--- title: "PA/04592/23: internal and external alterations to existing Class in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04592-23/qormi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Proposed internal and external alterations to existing Class 4B shop including extension to same shop. Proposal also… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0459223 # PA/04592/23: internal and external alterations to existing Class in Qormi Lotus 431, Triq il-Vitorja, Qormi Proposed internal and external alterations to existing Class 4B shop including extension to same shop. Proposal also includes part change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 1A dwelling, demolition of structures at setback floor and proposed construction of structure at setback floor forming part of the residential unit. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Lotus 431, Triq il-Vitorja, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Mr Brendan Cefai](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/brendan-cefai) - **Perit:** [Perit Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 28 June 2023 - **Validated:** 2 August 2023 - **Published:** 2 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 18 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 15 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04592/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04592&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Lotus 431, Triq il-Vitorja, Qormi 252 other applications within 300 m: 161 granted, 6 refused, 27 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05912/25). On Triq il-Vitorja: 55 other applications, 35 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Paul Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-buhagiar), [Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo), [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard), [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Michelle Micallef Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michelle-micallef-bugeja). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 36 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/05344/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05344-25/qormi-sanction-basement-store-ancillary-with-class-4b): To sanction basement store ancillary with Class 4B from approved PA/1075/17. Application also includes minor alterations and the installation of sign. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/01297/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01297-26/qormi-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1967-town-house): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1967 town house, including excavation of a basement level and construction of pool in back yard and installation of… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors, 25 m away - [**PA/05460/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05460-24/qormi-sanction-internal-modifications-from-approved-permit-pa3563-02): To sanction internal modifications from approved permit PA3563/02, and to propose change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizzerija. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/01600/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01600-25/qormi-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor level, and 4 studio apartments at first, second, third and receded floor… Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/02761/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02761-24/qormi-development-of-existing-airspace-into-a-new): Development of existing airspace into a new residential unit. Application also includes to sanction minor discrepancy from PA/3654/02. Refused, validated 15 May 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/05243/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05243-26/qormi-partial-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and construction of extension to retained structure, excavation of 3 underground reservoirs, and… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 2 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/00675/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00675-24/qormi-minor-internal-alterations-and-changes-to-elements): Minor internal alterations and changes to elements in facade. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/03068/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03068-21/qormi-amend-layouts-and-internal-heights-approved-in): To amend layouts and internal heights approved in PA 461/18, proposed introduction of home lift and minor alterations to the facade Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/01552/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01552-25/qormi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from the approved PA/00693/16. Granted, validated 4 April 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/03330/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03330-22/qormi-partial-demolition-of-pre-1968-dwelling-and-partial): Partial demolition of pre-1968 dwelling and partial reconstruction of ground floor, construction of additional intermediate level and full reconstruction of… Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/06682/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06682-24/qormi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-residential): Proposed internal and external alterations to a residential building covered by PA/07951/21, including sanctioning from approved permit. Proposal to also… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/00519/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00519-20/qormi-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including-internal-alterations): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling including internal alterations, demolition of rooms in backyard, addition of reservoir, extension of roof structure,… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/07612/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07612-24/qormi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from the approved PA/00693/16. Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/01043/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01043-25/qormi-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate part of site and construct a domestic store at basement level, two garages at ground floor and two overlying… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/04749/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04749-26/qormi-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): To carry out alterations to existing townhouse. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade and extension at roof level. To include installation of pv… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 59 m away ## More by Gilbert Bartolo - [**PA/07081/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-that-approved-in-pa-3316-95): To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07079/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07079-26/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-include-a-lift): Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06891/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-26/fgura-sanction-residential-dwelling): To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06698/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06698-26/mellieha-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-4930-24-which): Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06588/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-26/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) ## More from Brendan Cefai - [**PA/07680/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07680-25/qormi-partial-change-of-use-of-existing-class): Proposed partial change of use of existing Class 4B shop to include confectionery and pastizzeria. Proposal includes the fixing of sign and internal… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/00045/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00045-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to pastizzeria including fixing of sign and alteration to aperture detail. Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/02809/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02809-24/fgura-extension-to-existing-dwelling): Extension to existing dwelling. Proposal includes internal alterations to existing first floor apartment (and connecting staircase from ground floor), part… Granted, validated 3 July 2024 [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)