--- title: "PA/00654/23: sanction the existing workshop as built and in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00654-23/qormi-sanction-the-existing-workshop-as-built-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: To sanction the existing workshop as built and change of use from workshop to Class 6A (storage and distribution).… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0065423 # PA/00654/23: sanction the existing workshop as built and in Qormi 76, Riccardo, Triq il-Belt Valletta, Qormi To sanction the existing workshop as built and change of use from workshop to Class 6A (storage and distribution). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 76, Riccardo, Triq il-Belt Valletta, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** Richard Colombo - **Perit:** [Perit Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 23 December 2022 - **Validated:** 15 February 2023 - **Published:** 15 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 17 March 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 June 2024 - **Permit expires:** 26 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00654/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00654&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 76, Riccardo, Triq il-Belt Valletta, Qormi 150 other applications within 300 m: 95 granted, 6 refused, 16 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/06223/24). On Triq il-Belt Valletta: 51 other applications, 27 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila), [Silvienne Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/silvienne-camilleri), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 47 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/01953/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01953-25/qormi-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-existing-farmhouse-and): Proposed restoration and rehabilitation of existing farmhouse and construction of 4overlying floors. Proposal includes conversion of existing farmhouse into… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/05578/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05578-25/qormi-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing maisonette and construction of 7 in number 1 bedroom units. Granted, validated 20 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/07912/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07912-25/qormi-minor-internal-changes-to-pa7682-21-to-demolish): Proposed minor internal changes to PA7682/21 'To demolish existing maisonette and construct 2 apartments (at 1st and 2nd floor levels) and a duplex apartment… Granted, validated 13 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/03242/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03242-21/qormi-demolish-existing-washroom-at-roof-level-and): To demolish existing washroom at roof level and sanctioning of existing chimney, The proposal also includes alterations to existing maisonette at first floor… Status being checked, 3 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/00249/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00249-24/qormi-sanction-variations-from-development-permission-pb1065-79-and): To sanction variations from development permission PB1065/79 and to propose residential use and alterations to the internal layout at first floor, to demolish… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/02047/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02047-24/qormi-minor-alterations-to-pa-1729-18-which-includes-change): Minor alterations to PA/1729/18 which includes change of use of part of receded floor level from office (Class 4A) to clinic space (Class 2A) along with… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/00078/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00078-26/qormi-sanction-variations-from-approved-development-block-in): To sanction variations from approved development block in PA/249/24, variations include shifting of walls and internal heights. Granted, validated 19 February 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/02179/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02179-25/qormi-renewal-of-pa-06626-16-to-demolish-existing-stores-offices): Renewal of PA/06626/16- To demolish existing stores/offices and construct three levels of basement parking/garages, ground floor (Class 6A) stores and… Granted, validated 5 May 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/02869/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02869-25/qormi-change-of-use): Change of use, sanctioning and internal and external alterations from car garage to showroom for sales of scooters and motorcycles. The proposal includes the… Withdrawn, validated 7 May 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/03524/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03524-26/qormi-sanctioning-from-approved-pa-00528-08): Sanctioning from approved PA/00528/08. Demolition of roof structures. Internal and external alterations at first floor. Construction of 2 apartments at second… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/03743/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03743-23/qormi-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B shop including internal alterations and fixing of shop sign. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/00403/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00403-23/qormi-sanction-minor-changes-at-roof-level-from): To sanction minor changes at roof level from approved permit PA4183/22. Granted, validated 27 March 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/04838/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04838-24/qormi-correction-of-site-plan-for-approved-permit): Correction of site plan for approved permit PA/00884/99. To sanction changes to existing Class 5B workshop from approved permit PA/00884/99. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/04726/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04726-26/qormi-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing ground floor private car garage. No changes to facade. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/05576/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05576-23/qormi-sanction-private-car-garage-as-built): To sanction private car garage as built. Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 5A (assemble of outdoor kitchens). Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 85 m away ## More by Benny Cortis - [**PA/07636/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07636-26/safi-sanction-the-existing-building-as-built-from): To sanction the existing building as built from that approved in PA/06250/16. Sanctioning includes: correction of plot depth following survey, minor shifting… Pending - [**PA/06997/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06997-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-ground-floor-from): Demolition of the existing ground floor from that approved in PA/00261/25, construct a ground floor domestic store, including alterations to the existing… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06007/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06007-26/rabat-construct-a-staircase-between-the-basement-garage): To construct a staircase between the basement garage and the ground floor level, including partial demolition of the slab to accommodate the staircase,… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05023/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05023-26/qormi-sanction-the-existing-dwelling-at-receded-floor): To sanction the existing dwelling at receded floor level as built from that approved in DN/01510/16. Sanctioning includes shifting of walls, including an… Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04855/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04855-26/birkirkara-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-elevated-maisonette): To demolish the existing first-floor elevated maisonette, retaining the existing facade, construct a new staircase from the ground floor to the first-floor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04258/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04258-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-apartments-at-the-third-floor-level): To demolish existing apartments at the third-floor level, reconstruct three apartments at the third-floor level and two penthouses at the receded floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)