--- title: "PA/01303/26: demolish parts of existing buildings in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01303-26/qormi-demolish-parts-of-existing-buildings source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Qormi: To demolish parts of existing buildings, to retain other existing buildings and integrate them into the proposed… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0130326 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Karkanja Developments Ltd Attn: Eurchar Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/karkanja-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Andrew Borg](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01303/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01303&caseYear=26) ## 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](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 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. - [**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 Andrew Borg - [**PA/07182/26** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07182-26/ghasri-renewal-of-permit-pa-01052-15-which-consisted-of): Renewal of permit PA/01052/15 which consisted of Renewal of permit PA5110/06 - to reinstate dilapidated barumbara on more stable rock. Pending - [**PA/05990/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05990-26/zebbug-gozo-construction-of-10-apartments): Proposed construction of 10 apartments, 6 parking spaces at basement level and 6 parking spaces at ground floor, including excavation of basement level and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/05087/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05087-26/zebbug-gozo-apartments-and-garages-on-a-different-layout): Proposed apartments and garages on a different layout from that approved in PA8313/24. To sanction partial additional excavation at basement level and… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04860/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04860-26/msida-sanction-changes-following-detailed-survey-from-approved): To sanction changes following detailed survey from approved permit PA/3498/06. Granted, validated 27 August 2026 - [**PA/04316/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04316-26/qormi-demolish-part-of-existing-buildings): To demolish part of existing buildings, and to dismantle and reconstruct the other parts to create a dwelling unit. Refused, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03930/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03930-26/nadur-apartments): Proposed apartments, garages and common swimming pools in a different layout from that approved in PA/03818/24 including 13 additional units, resulting in a… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Andrew Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-borg) ## More from Karkanja Developments Ltd - [**PA/01950/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01950-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of reservoir, basement level consisting of 12 car spaces, and overlying 10 residential units. Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/00765/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00765-26/qala-construct-9-garages-at-lower-basement-level): To construct 9 garages at lower basement level, 2 duplex apartments both with street level garages, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses with rooftop pools including… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/00049/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00049-25/xaghra-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-2): Excavation of site and construction of 2 underlying garage levels consisting of 26 car spaces, and 14 residential units, instead of 3 residential units with… Refused, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/07446/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07446-24/kercem-minor-alteration-to-fa-ade-of-approved-pa5148-23): Minor alteration to façade of approved PA5148/23 to change white up-and-over garage door design and other minor internal alterations Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/02354/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-24/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of ground floor garages and overlying 12 residential units and construction of pools at… Granted, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/06775/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06775-23/paola-construction-of-3-underlying-basement-garage-levels): Construction of 3 underlying basement garage levels consisting of 82 car spaces; 2 Class 4A, 5 Class 4B, 3 Class 4C, 4 Class 4D, and 3 residential units at… Granted, validated 15 November 2023 [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)