--- title: "PA/00411/23: Change of use from disused unit to in Cospicua (Bormla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00411-23/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-disused-unit-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Cospicua (Bormla): Change of use from disused unit to studio apartment. Perit Eric Formosa. Validated 8 February 2023. Planning applications › Cospicua (Bormla) › PA0041123 # PA/00411/23: Change of use from disused unit to in Cospicua (Bormla) 50, Triq il-Gendus c/w, Triq Santa Margerita, Cospicua (Bormla) Change of use from disused unit to studio apartment. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 50, Triq il-Gendus c/w, Triq Santa Margerita, Cospicua (Bormla) - **Locality:** [Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla) - **Applicant:** Mr Kevin De Bono - **Perit:** [Perit Eric Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/eric-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 5 January 2023 - **Validated:** 8 February 2023 - **Published:** 8 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 10 March 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 April 2023 - **Permit expires:** 3 May 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00411/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00411&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 50, Triq il-Gendus c/w, Triq Santa Margerita, Cospicua (Bormla) 274 other applications within 300 m: 189 granted, 4 refused, 30 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02218/23). On Triq il-Gendus: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/06897/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06897-26/cospicua-bormla-removal-of-cement-based-plaster-and-paint): Removal of cement based plaster and paint to all facades of the building to expose original 'fuq il-fiel' finish. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/01396/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01396-24/cospicua-bormla-internal-alteration-in-lieu-of-lift-installation): Internal alteration in lieu of lift installation and placing of pv panels. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/02958/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02958-22/cospicua-bormla-sanction-property-as-built-from-papb3446-84): To sanction property as built from PAPB3446/84. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/02894/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02894-26/cospicua-bormla-form-two-balconies-on-facade): To form two balconies on facade. Granted, validated 12 June 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/00758/21** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00758-21/cospicua-bormla-inclusion-of-a-class-4d-use-within): Proposed inclusion of a Class 4D use within an existing social (band) club. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/03203/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03203-23/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-the-existing-class-3c-theatre-cinema): Proposed restoration of the existing Class 3C theatre/cinema, interlinking social club, Class4D bar/restaurant, and approved entertainment complex (PA… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/05477/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05477-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-and-additions-to-an-existing-townhouse): Proposed alterations and additions to an existing townhouse, including a roof-level pool and photovoltaic panels. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/04645/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04645-24/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-class-4c-cafeteria): Proposed change of use from Class 4C cafeteria to Class 4D outlet. Proposal includes an extension of outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of… Pending, validated 17 July 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/07211/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07211-25/cospicua-bormla-propose-a-lift-within-the-common-area): To propose a lift within the common area of an existing block. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/00590/20** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00590-20/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-alterations-including-the-closing-up): Minor internal alterations including the closing up of two doors, opening of a door and opening part of a wall. Proposal also includes the replacement of… Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/03644/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03644-23/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, reconstruction of slabs, and replacement of existing aluminum apertures with new timber. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/05219/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05219-26/cospicua-bormla-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-pa-5583-19-due): Sanctioning of minor deviations from PA/5583/19 due to updating of plans as built following survey (correction of measurements, no construction works carried… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/01111/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01111-26/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-part-of-pre-1968-townhouse-including): Demolition of part of pre-1968 townhouse including recent extensions, alterations to same house and extension of part of first floor and structure at roof… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/01380/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01380-26/cospicua-bormla-sanctioning-of-variations-from-pa-06559-00): Sanctioning of variations from PA/06559/00, together with a change of use from Class 4B (Shop) to Class 1 (Dwelling), including demolition of internal… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 1 floor, 60 m away - [**PA/03265/21** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03265-21/cospicua-bormla-opening-of-door-and-restoration-of-facade): Opening of door and restoration of facade on Triq San Rokku. Status being checked, 63 m away ## More by Eric Formosa - [**PA/07060/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07060-26/naxxar-sanction-existing-apartment-approved-by-pa-01719-20): To sanction existing apartment approved by PA/01719/20. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04986/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04986-26/san-gwann-modification-of-window-to-door): Modification of window to door, removal of topsoil and uprooting of trees, and construction of parapet wall with direct access to street. Application includes… Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/03387/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-26/qormi-internal-modification-to-form-lift): Internal Modification to form lift, subdivide first floor into 2 apartments and construction of overlying 1 unit and penthouse. Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01269/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01269-26/siggiewi-minor-modifications-and-extension-to-the-unit): Minor modifications and extension to the unit covered by PA184/22. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00841/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00841-26/zebbug-construction-of-4-stables-and-ancillary-tack): Construction of 4 stables and ancillary tack room, paddock and manure clamp. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/06504/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06504-25/gzira-class-4b): Proposed Class 4B (butcher) - Including alterations and opening in facade to accommodate better lighting and ventilation, and the proposal of a wc in the… Granted, validated 15 October 2025 [All applications by Eric Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/eric-formosa) [All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla)