PA/04001/23: annexation of two dwellings as previously existing in Cospicua (Bormla)

175, Triq l-Oratorju c/w, Sqaq l-Oratorju, Cospicua (Bormla)

Proposed annexation of two dwellings as previously existing, internal alterations at all levels, restoration of facades; apertures and timber balconies, replacement of some of the apertures. This proposal also includes the dismantling of pre-1967 washroom, the replacement of the slab below due to its deterioration and re-construction. Demolition and replacement of deteriorated basement slab and first floor slab. Demolition of existing wc at ground and first floor. This proposal also includes the affixing of a retractable awning at roof level and services at receded level.

Status

Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)

Location

175, Triq l-Oratorju c/w, Sqaq l-Oratorju, Cospicua (Bormla)

Locality

Cospicua (Bormla)

Applicant

Mr Kenneth Tanti

Perit

Perit Mark Arrigo

Application type

Full development permission

Zone

Within Development Zone

Type of works

Restoration

Residential units

2

Received

9 June 2023

Validated

5 July 2023

Published

5 July 2023

Comments close

4 August 2023

Recommendation

Grant Permission

Decision

Grant Permission

Decision date

20 December 2023

Permit expires

10 January 2029

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around 175, Triq l-Oratorju c/w, Sqaq l-Oratorju, Cospicua (Bormla)

159 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 2 refused, 22 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02218/23).

On Triq l-Oratorju: 15 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Andrew Vinci.

Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/00417/23 Cospicua (Bormla): To sanction internal variations from approved PA08147/05 and proposed formation of open balcony in wrought iron along facade. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 10 m away
• PA/05377/26 Cospicua (Bormla): Internal alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling at all levels, construction of an extension at second-floor level, incorporation of access to roof level,… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors, 20 m away
• PA/00184/23 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed development including alterations to existing pre-1968 property. Development to include the replacement of existing dangerous roof structures,… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 26 m away
• PA/02426/25 Cospicua (Bormla): Minor internal alterations to pre-1967 dwelling, including maintenance and restoration of facades. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 27 m away
• PA/02243/21 Cospicua (Bormla): To carry out alterations to facade of existing pre-1968 sweetshop (Class 4B) mainly widening of main door, removal of existing steel canopy and fixing of… Status being checked, 35 m away
• PA/05999/23 Cospicua (Bormla): Sanctioning of site configuration and minor changes from PA8147/05 and including proposed interconnection of ground floor maisonette with first floor… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 37 m away
• PA/01537/23 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed internal and external alteration to house of character and extension at first floor and receded roof level. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away
• PA/07639/23 Cospicua (Bormla): To place proposed pv panels. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 41 m away
• PA/06781/26 Cospicua (Bormla): Minor internal alterations namely change of window to door, change in use of rooms, change to internal layout at first floor, opening of skylight into bedroom… Pending, 51 m away
• PA/00853/20 Cospicua (Bormla): To sanction minor additions and alterations to existing residence, roof over part of residence with glass structure and construction of staircase to roof… Status being checked, 53 m away
• PA/00411/23 Cospicua (Bormla): Change of use from disused unit to studio apartment. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 54 m away
• PA/00020/23 Cospicua (Bormla): Internal modification to existing apartment and extension of domestic store to form a drying area at roof level. Granted, validated 18 January 2023, 54 m away
• PA/00071/25 Cospicua (Bormla): Alterations and additions to existing town house including: 1. Alterations to ground and first floor including the installation of lift from ground floor to… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away
• PA/08256/24 Cospicua (Bormla): Sanctioning of internal works and modifications to setback floor as approved by PA9469/17. Granted, validated 23 January 2025, 64 m away
• PA/03581/23 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed development including changes from PA763/20. Development to include the conservation of the facade, restoration of existing timber apertures and… Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 71 m away

More by Mark Arrigo

• PA/07585/26 Swieqi: Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/07525/26 Sliema: Proposed alterations to front elevation, including widening of balcony doorway and opening of window to match doors and windows of overlying apartments.… Pending
• PA/06989/26 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Proposed demolition of staircase and alterations to approved lift shaft and landings in a Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed changes to room uses at ground and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
• PA/06828/26 Xghajra: Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction of; two ground floor maisonettes including reservoir accessed from Sqaq Qaccawiet, 8 apartments… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06333/26 Paola: Proposed removal of approved-but-not-constructed washroom extension at roof level. Sanctioning of security screens over party walls. Proposed installation of… Pending, validated 16 September 2026
• PA/06315/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning of; site configuration and facade changes from PA/01274/12. Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop (as approved per PA/01274/12) to Class 4B… Pending, validated 16 September 2026

All applications by Mark Arrigo

More from Kenneth Tanti

• PA/05935/26 Zebbug: Minor internal and external alteration including minor shifting of doors, walls and windows, minor extension at second floor level and proposed pool at roof… Pending, validated 26 August 2026
• PA/05474/26 Cospicua (Bormla): 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
• PA/05393/26 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed railing at roof level to residence. Pending, validated 5 August 2026
• PA/02529/26 Naxxar: To carry out alterations to an existing pre-1967 dwelling and to construct an extension at second floor with a proposed jacuzzi on the terrace. Pending, validated 22 April 2026
• PA/07583/25 Belt Valletta: To sanction minor internal variations from PA/03266/16 after re-surveying of property. To demolish approved lift shaft, upper roof slab and roof structure. To… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/03514/25 Sliema: To sanction minor alternations from previously approved DNO DN/01471/23. Sanctioning of changes include, change in ensuite position, shifting of bedroom door,… Granted, validated 21 June 2025

All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)