--- title: "PA/00715/24: retain part of existing structures and to in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00715-24/qormi-retain-part-of-existing-structures-and-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: To retain part of existing structures and to carry out alterations and additions to the same. To dismantle and… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0071524 # PA/00715/24: retain part of existing structures and to in Qormi Site at (unnumbered building) and adjoining site, Triq il-Helsien, Triq ix-Xitwa, Triq in-Nahal, Qormi To retain part of existing structures and to carry out alterations and additions to the same. To dismantle and relocate part of existing structure within building alignment. Proposed change of use of existing structures to 2 offices (Class 4A) and 2 cafeterias (Class 4C). To construct a mixed use building consisting of 10 shops (Class 4B), a shop (Class 4D), garages and 115 residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at (unnumbered building) and adjoining site, Triq il-Helsien, Triq ix-Xitwa, Triq in-Nahal, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Silvan Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/silvan-fenech) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 115 - **Received:** 15 December 2023 - **Validated:** 11 September 2024 - **Published:** 11 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 11 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00715/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00715&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Site at (unnumbered building) and adjoining site, Triq il-Helsien, Triq ix-Xitwa, Triq in-Nahal, Qormi 58 other applications within 300 m: 33 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07122/24). On Triq il-Helsien: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/02931/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02931-26/qormi-proposed-development-comprises-the-excavation-of-an): The proposed development comprises the excavation of an infill plot for the construction of nine basement garages, an underground reservoir, and fourteen… Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/03533/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03533-23/qormi-renew-pa-02002-15-which-was-a-renewal-of): To renew PA/02002/15 which was a renewal of PA/2588/09 - Addition of receded floor at roof level and alterations to facade layout approved by permit… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/08452/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08452-24/qormi-renewal-to-pa-00515-20-minor-internal-alterations): Renewal to PA/00515/20: Minor internal alterations, extension of washroom at roof level and construction of pergola with overlying pv panels; minor… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/00515/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00515-20/qormi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, extension of washroom at roof level and construction of pergola with overlying PV Panels; minor alterations in facade. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/05191/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05191-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4B shop, proposed shop sign. Application also is for the sanctioning of the existing garage as built. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/08000/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08000-24/qormi-sanction-layout-as-built-of-approved-confectionery): To sanction layout as built of approved confectionery (Class 5A) and maisonette at first floor. Application also includes partial change of use from approved… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 2 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/04207/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04207-25/qormi-sanction-street-level-garage-as-built): To sanction street level garage as built (original permit has not been traced). Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 95 m away - [**PA/06047/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06047-25/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To sanction change of use from garage to Class 4B shop as per LN74/14 and also to sanction the installation of a sign. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/07122/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07122-24/qormi-alterations-including-sanctioning-as-built-at-ground): Alterations including sanctioning as built at ground and first floor and to create 2 street level garages, 2 3-bed apartments at first and second floor, 1… Granted, validated 28 January 2025, 5 floors, 105 m away - [**PA/03218/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03218-26/qormi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-7122-24): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/7122/24, including minor internal alterations, facade alterations, and changes to the facade. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 106 m away - [**PA/04071/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04071-25/qormi-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-at-an): Proposed construction of a lift shaft at an existing government block. Granted, validated 8 August 2025, 107 m away - [**PA/01672/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01672-24/qormi-demolish-part-of-the-front-garden-area): To demolish part of the front garden area to be in line with the official alignment, to carry out internal and external alterations to a Class 4B hair salon,… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 113 m away - [**PA/00626/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-25/qormi-sanction-terraced-house-as-built): To sanction terraced house as built. Differences from approved permission PB/2447/74 including variations from the official building alignment, and other… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 120 m away - [**PA/07870/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07870-24/qormi-change-of-use-from-public-car-garage): Change of use from public car garage to private car garage. To demolish stairwell at ground and first floor and propose a new stairwell and lift. To demolish… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 130 m away - [**PA/06184/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06184-26/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (PB4354/91) and proposed change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 131 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Silvan Fenech - [**PA/01635/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01635-26/mosta-internal-and-external-alterations-and-removal-of): Proposed internal and external alterations and removal of basement level -4 from approved PA/00729/23. Withdrawn - [**PA/07125/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-24/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-shopping-centre-and-multipurpose-hall): To demolish existing shopping centre and multipurpose hall approved in PB151/77 and to construct a new shopping centre (Class 4B) including Class 4A office… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/05836/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05836-23/qormi-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate one basement beneath lower street level to construct two levels of garages and 49 residential units. Withdrawn, validated 4 October 2023, 1 floor - [**PA/01176/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01176-20/birkirkara-demolition-and-excavation-of-two-maisonettes): Demolition and excavation of two maisonettes. Construction of one basement level including 4 garages, one maisonette, three apartments over three floors and… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)