--- title: "PA/07216/25: Change of use from an office in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-25/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-an-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Ta' Xbiex: Change of use from an office (Class 4A) to a gym (Class 3C) and internal alterations for ancillary facilities.… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0721625 # PA/07216/25: Change of use from an office in Ta' Xbiex ST Tower, Triq Testaferrata c/w Triq Enrico Mizzi, Triq Emmanuel Galizia, Joe Flats, Ta' Xbiex Change of use from an office (Class 4A) to a gym (Class 3C) and internal alterations for ancillary facilities. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** ST Tower, Triq Testaferrata c/w Triq Enrico Mizzi, Triq Emmanuel Galizia, Joe Flats, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [Michael Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-stivala) - **Perit:** [Perit Daphne Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daphne-vassallo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 19 July 2025 - **Validated:** 5 November 2025 - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07216/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07216&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around ST Tower, Triq Testaferrata c/w Triq Enrico Mizzi, Triq Emmanuel Galizia, Joe Flats, Ta' Xbiex 263 other applications within 300 m: 165 granted, 4 refused, 28 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq Testaferrata: 18 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/03213/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03213-21/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-external-sign): Alterations to external sign, sanctioning correct alignment of façade and introduction of proposed tables and chairs at Triq Testaferrata, and introduction of… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/01666/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01666-22/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structures and construction of 2 Class 4B Shops with ancillary storage, 2 garages, 9 apartments, and 1 penthouse at receded level.… Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/03570/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03570-25/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Proposed change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 2C - dance studio and minor internal alterations. Proposed new sign. Refused, validated 4 June 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/07131/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07131-26/msida-correction-of-site-plan-for-pa-03679-16): Correction of site plan for PA/03679/16. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/06674/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06674-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-aesthetic-alterations-to-the-facade): To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/04900/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04900-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B outlet and car showroom to Class 4A (offices). To sanction internal and external changes at basement, ground floor and… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03606/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03606-23/msida-restoration-of-fa-ade-in-relation-to-gs-00405-21): Restoration of façade in relation to GS/00405/21 grant scheme. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/03971/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03971-23/msida-affect-restoration-works-on-the-pre-1967-balcony): To affect restoration works on the pre-1967 balcony, which include the replacement of the deteriorated elements of this same balcony. These include the… Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/00013/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00013-22/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-ground-floor): Proposed minor internal alterations to pre-1967 ground floor unit. Granted, validated 23 February 2022, 52 m away - [**PA/03190/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03190-26/msida-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-approved): Proposed change of use from domestic store approved in PA1123/25 to Class 4B retail with signage. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/01123/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01123-25/msida-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir and proposed construction of ground floor domestic store, overlying 5 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 6 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/06059/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06059-25/msida-subdividing-one-5-bedroom-duplex-apartment-on-the): Subdividing one 5-bedroom duplex apartment on the fourth and fifth floors as per approved in PA/352/22 into one 1-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor and… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/00352/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00352-22/msida-carry-out-partial-demolition-of-the-existing): To carry out partial demolition of the existing building retaining the existing façade and to construct a 1st floor apartment, 3 apartments over 3 floors and… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/07187/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07187-23/msida-sanction-changes-to-facade-colour): To sanction changes to facade colour, material of receded level and back facade from approved permit PA/09981/17. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00783/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00783-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construction of 26 garages, 1 substation, 1 commercial space (Class 4B) and 32 apartments. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 66 m away ## More from Michael Stivala - [**PA/05113/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05113-26/sliema-renew-pa2660-16-to-construct-basement-garage): To renew PA2660/16 - To construct basement garage accessible from an existing block approved by PA1407/09, apartments at levels 0-7 in lieu of approved… Granted, validated 17 September 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/03567/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03567-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-premises): Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of plot, proposed construction of 3 levels of basement levels and overlying Class 3A hostel with… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/03366/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03366-26/san-gwann-construct-storage-at-level-1): To construct storage at level 1 (Class 6A) overlying warehouse development. Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02698/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02698-26/san-gwann-excavate-and-construct-three-basement-levels-plus): To excavate and construct three basement levels plus overlying ground floor storage facility (Class 6A) in lieu of approved development permission PA2078/24,… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07291/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-25/st-julians-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-to-pre-1967): To sanction internal and external differences to pre-1967 residential unit. Pending, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/05183/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05183-25/msida-changes-to-the-internal-layout): Changes to the internal layout, lift shaft and stairwell of Class 4A offices and showroom from that approved in PA/2591/20 following site survey, variations… Pending, validated 6 August 2025 [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)