--- title: "PA/04140/25: sanction premises as built for variations to in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04140-25/qormi-sanction-premises-as-built-for-variations-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: To sanction premises as built for variations to layout from PA/00561/98 following a detailed survey. Property use… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0414025 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Martin Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/martin-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit John Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04140/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04140&caseYear=25) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03760-24/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage as built from approved permit PA/2614/93 and to replace existing silver aluminium aperture with a white aluminium one. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/02088/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02088-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (store) to Class 5A workshop - light industry. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/01332/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01332-25/qormi-sanction-layout-as-built-and-proposed-change): To sanction layout as built and proposed change of use from garage to Class 5B carpentry. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/07536/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-25/qormi-sanction-changes-to-plans-at-levels-0): 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. Pending, validated 19 November 2025, 3 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/03454/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03454-24/qormi-interconnect-2-approved-class-5b-panel-beating): 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… Pending, validated 12 June 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/00737/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00737-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-workshop-at-first): Proposed change of use from workshop at first floor level to Class 5A - light Industry. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/05580/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05580-23/qormi-extension-to-existing-warehouse-consisting-of-the): Extension to existing warehouse consisting of the construction of an additional 2 floors (Class 6A warehouse). Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 3 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/05091/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05091-20/qormi-sanction-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-3369-87-consisting): 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… Granted, validated 5 August 2020, 72 m away - [**PA/05395/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05395-24/qormi-sanction-approved-residential-first-floor-level-to): 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… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/01224/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01224-25/qormi-extension-to-existing-class-5b-workshop-and): Proposed extension to existing Class 5B workshop and minor sanctioning from PA/07478/06. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 95 m away - [**PA/03431/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03431-23/qormi-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): 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… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 2 floors, 101 m away - [**PA/07656/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-26/qormi-additions-to-pa-7927-22): Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 118 m away - [**PA/06428/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06428-23/qormi-change-of-use-from-warehouses-workshops-at-second): Change of use from warehouses/workshops at second floor level into Class 5A light industries and to carry out internal alterations. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 119 m away - [**PA/02526/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02526-25/qormi-sanction-ground-floor-level-warehouse): To sanction ground floor level warehouse, to include suspended mezzanin level to be used for storage while maintaining approved permit PA2306/12 Class 6A… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 120 m away - [**PA/03623/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03623-25/qormi-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-stores): To sanction the change of use from stores to a public service garage. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 127 m away ## More by John Demicoli - [**PA/07052/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07052-26/zebbug-platform-for-the-positioning-of-tables-and): Proposed platform for the positioning of tables and chairs linked to an established commercial premises. Application includes ancillary works being… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05504/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05504-26/attard-sanction-minor-changes-to-facade-and-layouts): To sanction minor changes to facade and layouts from approved permit PA/8144/18. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/04135/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04135-26/senglea-isla-re-construction-of-roof-area-to-increase-internal): 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… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04123/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04123-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-shop-to-class): 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… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03659/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03659-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968): Sanctioning of alterations and extension to pre-1968 garages, including proposed internal alterations to sub-divide garages. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03498/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03498-26/marsaxlokk-internal-and-external-additions-and-alterations-to): Proposed internal and external additions and alterations to existing semi-detached villa. Pending, validated 27 May 2026 [All applications by John Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-demicoli) ## More from Martin Vella - [**PA/02343/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02343-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-farmhouse-and-position-of-pool-as): To sanction farmhouse and position of pool as built, with variations from the approved application PA/06964/98. Granted, validated 12 May 2026 - [**PA/07571/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07571-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Proposed change of use from Class 4B (greengrocer) to a take-away where cooking will take place on-site. No internal or external alterations. Withdrawn, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/00090/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00090-25/nadur-sanction-variations-from-pb1908-73-and-pb1995-88): To sanction variations from PB1908/73 and PB1995/88, namely, site configuration and alterations at all levels. Proposed subdivision of property into two… Granted, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/06482/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06482-24/san-gwann-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To sanction minor internal and external alterations, to proposed minor alterations and construction of washroom at roof level from permit approved by virtue… Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/06343/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-24/rabat-internal-alterations-to-existing-class-4d-restaurant): Proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D Restaurant, including mezzanine level. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/05733/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05733-24/kercem-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-units-approved): 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… Granted, validated 28 August 2024 [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)