--- title: "PA/04789/23: construction of 2nd in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04789-23/qormi-construction-of-2nd source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Qormi: Proposed construction of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor on top of existing building covered by PA3901/03. Alterations to… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0478923 # PA/04789/23: construction of 2nd in Qormi Former GDL Building, Triq il-Furnar/New Street off, Triq tal-Bajjada, Qormi Proposed construction of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor on top of existing building covered by PA3901/03. Alterations to part of the existing ground floor, including demolition of existing ramp and construction of a new ramp and stairs, and demolition of internal walls at first floor level. Proposal is for a Class 2A assisted living residential accommodation and care to people in need including ancillary facilities, namely reception and offices at ground floor, canteen (no-cooking on site), games room and office / computer room at first floor level, 142 rooms from second to fourth level, refuse room at all levels, laundry facilities at 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th floor. PV panels on the terrace at 4th floor level. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Former GDL Building, Triq il-Furnar/New Street off, Triq tal-Bajjada, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Vella Falzon Group Attn: Alexis Vella Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/vella-falzon-group) - **Perit:** [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) - **Application type:** Outline development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Received:** 18 April 2023 - **Validated:** 16 August 2023 - **Published:** 29 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 8 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 9 May 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04789/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04789&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Former GDL Building, Triq il-Furnar/New Street off, Triq tal-Bajjada, Qormi 11 other applications on the same street: 7 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06916/25). On Triq il-Furnar: 11 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Roberta Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roberta-azzopardi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/07566/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07566-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use from pre-1968 garage to a Class 4A office and addition of external signage and internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06916/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06916-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-basement-level-for-the): To excavate and construct basement level for the parking of private vehicles, ground floor garage for the parking of private vehicles and one public service… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04533/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04533-25/qormi-proposal-includes-sanctioning-of-internal-door-openings): Proposal includes sanctioning of internal door openings at the receded floor level as previously approved in PA/07962/18, together with the proposal of new… Granted, validated 29 July 2025 - [**PA/03221/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03221-25/qormi-partial-change-of-use-of-industrial-workshop): Partial change of use of industrial workshop to public service garage. Granted, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/06039/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06039-24/qormi-use-of-disused-intermediate-basement-level-space): Proposed use of disused intermediate basement level space for a Public Service Vehicle Garage (for micro electric tricycles for single passenger ride hailing… Granted, validated 11 September 2024 - [**PA/02846/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02846-24/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-private-garage): Change of use from a private garage to a Class 5B (auto mechanic) and to sanction property as built. Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/06693/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06693-23/qormi-sanctioning-of-internal-changes-to-garage): Proposed sanctioning of internal changes to garage (deviations from PA/4831/05). Granted, validated 20 December 2023 - [**PA/00162/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00162-23/qormi-sanction-as-built): To sanction as-built; proposed change of use from store to garage for minivans (public service garage) and construction of shower and internal staircase. Granted, validated 25 January 2023 - [**PA/01135/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01135-21/qormi-sanction-as-built-ground): To sanction as built ground, first, second, third and fourth floor levels against those approved in PA/06545/17 and to request conversion from triplex… Status being checked, 5 floors - [**PA/01158/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01158-22/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and propose facade sign. Status being checked - [**PA/02589/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02589-22/qormi-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Proposed demolition of existing maisonette, and proposed construction of four levels consisting of five apartments and penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## More by architecture 360 - [**PA/07283/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-26/siggiewi-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment A2. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07072/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07072-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-6448-24): Alterations to approved permit PA/6448/24, including removal of proposed garage opening to retain existing facade, and the installation of pv panels at roof… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06922/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-26/mosta-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06459/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06459-26/mosta-sanction-restoration-works-carried-out-on-facade): To sanction restoration works carried out on facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05363/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05363-26/ghaxaq-proposal-includes-alterations-and-changes-to-the): Proposal includes alterations and changes to the layout of a pre-1967 town house; including demolition of internal walls and accretions to the original… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)