--- title: "PA/04904/26: Minor internal alterations and change of use in Cospicua (Bormla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04904-26/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Cospicua (Bormla): Minor internal alterations and change of use from a former pre-1967 snackbar with kitchen and store into… Planning applications › Cospicua (Bormla) › PA0490426 # PA/04904/26: Minor internal alterations and change of use in Cospicua (Bormla) Lyons Bar, Triq Santa Tereza c/w, Sqaq Santa Tereza, Cospicua (Bormla) Minor internal alterations and change of use from a former pre-1967 snackbar with kitchen and store into a Class 4D restaurant including retractable awning and sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Lyons Bar, Triq Santa Tereza c/w, Sqaq Santa Tereza, Cospicua (Bormla) - **Locality:** [Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla) - **Applicant:** [Francette Hospitality Ltd. Attn: Elsa Debard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francette-hospitality-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Edgar Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edgar-gatt) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 30 June 2026 - **Validated:** 15 July 2026 - **Published:** 15 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 August 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04904/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04904&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Lyons Bar, Triq Santa Tereza c/w, Sqaq Santa Tereza, Cospicua (Bormla) 7 other applications on the same street: 6 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq Santa Tereza: 7 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/04778/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04778-26/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facade-on-triq-nelson): Restoration of facade on Triq Nelson. Granted, validated 6 September 2026 - [**PA/06076/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06076-25/cospicua-bormla-propose-a-new-opening-in-the-facade): To propose a new opening in the facade to accommodate the installation of an external a.c. unit with external timber louver aperture. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 4 November 2025 - [**PA/04828/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04828-24/cospicua-bormla-sanction-the-fixing-of-the-outdoor-a-c): To sanction the fixing of the outdoor a/c units within the building fabric, the pvc material of the sign and sanctioning of the carrying out of internal… Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/04369/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04369-24/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-a-residence-and): Change of use from a residence and a local shop Class 4B (retail) to a guesthouse Class 3A and a restaurant Class 4D (cooking on site). Installation of sky… Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/05228/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05228-23/cospicua-bormla-sanction-relocation-of-tables): To sanction relocation of tables, chairs and umbrellas from approved PA/3778/16. Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/02035/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02035-23/cospicua-bormla-extension-of-8-bedrooms-to-existing): Proposed extension of 8 bedrooms to existing, boutique hotel (Class 3A), retaining the facade, part demolition and alteration works to the internal building… Granted, validated 12 April 2023 - [**PA/01797/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01797-22/cospicua-bormla-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-on-public): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and planters to approved Class 4D establishment as in… Status being checked ## More by Edgar Gatt - [**PA/06987/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06987-26/rabat-renewal-of-pa7640-21-proposed-development-of-a): Renewal of PA7640/21: Proposed development of a committed and infill site to screen a blank party wall and to serve as a height transition between two houses… Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/05122/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05122-26/floriana-minor-alteration-to-a-pre-1967-residence): Minor alteration to a pre-1967 residence (creation of a bathroom at basement level) and restoration of facade. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04383/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04383-26/san-gwann-extension-to-existing-basement-garage-accessible-from): Proposed extension to existing basement garage accessible from adjacent site, 7 in no. street level garages, 1 in no. Class 4A office, 4 in no. three and two… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03880/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03880-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-what): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to what had been approved through RG1975/17 and extension at existing roof level to create a home gymnasium. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03371/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03371-26/balzan-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to Class 4B shop (beauty and wellness related services/holistic therapy), proposed external signage, minor internal… Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/03207/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03207-26/rabat-agricultural-room): Proposed agricultural room, pump room and greenhouse overlying underground reservoir, proposed 120cm high demarcation wall including gate and reinstatement of… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Edgar Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edgar-gatt) ## More from Francette Hospitality Ltd - [**PA/05115/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05115-25/senglea-isla-1): 1. Change of use from garage to Class 4D restaurant and minor internal alterations, 2. Proposed external dining area with umbrellas and retractable awning, 3.… Granted, validated 6 August 2025 [All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla)