--- title: "PA/04575/24: excavation of basement level as Class 6A in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04575-24/qormi-excavation-of-basement-level-as-class-6a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Proposed excavation of basement level as Class 6A storage. Proposed construction of ground floor as parking and Class… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0457524 # PA/04575/24: excavation of basement level as Class 6A in Qormi Plot 22, Triq tal-Handaq c/w, Triq Daniel Spiteri Sacco, Handaq, Qormi Proposed excavation of basement level as Class 6A storage. Proposed construction of ground floor as parking and Class 5A light industry. Proposed first/second/ third and receded floor level as Class 5A light industry. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Plot 22, Triq tal-Handaq c/w, Triq Daniel Spiteri Sacco, Handaq, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Patrick Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/patrick-bezzina) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 2 April 2024 - **Validated:** 17 July 2024 - **Published:** 17 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 23 October 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04575/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04575&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Plot 22, Triq tal-Handaq c/w, Triq Daniel Spiteri Sacco, Handaq, Qormi 112 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05912/25). On Triq tal-Handaq: 35 other applications, 21 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [JBA Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jba-periti), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/02953/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02953-24/qormi-change-part-of-the-garage-approved-by): To change part of the garage approved by PA/0044/09 into a public service garage (accommodating one parking space). Proposed ancillary car space for Class 5A… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03878/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03878-23/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-for): To sanction change of use from garage for private cars to existing Class 4B shop and the installation of sign. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/00432/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00432-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to studio apartment. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/06110/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06110-24/qormi-internal-alteration-to-ground-floor-unit-approved): Internal alteration to ground floor unit approved in PA7500/21, RG2082/20 and RG1195/20 removal of store and change of use from garage to Class 4B salon.… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/06375/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06375-23/qormi-sanction-raising-of-party-wall-and-construction): To sanction raising of party wall and construction of beams as safety measures for ongoing construction works. Withdrawn, validated 31 January 2024, 111 m away - [**PA/04152/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04152-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to garage for parking of public service vehicle. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 127 m away - [**PA/03110/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03110-22/qormi-proposal-includes-acknowledgment): Proposal includes acknowledgment (sanctioning) of built area within apartment and backyard from previous permit (housing) and proposed removal of accretions,… Status being checked, 137 m away - [**PA/06870/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06870-23/qormi-sanction-variations-from-pa-01394-97-re): To sanction variations from PA/01394/97 re. garage No.7 located in Falzon Garages, Triq Lydda, Qormi. Granted, validated 23 January 2024, 164 m away - [**PA/04432/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04432-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-garage-as): Change of use from a garage as approved (RG 56/19) to a Public service garage including the sanctioning of garage door. Application also includes variations… Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 168 m away - [**PA/02036/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02036-23/qormi-introduction-of-office-use): Introduction of office use (Class 4A) in three individual pre-1968 commercial stores (as approved in PAPB/01441/66) including change in material of doors. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 168 m away - [**PA/04904/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04904-25/qormi-construction-of-offices): Proposed construction of offices (Class 4A) overlying existing building. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 171 m away - [**PA/05715/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05715-24/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction garage as built from that approved in PA1394/97. Granted, validated 29 October 2024, 175 m away - [**PA/02724/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02724-22/qormi-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and construct garage at basement level and overlying five residential units. Status being checked, 175 m away - [**PA/00038/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00038-21/qormi-demolition-of-part-dwelling-at-ground-and): Demolition of part dwelling at ground and first floor levels. Construction of an extension over same levels. Enlargement of ground floor elevation aperture.… Status being checked, 191 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, 192 m away ## More by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras - [**PA/07670/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07670-26/attard-sanction-an-existing-lpg-tank-to-service): To sanction an existing LPG tank to service the approved Class 4D commercial premises, as approved under PA/08275/17. Pending - [**PA/07638/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07638-26/gzira-addition-of-third): Proposed addition of third, fourth floors and a receded fifth-floor level to accommodate residential units, alterations to the existing common parts to… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07581/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-26/mqabba-basement-level-to-the-approved-agriculture-store): Proposed basement level to the approved agriculture store in PA/07479/25. Pending - [**PA/07578/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-26/hamrun-sanction-the-existing-room-at-roof-level): To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations. Pending - [**PA/07549/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07549-26/mosta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): To sanction internal and external alterations to the Class 4B shop approved under PA/04699/22. Proposed shop sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07306/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07306-26/siggiewi-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, retaining the existing facade and garage; construction of a dwelling over two floors, including a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) ## More from Patrick Bezzina - [**PA/03010/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03010-25/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-with-basement): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house with basement, and excavation of the remaining part of the site to create basement garages for private car… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02067/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02067-25/mosta-change-of-use-from-two-class-4): Proposed change of use from two Class 4 units approved in PA/1890/14 and PA/5186/94 to Class 4A office. This proposal also includes internal and external… Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/02072/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02072-23/naxxar-change-of-use-from-warehousing-to-industrial): Change of use from warehousing to industrial Class 5A, 5B, 5C, 6A and 6B. Granted, validated 12 April 2023 [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)