--- title: "PA/03790/25: Change of use of basement and ground in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03790-25/qormi-change-of-use-of-basement-and-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Change of use of basement and ground floor level from Class 6A - (storage and distribution) to Class 5A - (production… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0379025 # PA/03790/25: Change of use of basement and ground in Qormi St. Paul Garage, Mriehel, Triq il-Kummerc, Qormi Change of use of basement and ground floor level from Class 6A - (storage and distribution) to Class 5A - (production and storage of savory snacks). To sanction internal alterations including the installation of a goods lift, a toilet, and external stairs in the backyard, in relation to the previously approved permit PA/3844/20. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St. Paul Garage, Mriehel, Triq il-Kummerc, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** Carmelo Abela Marketing Attn: Stephen Abela - **Perit:** [Perit Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 1 floor - **Received:** 28 April 2025 - **Validated:** 11 June 2025 - **Published:** 11 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 11 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 17 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03790/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03790&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around St. Paul Garage, Mriehel, Triq il-Kummerc, Qormi 71 other applications within 300 m: 45 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06124/23). On Triq il-Kummerc: 26 other applications, 16 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Andrew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-psaila), [JD Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jd-periti), [Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez), [Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 16 comparable decisions nearby). 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/00246/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00246-23/qormi-renew-pa4318-17-to-demolish-washrooms): To renew PA4318/17: ”To demolish washrooms, approved in development permission PA3428/05, and construct two apartments at third floor and one apartment at… Granted, validated 14 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 6 m away - [**PA/04295/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04295-26/qormi-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-papb-00193-83): To sanction changes from approved permit PAPB/00193/83. Changes include correction of site configuration, shifting of walls and levels and changes to the… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/02098/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02098-26/qormi-sanction-changes-from-the-previous-papb-01243-86-and): To sanction changes from the previous PAPB/01243/86 and proposed change of use from garage to Class 5A. Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/06273/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06273-26/qormi-construct-pool-and-ancillary-pump-room-with): To construct pool and ancillary pump room with apartments approved in PA/7787/24. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/07787/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07787-24/qormi-demolish-one-floor-of-existing-store): To demolish one floor of existing store. To excavate and construct one basement level of garages/parking spaces and substation, together with two reservoirs.… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/00961/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00961-25/qormi-minor-modification-of-existing-offices-at-first): Minor modification of existing offices at first floor level and construction of extension to existing offices at second, third and setback floor levels -… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 4 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/05250/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05250-25/qormi-internal-alterations-to-convert-the-existing-townhouse): Proposed internal alterations to convert the existing townhouse into three separate residential units over the existing underlying basement garage. Works also… Granted, validated 13 October 2025, 4 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/03170/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03170-22/qormi-sanction-minor-changes-from-approved): To sanction minor changes from approved, and to propose minor alterations at ground and first floor level, an extension at roof level and a new receded floor… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/00569/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00569-22/qormi-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-an-extension): To carry out internal alterations and an extension at roof level to an existing terraced house approved with RG02474/18. Internal alterations consist of the… Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/01209/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01209-21/qormi-renewal-of-pa-00155-16-to-construct-basement): Renewal of PA/00155/16 - To construct basement level -1 car park, basement level -2 commercial store (Class 6A), and ground floor retail outlet (Class 4B)/… Status being checked, 1 floor, 81 m away - [**PA/05045/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05045-24/qormi-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations): Sanctioning of minor alterations (which were carried out post RG permit) to approved RG/01053/23. Proposed changes to facade, installation of jacuzzi/splash… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/03075/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03075-24/qormi-alterations-to-existing-workshop-class-5a-which): Proposed alterations to existing workshop Class 5A which consists of installation of lift , staircase and lowering of floor height. Proposed excavation of… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/02417/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02417-23/qormi-sanction-existing-changes-from-the-approved-pb-5339-82): To sanction existing changes from the approved PB/5339/82 and propose internal & external alterations and demolition of washroom. Application also includes… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 102 m away - [**PA/00851/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00851-22/qormi-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Demolition of existing townhouse, excavation of well and construction of basement garage, excavation of well and construction of a terraced house. Status being checked, 102 m away - [**PA/02505/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02505-21/qormi-major-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): Major internal and external alterations to an existing terraced house including some demolition works and the erection of a washroom. Status being checked, 102 m away ## More by Kerstien Micallef - [**PA/07416/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07416-26/swieqi-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): Minor internal and external alteration to approved permit PA/05068/25, including the addition of a plant room instead of a reservoir at level -2 and entrance… Pending - [**PA/07092/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07092-26/rabat-amalgamation-of-two-class-4b-convenience-outlets): Amalgamation of two Class 4B convenience outlets into a single retail outlet, including minor internal alterations and the replacement of the existing signage. Pending - [**PA/06529/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06529-26/birkirkara-changes-to-approved-pa-5431-25-including-removal-of): Changes to approved PA/5431/25 including removal of basement level and minor external and internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06458/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-26/sliema-alteration-to-approved-permit-by-virtue-of): Alteration to approved permit by virtue of PA/05013/23 to extend recessed level and extend the staircase to access roof. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05716/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05716-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-semi-detached-house): Demolition of existing semi-detached house. Modifications to previously approved PA4918/25. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05534/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05534-26/st-julians-alteration-to-approved-permit-by-virtue-of): Alteration to approved permit by virtue of PA/03486/24, including the excavation and construction of garages at basement -2 and installation of a car lift. Granted, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef) [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)