--- title: "PA/04180/26: change the use of the ground floor in Cospicua (Bormla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04180-26/cospicua-bormla-change-the-use-of-the-ground-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Cospicua (Bormla): To change the use of the ground floor from Class 4A to Class 4C, to sanction the existing basement level… Planning applications › Cospicua (Bormla) › PA0418026 # PA/04180/26: change the use of the ground floor in Cospicua (Bormla) 149, 150, 37, Triq Pietru Pawl Caruana c/w, Bieb Bormla, Cospicua (Bormla) To change the use of the ground floor from Class 4A to Class 4C, to sanction the existing basement level height and well over the approved permit PA/01623/25, and to propose the extension of the basement level to facilitate Class 4A use. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 149, 150, 37, Triq Pietru Pawl Caruana c/w, Bieb Bormla, Cospicua (Bormla) - **Locality:** [Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla) - **Applicant:** Toireasa Scerri - **Perit:** [Perit Jean Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 29 March 2026 - **Validated:** 17 June 2026 - **Published:** 17 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 21 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04180/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04180&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 149, 150, 37, Triq Pietru Pawl Caruana c/w, Bieb Bormla, Cospicua (Bormla) 121 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05375/24). On Triq Pietru Pawl Caruana: 10 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/06657/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06657-24/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facade-only): Restoration of facade only. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 10 m away - [**PA/04260/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04260-24/cospicua-bormla-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-basement-park): To demolish existing building and construct basement parking, ground floor parking and eight apartments. Application includes merging of the adjacent site… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 11 m away - [**PA/01398/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01398-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-existing-property-and-extensions-to): Alterations to existing property and extensions to existing dwelling. Pending, validated 25 March 2026, 13 m away - [**PA/02648/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02648-26/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, including demolition of accretions, and subdivision of property into two (2) dwellings as originally built, plus raising of… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/04582/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04582-26/cospicua-bormla-propose-pool-at-roof-level): To propose pool at roof level. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/05375/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05375-24/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-living-room-to): Proposed change of use from living room to Class 4A office at ground floor level, internal alterations and extension of residence at second and third floor… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/06646/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06646-23/cospicua-bormla-roof-over-an-existing-internal-skylight-and): To roof over an existing internal skylight and to construct roof overlying penthouse already approved in PA734/17. Granted, validated 29 January 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/02979/21** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02979-21/cospicua-bormla-construct-washroom-at-roof-level-overlying-exiting): To construct washroom at roof level overlying exiting maisonette. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/05422/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05422-25/cospicua-bormla-convert-existing-dwelling-into-a-boutique-tourism): To convert existing dwelling into a boutique tourism accommodation (Class 3A). The proposal includes part demolition and extensions at third floor and roof… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 4 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/01624/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01624-23/cospicua-bormla-remove-a-deteriorated-closed-balcony-and-replace): To remove a deteriorated closed balcony and replace same with a wrought iron handrail to match adjoining balconies. Granted, validated 16 May 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/01843/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01843-22/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facades-only): Restoration of facades only. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/05541/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05541-24/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-class): Proposed change of use from domestic store Class 1 to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/08109/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08109-24/cospicua-bormla-renewal-of-pa6776-18-proposed-change-of-use): Renewal of PA6776/18 'Proposed change of use to Class 3A boutique tourism accommodation and Class 4D restaurant at basement floor level. Proposal to include… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/02253/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02253-22/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to ATM services including internal modifications and proposed installation of signage. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/04533/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04533-24/cospicua-bormla-raise-boundary-wall-at-third-floor-front): To raise boundary wall at third floor front and back terraces to solve privacy issues. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 57 m away ## More by Jean Azzopardi - [**PA/07545/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07545-26/zejtun-proposal-of-extension-at-third-floor-terrace): Proposal of extension at third floor terrace and construction of a duplex at fourth floor. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07249/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07249-26/san-gwann-proposal-of-change-of-class-from-garage): Proposal of change of class from garage approved in PA/02060/24 to Class 4A office at basement level with dedicated entrance. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07018/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07018-26/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-the-property-as-built-over-pa-01495-20): To sanction the property as built over PA/01495/20, to convert the existing domestic store into a one bedroom apartment and to propose the installation of a… Pending - [**PA/07012/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07012-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-three-dwellings): Demolition of three dwellings. Proposed construction of 5 garages at basement level, maisonette and entrance to common parts at elevated ground floor, 9 three… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06834/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06834-26/marsaskala-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground): Minor internal alterations at ground, first and second floor. Proposed unit at third floor and duplex unit at fourth and fifth floor. Proposal includes pool. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/06660/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06660-26/paola-propose-internal-alterations-and-increase-of-aperture): To propose internal alterations and increase of aperture size on the facade. It is proposed to excavate the basement to one continuous formation level rather… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Jean Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-azzopardi) [All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla)