PA/01303/26: demolish parts of existing buildings in Qormi
Il-Misrah, Triq il-Belt Valletta, New Street in Triq il-Belt Valletta &, Triq Dun Alwig Psaila, Qormi
To demolish parts of existing buildings, to retain other existing buildings and integrate them into the proposed development. To excavate site, and to construct basement garages, apartments and commercial outlets. Development will consist of: 91 Class 1A (residential units), 5 Class 4A offices, 6 Class 4B retail outlets, and 1 Class 4D restaurant, and 4 levels of underground parking consisting of a mix of car spaces and lock-up garages.
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)
- Location
- Il-Misrah, Triq il-Belt Valletta, New Street in Triq il-Belt Valletta &, Triq Dun Alwig Psaila, Qormi
- Locality
- Qormi
- Applicant
- Karkanja Developments Ltd Attn: Eurchar Vella
- Perit
- Perit Andrew Borg
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 4 floors
- Residential units
- 91
- Received
- 14 November 2025
- Validated
- 2 September 2026
- Published
- 2 September 2026
- Comments close
- 2 October 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Il-Misrah, Triq il-Belt Valletta, New Street in Triq il-Belt Valletta &, Triq Dun Alwig Psaila, Qormi
150 other applications within 300 m: 96 granted, 6 refused, 15 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/06223/24).
On Triq il-Belt Valletta: 51 other applications, 28 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Stephen Psaila, Silvienne Camilleri, George Farrugia, Robert Grech, JG Periti.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 15 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.
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- PA/03242/21 Qormi: To demolish existing washroom at roof level and sanctioning of existing chimney, The proposal also includes alterations to existing maisonette at first floor…
- PA/00249/24 Qormi: To sanction variations from development permission PB1065/79 and to propose residential use and alterations to the internal layout at first floor, to demolish…
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- PA/02869/25 Qormi: Change of use, sanctioning and internal and external alterations from car garage to showroom for sales of scooters and motorcycles. The proposal includes the…
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- PA/03743/23 Qormi: Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B shop including internal alterations and fixing of shop sign.
- PA/00403/23 Qormi: To sanction minor changes at roof level from approved permit PA4183/22.
- PA/04838/24 Qormi: Correction of site plan for approved permit PA/00884/99. To sanction changes to existing Class 5B workshop from approved permit PA/00884/99.
- PA/04726/26 Qormi: Proposed minor internal alterations to existing ground floor private car garage. No changes to facade.
- PA/05576/23 Qormi: To sanction private car garage as built. Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 5A (assemble of outdoor kitchens).
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