--- title: "PA/01491/26: alterations and extension to the existing first-floor in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01491-26/qormi-alterations-and-extension-to-the-existing-first-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Proposed alterations and extension to the existing first-floor maisonette, including extension, to accommodate the… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0149126 # PA/01491/26: alterations and extension to the existing first-floor in Qormi 9, Lesa, Triq Cappadocia, Qormi Proposed alterations and extension to the existing first-floor maisonette, including extension, to accommodate the construction of two residential units and another at recessed floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 9, Lesa, Triq Cappadocia, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** Terrence Briffa - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 16 February 2026 - **Validated:** 11 March 2026 - **Published:** 11 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 8 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01491/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01491&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 9, Lesa, Triq Cappadocia, Qormi 175 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 5 refused, 13 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02664/25). On Triq Cappadocia: 9 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/02664/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02664-25/qormi-demolition-of-first-floor-level-and-staircase): Proposed demolition of first floor level and staircase at ground floor level, and proposed construction of a lift and a staircase at ground floor level, three… Granted, validated 26 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 17 m away - [**PA/05285/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05285-26/qormi-construction-of-3-units-at-second): Proposed construction of 3 units at second, third and fourth floor level and proposed pool at roof floor level. Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors, 29 m away - [**PA/01435/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01435-21/qormi-extensions-and-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Extensions and alterations to existing terraced house to form 2 apartments. Proposed common parts with lift. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/01352/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01352-22/qormi-alterations-to-existing-garage-and-ground-floor): Proposed alterations to existing garage and ground floor and the construction of two units and a recessed floor level. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/02417/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02417-21/qormi-sanction-residence-as-existing-and-alteration-at): To sanction residence as existing and alteration at first floor bedroom. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/00157/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00157-23/qormi-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-approved-pa3112-10): Sanctioning of minor changes to approved PA3112/10 and PB542/76. Withdrawn, 44 m away - [**PA/01701/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01701-25/qormi-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-first-floor-dwelling): Demolition and reconstruction of first floor dwelling and construction of three overlying units including a lift. Granted, validated 5 May 2025, 4 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/04434/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04434-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private vehicles to shop Class 4B. Proposal includes new shopfront and sanctioning of a window aperture overlooking the backyard. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/05185/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05185-23/qormi-minor-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-ground): Minor internal alterations and extension to ground floor single dwelling unit. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/01274/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01274-22/qormi-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/02568/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02568-25/qormi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-00215-05): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/00215/05. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/04552/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04552-24/qormi-construction-of-washroom-at-roof-level): Construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/06517/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06517-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of garage at ground floor, 2 3-bed apartments at first and second floor, 1 2-bed apartment at third floor… Granted, validated 29 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/03289/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03289-21/qormi-demolish-residence-and-construct-basement-garage-and): To demolish residence and construct basement garage and overlying 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 receded units. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/05098/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05098-23/qormi-extension-of-drying-area-at-roof-level): Extension of drying area at roof level Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 59 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)