--- title: "PA/03048/26: Demolition of derelict structure in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03048-26/qormi-demolition-of-derelict-structure source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0304826 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Vincent Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/vincent-borg) - **Perit:** [JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03048/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03048&caseYear=26) ## 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](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, 35 m away - [**PA/02088/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02088-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (store) to Class 5A workshop - light industry. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 38 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, 39 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, 53 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, 55 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, 55 m away - [**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, 64 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, 69 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, 72 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, 74 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, 95 m away - [**PA/03431/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03431-23/qormi-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): 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… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 2 floors, 101 m away - [**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, 118 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, 119 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, 120 m away ## More by JLZ+MBF Architects - [**PA/06594/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-bathroom-within-a-pre-1967-property): Sanctioning of bathroom within a pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05979/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05979-26/sliema-extension): Extension, alterations and restoration works to town house. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05758/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05758-26/mgarr-alterations-to-roof-configuration): Alterations to roof configuration, including relocation of services and sanctioning of canopies. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05320/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-restoration-and-rebuilding-of-rubble-walls): Restoration and rebuilding of rubble walls, including installation of two timber gates. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/01937/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01937-26/st-julians-demolish-washrooms-and-construct-two-new-overlying): To demolish washrooms and construct two new overlying dwellings. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 - [**PA/01853/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01853-26/swieqi-alterations-to-approved-facade-block): Proposed alterations to approved facade block, including the formation of balconies at the first and second floor levels. Suspended, validated 29 April 2026 [All applications by JLZ+MBF Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jlz-mbf-architects) ## More from Vincent Borg - [**PA/01652/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01652-25/san-gwann-proposed-development-includes-the-demolition-of-an): The proposed development includes the demolition of an existing dwelling and two garages, whilst retaining the existing façade. The excavation for 2 basement… Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 8 floors - [**PA/01496/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01496-25/siggiewi-infilling-of-void-for-a-homogenous-between): 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… Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/05767/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05767-24/siggiewi-change-of-use-of-an-existing-1967): 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… Withdrawn - [**PA/03200/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03200-24/st-julians-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (no previous permit retrieved) and proposed changes to facade aperture material. Granted, validated 16 July 2024 - [**PA/07583/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07583-23/mosta-construction-of-3-levels-of-basements-as): 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… Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04947/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04947-23/belt-valletta-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-extension-at): Alterations to existing dwelling and extension at roof level. Granted, validated 23 August 2023 [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)