--- title: "PA/04835/25: propose excavation of an additional floor to in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04835-25/qormi-propose-excavation-of-an-additional-floor-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: To propose excavation of an additional floor to serve as an extension to adjacent cold stores covered by PA/03991/17… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0483525 # PA/04835/25: propose excavation of an additional floor to in Qormi Handaq Cold Stores, Triq Prof. Carmelo Coleiro and N/S off, Triq Anthony John Coleiro, Handaq, Qormi To propose excavation of an additional floor to serve as an extension to adjacent cold stores covered by PA/03991/17 and PA/05980/03. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Handaq Cold Stores, Triq Prof. Carmelo Coleiro and N/S off, Triq Anthony John Coleiro, Handaq, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Mr Edward Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/edward-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 16 June 2025 - **Validated:** 23 July 2025 - **Published:** 23 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 25 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04835/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04835&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Handaq Cold Stores, Triq Prof. Carmelo Coleiro and N/S off, Triq Anthony John Coleiro, Handaq, Qormi 16 other applications on the same street: 12 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/05495/24). On Triq Prof. Carmelo Coleiro: 16 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/05960/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05960-26/qormi-internal-alterations-to-existing-stairwell): Internal alterations to existing stairwell, demolition of existing mezzanine level above first floor and construction of additional warehousing unit (Class… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/04495/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04495-26/qormi-sanction-internal-alterations-and-the-change-of): To sanction internal alterations and the change of use from Warehouse (Class 6A) to Workshop (Class 5B cannabis cultivation) of second floor unit, internally… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/06499/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-25/qormi-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-increase-the): To carry out internal alterations to increase the showroom area, a partial change of use from workshop to retail (Class 4B) at level 1, and alterations… Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/04370/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04370-25/qormi-construction-of-class-5a-light-industry): Proposed construction of Class 5A - light industry workshop and proposed underground water reservoir (excavation of site). Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/03108/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03108-25/qormi-construction-of-an-additional-class-5b-workshop): Proposed construction of an additional Class 5B workshop overlying approved Class 5B workshop (covered by PA/6609/23). Application also includes the… Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/08450/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08450-24/qormi-subdivision-of-class-6a-property-into-3): Subdivision of Class 6A property into 3 separate units, including internal and external alterations, comprising of Class 6A warehousing, and ancillary office… Granted, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/05495/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05495-24/qormi-excavate-existing-vacant-site-and-internal-and): To excavate existing vacant site and Internal and external alterations to approved permit PA5341/10 including the proposed construction of a reservoir,… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04900/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04900-24/qormi-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-pa-539): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA/5396/19 at penthouse level and proposed change of use from Class 6A warehouse to Class 5B… Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/04839/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04839-24/qormi-sanctioning-of-changes-of-warehouse): Sanctioning of changes of warehouse (Class 6A) from approved PA/06106/02. These changes include overall width and length, internal heights, façade materials… Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/03439/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03439-24/qormi-sanctioning-of-property-from-approved-previous-permit): Sanctioning of property from approved previous permit PA/04658/18 - Class 5C industrial workshops, by reducing the number of floors from five floors to… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/02322/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02322-24/qormi-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to extend existing and approved warehouse / showroom (covered by PA/02281/23). Granted, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/06609/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06609-23/qormi-sanction-existing-development-as-built): To sanction existing development as built, to sanction the change of use from approved Class 5B (carpentry) to Class 5B (workshop) at first and second floor… Granted, validated 8 November 2023 - [**PA/03485/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03485-23/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-6a-warehouse): Change of use from Class 6A warehouse to Class 5B workshop. Granted, validated 28 June 2023 - [**PA/02281/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02281-23/qormi-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to extend existing warehouse/showroom. Application also consist sanctioning of minor variations from approved… Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**PA/01256/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01256-22/qormi-sanction-structures-as-built-including-ancillary-milk): To sanction structures as built including ancillary milk and cheese let production, fresh water open reservoir, to dismantle and reconstruct manure clamp, to… Status being checked ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) ## More from Edward Borg - [**PA/00397/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00397-26/zejtun-extension-of-the-existing-bedroom-at-first-floor): Proposed extension of the existing bedroom at first-floor level from approved DNO/9/25. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/02454/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02454-22/birkirkara-internal-alteration-in-existing-first-and-second): Internal alteration in existing first and second floor apartments, demolishing and rebuilding of common parts include an elevator, demolition of washrooms on… Status being checked - [**PA/03091/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03091-21/birkirkara-extension-at-third-and-fourth-floor-to): Extension at third & fourth floor to form an additional duplex unit. To Sanction common area from approved PA/8197/01. Status being checked, 5 floors [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)