PA/04140/25: sanction premises as built for variations to in Qormi
Vellabrown Garage, Triq John Michael Testa, Handaq, Qormi
To sanction premises as built for variations to layout from PA/00561/98 following a detailed survey. Property use shall remain that of a warehouse Class 6A as approved.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Vellabrown Garage, Triq John Michael Testa, Handaq, Qormi
- Locality
- Qormi
- Applicant
- Martin Vella
- Perit
- Perit John Demicoli
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Sanctioning
- Received
- 16 April 2025
- Validated
- 25 June 2025
- Published
- 25 June 2025
- Comments close
- 25 July 2025
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 10 September 2025
- Permit expires
- 24 September 2030
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Vellabrown Garage, Triq John Michael Testa, Handaq, Qormi
62 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 3 refused, 9 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05920/25).
On Triq John Michael Testa: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2.
Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/03760/24 Qormi: To sanction garage as built from approved permit PA/2614/93 and to replace existing silver aluminium aperture with a white aluminium one.
- PA/02088/26 Qormi: Change of use from garage (store) to Class 5A workshop - light industry.
- PA/01332/25 Qormi: To sanction layout as built and proposed change of use from garage to Class 5B carpentry.
- PA/07536/25 Qormi: 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.
- PA/03454/24 Qormi: To interconnect 2 approved Class 5B panel beating / sprayers, to change the use into a Class 5A heating of food in preparation for Class 6A distribution…
- PA/00737/26 Qormi: Proposed change of use from workshop at first floor level to Class 5A - light Industry.
- PA/05580/23 Qormi: Extension to existing warehouse consisting of the construction of an additional 2 floors (Class 6A warehouse).
- PA/05091/20 Qormi: To sanction alterations to approved permit PA/3369/87 consisting of; 1. Relocation of stairwell at ground floor, 2. The change of use from residential units…
- PA/05395/24 Qormi: To sanction approved residential first floor level to Class 6A, with ancillary offices and internal and external changes from approved permit PA/00817/88 and…
- PA/01224/25 Qormi: Proposed extension to existing Class 5B workshop and minor sanctioning from PA/07478/06.
- PA/03431/23 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…
- PA/07656/26 Qormi: Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in…
- PA/06428/23 Qormi: Change of use from warehouses/workshops at second floor level into Class 5A light industries and to carry out internal alterations.
- PA/02526/25 Qormi: To sanction ground floor level warehouse, to include suspended mezzanin level to be used for storage while maintaining approved permit PA2306/12 Class 6A…
- PA/03623/25 Qormi: To sanction the change of use from stores to a public service garage.
More by John Demicoli
- PA/07052/26 Zebbug: Proposed platform for the positioning of tables and chairs linked to an established commercial premises. Application includes ancillary works being…
- PA/05504/26 Attard: To sanction minor changes to facade and layouts from approved permit PA/8144/18.
- PA/04135/26 Senglea (Isla): Re-construction of roof area to increase internal height, including an external staircase and 1m parapet wall. Minor internal change to room use from domestic…
- PA/04123/26 Gzira: Change of use of shop to Class 4D catering outlet. Application includes also additions and alterations as per drawings and the placing of two small stand-up…
- PA/03659/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Sanctioning of alterations and extension to pre-1968 garages, including proposed internal alterations to sub-divide garages.
- PA/03498/26 Marsaxlokk: Proposed internal and external additions and alterations to existing semi-detached villa.
All applications by John Demicoli
More from Martin Vella
- PA/02343/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction farmhouse and position of pool as built, with variations from the approved application PA/06964/98.
- PA/07571/25 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed change of use from Class 4B (greengrocer) to a take-away where cooking will take place on-site. No internal or external alterations.
- PA/00090/25 Nadur: To sanction variations from PB1908/73 and PB1995/88, namely, site configuration and alterations at all levels. Proposed subdivision of property into two…
- PA/06482/24 San Gwann: To sanction minor internal and external alterations, to proposed minor alterations and construction of washroom at roof level from permit approved by virtue…
- PA/06343/24 Rabat: Proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D Restaurant, including mezzanine level.
- PA/05733/24 Kercem: To carry out alterations to residential units approved in PA/00077/21. Alterations include changes to layout and facade. To also sanction changes made to…