--- title: "PA/05496/26: demolish existing dilapidated factory in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Qormi: To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0549626 # PA/05496/26: demolish existing dilapidated factory in Qormi 82, 84, 86, Triq San Edwardu, Qormi To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 82, 84, 86, Triq San Edwardu, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Angelo Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/angelo-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 14 - **Received:** 18 May 2026 - **Validated:** 19 August 2026 - **Published:** 19 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05496/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05496&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 82, 84, 86, Triq San Edwardu, Qormi 181 other applications within 300 m: 121 granted, 8 refused, 14 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05912/25). On Triq San Edwardu: 31 other applications, 22 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Karl Francalanza](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-francalanza), [Karl Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-ebejer), [Michael Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-camilleri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 30 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/00708/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00708-20/qormi-part-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed part demolition of existing dwelling, while retaining facade & existing reservoir. Construction of ground floor garage, overlying 3 apartments & 1… Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/06454/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06454-24/qormi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of semi-basement garage, maisonette at ground floor, three apartments and overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/05586/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05586-24/qormi-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and to change the use of part of the premises from a residence and an approved interconnected dental clinic to… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/08233/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08233-25/qormi-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavate for a basement level garage and reservoir and construction of 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and an overlying… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/00919/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00919-22/qormi-proposal-is-to-increase-internal-height-of): The proposal is to increase internal height of garage. Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/01205/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01205-26/qormi-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-existing): The proposal involves the demolition of the existing maisonettes, while retaining the existing façade and entrance hall, and excavation works for a water… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/00544/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00544-22/qormi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-retaining-existing-fa-ade): Demolition of existing dwelling retaining existing façade. and construction of ground floor Class 4A office, 2 apartments and duplex apartment. Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/05000/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05000-25/qormi-carry-out-alterations-at-ground-and-1st): To carry out alterations at ground and 1st floor level, formation of new stairwell and lift. Demolish rooms at 2nd floor level and construct 2nd floor, 3rd… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/02146/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02146-25/qormi-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling): Internal demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation of basement level garage and construction of a 5no. residential units at ground first, second and… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away - [**PA/02000/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02000-26/qormi-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of first floor maisonette, and construction of 3 apartments and penthouse. Alterations to ground floor. Granted, validated 11 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/06907/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06907-26/qormi-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To carry out internal and external alterations at all levels including replacing of low ceilings and extending rooms at third floor and extending main stairs… Pending, 78 m away - [**PA/02856/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02856-23/qormi-sanctioning-of-existing-wc-in-backyard-of): Proposed sanctioning of existing wc in backyard of approved commercial store which is in line with PB141/60. Granted, validated 17 August 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/05023/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05023-26/qormi-sanction-the-existing-dwelling-at-receded-floor): To sanction the existing dwelling at receded floor level as built from that approved in DN/01510/16. Sanctioning includes shifting of walls, including an… Granted, validated 22 July 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/03751/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03751-25/qormi-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house-and): Demolition of the existing terraced house and the back room and facade of the ground-floor garage, excavation to create a basement level beneath both… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/00826/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00826-23/qormi-replace-timber-balcony-approved-in-pa10145-17-with): To replace timber balcony approved in PA10145/17 with steel wrought iron railings, at first floor balcony. Refused, validated 22 February 2023, 81 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06015/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-26/munxar-private-swimming-pool-on-roof-and-private): Proposed private swimming pool on roof and private open stairwell to roof. Proposed change from washroom/pantry to bathroom in recessed floor unit. Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05450/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-ruins): Proposed demolition of existing ruins. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, ground floor garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05441/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) ## More from Angelo Portelli - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05441/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04533/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04533-26/qrendi-demolition-of-existing-garage): Proposed demolition of existing garage. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04382/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04382-26/rabat-gozo-changes-to-pa5927-24): Proposed changes to PA5927/24. Proposed demolition of existing residences. Proposed construction of 4 garages and 1 Class 4A offices, 24 apartments and… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04337/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04337-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-garages-and-apartments): Proposed demolition of existing garages and apartments. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, basement domestic store, 1 private garage for 3… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 1 floor [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)