--- title: "PA/03517/26: excavation of 4 basement levels of vacant in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03517-26/qormi-excavation-of-4-basement-levels-of-vacant source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Qormi: Proposed excavation of 4 basement levels of vacant site and construction of a substation, 55 garages/spaces, ground… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0351726 # PA/03517/26: excavation of 4 basement levels of vacant in Qormi Vacant Plot, Triq il-Kanun, Santa Venera c/w Triq il-Kanun c/w n/s off, Triq il-Kanun, Qormi Proposed excavation of 4 basement levels of vacant site and construction of a substation, 55 garages/spaces, ground floor retail space (Class 4B), 36 apartments, 7 penthouses and signage. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Triq il-Kanun, Santa Venera c/w Triq il-Kanun c/w n/s off, Triq il-Kanun, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Carmen Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmen-spiteri) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Height:** 1 floor plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 43 - **Received:** 20 March 2026 - **Validated:** 3 June 2026 - **Published:** 3 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 3 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03517/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03517&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Triq il-Kanun, Santa Venera c/w Triq il-Kanun c/w n/s off, Triq il-Kanun, Qormi 118 other applications within 300 m: 73 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00574/24). On Triq il-Kanun: 20 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Christian Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-chetcuti), [Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat). - [**PA/05408/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05408-23/santa-venera-change-use-of-pre-1968-building): To change use of pre-1968 building (last known use garage for parking of heavy vehicles) into a showroom for sale and display of motor vehicles. Internal… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/08165/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08165-24/santa-venera-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-4750-00): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/4750/00, to change the use of the showroom (motor vehicles) at ground floor into showroom (Class 4B), the showroom… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/05586/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05586-25/qormi-sanction-glass-enclosure-and-signage-to-already): To sanction glass enclosure and signage to already approved structure in PA/03196/23. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/03196/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03196-23/qormi-sanction-extension-of-outdoor-seating-area-to): To sanction extension of outdoor seating area to Class 4D on private open space comprising of tables, chairs and lightweight canopy. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/06624/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06624-24/santa-venera-canopy-at-backyard-and-proposed-screening-on): Proposed canopy at backyard and proposed screening on backyard party walls. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/00574/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00574-24/qormi-amendments-to-pa-1389-22-consisting-of-part-demolition): Proposed amendments to PA/1389/22 consisting of part demolition and reconstruction of existing building in phases, excavation of underlying 3 basement levels… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 4 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/01389/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01389-22/qormi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-approved): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing approved showroom/warehousing (PA6461/18), and proposed extensions/additions of new levels including… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/08519/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08519-24/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-common-areas-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of common areas as built. Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/06317/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06317-26/santa-venera-sanction-internal-changes-to-existing-store-approved): To sanction internal changes to existing store approved in PAPB4648/68 and proposed change of use to public service garage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/00203/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00203-26/santa-venera-sanction-changes-from-pb-3404-82-as-built): To sanction changes from PB/3404/82 as built, consisting of changes to front balcony and sitting room. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/02530/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02530-25/santa-venera-installation-of-lift-in-common-area-and): Proposed installation of lift in common area and installation of balcony on facade at third floor level. Granted, validated 20 May 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/00514/21** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00514-21/santa-venera-extension-to-third-floor-plan-to-create): Extension to third floor plan to create an additional duplex apartment. Status being checked, 4 floors, 76 m away - [**PA/06723/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06723-26/santa-venera-change-of-use-of-existing-domestic-garage): Proposed change of use of existing domestic garage to part public service garage and part domestic garage. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/02067/21** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02067-21/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-property-as-built): Sanctioning of property as built, including variations from PB/849/87, including internal alterations in various areas, front balcony size and study at second… Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00205/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00205-23/qormi-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-differences-as-built): Proposed alterations and sanctioning of differences as built from approved permit PA02349/17 which relates to: correction of site configuration, internal and… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 101 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Carmen Spiteri - [**PA/02115/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02115-22/san-gwann-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-on-public): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and planters. Status being checked - [**PA/01204/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01204-21/san-gwann-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-10642-17): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/10642/17, (formation of spiral to roof level, canopy on terrace, staircase), and construct bedroom at 2nd floor… Status being checked [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)