--- title: "PA/05440/25: Demolition of existing derelict structures and proposed in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05440-25/qormi-demolition-of-existing-derelict-structures-and-proposed source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Demolition of existing derelict structures and proposed excavation to accommodate one level of construction of five… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0544025 # PA/05440/25: Demolition of existing derelict structures and proposed in Qormi Vacant Site, Triq id-Dragun, Triq Pinto, Qormi Demolition of existing derelict structures and proposed excavation to accommodate one level of construction of five garages at basement level and a reservoir at a lower level, two maisonettes at ground floor level, six apartments from first floor to the third-floor levels and two penthouses at the receded floor level. Development to include two car spaces. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq id-Dragun, Triq Pinto, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Neville Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/neville-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 20 June 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 February 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 60 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05440/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05440&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq id-Dragun, Triq Pinto, Qormi 164 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 4 refused, 16 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06517/26). On Triq id-Dragun: 6 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/04434/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04434-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private vehicles to shop Class 4B. Proposal includes new shopfront and sanctioning of a window aperture overlooking the backyard. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/06517/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06517-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of garage at ground floor, 2 3-bed apartments at first and second floor, 1 2-bed apartment at third floor… Granted, validated 29 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/01701/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01701-25/qormi-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-first-floor-dwelling): Demolition and reconstruction of first floor dwelling and construction of three overlying units including a lift. Granted, validated 5 May 2025, 4 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/02548/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02548-24/qormi-sanctioning-of-front-garden-boundary-wall-as): Proposed sanctioning of front garden boundary wall as built and proposed replacement of the existing stone balustrade on facade with a masonry parapet wall. Granted, validated 18 June 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/05197/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05197-24/qormi-sanction-internal-alterations-at-all-levels): To sanction internal alterations at all levels, which consist of shifting walls and creating a different layout from what was approved in PA358/13. This… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/00164/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00164-22/qormi-minor-internal-alterations-and-completion-of-back): Minor internal alterations and completion of back garden wall to level of remainder of wall. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/02664/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02664-25/qormi-demolition-of-first-floor-level-and-staircase): Proposed demolition of first floor level and staircase at ground floor level, and proposed construction of a lift and a staircase at ground floor level, three… Granted, validated 26 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/01491/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01491-26/qormi-alterations-and-extension-to-the-existing-first-floor): Proposed alterations and extension to the existing first-floor maisonette, including extension, to accommodate the construction of two residential units and… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/00157/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00157-23/qormi-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-approved-pa3112-10): Sanctioning of minor changes to approved PA3112/10 and PB542/76. Withdrawn, 57 m away - [**PA/02568/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02568-25/qormi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-00215-05): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/00215/05. Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/03716/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03716-23/qormi-construction-of-stairs-in-second-floor-apartment): Construction of stairs in second floor apartment, demolition of washroom and extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 1 September 2023, 3 floors, 77 m away - [**PA/05285/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05285-26/qormi-construction-of-3-units-at-second): Proposed construction of 3 units at second, third and fourth floor level and proposed pool at roof floor level. Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors, 80 m away - [**PA/01435/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01435-21/qormi-extensions-and-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Extensions and alterations to existing terraced house to form 2 apartments. Proposed common parts with lift. Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/06218/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06218-24/qormi-sanction-changes-from-papb4132-82-including-minor-internal): To sanction changes from PAPB4132/82 including minor internal alterations, extension of washroom and installation of pv panels. Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/07026/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07026-23/qormi-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-apartments-at): To demolish existing dwelling and construct apartments at first, second and third floor level and penthouse and receded floor level Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away ## More by Giorgio Schembri - [**PA/07425/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07425-26/naxxar-alterations-to-the-external-area-at-ground): Alterations to the external area at ground and first floors. Pending - [**PA/07419/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-showroom-as-built): Sanctioning of showroom as built (including its site configuration) and proposed change of use to Class 4D restaurant, including proposed changes to the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07361/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07361-26/ghajnsielem-outline-application-to-construct-three-in-number): Outline application: To construct three in number residential units on two floors. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07341/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07341-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-construction-of-agricultural-stores): To sanction the construction of agricultural stores. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07032/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-26/ghaxaq-sanction-the-reconstruction): To sanction the reconstruction, extension and change of use of a dilapidated structure to a residential structure, including a pool. Construction of 2… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06983/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06983-26/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-layout-as): To carry out internal and external layout as approved in PA/04628/24 and construct an additional floor plus a washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) ## More from Neville Galea - [**PA/08340/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08340-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-convert-the-existing-penthouse-into-two-penthouses): To convert the existing penthouse into two penthouses. To consider car parking within the same block as per approved building permit PA/00614/19. Withdrawn, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/05866/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05866-25/balzan-internal-amendments-to-existing-ground-floor-plan): Internal amendments to existing ground floor plan including the addition of a ground floor garage, demolition of washroom at first floor level and the… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/03874/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03874-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-conversion-of-an-approved-duplex-in-pa7232-17): Conversion of an approved duplex in PA7232/17 into two one-bedroom units. Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/02293/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02293-24/naxxar-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-2): To demolish existing residential unit and construct 2 garages at level 0, 4 apartments at levels 1-4 plus overlying penthouse at level 5. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02732/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-an-existing-structure-including-the-garage): To demolish an existing structure including the garage and to re-construct garage and construction of a shop Class 4B at ground floor with overlying 6… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 7 floors - [**PA/02719/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02719-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-placing-tables-and-chairs-in-front-of): Placing tables and chairs in front of an approved Class 3B hotel and Class 4D restaurant over a wooden demountable platform cordoned with safety bollards on… Granted, validated 17 May 2023 [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)