--- title: "PA/04214/23: Demolition of communal staircase and construction of in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04214-23/qormi-demolition-of-communal-staircase-and-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Demolition of communal staircase and construction of replacement staircase and lift shaft; construction of third… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0421423 # PA/04214/23: Demolition of communal staircase and construction of in Qormi 93, Ample Court. Flats 3 & 4, Triq id-Drama, Qormi Demolition of communal staircase and construction of replacement staircase and lift shaft; construction of third floor flat and penthouse over existing block of flats. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 93, Ample Court. Flats 3 & 4, Triq id-Drama, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** Brendon Cefai - **Perit:** [Perit Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 17 June 2023 - **Validated:** 8 November 2023 - **Published:** 8 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 June 2024 - **Permit expires:** 19 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04214/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04214&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 93, Ample Court. Flats 3 & 4, Triq id-Drama, Qormi 163 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 5 refused, 14 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05912/25). On Triq id-Drama: 15 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [David Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-cilia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 30 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/02503/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02503-23/qormi-sanction-changes-from-previous-permit-pa69-09): To sanction changes from previous permit PA69/09. Duplex maisonette is to be divided into two separate apartments. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 21 m away - [**PA/06508/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06508-24/qormi-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-garages-and-excavate): To demolish existing dwelling and garages and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of 13 garages (private car parking) at basement level… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/04309/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04309-23/qormi-demolition-of-communal-staircase-and-construction-of): Demolition of communal staircase and construction of replacement staircase and lift shaft; construction of third floor as a duplex extension to second floor… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 3 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/06430/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06430-23/qormi-sanction-door-and-window-and-parapet-wall): To sanction door and window and parapet wall and internal alterations as approved in PA4335/18 without commencement notice. Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/04668/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04668-24/qormi-remove-the-existing-closed-balcony-and-replace): To remove the existing closed balcony and replace this with a glased railing. To change the colour of the external apertures. Granted, validated 23 September 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/02522/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02522-24/qormi-change-of-use-from-two-storages-to): Change of use from two storages to two garages at level -1, including proposed widening of doors. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/00221/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00221-22/qormi-internal-alterations-at-second-floor): Proposed internal alterations at second floor, demolition of existing roof structures and construction of domestic store, bathroom and washroom at existing… Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/06191/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06191-26/qormi-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-and): To sanction a garage for private vehicles and a domestic store as built (no permits traced). Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/03658/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03658-26/qormi-sanction-differences-previously-approved-by-pb-3778-72-along): To sanction differences previously approved by PB/3778/72 along with proposed internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/06656/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06656-23/qormi-construct-domestic-room): To construct domestic room, boundary wall and gate. Refused, validated 14 February 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/04122/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04122-25/qormi-sanction-street-level-garage-as-built): To sanction street level garage as built. Sanctioning is being proposed in view that original approved permit was not found. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/00445/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00445-24/qormi-sanction-existing-garage-as-built-from-approved): To sanction existing garage as built from approved PB3636/73. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/01115/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01115-22/qormi-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, to construct semi basement garage and 5 overlying apartments at ground, first, second, third and fourth floor. Status being checked, 5 floors, 68 m away - [**PA/01508/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01508-25/qormi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-approved): Internal and external alterations to the approved PA/01115/22 and correction of site extents according to the latest survey. Application also includes the… Granted, validated 3 June 2025, 71 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, 75 m away ## More by Paul Camilleri - [**PA/07675/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07675-26/gzira-splitting-up-of-duplex-apartment-into-two): Splitting up of duplex apartment into two separate apartments including related alterations and sanctioning of variations from permit PA/01144/19. Pending - [**PA/07644/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07644-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-the-removal-of-the-original): Sanctioning of the removal of the original deteriorated rendering and peeling paint of the facades and the re-rendering and re-painting thereof to exactly the… Pending - [**PA/07626/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07626-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-partial-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette): Partial demolition of first floor maisonette, converting it into a flat and the construction of an additional overlying three flats and a duplex penthouse. Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07224/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07224-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-the-existing-layout-of-class): Sanctioning of the existing layout of Class 4B shop (licensed as an ironmongery) layout and correction of site from that approved in permit PB/5149/81 and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07197/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07197-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-of-class-4c-snack): Change of use of Class 4C snack bar to Class 4D restaurant. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07188/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07188-26/marsaxlokk-minor-alterations-to-semi-detached-villa-as-approved): Minor alterations to semi-detached villa as approved in permit PA/03184/20 and sanctioning of other alterations which have been carried out. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri) [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)