--- title: "PA/00664/23: Change of use from Class 4B retail in Cospicua (Bormla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00664-23/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail 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 Class 4B retail outlet to Class 4C cafeteria, extension of basement and insertion of… Planning applications › Cospicua (Bormla) › PA0066423 # PA/00664/23: Change of use from Class 4B retail in Cospicua (Bormla) 59, Triq San Frangisk c/w 159, Triq Pietru Pawl Caruana, Cospicua (Bormla) Change of use from Class 4B retail outlet to Class 4C cafeteria, extension of basement and insertion of sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 59, Triq San Frangisk c/w 159, Triq Pietru Pawl Caruana, Cospicua (Bormla) - **Locality:** [Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla) - **Applicant:** Ulrich Girke - **Perit:** [Perit Sean- Paul Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-paul-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 October 2022 - **Validated:** 22 February 2023 - **Published:** 22 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 24 March 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 27 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00664/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00664&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 59, Triq San Frangisk c/w 159, Triq Pietru Pawl Caruana, Cospicua (Bormla) 146 other applications within 300 m: 95 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02774/22). On Triq San Frangisk: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/00522/20** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00522-20/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to residential unit and restoration of facade. Status being checked, 12 m away - [**PA/00807/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00807-22/cospicua-bormla-opening-of-a-small-window-for-wc): Opening of a small window for wc along facade. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/03970/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03970-24/cospicua-bormla-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-pa-03735-18): Sanctioning of minor variations from PA/03735/18. Variations consist of the removal of a store, addition of a wc, addition of a window overlooking third party… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/04443/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04443-23/cospicua-bormla-proposal-related-to-previously-submitted-dn-1151-22-an): Proposal related to previously submitted DN/1151/22 and includes: minor internal and external alterations, reinstatement of timber apertures and Maltese… Granted, validated 31 October 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/00110/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00110-23/cospicua-bormla-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing townhouse including the erection of an additional receded floor. Refused, validated 25 January 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/04335/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04335-24/cospicua-bormla-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-vacant-single): To carry out alterations to existing vacant single dwelling unit, extensions at second and roof level and formation of two independent residential units. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/02774/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02774-22/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-building-including-the): Alterations to a pre-1968 building including the restoration of a closed timber balcony and the converting of a closed timber balcony into an open balcony… Granted, validated 27 April 2022, 4 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/04693/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04693-25/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-pre-1968-townhouse-built-on-two): Alterations to pre-1968 townhouse built on two floors and basement, formation of window on elevation and proposed extension at roof level. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 2 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/06613/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06613-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-variations-at-penthouse-and-roof-level): To sanction variations at penthouse and roof level, from PA/06305/06 following a detailed survey. Changes include internal alterations and changes to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00451/20** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00451-20/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-consisting-of-sanitary-facilities): Proposed internal alterations consisting of sanitary facilities, amendments to facade apertures and raising of side party wall Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/01109/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-24/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facade-as-requested-by-gs394-23): Restoration of facade as requested by GS394/23 and GS469/23. Application also include minor modification to facade of setback floor. Granted, validated 25 March 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/05152/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05152-23/cospicua-bormla-renewal-of-pa5077-18): Renewal of PA5077/18 (To demolish existing ground and first floor, retaining facade and stone staircase, and construct maisonette and two overlying studio… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 3 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/01475/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01475-23/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-existing-unit-including-proposed-divisi): Alterations to existing unit including proposed division wall in backyard, demolition of a wall to form an open plan, change of use of vacant room to class 1D… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/01030/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01030-22/cospicua-bormla-construct-washroom-at-roof-level-including-other): To construct washroom at roof level including other internal and external additions and alterations Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/06450/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06450-25/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-unit): Internal alterations to existing pre-1967 unit; to construct new unit at second and third floor level. Pending, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors, 57 m away ## More by Sean- Paul Attard - [**PA/07617/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07617-26/sliema-alteration-to-pa6720-25-addition-of-swimming-pool): Alteration to PA6720/25: Addition of swimming pool, external stairs, planters and minor alterations in apartments. Pending - [**PA/04517/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04517-26/sliema-uplift-in-facade-change-in-colour): Uplift in facade - Change in colour, replacement of aluminium railings to glass railings, replacement of main entrance door, addition of steps to entrance… Pending - [**PA/04499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04499-26/gzira-proposed-development-consists-of-the-construction-of): The proposed development consists of the construction of an additional floor to the existing Class 3A guest house, increasing the total number of guest rooms… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 7 floors - [**PA/01785/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01785-26/fgura-convert-approved-class-4b-retail-outlet-to): To convert approved Class 4B retail outlet to form part of existing ground floor residential maisonette. Other alterations include removal of signage,… Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/01599/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01599-26/pieta-class-4d-restaurant-and-snack-bar-to): Class 4D restaurant and snack bar to be divided into two commercial units (i.e. reduction in size of Class 4D restaurant). Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01316/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01316-26/sliema-alteration-to-pa1777-24-addition-of-swimming-pools): Alteration to PA1777/24: Addition of swimming pools and shifting of planter on roof. Granted, validated 13 April 2026 [All applications by Sean- Paul Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-paul-attard) [All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla)