--- title: "PA/05891/23: Alterations to the existing building approved in in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05891-23/qormi-alterations-to-the-existing-building-approved-in source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Alterations to the existing building approved in PA 6002/16 including change of use from unfinished Class 4D… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0589123 # PA/05891/23: Alterations to the existing building approved in in Qormi Tal-Hamra, Plots 1, 2, Sqaq iz-Ziemel, Handaq, Qormi Alterations to the existing building approved in PA 6002/16 including change of use from unfinished Class 4D snack-bar to a garage for private cars, alterations to basement, floor levels and offices and proposed additional Class 4A offices at second and fourth floor levels. A plant room will be proposed at roof level - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Tal-Hamra, Plots 1, 2, Sqaq iz-Ziemel, Handaq, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Anglu Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anglu-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 5 floors - **Received:** 6 July 2023 - **Validated:** 11 October 2023 - **Published:** 11 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 10 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 22 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05891/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05891&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Tal-Hamra, Plots 1, 2, Sqaq iz-Ziemel, Handaq, Qormi 64 other applications within 300 m: 45 granted, 5 refused, 9 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06490/23). On Sqaq iz-Ziemel: 14 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 72% (likely range 42–100%, low reliability, from 9 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 5 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 4. Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/05290/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05290-24/qormi-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, proposed 2 basement garage floors, Class 6A storage and distribution at ground, first and second floor levels, with ancillary… Pending, validated 28 August 2024, 3 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/05729/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05729-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-6a-to): Change of use from Class 6A to Class 5A light industry, including minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/04377/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04377-24/qormi-establish-the-developable-potential-of-the-site): To establish the developable potential of the site, both in terms of area as well as building height. Uses to include Classes 4A and 6A, parking spaces and… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/07413/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07413-23/qormi-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit): To carry out internal alterations to approved permit PA 1037/21 consisting of shifting of previously approved lift-well and stairwell, and proposed extension… Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/07246/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-23/qormi-demolish-existing-light-industrial-workshop-in-preparation): To demolish existing light industrial workshop in preparation for the formation of access road as approved in PC2/08. Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 85 m away - [**PA/06499/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-25/qormi-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-increase-the): To carry out internal alterations to increase the showroom area, a partial change of use from workshop to retail (Class 4B) at level 1, and alterations… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 100 m away - [**PA/02322/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02322-24/qormi-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to extend existing and approved warehouse / showroom (covered by PA/02281/23). Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 101 m away - [**PA/02281/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02281-23/qormi-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to extend existing warehouse/showroom. Application also consist sanctioning of minor variations from approved… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 101 m away - [**PA/01111/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01111-20/qormi-demolish-existing-illegal-structures): To demolish existing illegal structures, excavate site and propose construction of basement parking facilities, Class 6A warehouse sales & display area at… Status being checked, 4 floors, 103 m away - [**PA/06869/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06869-24/qormi-modifications-to-the-approved-class-6a-warehouse): Proposed modifications to the approved Class 6A warehouse - approved in PA/06490/23 at the basement level -3 to remove the approved reservoir (PA/06490/23)… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 114 m away - [**PA/05759/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05759-26/qormi-excavation-of-the-site-to-the-required): Excavation of the site to the required level and construction of Class 6A at basement, ground, first, second and third floors and parking spaces at fourth… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors, 115 m away - [**PA/06490/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06490-23/qormi-excavate-and-construct-2-basement-levels-of): To excavate and construct 2 basement levels of warehouses and 1 basement garage. Proposed overlying ground floor level administration office ancillary to… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 4 floors, 115 m away - [**PA/07112/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07112-26/qormi-sanctioning-of-class-6a-workshop-store-including-proposed): Sanctioning of Class 6A workshop/store including proposed partial change of use. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 121 m away - [**PA/02685/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02685-26/qormi-sanctioning-of-premise-as-built): Sanctioning of premise as built, including first floor not constructed. Change of use of carpentry workshop to private parking for employees. Proposed works… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 3 floors, 126 m away - [**PA/01134/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01134-20/qormi-construct-additional-basement-level-to-be-used): To construct additional basement level to be used as Class 6A storage, and correction of site perimeter. Status being checked, 130 m away ## More by Pierre Poulton - [**PA/07807/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07807-26/marsaskala-residential-block-including-garages): Proposed residential block including garages, maisonette and apartments accessible though an improved access from Triq il-Qrempuc. Pending - [**PA/07546/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07546-26/zabbar-change-of-internal-uses-and-layout-to): Proposed change of internal uses and layout to farmhouse from that approved in permission PA4564/22, and proposed construction of ancillary garage for private… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07196/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-26/zurrieq-sanction-amendments-to-apartments-as-approved-in): To sanction amendments to apartments as approved in PA04204/22 including larger garages and apartments due to new site configuration, additional 2 bedroom… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06687/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06687-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette, proposed demolition of low of roof structure and proposed washroom and pool at second floor… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05645/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05645-26/luqa-sanction-replacement-of-rubble-walls-with-ashlar): To sanction replacement of rubble walls with ashlar masonry walls and gate, proposed replacement of rubble wall with ashlar masonry, proposed retaining wall… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05620/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05620-26/senglea-isla-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-replacement-o): Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of existing reinforced concrete roofs over first floor, demolition of existing stairs, construction of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) ## More from Anglu Farrugia - [**PA/07599/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07599-24/qormi-construct-ground-floor-garage-and-three-overlying): To construct ground floor garage and three overlying Class 6A commercial storage units. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 4 floors - [**PA/02623/21** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02623-21/siggiewi-restoration-of-niche): Restoration of niche Status being checked [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)