--- title: "PA/02821/25: Change of use from a private garage in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02821-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-private-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 a private garage to a Class 5B (auto mechanic). Perit Michelle Micallef Bugeja. Validated 30 April… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0282125 # PA/02821/25: Change of use from a private garage in Qormi Garage no.21, In Drive, at lower basement level, Triq in-Nassab, Qormi Change of use from a private garage to a Class 5B (auto mechanic). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage no.21, In Drive, at lower basement level, Triq in-Nassab, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Michelle Micallef Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michelle-micallef-bugeja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 13 January 2025 - **Validated:** 30 April 2025 - **Published:** 30 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 30 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02821/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02821&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Garage no.21, In Drive, at lower basement level, Triq in-Nassab, Qormi 148 other applications within 300 m: 98 granted, 8 refused, 14 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/06223/24). On Triq in-Nassab: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Cornerstone Architects & Civil Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cornerstone-architects-and-civil-engineers), [Andrew Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-farrugia), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/05585/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05585-25/qormi-sanction-showroom-layout-as-built-from-pa-682-83): To sanction showroom layout as built from PA/682/83. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/07028/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-25/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-approved): To sanction change of use from garage approved by virtue of PB/2292/01 to Class 5B and public service garage including minor changes to wall layout. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/02921/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02921-25/qormi-correction-of-site-plan-of-permit-pa-6618-96): Correction of site plan of permit PA/6618/96. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/02023/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02023-23/qormi-subdivision-of-existing-house-to-form-a): Subdivision of existing house to form a ground floor single bedroom maisonette overlooking Valletta Road and a duplex four bedroom maisonette overlooking Triq… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/01500/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01500-21/qormi-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to Class 4D snackbar. A sign is also proposed. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/01417/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01417-21/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To sanction change of use from garage to Class 5A. Minor changes to layout following survey. Proposed minor alterations to internal wall layout. Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/05537/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05537-24/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garages-to): To sanction change of use from garages to workshops (Class 5B - sprayer and panel beater), including sanctioning of minor internal changes. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/01654/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01654-26/qormi-alterations-to-class-4b-showroom): Proposed alterations to Class 4B showroom, excavation for the formation of a water reservoir, demolition of roof over first floor and construction of four… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/03782/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03782-25/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To sanction change of use from garage to workshop (Class 5B - sprayer), including sanctioning of minor internal changes. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/00440/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00440-23/qormi-renew-pa-6068-17-to-construct-store-at): To renew PA 6068/17: ”To construct store at first floor plus other additions and alterations.” Granted, validated 28 February 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/00986/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00986-22/qormi-change-of-use-of-part-of-residence): Change of use of part of residence to Class 4B shop (hairdresser beauty and nail shop). Formation of window to door construction of toilet and proposed sign. Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/03586/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03586-23/qormi-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-in-order): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house in order to accommodate a common staircase and the installation of a lift and the proposed construction of two… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/00003/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00003-21/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 18 February 2021, 43 m away - [**PA/06009/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06009-24/qormi-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-approved-apartments): Proposed sanctioning of minor changes to approved apartments by PAPB2080/89. Application also includes alterations to apartments including demolition of… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/00872/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00872-20/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To sanction change of use from garage to Class 5A and minor changes to layout as built following detailed survey. Status being checked, 44 m away ## More by Michelle Micallef Bugeja - [**PA/07209/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07209-26/qormi-sanction-utility-room-and-a-pergola-at): To sanction utility room and a pergola at roof level of a pre-1967 building. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07041/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07041-26/mosta-propose-change-of-use-to-approved-permit): To propose change of use to approved permit PA10514/17 at ground floor level from Class 5B to Class 5A. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06990/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06990-26/zebbug-internal-alterations-at-first-floor): Internal alterations at first floor. To demolish the existing washroom at second floor and to propose two apartments at second and third floors and a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06849/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06849-26/rabat-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-a-new): To demolish existing dwelling and construct a new residential development comprising four (4) garages and five (5) parking spaces at basement level, two (2)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06572/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06572-26/hamrun-sanction-property-and-shop): To sanction property and shop (Class 4B) as built to approved permit PB2382/71. Demolition of the existing washroom and utility room at roof level and to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05419/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05419-26/marsa-replacement-of-the-existing-dangerous-slabs-over): Proposed replacement of the existing dangerous slabs over two utility rooms and a bathroom at basement level, in accordance with RG 1252/24. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 [All applications by Michelle Micallef Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michelle-micallef-bugeja) ## More from Daniel Vella - [**PA/07615/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07615-26/siggiewi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa3184-04): To sanction variations from approved permit PA3184/04. Pending - [**PA/06188/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06188-25/kercem-change-3-parking-spaces-at-basement-level): To change 3 parking spaces at basement level into 2 garages and increase height of back wall and proposed internal alterations to maisonette at ground floor… Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/06123/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06123-25/zurrieq-internal-alterations-including-widening-of-openings-at): Proposed internal alterations including widening of openings at basement level, demolition of room in internal courtyard, widening of openings at ground… Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/02176/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02176-25/luqa-renewal-to-pa-08279-19): Renewal to PA/08279/19; Proposed demolition of existing Class 1 residence and construction of Class 4A offices including excavation of a semi-basement garage. Granted, validated 29 April 2025 - [**PA/06390/24** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06390-24/san-lawrenz-renew-permit-pa-07698-19-to-construct-basement): To renew permit PA/07698/19 - To construct basement level in connection with house approved in PA/03452/18, to carry out alterations and other changes. Granted, validated 28 November 2024 - [**PA/03208/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03208-24/kercem-excavate-site-and-construction-of-garages-for): To excavate site and construction of garages for private cars at basement level; one flat at ground floor level, four flats at first and second floors and one… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)