--- title: "PA/00489/23: internal alterations to an existing room within in Cospicua (Bormla) |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00489-23/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-room-within source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed internal alterations to an existing room within the Local Council premises, change in use from… Planning applications › Cospicua (Bormla) › PA0048923 # PA/00489/23: internal alterations to an existing room within in Cospicua (Bormla) The Rest (Bormla Local Council), 2A, Misrah Santa Margerita c/w, Triq San Gorg, Cospicua (Bormla) Proposed internal alterations to an existing room within the Local Council premises, change in use from Class 4A to Class 2C (educational) and the installation of an external lift to allow access for all. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** The Rest (Bormla Local Council), 2A, Misrah Santa Margerita c/w, Triq San Gorg, Cospicua (Bormla) - **Locality:** [Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla) - **Applicant:** [Duncan Hall (o.b.o. Bormla Local Council)](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/duncan-hall-o-b-o-bormla-local-council) - **Perit:** [Perit William Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-lewis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Educational - **Received:** 29 September 2022 - **Validated:** 8 February 2023 - **Published:** 8 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 10 March 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 19 June 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00489/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00489&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around The Rest (Bormla Local Council), 2A, Misrah Santa Margerita c/w, Triq San Gorg, Cospicua (Bormla) 202 other applications within 300 m: 139 granted, 1 refused, 27 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02218/23). On Triq San Gorg: 23 other applications, 17 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Michael Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-camilleri), [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson), [Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci), [Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo). - [**PA/02361/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02361-23/cospicua-bormla-place-new-timber-sign-within-door-frame): To place new timber sign within door frame. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 7 m away - [**PA/00885/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00885-25/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Internal alterations to existing townhouse. Granted, validated 2 May 2025, 11 m away - [**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, 12 m away - [**PA/03222/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03222-25/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-an-existing-butcher): Change of use from an existing butcher shop to a Class 3C (yoga studio) including minor internal alterations and facade alterations. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/00126/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00126-23/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-and-construction-of-extension-at): Internal alterations and construction of extension at second floor level to provide access to the currently inaccessible roof area. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 21 m away - [**PA/03772/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03772-25/cospicua-bormla-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-building): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing building including the partial demolition of washroom to be relocated to a different area at the same… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/04326/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04326-23/cospicua-bormla-sanctioning-of-changes-from-pa1252-15-including): Proposed sanctioning of changes from PA1252/15 including; soffits at fourth floor, wooden fencing at roof plan, installation of retractable awnings, minor… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/08256/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08256-24/cospicua-bormla-sanctioning-of-internal-works-and-modifications-to): Sanctioning of internal works and modifications to setback floor as approved by PA9469/17. Granted, validated 23 January 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/06670/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06670-25/cospicua-bormla-proposal-includes-internal-alterations): Proposal includes internal alterations, construction of an intermediate space at first floor level, an extension at roof level to accommodate a bedroom,… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/05926/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05926-23/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-consisting-in-the-installation-of): Proposed internal alterations consisting in the installation of a door at level 0 and the proposed sanctioning of the change of use from a domestic store to… Granted, validated 30 October 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/06079/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06079-23/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-to-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use to Class 4A office from store. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/02026/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02026-24/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-two-houses-and-internal-alterations): Restoration of two houses and internal alterations and extension. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/00020/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00020-23/cospicua-bormla-internal-modification-to-existing-apartment-and-extens): Internal modification to existing apartment and extension of domestic store to form a drying area at roof level. Granted, validated 18 January 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/01150/20** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01150-20/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (GS/00032/18) Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/00071/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00071-25/cospicua-bormla-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-town-house): Alterations and additions to existing town house including: 1. Alterations to ground and first floor including the installation of lift from ground floor to… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away ## More by William Lewis - [**PA/07772/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07772-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-free-standing-externally-illuminated-double): To propose free standing externally illuminated double-sided billboard at Kennedy drive. Pending - [**PA/07759/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07759-26/rabat-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): To demolish the existing terraced house and construct an apartment block comprising a street-level garage, three floors accommodating one apartment per floor,… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07395/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07395-26/mellieha-propose-free-standing-externally-illuminated-single-sided-bil): To propose free-standing externally illuminated single-sided billboard at Triq il-Marfa, Cirkewwa, Mellieha. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07143/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07143-26/gudja-propose-a-solar-powered-single-sided-illuminated-billboard): To propose a solar powered single-sided illuminated billboard at Triq Dawret il-Gudja. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07142/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07142-26/marsa-propose-a-solar-powered): To propose a solar-powered, single-sided, externally illuminated billboard at Triq Aldo Moro, Marsa Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07013/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07013-26/pieta-propose-a-solar-powered): To propose a solar-powered, single-sided, externally illuminated billboard at Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by William Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-lewis) [All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla)