--- title: "PA/02161/23: construction of lift rooms and plant rooms in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02161-23/qormi-construction-of-lift-rooms-and-plant-rooms source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Proposed construction of lift rooms and plant rooms at roof level. Perit Robert Grech. Validated 19 April 2023. Planning applications › Qormi › PA0216123 # PA/02161/23: construction of lift rooms and plant rooms in Qormi MD Building, Pearl Garage, AN1, AN2, AN3 Garages, New Street in, Triq tal-Handaq, Qormi Proposed construction of lift rooms and plant rooms at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** MD Building, Pearl Garage, AN1, AN2, AN3 Garages, New Street in, Triq tal-Handaq, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Mr. Malcolm Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/malcolm-balzan) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 9 February 2023 - **Validated:** 19 April 2023 - **Published:** 19 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 19 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 June 2023 - **Permit expires:** 12 July 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02161/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02161&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around MD Building, Pearl Garage, AN1, AN2, AN3 Garages, New Street in, Triq tal-Handaq, Qormi 112 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05912/25). On Triq tal-Handaq: 35 other applications, 21 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [JBA Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jba-periti), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/02953/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02953-24/qormi-change-part-of-the-garage-approved-by): To change part of the garage approved by PA/0044/09 into a public service garage (accommodating one parking space). Proposed ancillary car space for Class 5A… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03878/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03878-23/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-for): To sanction change of use from garage for private cars to existing Class 4B shop and the installation of sign. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/00432/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00432-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to studio apartment. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/06110/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06110-24/qormi-internal-alteration-to-ground-floor-unit-approved): Internal alteration to ground floor unit approved in PA7500/21, RG2082/20 and RG1195/20 removal of store and change of use from garage to Class 4B salon.… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/06375/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06375-23/qormi-sanction-raising-of-party-wall-and-construction): To sanction raising of party wall and construction of beams as safety measures for ongoing construction works. Withdrawn, validated 31 January 2024, 111 m away - [**PA/04152/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04152-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to garage for parking of public service vehicle. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 127 m away - [**PA/03110/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03110-22/qormi-proposal-includes-acknowledgment): Proposal includes acknowledgment (sanctioning) of built area within apartment and backyard from previous permit (housing) and proposed removal of accretions,… Status being checked, 137 m away - [**PA/06870/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06870-23/qormi-sanction-variations-from-pa-01394-97-re): To sanction variations from PA/01394/97 re. garage No.7 located in Falzon Garages, Triq Lydda, Qormi. Granted, validated 23 January 2024, 164 m away - [**PA/04432/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04432-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-garage-as): Change of use from a garage as approved (RG 56/19) to a Public service garage including the sanctioning of garage door. Application also includes variations… Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 168 m away - [**PA/02036/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02036-23/qormi-introduction-of-office-use): Introduction of office use (Class 4A) in three individual pre-1968 commercial stores (as approved in PAPB/01441/66) including change in material of doors. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 168 m away - [**PA/04904/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04904-25/qormi-construction-of-offices): Proposed construction of offices (Class 4A) overlying existing building. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 171 m away - [**PA/05715/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05715-24/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction garage as built from that approved in PA1394/97. Granted, validated 29 October 2024, 175 m away - [**PA/02724/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02724-22/qormi-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and construct garage at basement level and overlying five residential units. Status being checked, 175 m away - [**PA/00038/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00038-21/qormi-demolition-of-part-dwelling-at-ground-and): Demolition of part dwelling at ground and first floor levels. Construction of an extension over same levels. Enlargement of ground floor elevation aperture.… Status being checked, 191 m away - [**PA/04274/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04274-26/qormi-establish-5-car-spaces-on-private-land): To establish 5 car spaces on private land. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 192 m away ## More by Robert Grech - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07656/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-26/qormi-additions-to-pa-7927-22): Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07330/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07330-26/zabbar-renewal-of-pa8680-17-to-rehabilitate-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA8680/17 -To rehabilitate existing dwelling with alteration and additions, to remove accretions, including excavation and demolishing works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07290/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07290-26/zebbug-renewal-to-pa10673-17): Renewal to PA10673/17. Modifications to approved PA806/16 and to construct additional apartment at 3rd floor. Internal alterations include modifications to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07229/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07229-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor maisonette including pool, and an overlying maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07156/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07156-26/ghaxaq-excavation-and-the-construction-of-basement-garage): Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional apartments at first to third floors, and setback… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) ## More from Malcolm Balzan - [**PA/07583/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07583-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation for six basement garages, and construction of two ground-floor maisonettes, two apartments each on the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07221/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07221-26/dingli-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house; internal alterations to the existing garage; and the construction of apartments at first, second, and third floor… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08348/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08348-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement garages and reservoir. Construction of basement garages, maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/05017/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05017-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-terraced-house): Demolition of terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir, basement garages, construction of 5 floors apartments. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/02138/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02138-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation 1 basement level and construction of basement garages and overlying 5 apartments. Granted, validated 20 May 2025 - [**PA/02070/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02070-25/siggiewi-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavation, and construct ground floor garage, 3 apartments at 1st floor up to 3rd floor and a receded penthouse, including… Granted, validated 5 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)