--- title: "PA/05386/25: Change of use of unutilized premises to in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05386-25/hamrun-change-of-use-of-unutilized-premises-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Hamrun: Change of use of unutilized premises to grocer (Class 4B), including changes of apertures and provision of new… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0538625 # PA/05386/25: Change of use of unutilized premises to in Hamrun 69, Triq Hal Qormi, Hamrun Change of use of unutilized premises to grocer (Class 4B), including changes of apertures and provision of new sanitary facilities. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 69, Triq Hal Qormi, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** Jemal Abubeker Hilafu - **Perit:** [Perit John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 16 June 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 25 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05386/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05386&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 69, Triq Hal Qormi, Hamrun 133 other applications within 300 m: 77 granted, 9 refused, 14 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02742/25). On Triq Hal Qormi: 13 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Andrea Zerafa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrea-zerafa), [Edgar Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edgar-gatt). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/02742/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02742-25/qormi-excavate-site-and-construct-83-parking-spaces): To excavate site and construct 83 parking spaces over 4 floors of basement parking and Class 5A (25% of which ancillary offices) from level 0 to level 5 with… Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 6 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/07440/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07440-24/qormi-excavation-and-site-clearance-in-preparation-for): Proposed excavation and site clearance in preparation for the construction of an industrial complex. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/02693/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02693-25/qormi-construction-of-two-basement-levels-for-storage): Construction of two basement levels for storage purpose (Class 6A), a garage on ground floor, showroom on level 2 (Class 4B), office space on level 3 (Class… Pending, validated 23 April 2025, 1 floor, 39 m away - [**PA/03284/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03284-21/marsa-change-approved-billboard-in-pa-2445-94-to): To change approved billboard in PA 2445/94 to LED Screen Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/04373/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04373-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B showroom to a Class 5A. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/01748/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01748-23/qormi-change-of-use-from-approved-storage-areas): Proposed change of use from approved storage areas - Class 6A (PA/00008/16) to showrooms. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/05467/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05467-26/marsa-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of a building forming part of the premises and proposed sanctioning of pv panels already installed. Granted, validated 8 October 2026, 96 m away - [**PA/00293/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00293-21/marsa-sanctioning-of-existing-canopy-over-charging-station): Sanctioning of existing canopy over charging station for MaltaPost electric vehicles. Status being checked, 97 m away - [**PA/01630/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01630-23/marsa-alteration-to-the-existing-ground-and-first): Alteration to the existing ground and first floor, including part demolition of the existing stairs, demolition of existing roof, construction of 1-bedroom… Refused, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors, 105 m away - [**PA/00906/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00906-26/marsa-sanction-changes-to-single-dwelling-terraced-house): To sanction changes to single dwelling terraced house as built, from approved permit PA/2266/74, and the proposal of an LED billboard on side elevation. Withdrawn, validated 11 February 2026, 106 m away - [**PA/03972/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03972-24/marsa-sanction-changes-to-single-dwelling-terraced-house): To sanction changes to single dwelling terraced house as built, from approved permit PA/2266/74, and the proposal of an LED billboard on side elevation. Refused, validated 3 July 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/00901/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00901-26/marsa-minor-alterations-to-ground-floor): Minor alterations to ground floor, construction of first, second and third floor to include two in number 2 bedroom duplex units. Pending, validated 8 April 2026, 3 floors, 113 m away - [**PA/05091/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05091-24/qormi-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-07608-17): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/07608/17. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 115 m away - [**PA/04849/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04849-24/marsa-alterations-to-approved-pa7315-22): Proposed alterations to approved PA7315/22, Construction of lift from ground floor up, and construction of additional second, third class 4a office and… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 123 m away - [**PA/00481/20** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00481-20/marsa-sanction-modifications-at-first-floor-from-pb4641-82): To sanction modifications at first floor from PB4641/82 (internal layout and external appearance), and proposed partial demolition and internal / external… Status being checked, 126 m away ## More by John Attard - [**PA/07765/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07765-26/xaghra-construction-of-lightweight-partitions-to-form-a): Construction of lightweight partitions to form a bedroom, adjustment of ensuite dimensions and creation of a lobby entrance with lightweight partitions. Pending - [**PA/07117/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-26/hamrun-change-use-of-class-4b-unit-and): To change use of Class 4B unit and garage into an apartment, including minor internal alterations and changes of apertures of the block. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06750/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06750-26/santa-lucija-construction-of-lift-shaft): Construction of lift shaft, extension of rooms at second floor, construction of part of third floor and sanctioning minor variations from PA1857/03. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06318/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06318-26/rabat-change-of-use-of-domestic-store-to): Change of use of domestic store to Class 4B and to sanction closing off of aperture to third party property. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06220/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06220-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-as): Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built, minor alterations to its layout, construction of 2 apartments on the second and third floor, and an… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06074/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06074-26/marsaskala-changes-in-apertures): Changes in apertures, alterations of rooms, construction of roof top pool, extension of shaft to roof level, installation of lift and sanctioning the… Granted, validated 20 October 2026 [All applications by John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)