--- title: "PA/05734/25: Sanctioning of garages as built over site in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05734-25/qormi-sanctioning-of-garages-as-built-over-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Qormi: Sanctioning of garages as built over site covered by PA/06461/98. Change of use of one garage into a Class 5B… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0573425 # PA/05734/25: Sanctioning of garages as built over site in Qormi 28, Skindin Bird, Triq Pawlu Farrugia, Qormi Sanctioning of garages as built over site covered by PA/06461/98. Change of use of one garage into a Class 5B (general industry) workshop. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 28, Skindin Bird, Triq Pawlu Farrugia, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Lawrence Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/lawrence-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 28 July 2025 - **Validated:** 3 September 2025 - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 13 November 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05734/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05734&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 28, Skindin Bird, Triq Pawlu Farrugia, Qormi 159 other applications within 300 m: 104 granted, 8 refused, 20 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07118/23). On Triq Pawlu Farrugia: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, medium reliability, from 50 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/02107/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02107-24/qormi-sanction-alterations-in-apartment-from-approved-pa7342-98): To sanction alterations in apartment from approved PA7342/98 as shown on attached drawings. Withdrawn, 14 m away - [**PA/03541/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03541-26/qormi-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-and-propose): Sanctioning of garage as built and propose change of use from existing garage to Class 4B shop and including proposed signage on facade. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 26 m away - [**PA/00305/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00305-24/qormi-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-and-part): Sanctioning of garage as built and part change of use to store. Proposed part change of use to Class 4B retail shop. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/08021/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08021-24/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/05695/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05695-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Proposed change of use from existing garage to public service garage (PSG) including sanctioning of minor internal variations. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00306/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00306-24/qormi-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-and-part): Sanctioning of garage as built and part change of use to store. Proposed part change of use to Class 4B retail shop. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/00077/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00077-25/qormi-sanction-changes-to-apartments-as-built-from): To sanction changes to apartments as built from approved PA1795/09. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/02281/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02281-22/qormi-sanction-variations-from-pa-03851-92): To sanction variations from PA/03851/92. Such variations include correction of the site plan, the interconnecting of two properties to be used as stores… Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/01862/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01862-22/qormi-subdivision-of-apartment-at-second-floor-to): Subdivision of apartment at second floor to create a two-bedroom and a one-bedroom apartment. Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/06694/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06694-24/qormi-sanction-minor-deviations-of-block-of-flats): To sanction minor deviations of block of flats as built from that approved in PA1257/14, PA7791/18 and PA1862/22. Deviations include the subdivision of flat… Granted, validated 4 November 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/07243/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07243-25/qormi-change-of-use-of-garage-approved-by): Change of use of garage approved by PA/3249/00 to proposed barber shop including shop sign, including sanctioning of site extents and previous use as… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/04008/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04008-25/qormi-sanctioning-of-a-garage): Sanctioning of a garage, and change of use of a garage into a Class 5B aluminum workshop. Refused, validated 18 June 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/00658/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00658-26/qormi-sanctioning-of-as-built-class-4d-snack): Sanctioning of as built Class 4D snack bar from approved permit PA452/98 including site boundary, internal and external walls, apertures and sign. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/05649/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05649-23/qormi-erect-new-dwelling-at-second): To erect new dwelling at second, third and roof levels over existing first floor maisonette including internal alterations at first floor, and construction of… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 3 floors, 96 m away - [**PA/05664/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05664-23/qormi-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation for garages, construction of 6 garages, and overlying residential units (3 maisonettes, 9 apartments, and 3… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 100 m away ## More by Mannie Galea - [**PA/07794/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07794-26/naxxar-excavate-and-construct-a-domestic-store-at): To excavate and construct a domestic store at basement level over site covered by PA/07034/23. Pending - [**PA/07662/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07662-26/marsa-alterations-to-a-past-class-4b-shop): Alterations to a past Class 4B shop. Change of use to a Class 4B convenience shop including fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c’s Pending - [**PA/07522/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07522-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-to-a-class): Sanctioning of internal alterations to a Class 4A office for use of a Class 4B (EMS) - electrical muscle stimulation studio. Pending - [**PA/07488/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07488-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of an agricultural store. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07454/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07454-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B salon including alterations, fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07356/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07356-26/birkirkara-renewal-to-pa-04630-18-formation-of-a): Renewal to PA/04630/18 - Formation of a shower room and fixing of an internal partition at first floor level. Demolition pf existing third floor penthouse;… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) ## More from Lawrence Grech - [**PA/00721/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00721-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D establishment. Granted, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/00306/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00306-24/qormi-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-and-part): Sanctioning of garage as built and part change of use to store. Proposed part change of use to Class 4B retail shop. Granted, validated 31 January 2024 [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)