--- title: "PA/03870/23: Construction of an automated logistics center in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03870-23/qormi-construction-of-an-automated-logistics-center source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Qormi: Construction of an automated logistics center (Class 6A) including training facility’s at first floor level and… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0387023 # PA/03870/23: Construction of an automated logistics center in Qormi Vacant Plot, Triq tal-Handaq c/w, Triq Prof. Carmelo Coleiro, Handaq, Qormi Construction of an automated logistics center (Class 6A) including training facility’s at first floor level and second floor level. (Amendments to PA/8908/21.) - **Status:** Withdrawn (The request for reconsideration submitted on this application has been withdrawn. The original decision stands.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Triq tal-Handaq c/w, Triq Prof. Carmelo Coleiro, Handaq, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Stephen Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stephen-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 20 February 2023 - **Validated:** 28 June 2023 - **Published:** 28 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03870/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03870&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Triq tal-Handaq c/w, Triq Prof. Carmelo Coleiro, Handaq, Qormi 112 other applications within 300 m: 73 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05912/25). On Triq tal-Handaq: 35 other applications, 22 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [JBA Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jba-periti), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/02953/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02953-24/qormi-change-part-of-the-garage-approved-by): To change part of the garage approved by PA/0044/09 into a public service garage (accommodating one parking space). Proposed ancillary car space for Class 5A… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03878/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03878-23/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-for): To sanction change of use from garage for private cars to existing Class 4B shop and the installation of sign. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/00432/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00432-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to studio apartment. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/06110/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06110-24/qormi-internal-alteration-to-ground-floor-unit-approved): Internal alteration to ground floor unit approved in PA7500/21, RG2082/20 and RG1195/20 removal of store and change of use from garage to Class 4B salon.… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/06375/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06375-23/qormi-sanction-raising-of-party-wall-and-construction): To sanction raising of party wall and construction of beams as safety measures for ongoing construction works. Withdrawn, validated 31 January 2024, 111 m away - [**PA/04152/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04152-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to garage for parking of public service vehicle. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 127 m away - [**PA/03110/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03110-22/qormi-proposal-includes-acknowledgment): Proposal includes acknowledgment (sanctioning) of built area within apartment and backyard from previous permit (housing) and proposed removal of accretions,… Status being checked, 137 m away - [**PA/06870/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06870-23/qormi-sanction-variations-from-pa-01394-97-re): To sanction variations from PA/01394/97 re. garage No.7 located in Falzon Garages, Triq Lydda, Qormi. Granted, validated 23 January 2024, 164 m away - [**PA/04432/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04432-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-garage-as): Change of use from a garage as approved (RG 56/19) to a Public service garage including the sanctioning of garage door. Application also includes variations… Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 168 m away - [**PA/02036/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02036-23/qormi-introduction-of-office-use): Introduction of office use (Class 4A) in three individual pre-1968 commercial stores (as approved in PAPB/01441/66) including change in material of doors. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 168 m away - [**PA/04904/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04904-25/qormi-construction-of-offices): Proposed construction of offices (Class 4A) overlying existing building. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 171 m away - [**PA/05715/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05715-24/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction garage as built from that approved in PA1394/97. Granted, validated 29 October 2024, 175 m away - [**PA/02724/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02724-22/qormi-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and construct garage at basement level and overlying five residential units. Granted, validated 27 April 2022, 175 m away - [**PA/00038/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00038-21/qormi-demolition-of-part-dwelling-at-ground-and): Demolition of part dwelling at ground and first floor levels. Construction of an extension over same levels. Enlargement of ground floor elevation aperture.… Status being checked, 191 m away - [**PA/04274/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04274-26/qormi-establish-5-car-spaces-on-private-land): To establish 5 car spaces on private land. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 192 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) ## More from Stephen Azzopardi - [**PA/05196/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05196-25/qormi-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, including sanctioning, and proposed additional third floor level to be used as a workshop Class 5B. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/04888/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04888-25/sliema-propose-alteration-to-facade-to-create-independent): To propose alteration to facade to create independent access at ground floor level. Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/02874/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-and-the-introduction-of-a): Proposed internal alterations and the introduction of a garage door opening in the facade. Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/02841/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02841-25/gharghur-sanction-differences-from-papb-232-89-and-propose-internal): To sanction differences from PAPB/232/89 and propose internal alterations and extension to the single existing dwelling with the demolition of the existing… Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/00282/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00282-22/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade-including-apertures): Restoration of facade including apertures. Status being checked [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)