--- title: "PA/00379/26: Change of use from Class 5A - in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00379-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-5a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Change of use from Class 5A - light industry audio-visual production studio (approved, currently valid but… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0037926 # PA/00379/26: Change of use from Class 5A - in Qormi 379, Triq l-Imdina, Qormi Change of use from Class 5A - light industry audio-visual production studio (approved, currently valid but uncommenced) to Class 4D - restaurant, including the correction of site footprint following an accurate site survey, installation of signage and minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 379, Triq l-Imdina, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** Julian Grech - **Perit:** [Perit Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 1 December 2025 - **Validated:** 28 January 2026 - **Published:** 28 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 23 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00379/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00379&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 379, Triq l-Imdina, Qormi 116 other applications within 300 m: 73 granted, 3 refused, 9 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00452/26). On Triq l-Imdina: 85 other applications, 53 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [David Mifsud Parker](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-mifsud-parker), [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360), [John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard), [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 86% (likely range 56–100%, 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/02616/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02616-25/qormi-changes-to-the-internal-layout-of-approved): Proposed changes to the internal layout of approved Class 4B shops (to reduce from 3 to 2 shops). Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/00505/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00505-22/qormi-proposal-includes-demolition-of-existing-garage-structures): Proposal includes demolition of existing garage structures and excavation for the proposed construction of 28 apartments and 4 penthouses at receded floor… Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/01600/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01600-21/qormi-internal-alterations-consisting-in-the-removal-of): Proposed internal alterations consisting in the removal of internal partition walls, proposed extension of a room at third floor level, proposed construction… Status being checked, 4 floors, 80 m away - [**PA/01696/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01696-24/qormi-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-the-approved): To sanction apartment as built from the approved PA/02375/06. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 85 m away - [**PA/01348/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-21/qormi-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): Minor internal and external alterations to approved Class 4B units (PA08046/17 and PA06658/17). The proposal also includes the installation of signage. Status being checked, 103 m away - [**PA/03513/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03513-23/qormi-sanction-internal-alterations): To sanction internal alterations, installation of a sign & part change of use to ancillary office to an approved industrial garage. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 110 m away - [**PA/00545/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00545-25/qormi-replace-aluminium-balcony-to-an-open-balcony): To replace aluminium balcony to an open balcony plus other internal additions and alterations. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 122 m away - [**PA/07307/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-25/qormi-sanction-diesel-tank-and-protective-canopy): To sanction diesel tank and protective canopy. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 126 m away - [**PA/01860/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01860-24/qormi-change-of-use-from-shop-covered-by): Change of use from shop covered by PA 5641/94 to public service garage. Facade to be painted in neutral colours. Refused, validated 3 April 2024, 129 m away - [**PA/00671/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00671-26/qormi-extend-the-second-floor-level-and-change): To extend the second floor level and change configuration of washroom at third floor level. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 146 m away - [**PA/05783/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05783-25/luqa-lateral-extension-to-structures-as-approved-in): Proposed lateral extension to structures as approved in virtue of PA/00766/09 and renewed thru' PA/07133/16; proposal will comprise of a one-storey building… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 1 floor, 155 m away - [**PA/00722/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00722-21/qormi-sanction-as-built-garage): To sanction as built garage. Status being checked, 157 m away - [**PA/03122/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03122-21/qormi-demolish-dangerous-roof-over-second-floor-level): To demolish dangerous roof over second floor level, affect internal alterations to second floor apartment and erect third and receded floor units. To extend… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 163 m away - [**PA/02675/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02675-23/qormi-sanction-garages-as-built): To sanction garages as built. Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 172 m away - [**PA/08622/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08622-24/qormi-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Change of use from private garage to public service garage including other internal additions and alterations. Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 183 m away ## More by Andrew Vinci - [**PA/06398/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06398-26/marsaskala-redevelopment-of-plot-including-demolition-of-house): Redevelopment of plot including demolition of house, excavation to accommodate reservoir and basement level, and construction of 1 maisonette at ground floor,… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06149/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06149-26/marsaskala-sanction-apartment-as-constructed-from-pa-00824-16): To sanction apartment as constructed from PA/00824/16. Granted, validated 22 October 2026 - [**PA/05655/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05655-26/marsaskala-propose-minor-alterations-to-pet-shop): To propose minor alterations to pet shop, including the shifting of walls within the backyard, the enclosure of the existing lightweight structure approved… Pending - [**PA/05377/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05377-26/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-dwelling-at): Internal alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling at all levels, construction of an extension at second-floor level, incorporation of access to roof level,… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05337/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05337-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-the-leveling): To sanction minor internal alterations and the leveling of the receded roof stairwell as approved under PA/00126/23, together with proposed minor internal… Granted, validated 22 September 2026 - [**PA/04495/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04495-26/qormi-sanction-internal-alterations-and-the-change-of): To sanction internal alterations and the change of use from Warehouse (Class 6A) to Workshop (Class 5B cannabis cultivation) of second floor unit, internally… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 [All applications by Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci) [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)