PA/03048/26: Demolition of derelict structure in Qormi
84, 85, Triq John Michael Testa, Handaq, Qormi
Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above ground for Class 5B general industry.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 84, 85, Triq John Michael Testa, Handaq, Qormi
- Locality
- Qormi
- Applicant
- Vincent Borg
- Perit
- JLZ+MBF Architects
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Outside Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction
- Height
- 2 floors
- Received
- 27 March 2026
- Validated
- 13 May 2026
- Published
- 13 May 2026
- Comments close
- 12 June 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 18 September 2026
- Permit expires
- 7 October 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 84, 85, Triq John Michael Testa, Handaq, Qormi
62 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 3 refused, 9 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05920/25).
On Triq John Michael Testa: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/03760/24 Qormi: To sanction garage as built from approved permit PA/2614/93 and to replace existing silver aluminium aperture with a white aluminium one.
- PA/02088/26 Qormi: Change of use from garage (store) to Class 5A workshop - light industry.
- PA/04140/25 Qormi: 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…
- PA/01332/25 Qormi: To sanction layout as built and proposed change of use from garage to Class 5B carpentry.
- PA/07536/25 Qormi: 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.
- PA/03454/24 Qormi: 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…
- PA/00737/26 Qormi: Proposed change of use from workshop at first floor level to Class 5A - light Industry.
- PA/05580/23 Qormi: Extension to existing warehouse consisting of the construction of an additional 2 floors (Class 6A warehouse).
- PA/05091/20 Qormi: 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…
- PA/05395/24 Qormi: 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…
- PA/01224/25 Qormi: Proposed extension to existing Class 5B workshop and minor sanctioning from PA/07478/06.
- PA/03431/23 Qormi: Proposed change of use from store to Class 5B (workshop), proposed construction of new Class 5B (workshop) at first floor level, and proposed construction of…
- PA/07656/26 Qormi: Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in…
- PA/06428/23 Qormi: Change of use from warehouses/workshops at second floor level into Class 5A light industries and to carry out internal alterations.
- PA/02526/25 Qormi: To sanction ground floor level warehouse, to include suspended mezzanin level to be used for storage while maintaining approved permit PA2306/12 Class 6A…
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- PA/01652/25 San Gwann: The proposed development includes the demolition of an existing dwelling and two garages, whilst retaining the existing façade. The excavation for 2 basement…
- PA/01496/25 Siggiewi: Proposed infilling of void for a homogenous between adjacent approved restoration of quarry void and road retaining wall. Void is to be backfilled in line…
- PA/05767/24 Siggiewi: Proposed change of use of an existing 1967 structure into a site office, and change of use from a disused quarry to a recycling facility for aggregates and a…
- PA/03200/24 St Julians: To sanction property as built (no previous permit retrieved) and proposed changes to facade aperture material.
- PA/07583/23 Mosta: Proposed Construction of 3 levels of basements as parking area 2 levels served with car lift. Proposed warehouse Class 6A storage and distribution at ground…
- PA/04947/23 Belt Valletta: Alterations to existing dwelling and extension at roof level.