--- title: "PA/05016/24: sanction property as existing from that approved in Cospicua (Bormla) |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05016-24/cospicua-bormla-sanction-property-as-existing-from-that-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Cospicua (Bormla): To sanction property as existing from that approved in permit PA/761/93. To change use from shop to… Planning applications › Cospicua (Bormla) › PA0501624 # PA/05016/24: sanction property as existing from that approved in Cospicua (Bormla) Shop 1, Wesgha tal-Knisja tan-Nativita', Il-Bieb ta' Santa Liena c/w, Triq l-Ajkla, Cospicua (Bormla) To sanction property as existing from that approved in permit PA/761/93. To change use from shop to pastizzeria. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Shop 1, Wesgha tal-Knisja tan-Nativita', Il-Bieb ta' Santa Liena c/w, Triq l-Ajkla, Cospicua (Bormla) - **Locality:** [Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla) - **Applicant:** [Kevin Castillo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kevin-castillo) - **Perit:** [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 25 April 2024 - **Validated:** 31 July 2024 - **Published:** 31 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05016/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05016&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Shop 1, Wesgha tal-Knisja tan-Nativita', Il-Bieb ta' Santa Liena c/w, Triq l-Ajkla, Cospicua (Bormla) 136 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 1 refused, 19 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04762/25). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 24 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/05360/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05360-25/cospicua-bormla-proposal-to-include-the-internal-alterations-at): Proposal to include the internal alterations at first floor, construction at second floor and setback floor, with the construction of a pool at setback floor,… Pending, validated 27 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/01071/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01071-23/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-convent-to-a): Change of use from convent to a Class 3A guest house (having 17 guest rooms) from the ground floor upwards. The proposal includes minor internal alterations,… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/04528/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04528-26/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facades-and-replacement-of-aluminum): Restoration of facades and replacement of aluminum apertures with timber apertures for the Class 3A guesthouse approved under PA/01071/23. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/01415/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01415-25/cospicua-bormla-sanction-minor-changes-as-constructed-from-what): To sanction minor changes as constructed from what was approved in PA9138/17. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/00341/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00341-24/cospicua-bormla-renewal-of-pa-04549-18): Renewal of PA/04549/18, Renewal of PA/1180/13, Restoration works to St. John Almonier Bastion, Santa Liena Bastion including Counterscarps, part of St.… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/06799/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06799-26/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-post-wwii-reservoir-structure-and): Demolition of post WWII reservoir structure and construction of reservoir (level-2), 2 levels of car parking spaces (104 new parking spaces) and roof garden… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor, 68 m away - [**PA/06461/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06461-25/cospicua-bormla-sanctioning-and-internal-alterations-at-roof-level): Proposed sanctioning and internal alterations at roof level to property constructed pre-1967 and proposed change of apertures from aluminum to timber. Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/06789/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06789-25/cospicua-bormla-sanction-pre-1967-dwelling-as-built): To sanction pre-1967 dwelling as built. Withdrawn, 69 m away - [**PA/02085/21** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02085-21/cospicua-bormla-change-the-use-of-a-take-away): To change the use of a take away into a Class 4D shop and to place outdoor tables and chairs together with umbrellas and planters. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/03131/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03131-22/cospicua-bormla-install-low-pressure-lpg-system-in-front): To install low pressure LPG System in front of Class 4D Establishment. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/00620/21** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00620-21/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of two separate maisonettes including a new basement floor plan, internal changes and overall floors. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/07823/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07823-25/cospicua-bormla-sanction-pre-1967-dwelling-as-built): To sanction pre-1967 dwelling as built. Withdrawn, 74 m away - [**PA/00600/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00600-22/cospicua-bormla-construct-domestic-store-and-stairwell-at-roof): To construct domestic store and stairwell at roof level, re-construct existing second floor roof at a lower level to form additional bedroom at third floor… Status being checked, 4 floors, 77 m away - [**PA/07844/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07844-24/cospicua-bormla-sanction-property-as-built-to-approved-permit): To sanction property as built to approved permit PA6973/19. To raise parapet wall by 4 courses and to propose retractable skylight. Granted, validated 28 March 2025, 78 m away - [**PA/05317/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05317-23/cospicua-bormla-construct-domestic-store-at-roof-level): To construct domestic store at roof level. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 79 m away ## More by Aquilina and Sammut Alessi - [**PA/07836/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07836-26/ghaxaq-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-first): To sanction internal and external changes to first floor maisonette as existing in lieu of permit PA/4301/03. To change material of front door of shop.To… Pending - [**PA/07594/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07594-26/san-gwann-renew-permit-pa-01307-21-consisting-of-the-following): To renew permit PA/01307/21 consisting of the following: To replace dangerous roofs over second floor level of residence, including washroom. To demolish rear… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07478/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07478-26/paola-affect-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To affect internal and external alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of roofs, affecting an extension at the rear and opening of walls at… Pending - [**PA/07059/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07059-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-remaining-part-of): Proposed change of use from remaining part of garage to garage for public service garage. No changes to front elevation. One private car is being retained. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06919/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06919-26/birkirkara-affect-external-alterations-to-form-door-within): To affect external alterations to form door within front elevation to access the plot in question from Triq Salvu Psaila. Pending - [**PA/06728/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06728-26/birzebbuga-change-use-of-private-garage-to-class): To change use of private garage to Class 4D restaurant, and to sanction minor changes to garage as existing. Correction of site from that approved in… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi) ## More from Kevin Castillo - [**PA/03131/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03131-22/cospicua-bormla-install-low-pressure-lpg-system-in-front): To install low pressure LPG System in front of Class 4D Establishment. Status being checked - [**PA/02085/21** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02085-21/cospicua-bormla-change-the-use-of-a-take-away): To change the use of a take away into a Class 4D shop and to place outdoor tables and chairs together with umbrellas and planters. Status being checked [All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla)