--- title: "PA/03431/23: change of use from store to Class in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03431-23/qormi-change-of-use-from-store-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Proposed change of use from store to Class 5B (workshop), proposed construction of new Class 5B (workshop) at first… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0343123 # PA/03431/23: change of use from store to Class in Qormi Plot 42, Triq Manwel Borg Gauci, Handaq, 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 intermediate level as store (Class 6A). Proposed signage. To include sanctioning of minor differences from PA797/95. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Plot 42, Triq Manwel Borg Gauci, Handaq, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** Joe Borg - **Perit:** [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 17 April 2023 - **Validated:** 14 June 2023 - **Published:** 14 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 15 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03431/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03431&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Plot 42, Triq Manwel Borg Gauci, Handaq, Qormi 55 other applications within 300 m: 31 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06054/23). On Triq Manwel Borg Gauci: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [AP Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ap-valletta). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/00355/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00355-20/qormi-sanction-existing-use-from-garages-stores-at-semi-basement): To sanction existing use from garages/stores at semi-basement level, ground floor offices and stores at first floor, to data centre (no Use Class - sui… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/01179/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01179-23/qormi-construct-an-industrial-development-including-three-basement): To construct an industrial development including three basement parking levels, a Class 5A light industry at ground floor level, a Class 6A warehouse at first… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/06234/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06234-24/qormi-sanction-internal-alterations-at-basement-level): To sanction internal alterations at basement level, including the installation of plant, equipment and generators, and to install 4 fuel tanks (12,400 litres… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/05604/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05604-23/qormi-industrial-development-and-commercial-development-in-line): Proposed industrial development and commercial development in line with policy PHRA 01 of the Partial Local Plan Review of the Central Malta Local Plan.… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 1 floor, 66 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, 79 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, 117 m away - [**PA/07247/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07247-25/qormi-further-excavation-of-an-already-excavated-site): Further excavation of an already excavated site, construction of 1 basement, 3 floors of Class 6A warehousing, and receded floor consisting of Class 4A offices. Pending, validated 19 November 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 118 m away - [**PA/00924/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00924-22/qormi-sanction-services-over-stairwell-of-warehouse): To sanction services over stairwell of warehouse (Class 6A). Status being checked, 118 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, 121 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, 132 m away - [**PA/03048/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03048-26/qormi-demolition-of-derelict-structure): Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above ground for Class 5B general industry. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors, 151 m away - [**PA/01932/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01932-23/qormi-renewal-of-pa27-18-and-pa1461-12): Renewal of PA27/18 and PA1461/12 (Construction of warehouses/workshops from existing drive in). Granted, validated 24 July 2023, 173 m away - [**PA/02256/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02256-21/qormi-sanction-existing-site-dimensions): To sanction existing site dimensions (as shown in PA 4603/88 due to incorrect survey). Proposed change of use from warehouse Class 6A to pastizzi preparation… Status being checked, 175 m away - [**PA/02624/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02624-21/qormi-sanction-warehouse-as-built): To sanction warehouse as built, with changes from approved permit PAPB/4603/88, and change of use from warehouse (Class 6A) to Class 5B (marble works) Status being checked, 175 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, 176 m away ## More by MASStudio - [**PA/07770/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07770-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-pa-02840-92): Sanctioning of differences from approved PA/02840/92, in Garage No 5. Pending - [**PA/07724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07724-26/balzan-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1967-domestic): Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07658/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-approved-30-rooms): Proposed change of use from approved 30 rooms Class 3A guesthouse (PA/02543/25) to 39 rooms Class 3B 3-star hotel while keeping the same approved volume and… Pending - [**PA/06521/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06521-26/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-pa-07822-06): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved PA/07822/06 of third floor level. And proposed extension of the existing apartment at third-floor level and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06435/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor maisonette, two overlying apartments at first and second floor, and a duplex unit at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06423/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and reconstruction of basement garages and residential units, amalgamated with the adjacent property already covered… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)