--- title: "PA/05877/21: Change of use from a garage for in Cospicua (Bormla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05877-21/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-a-garage-for source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Cospicua (Bormla): Change of use from a garage for private vehicles to a Class 4C food and drink establishment, the addition… Planning applications › Cospicua (Bormla) › PA0587721 # PA/05877/21: Change of use from a garage for in Cospicua (Bormla) 118, Triq Dom Mintoff, Cospicua (Bormla) Change of use from a garage for private vehicles to a Class 4C food and drink establishment, the addition of w.c and alterations to the facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 118, Triq Dom Mintoff, Cospicua (Bormla) - **Locality:** [Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Testa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/noel-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 29 April 2021 - **Validated:** 25 August 2021 - **Published:** 25 August 2021 - **Comments close:** 24 September 2021 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 January 2022 - **Permit expires:** 9 February 2027 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 20 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05877/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05877&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 118, Triq Dom Mintoff, Cospicua (Bormla) 201 other applications within 300 m: 138 granted, 4 refused, 23 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05369/23). On Triq Dom Mintoff: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/01797/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01797-22/cospicua-bormla-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-on-public): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and planters to approved Class 4D establishment as in… Status being checked, 14 m away - [**PA/04828/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04828-24/cospicua-bormla-sanction-the-fixing-of-the-outdoor-a-c): To sanction the fixing of the outdoor a/c units within the building fabric, the pvc material of the sign and sanctioning of the carrying out of internal… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/00219/20** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00219-20/cospicua-bormla-rehabilitation-of-existing-palazzino-and-conversion-in): Rehabilitation of existing palazzino and conversion into three dwellings. Introduction of lift and various internal alterations including extension at roof… Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/04253/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04253-24/cospicua-bormla-external-and-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit): External and internal alterations to approved permit PA/05275/22, including alterations at receded floor. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/05228/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05228-23/cospicua-bormla-sanction-relocation-of-tables): To sanction relocation of tables, chairs and umbrellas from approved PA/3778/16. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/00429/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00429-26/cospicua-bormla-internal-and-external-alterations-including-conversion): Internal and external alterations including conversion of pre-1967 townhouse into one maisonette, three apartments and one penthouse. The application also… Pending, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/02035/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02035-23/cospicua-bormla-extension-of-8-bedrooms-to-existing): Proposed extension of 8 bedrooms to existing, boutique hotel (Class 3A), retaining the facade, part demolition and alteration works to the internal building… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/03236/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03236-24/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-office-class-4a): Change of use from office Class 4A to residential 1C. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/01384/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01384-25/cospicua-bormla-minor-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-building-includ): Minor alterations to existing pre-1967 building including replacement of roofs. Granted, validated 19 June 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/04904/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04904-26/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): Minor internal alterations and change of use from a former pre-1967 snackbar with kitchen and store into a Class 4D restaurant including retractable awning… Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/03870/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03870-25/cospicua-bormla-convert-a-pre-1967-property-into-a-habitable): To convert a pre-1967 property into a habitable, small dwelling by doing internal and external alterations. Proposal also includes the replacement of parts of… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/06076/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06076-25/cospicua-bormla-propose-a-new-opening-in-the-facade): To propose a new opening in the facade to accommodate the installation of an external a.c. unit with external timber louver aperture. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 4 November 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/03667/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03667-25/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-existing-vacant-and-dilapidated-building): Demolition of existing vacant and dilapidated building, construction of 3 no. apartments. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/00590/20** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00590-20/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-alterations-including-the-closing-up): Minor internal alterations including the closing up of two doors, opening of a door and opening part of a wall. Proposal also includes the replacement of… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/06260/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06260-26/cospicua-bormla-proposed-works-to-the-pre-1968-townhouse-include): The proposed works to the pre-1968 townhouse include the reconstruction of existing ceilings on a like-for-like basis and internal alterations, including the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 68 m away ## More by M. Buhagiar - [**PA/06384/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06384-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To sanction minor internal and external alterations at all levels from approved PA/05275/19; proposed subdivision of two 1-bedroom apartments in lieu of an… Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/09582/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-09582-24/tarxien-alterations-to-existing-hotel-including-addition-of): Proposed alterations to existing hotel including addition of ten guest rooms at receded floor level Status being checked - [**PA/09060/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-09060-23/mellieha-sanction-garage-as-built-and-proposed-change): To sanction garage as built and proposed change of use from garage to Class 4 hairdressing salon Status being checked - [**PA/08718/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08718-23/mqabba-sanction-garage-as-built-and-proposed-change): To sanction garage as built and proposed change of use from garage to Class 4 hairdressing salon Status being checked - [**PA/08559/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08559-22/tarxien-sanction-garage-as-built-and-proposed-change): To sanction garage as built and proposed change of use from garage to Class 4 hairdressing salon Status being checked - [**PA/07517/22** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07517-22/nadur-sanction-skylight-and-increase-in-height-of): To sanction skylight and increase in height of staircase. To propose a small domestic store at roof level. Granted, validated 7 December 2022 [All applications by M. Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-buhagiar) ## More from Noel Farrugia - [**PA/02369/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02369-26/santa-venera-sanction-variations-in-dimensions-and-changes-in): To sanction variations in dimensions and changes in internal clear heights from those approved in PA/01918/06. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/06384/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06384-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To sanction minor internal and external alterations at all levels from approved PA/05275/19; proposed subdivision of two 1-bedroom apartments in lieu of an… Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/01763/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01763-25/mellieha-sanction-i-a-planter-flush-with-floor): To sanction i) a planter flush with floor paving level not covered by PA/09486/17, ii) a door approved in PA/09486/17 which was not formed, and iii) two… Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/01116/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01116-25/san-gwann-using-of-areas-within-building-foundations-for): Using of areas within building foundations for non-habitable use, installation of lift and internal re-organisation of spaces. Granted, validated 22 April 2025 - [**PA/05213/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05213-23/belt-valletta-sanction-departures-from-pa-7255-17-to-class-4c): To sanction departures from PA/7255/17 to Class 4C outlet which includes changes to the internal layout and facades and the installation of a shop front.… Granted, validated 13 September 2023 - [**PA/09518/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-09518-21/luqa-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations and extensions to existing terraced house including the addition of a receded floor and installation of a domestic pool at roof level Status being checked [All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla)