--- title: "PA/05451/23: Refurbishment of existing domestic store and building in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05451-23/qormi-refurbishment-of-existing-domestic-store-and-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Refurbishment of existing domestic store and building four levels apartments. Perit Frank Muscat. Validated 20… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0545123 # PA/05451/23: Refurbishment of existing domestic store and building in Qormi 9, Triq il-Kanun, Qormi Refurbishment of existing domestic store and building four levels apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 9, Triq il-Kanun, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Derek Garden Centre Attn: Melosaul Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/derek-garden-centre) - **Perit:** [Perit Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 7 July 2023 - **Validated:** 20 September 2023 - **Published:** 20 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 20 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05451/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05451&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 9, Triq il-Kanun, Qormi 118 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 4 refused, 20 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00574/24). On Triq il-Kanun: 20 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Christian Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-chetcuti). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/05408/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05408-23/santa-venera-change-use-of-pre-1968-building): To change use of pre-1968 building (last known use garage for parking of heavy vehicles) into a showroom for sale and display of motor vehicles. Internal… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/08165/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08165-24/santa-venera-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-4750-00): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/4750/00, to change the use of the showroom (motor vehicles) at ground floor into showroom (Class 4B), the showroom… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/05586/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05586-25/qormi-sanction-glass-enclosure-and-signage-to-already): To sanction glass enclosure and signage to already approved structure in PA/03196/23. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/03196/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03196-23/qormi-sanction-extension-of-outdoor-seating-area-to): To sanction extension of outdoor seating area to Class 4D on private open space comprising of tables, chairs and lightweight canopy. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/06624/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06624-24/santa-venera-canopy-at-backyard-and-proposed-screening-on): Proposed canopy at backyard and proposed screening on backyard party walls. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/00574/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00574-24/qormi-amendments-to-pa-1389-22-consisting-of-part-demolition): Proposed amendments to PA/1389/22 consisting of part demolition and reconstruction of existing building in phases, excavation of underlying 3 basement levels… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 4 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/01389/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01389-22/qormi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-approved): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing approved showroom/warehousing (PA6461/18), and proposed extensions/additions of new levels including… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/08519/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08519-24/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-common-areas-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of common areas as built. Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/06317/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06317-26/santa-venera-sanction-internal-changes-to-existing-store-approved): To sanction internal changes to existing store approved in PAPB4648/68 and proposed change of use to public service garage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/00203/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00203-26/santa-venera-sanction-changes-from-pb-3404-82-as-built): To sanction changes from PB/3404/82 as built, consisting of changes to front balcony and sitting room. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/02530/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02530-25/santa-venera-installation-of-lift-in-common-area-and): Proposed installation of lift in common area and installation of balcony on facade at third floor level. Granted, validated 20 May 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/00514/21** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00514-21/santa-venera-extension-to-third-floor-plan-to-create): Extension to third floor plan to create an additional duplex apartment. Status being checked, 4 floors, 76 m away - [**PA/06723/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06723-26/santa-venera-change-of-use-of-existing-domestic-garage): Proposed change of use of existing domestic garage to part public service garage and part domestic garage. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/02067/21** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02067-21/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-property-as-built): Sanctioning of property as built, including variations from PB/849/87, including internal alterations in various areas, front balcony size and study at second… Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00205/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00205-23/qormi-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-differences-as-built): Proposed alterations and sanctioning of differences as built from approved permit PA02349/17 which relates to: correction of site configuration, internal and… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 101 m away ## More by Frank Muscat - [**PA/07148/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07148-26/kalkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external variations from approved PA/1370/12, and proposed part change of use from Class 4D to Class 4B shop, internal partitions and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06554/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06554-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-private-instituti): Proposed internal alterations within an existing private institution to provide 11 self-catering temporary social housing units (Class 2A). Proposal includes… Pending - [**PA/05700/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05700-26/qormi-relocation-of-approved-domestic-store-garage-to-basement): Proposed relocation of approved domestic store/garage to basement level, introduction of a retail outlet store room (Class 4B) serving the adjacent retail… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03198/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-26/santa-venera-include-a-store-room-at-the-razzett): To include a store room at the razzett in Romeo Romano Garden. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02975/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-26/rabat-gozo-proposal-for-a-temporary-ambulance-support-area): Proposal for a temporary ambulance support area comprising shaded ambulance parking, offices, and staff administrative facilities. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02947/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02947-26/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-new-dwelling-which): Proposed excavation and construction of new dwelling which includes, ground and basement level, reservoir and reinstating soil at roof level. Suspended, validated 6 May 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat) ## More from Derek Garden Centre - [**PA/05700/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05700-26/qormi-relocation-of-approved-domestic-store-garage-to-basement): Proposed relocation of approved domestic store/garage to basement level, introduction of a retail outlet store room (Class 4B) serving the adjacent retail… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05828/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05828-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-external-ramp-as-built): To sanction external ramp as built. Proposed internal alterations to subdivide the basement level -2 into two apartments. Refused, validated 20 December 2023 [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)