn - [**PA/01214/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01214-25/xaghra-sanction-variations-to-lower): To sanction variations to Lower, Intermediate and Upper Basement Levels and Elevated Ground Floor, approved in permit PA/3196/24, and to construct apartments… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/01008/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01008-25/gharb-changes-to-pa-04440-23-and-pa-04825-24-including-additional): Proposed changes to PA/04440/23 and PA/04825/24 including additional 2 car spaces Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/08313/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08313-24/zebbug-gozo-demolish-part-of-existing-structures): To demolish part of existing structures, proposed excavation of basement level for indoor pool and common facilities, additions and alterations to existing… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/07502/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07502-24/xaghra-sanction-minor-alterations-at-lower-and-upper): To sanction minor alterations at lower and upper basement, ground floor and ventilation report from that approved in PA2436/07 mechanical ventilation. Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)