--- title: "PA/08193/24: demolish existing DMME building and construction of in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08193-24/msida-demolish-existing-dmme-building-and-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To demolish existing DMME building and construction of a new building for the Faculty of Dental Surgery (Class 2C and… Planning applications › Msida › PA0819324 # PA/08193/24: demolish existing DMME building and construction of in Msida Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Malta, Triq Roberto Ranieri Costaguti, Msida To demolish existing DMME building and construction of a new building for the Faculty of Dental Surgery (Class 2C and ancillary Class 4A) consisting of plant rooms, reservoir and stores, changing rooms, teaching dental clinics, consultation rooms, lecturing rooms, dental labs, virtual simulators and phantom head lab, offices hot desking and student study areas. The development consist of a dedicated floor for the treatment of dental procedures for persons with special needs consisting of a sensory room, dedicated reception area, bridge rooms, smaller consultations rooms and dental surgical rooms. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Malta, Triq Roberto Ranieri Costaguti, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Prof Alfred Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alfred-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Geoffrey Agius Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/perit/geoffrey-agius-scicluna) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 24 September 2024 - **Validated:** 11 December 2024 - **Published:** 11 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 20 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 29 October 2030 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 60 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08193/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08193&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Malta, Triq Roberto Ranieri Costaguti, Msida 18 other applications within 300 m: 11 granted, 2 refused, 1 pending. 85% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07173/25). On Triq Roberto Ranieri Costaguti: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/07919/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07919-24/msida-construct-extension-to-existing-building-as-approved): To construct extension to existing building as approved in PA2166/02 consisting of basement storage, ground floor laboratories and stores and an office, hot… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 2 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/06075/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06075-25/msida-change-of-use-from-car-parking-to): Proposed change of use from car parking to car wash at Campus Hub carpark level -2A. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 94 m away - [**PA/04291/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04291-25/msida-sanctioning-of-electronic-information-display): Sanctioning of electronic information display. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 94 m away - [**PA/07239/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07239-23/msida-sanctioning-of-site-used-as-a-student): Sanctioning of site used as a student recreational area. Refused, validated 12 December 2023, 94 m away - [**PA/00167/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00167-23/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to Class 2A medical clinic and clinic for professionals complementary to medicine (no inpatients) and minor amendments at pharmacy… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 94 m away - [**PA/00304/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00304-20/msida-construction-of-maintenance-building-for-estates): Construction of Maintenance Building for Estates, Facilities and Capital Development at the University of Malta housing workshops (Class 5A ) storage space… Status being checked, 115 m away - [**PA/00599/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-24/msida-sanction-installation-of-wooden-gazebo-and-small): To sanction installation of wooden gazebo and small outdoor gym at University Campus. Granted, validated 4 February 2025, 145 m away - [**PA/06111/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06111-25/msida-open-door-within-rubble-wall): To open door within rubble wall, with timber gate, and erect rubble wall along the length of the field. Refused, validated 24 September 2025, 161 m away - [**PA/02770/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02770-26/msida-excavation-and-construction-of-underground-reservoir-with): Excavation and construction of underground reservoir with pump chamber. Works include minor alterations to existing agricultural store and landscaping. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 233 m away - [**PA/03822/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03822-24/msida-sanction-existing-pre-1994-agricultural-store): To sanction existing pre-1994 agricultural store. Proposed restoration of existing rubble walls, and addition of gate for vehicular access Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 233 m away - [**PA/06011/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-24/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Change of use from Class 4B (shop) to Class 4c snack bar. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 249 m away - [**PA/00448/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00448-20/msida-sanction-pre-1994-structures-for-agricultural-use): To sanction pre 1994 structures for agricultural use, proposed amelioration to structures and also to reinstate hard area with soil. Status being checked, 250 m away - [**PA/07173/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07173-25/msida-demolish-staircase-from-ground-to-third-floor): To demolish staircase from ground to third floor level and rebuilt new staircase including lift; to demolish flats at first and second floor levels and… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 278 m away - [**PA/05686/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05686-25/msida-change-of-use-of-part-of-internal): Change of use of part of internal garage at basement level -3 to public service garage spaces. Withdrawn, validated 3 September 2025, 285 m away - [**PA/06954/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06954-24/msida-renew-pa-03701-16): To renew PA/03701/16 (Renewal of PA/06166/08) amendments to the previous permit PA/06166/08 - Demolition of existing building and re-construct commercial… Granted, validated 19 November 2024, 290 m away ## More by Geoffrey Agius Scicluna - [**PA/07919/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07919-24/msida-construct-extension-to-existing-building-as-approved): To construct extension to existing building as approved in PA2166/02 consisting of basement storage, ground floor laboratories and stores and an office, hot… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 2 floors [All applications by Geoffrey Agius Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/perit/geoffrey-agius-scicluna) ## More from Alfred Vella - [**PA/02627/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02627-26/zejtun-sanction-variations-from-papb-3462-2915-75-including-front-gard): To sanction variations from PAPB/3462/2915/75 including front garden and garages at basement level and a reduced built area at first floor level and to… Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/07742/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07742-25/zurrieq-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): To carry out alterations to existing terraced house approved in PA 1873/95, to sanction minor internal and external changes and proposed common stairwell and… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/03135/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03135-25/mellieha-sanction-internal-changes-to-the-approved-ground): To sanction internal changes to the approved ground, first and the second floor plans in PA8530/21. To sanction and not build the approved third and recessed… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/07919/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07919-24/msida-construct-extension-to-existing-building-as-approved): To construct extension to existing building as approved in PA2166/02 consisting of basement storage, ground floor laboratories and stores and an office, hot… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/02352/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02352-23/msida-sanction-building-height-and-services-as-built): To sanction building height and services as built, from previously approved PA/8076/17. To propose a lightweight perforated screen surrounding services at… Granted, validated 26 April 2023 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)