--- title: "PA/02088/26: Change of use from garage in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02088-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Change of use from garage (store) to Class 5A workshop - light industry. Perit John Demicoli. Validated 1 April 2026. Planning applications › Qormi › PA0208826 # PA/02088/26: Change of use from garage in Qormi No.9, GGE Vincenso, Triq Mastru Karmenu Mallia c/w, Triq John Michael Testa, Handaq, Qormi Change of use from garage (store) to Class 5A workshop - light industry. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No.9, GGE Vincenso, Triq Mastru Karmenu Mallia c/w, Triq John Michael Testa, Handaq, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Roderick Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/roderick-cutajar) - **Perit:** [Perit John Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-demicoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 24 February 2026 - **Validated:** 1 April 2026 - **Published:** 1 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 2 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02088/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02088&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around No.9, GGE Vincenso, Triq Mastru Karmenu Mallia c/w, Triq John Michael Testa, Handaq, Qormi 76 other applications within 300 m: 54 granted, 3 refused, 11 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05920/25). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/00737/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00737-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-workshop-at-first): Proposed change of use from workshop at first floor level to Class 5A - light Industry. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/03760/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03760-24/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage as built from approved permit PA/2614/93 and to replace existing silver aluminium aperture with a white aluminium one. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/05091/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05091-20/qormi-sanction-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-3369-87-consisting): To sanction alterations to approved permit PA/3369/87 consisting of; 1. Relocation of stairwell at ground floor, 2. The change of use from residential units… Granted, validated 5 August 2020, 33 m away - [**PA/04140/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04140-25/qormi-sanction-premises-as-built-for-variations-to): To sanction premises as built for variations to layout from PA/00561/98 following a detailed survey. Property use shall remain that of a warehouse Class 6A as… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/05395/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05395-24/qormi-sanction-approved-residential-first-floor-level-to): To sanction approved residential first floor level to Class 6A, with ancillary offices and internal and external changes from approved permit PA/00817/88 and… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/01332/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01332-25/qormi-sanction-layout-as-built-and-proposed-change): To sanction layout as built and proposed change of use from garage to Class 5B carpentry. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/03454/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03454-24/qormi-interconnect-2-approved-class-5b-panel-beating): To interconnect 2 approved Class 5B panel beating / sprayers, to change the use into a Class 5A heating of food in preparation for Class 6A distribution… Pending, validated 12 June 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/06428/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06428-23/qormi-change-of-use-from-warehouses-workshops-at-second): Change of use from warehouses/workshops at second floor level into Class 5A light industries and to carry out internal alterations. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 74 m away - [**PA/02526/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02526-25/qormi-sanction-ground-floor-level-warehouse): To sanction ground floor level warehouse, to include suspended mezzanin level to be used for storage while maintaining approved permit PA2306/12 Class 6A… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/01743/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01743-23/qormi-construction-of-2-class-5a-workshops-for): Construction of 2 Class 5A workshops for the storage and maintenance of solar panels at first and second floors and construction of office at receded floor… Refused, validated 29 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/07536/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-25/qormi-sanction-changes-to-plans-at-levels-0): To sanction changes to plans at levels 0 and 1 and sanction construction at level 2 of Class 6A stores with access from ramp in adjacent site. Pending, validated 19 November 2025, 3 floors, 83 m away - [**PA/03623/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03623-25/qormi-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-stores): To sanction the change of use from stores to a public service garage. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/01520/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01520-26/qormi-works-entail-the-construction-of-a-new): The works entail the construction of a new first floor over the existing industrial building. This floor will be divided into two spaces, serving as a direct… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 2 floors, 93 m away - [**PA/05580/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05580-23/qormi-extension-to-existing-warehouse-consisting-of-the): Extension to existing warehouse consisting of the construction of an additional 2 floors (Class 6A warehouse). Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 3 floors, 98 m away - [**PA/01224/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01224-25/qormi-extension-to-existing-class-5b-workshop-and): Proposed extension to existing Class 5B workshop and minor sanctioning from PA/07478/06. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 107 m away ## More by John Demicoli - [**PA/07052/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07052-26/zebbug-platform-for-the-positioning-of-tables-and): Proposed platform for the positioning of tables and chairs linked to an established commercial premises. Application includes ancillary works being… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05504/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05504-26/attard-sanction-minor-changes-to-facade-and-layouts): To sanction minor changes to facade and layouts from approved permit PA/8144/18. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/04135/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04135-26/senglea-isla-re-construction-of-roof-area-to-increase-internal): Re-construction of roof area to increase internal height, including an external staircase and 1m parapet wall. Minor internal change to room use from domestic… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04123/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04123-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-shop-to-class): Change of use of shop to Class 4D catering outlet. Application includes also additions and alterations as per drawings and the placing of two small stand-up… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03659/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03659-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968): Sanctioning of alterations and extension to pre-1968 garages, including proposed internal alterations to sub-divide garages. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03498/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03498-26/marsaxlokk-internal-and-external-additions-and-alterations-to): Proposed internal and external additions and alterations to existing semi-detached villa. Pending, validated 27 May 2026 [All applications by John Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-demicoli) ## More from Roderick Cutajar - [**PA/03700/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03700-26/santa-venera-propose-excavation-and-addition-of-basement): To propose excavation and addition of basement, minor internal and external changes from approved PA/5892/22. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/02048/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02048-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-to): Proposed change of use of existing garage to public service garage (PSG) including sanctioning of internal alterations. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01277/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01277-26/birkirkara-sanction-interconnection-between-two-class-5a-units): To sanction interconnection between two Class 5A units at second floor (PA8646/18 and PA3525/20) and opening of lift at ground floor (PA8646/18). Proposal… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/06206/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06206-25/zejtun-carry-out-minor-modifications): To carry out minor modifications, including demolition of bathroom at ground floor, extension of bedroom and box room at first floor, new construction of… Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/04538/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04538-25/zabbar-interconnect-the-rear-portion-of-an-existing): To interconnect the rear portion of an existing dwelling with the dwelling already approved in PA1630/13. The proposal also includes minor internal and… Granted, validated 9 July 2025 - [**PA/07817/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07817-24/birkirkara-propose-change-of-use-from-approved): To propose change of use from approved (PA/3525/20) parking area at ground floor to showroom of commercial vehicles, propose new fascia sign on facade and… Refused, validated 20 November 2024 [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)