--- title: "PA/03203/23: restoration of the existing Class 3C theatre/cinema in Cospicua (Bormla) |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03203-23/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-the-existing-class-3c-theatre-cinema source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed restoration of the existing Class 3C theatre/cinema, interlinking social club, Class4D… Planning applications › Cospicua (Bormla) › PA0320323 # PA/03203/23: restoration of the existing Class 3C theatre/cinema in Cospicua (Bormla) 56 & 9, Triq il-Pellegrinagg c/w Triq il-Gendus c/w Triq il-Gendus, Blokk 16A, Sqaq Srejdek, Cospicua (Bormla) Proposed restoration of the existing Class 3C theatre/cinema, interlinking social club, Class4D bar/restaurant, and approved entertainment complex (PA 02985/95), and restoration of adjoining townhouse, into a proposed refitted Class 3C theatre, with its ancillary Class 4D catering facilities, proposed multi-purpose venue, including an exhibition hall & conference hall [Class 2B], interlinked social club & Class 4D bar/restaurant. Proposed interlinked Class 3A boutique accommodation. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 56 & 9, Triq il-Pellegrinagg c/w Triq il-Gendus c/w Triq il-Gendus, Blokk 16A, Sqaq Srejdek, Cospicua (Bormla) - **Locality:** [Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla) - **Applicant:** [Rialto Operation Ltd. Attn: Conrad Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/rialto-operation-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 21 December 2022 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 5 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03203/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03203&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 56 & 9, Triq il-Pellegrinagg c/w Triq il-Gendus c/w Triq il-Gendus, Blokk 16A, Sqaq Srejdek, Cospicua (Bormla) 177 other applications within 300 m: 112 granted, 3 refused, 20 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05384/23). On Triq il-Pellegrinagg: 10 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Andre Pizzuto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-pizzuto), [Sean Mayl](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-mayl), [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi). Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 comparable decisions 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/06481/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06481-25/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facade-and-internal-alterations): Restoration of facade and internal alterations. Granted, validated 18 November 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/06128/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06128-25/cospicua-bormla-construction-of-room-in-terrace-at-third): Construction of room in terrace at third floor. Pending, validated 24 September 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/00592/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00592-23/cospicua-bormla-replace-heavily-spalled-concrete-roof-slabs-at): To replace heavily spalled concrete roof slabs at first floor level; to carry out minor internal alterations as indicated in drawings; and to construct… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 3 floors, 28 m away - [**PA/01415/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01415-25/cospicua-bormla-sanction-minor-changes-as-constructed-from-what): To sanction minor changes as constructed from what was approved in PA9138/17. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/07844/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07844-24/cospicua-bormla-sanction-property-as-built-to-approved-permit): To sanction property as built to approved permit PA6973/19. To raise parapet wall by 4 courses and to propose retractable skylight. Granted, validated 28 March 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/02038/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02038-26/cospicua-bormla-construct-additional-floor): To construct additional floor (setback floor) over approved building. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/07871/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07871-25/cospicua-bormla-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-and-change-of): Sanctioning of internal alterations and change of use from one apartment to two apartments. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/03514/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03514-24/cospicua-bormla-sanctioning-of-property-as-built): Sanctioning of property as built (PA/04642/20). Proposed construction of domestic store at roof level and changes to apertures material. Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/02361/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02361-22/cospicua-bormla-renovation-of-townhouse-including-the-creation-of): Renovation of townhouse including the creation of a garage at street level and extension at third floor. Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/06269/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06269-25/cospicua-bormla-construction-of-room-on-terrace-at-third): Construction of room on terrace at third floor and minor amendments at first and second floor. Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/02514/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02514-24/cospicua-bormla-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-bakery): Additions and alterations to existing pre-1968 bakery and residential to create 3 separate residential units. Works to include the construction of additional… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/02085/21** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02085-21/cospicua-bormla-change-the-use-of-a-take-away): To change the use of a take away into a Class 4D shop and to place outdoor tables and chairs together with umbrellas and planters. Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/03131/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03131-22/cospicua-bormla-install-low-pressure-lpg-system-in-front): To install low pressure LPG System in front of Class 4D Establishment. Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/03564/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03564-26/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-to-change-a-room-previously): Proposed internal alterations to change a room previously approved as a study under permit PA/3911/20 into a bedroom, and the addition of a jacuzzi at roof… Granted, validated 22 July 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/00620/21** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00620-21/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of two separate maisonettes including a new basement floor plan, internal changes and overall floors. Status being checked, 48 m away ## More by Joseph Bondin - [**PA/07614/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-26/st-julians-changes-in-layout-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed changes in layout to approved Class 3B hotel in PA/2151/23, changes include merging of property to existing hotel approved in PA/6725/20. Proposal… Pending - [**PA/07580/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07580-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-change-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and change of use from Class 1 residential to construct Class 3A five-storey guesthouse comprising a total of 18… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07514/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07514-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-at-first-floor-level): Proposed change of use at first floor level from Class 4A offices to Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to Malta for… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07349/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-correction-of-site-following-survey): Proposed alterations and correction of site following survey as built for levels which have been approved by planning applications PA/2035/20 and PA/4006/22.… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07300/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07300-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of 3 basement levels for parking and construction of six levels building including showroom Class 4B,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 6 floors [All applications by Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) [All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla)