--- title: "PA/03236/24: Change of use from office Class 4A in Cospicua (Bormla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03236-24/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-office-class-4a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Cospicua (Bormla): Change of use from office Class 4A to residential 1C. Perit Matthew Gauci. Validated 26 June 2024. Planning applications › Cospicua (Bormla) › PA0323624 # PA/03236/24: Change of use from office Class 4A in Cospicua (Bormla) No. 1, Triq Matty Grima c/w, Triq Santa Tereza, Cospicua (Bormla) Change of use from office Class 4A to residential 1C. - **Status:** Granted (The request for reconsideration on permit condition/s has been granted.) - **Location:** No. 1, Triq Matty Grima c/w, Triq Santa Tereza, Cospicua (Bormla) - **Locality:** [Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla) - **Applicant:** Aaron Bonnici - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 1 March 2024 - **Validated:** 26 June 2024 - **Published:** 26 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 21 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03236/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03236&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around No. 1, Triq Matty Grima c/w, Triq Santa Tereza, Cospicua (Bormla) 167 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 2 refused, 25 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03035/25). On Triq Matty Grima: 12 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/02332/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02332-25/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to the existing pre-1968 townhouse, including the shifting, modification, and addition of internal walls. The… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/00479/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00479-25/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-to-flats-4): Proposed internal alterations to flats 4, 7 and 8 and restoration of facades of thereof. Internal alterations include: replacement of floor slab between flats… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/01034/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01034-25/cospicua-bormla-propose-additional-room-to-a-pre-1967-residential): To propose additional room to a pre-1967 residential dwelling. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/05905/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05905-24/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facade-associated-with-irrestawra-darek): Restoration of facade associated with Irrestawra Darek Grant GS00304/23. Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/01966/21** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01966-21/cospicua-bormla-installation-of-lift-and-pv-panels): Installation of lift and pv panels Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/04745/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04745-26/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-the-creation): Demolition of existing dwelling and the creation of a new dwelling unit. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor, 47 m away - [**PA/03784/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03784-23/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4b): Proposed change of use from existing Class 4B (mini market) to Class 1 (residential), including minor internal alterations, demolition of room in internal… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/00258/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00258-22/cospicua-bormla-construct-a-swimming-pool-in-the-back): To construct a swimming pool in the back garden. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/05530/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05530-23/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-to-townhouse-including-the-demoli): Internal alterations to townhouse including the demolition of post-1967 accretions in the internal yard. No changes to front elevation. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/05474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05474-26/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of): Proposed restoration of; facade, timber apertures, timber balconies and wrought iron railings. Proposed change of color of the ground floor level, timber… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/05393/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05393-26/cospicua-bormla-railing-at-roof-level-to-residence): Proposed railing at roof level to residence. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/03035/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03035-25/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling-including-al): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including alterations at all levels, proposed structure at third floor level, extension of the stairwell at… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/05451/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05451-24/cospicua-bormla-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal alterations to pre-1967 townhouse. Proposed correction of site from approved PA/04112/20. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/03708/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03708-24/cospicua-bormla-temporary-installation): Temporary installation (5 years) of telecommunication equipment and safety railing. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/03348/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03348-23/cospicua-bormla-proposal-to-include-the-addition-of-a): Proposal to include the addition of a lift, internal alterations that include reinstating archway at ground floor level, receding courtyard, proposed… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 55 m away ## More by Matthew Gauci - [**PA/07240/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07240-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07238/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07145/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07145-26/mosta-propose-demolition-of-existing-building-with-retention): Propose demolition of existing building with retention of the facade and excavation of two levels to construct of garages at basement, 1 bedroom unit at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07002/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07002-26/birzebbuga-amendment-to-pa3173-24): Amendment to PA3173/24, to include additional property in the redevelopment of both sites including demolition of existing structures and construction of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06929/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06929-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-from-approved-per): Sanctioning of internal variations from approved permit PA/1653/17 (MA), including the reinstatement of the third bedroom in accordance with the layout… Pending - [**PA/06547/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06547-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-amendment-to-pa-6301-23-previously-approved-in-pa-13): Amendment to PA/6301/23 previously approved in PA/1311/18 including demolition of roof above 5th floor and extension of same floor, construction of 6th floor… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) [All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla)