PA/00479/25: internal alterations to flats 4 in Cospicua (Bormla)

71, Flats 4, 7 and 8, Triq Matty Grima c/w, Triq id-Dejqa, Cospicua (Bormla)

Proposed internal alterations to flats 4, 7 and 8 and restoration of facades of thereof. Internal alterations include: replacement of floor slab between flats 4 and 7; removal of walls in flats 4 and 8 to create kitchen/living/dining rooms; changes to room uses; and installation of lightweight partition walls in all flats. Proposed restoration of facades includes restoration to stonework; replacement of aluminum apertures with new painted timber apertures; restoration of existing wrought iron railings; and installation of new wrought iron railings.

Status

Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)

Location

71, Flats 4, 7 and 8, Triq Matty Grima c/w, Triq id-Dejqa, Cospicua (Bormla)

Locality

Cospicua (Bormla)

Applicant

Tempesta Ltd Attn:Neil Psaila

Perit

Perit Mark Arrigo

Application type

Full development permission

Zone

Within Development Zone

Type of works

Restoration

Residential units

3

Received

9 December 2024

Validated

29 January 2025

Published

29 January 2025

Comments close

28 February 2025

Recommendation

Grant Permission

Decision

Grant Permission

Decision date

17 September 2025

Permit expires

1 October 2030

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around 71, Flats 4, 7 and 8, Triq Matty Grima c/w, Triq id-Dejqa, Cospicua (Bormla)

167 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 2 refused, 25 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03035/25).

On Triq Matty Grima: 12 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3.

Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/02332/25 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to the existing pre-1968 townhouse, including the shifting, modification, and addition of internal walls. The… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 21 m away
• PA/01034/25 Cospicua (Bormla): To propose additional room to a pre-1967 residential dwelling. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 38 m away
• PA/05905/24 Cospicua (Bormla): Restoration of facade associated with Irrestawra Darek Grant GS00304/23. Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 39 m away
• PA/01966/21 Cospicua (Bormla): Installation of lift and pv panels Status being checked, 43 m away
• PA/04745/26 Cospicua (Bormla): Demolition of existing dwelling and the creation of a new dwelling unit. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor, 47 m away
• PA/03784/23 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed change of use from existing Class 4B (mini market) to Class 1 (residential), including minor internal alterations, demolition of room in internal… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 47 m away
• PA/00258/22 Cospicua (Bormla): To construct a swimming pool in the back garden. Status being checked, 47 m away
• PA/05530/23 Cospicua (Bormla): Internal alterations to townhouse including the demolition of post-1967 accretions in the internal yard. No changes to front elevation. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 48 m away
• PA/05474/26 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed restoration of; facade, timber apertures, timber balconies and wrought iron railings. Proposed change of color of the ground floor level, timber… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 52 m away
• PA/05393/26 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed railing at roof level to residence. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 52 m away
• PA/03035/25 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including alterations at all levels, proposed structure at third floor level, extension of the stairwell at… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away
• PA/05451/24 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal alterations to pre-1967 townhouse. Proposed correction of site from approved PA/04112/20. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 53 m away
• PA/03708/24 Cospicua (Bormla): Temporary installation (5 years) of telecommunication equipment and safety railing. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 53 m away
• PA/03348/23 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposal to include the addition of a lift, internal alterations that include reinstating archway at ground floor level, receding courtyard, proposed… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 55 m away
• PA/04156/24 Cospicua (Bormla): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to existing townhouse approved in PA/0028/15. Granted, validated 24 September 2024, 56 m away

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• PA/07585/26 Swieqi: Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/07525/26 Sliema: Proposed alterations to front elevation, including widening of balcony doorway and opening of window to match doors and windows of overlying apartments.… Pending
• PA/06989/26 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Proposed demolition of staircase and alterations to approved lift shaft and landings in a Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed changes to room uses at ground and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
• PA/06828/26 Xghajra: Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction of; two ground floor maisonettes including reservoir accessed from Sqaq Qaccawiet, 8 apartments… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06333/26 Paola: Proposed removal of approved-but-not-constructed washroom extension at roof level. Sanctioning of security screens over party walls. Proposed installation of… Pending, validated 16 September 2026
• PA/06315/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning of; site configuration and facade changes from PA/01274/12. Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop (as approved per PA/01274/12) to Class 4B… Pending, validated 16 September 2026

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