--- title: "PA/05895/23: excavate basement Level in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05895-23/qormi-excavate-basement-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: To excavate basement Level, to sanction as built ground floor and mezzanine warehouse as per PB/01994/79, demolition… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0589523 # PA/05895/23: excavate basement Level in Qormi 65, Triq il-Kummerc and, Triq il-Haddieda, Qormi To excavate basement Level, to sanction as built ground floor and mezzanine warehouse as per PB/01994/79, demolition and reconstruction of existing concrete ceiling above ground floor, construction of first, second and recess floor Class 6A commercial stores all floors, office and w.c at ground and mezzanine floors. Formation of new ramp, construction of lift and staircase up to recess floor and pv panels in recess and services floors. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 65, Triq il-Kummerc and, Triq il-Haddieda, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** Malcolm Darmanin - **Perit:** [Perit Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 23 May 2023 - **Validated:** 11 October 2023 - **Published:** 11 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 10 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 29 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05895/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05895&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 65, Triq il-Kummerc and, Triq il-Haddieda, Qormi 71 other applications within 300 m: 44 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06124/23). On Triq il-Kummerc: 26 other applications, 16 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Andrew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-psaila), [JD Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jd-periti), [Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/00246/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00246-23/qormi-renew-pa4318-17-to-demolish-washrooms): To renew PA4318/17: ”To demolish washrooms, approved in development permission PA3428/05, and construct two apartments at third floor and one apartment at… Granted, validated 14 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 6 m away - [**PA/04295/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04295-26/qormi-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-papb-00193-83): To sanction changes from approved permit PAPB/00193/83. Changes include correction of site configuration, shifting of walls and levels and changes to the… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/02098/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02098-26/qormi-sanction-changes-from-the-previous-papb-01243-86-and): To sanction changes from the previous PAPB/01243/86 and proposed change of use from garage to Class 5A. Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/06273/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06273-26/qormi-construct-pool-and-ancillary-pump-room-with): To construct pool and ancillary pump room with apartments approved in PA/7787/24. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/07787/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07787-24/qormi-demolish-one-floor-of-existing-store): To demolish one floor of existing store. To excavate and construct one basement level of garages/parking spaces and substation, together with two reservoirs.… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/00961/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00961-25/qormi-minor-modification-of-existing-offices-at-first): Minor modification of existing offices at first floor level and construction of extension to existing offices at second, third and setback floor levels -… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 4 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/05250/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05250-25/qormi-internal-alterations-to-convert-the-existing-townhouse): Proposed internal alterations to convert the existing townhouse into three separate residential units over the existing underlying basement garage. Works also… Granted, validated 13 October 2025, 4 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/03170/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03170-22/qormi-sanction-minor-changes-from-approved): To sanction minor changes from approved, and to propose minor alterations at ground and first floor level, an extension at roof level and a new receded floor… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/00569/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00569-22/qormi-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-an-extension): To carry out internal alterations and an extension at roof level to an existing terraced house approved with RG02474/18. Internal alterations consist of the… Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/01209/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01209-21/qormi-renewal-of-pa-00155-16-to-construct-basement): Renewal of PA/00155/16 - To construct basement level -1 car park, basement level -2 commercial store (Class 6A), and ground floor retail outlet (Class 4B)/… Status being checked, 1 floor, 81 m away - [**PA/05045/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05045-24/qormi-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations): Sanctioning of minor alterations (which were carried out post RG permit) to approved RG/01053/23. Proposed changes to facade, installation of jacuzzi/splash… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/03075/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03075-24/qormi-alterations-to-existing-workshop-class-5a-which): Proposed alterations to existing workshop Class 5A which consists of installation of lift , staircase and lowering of floor height. Proposed excavation of… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/02417/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02417-23/qormi-sanction-existing-changes-from-the-approved-pb-5339-82): To sanction existing changes from the approved PB/5339/82 and propose internal & external alterations and demolition of washroom. Application also includes… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 102 m away - [**PA/00851/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00851-22/qormi-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Demolition of existing townhouse, excavation of well and construction of basement garage, excavation of well and construction of a terraced house. Status being checked, 102 m away - [**PA/02505/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02505-21/qormi-major-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): Major internal and external alterations to an existing terraced house including some demolition works and the erection of a washroom. Status being checked, 102 m away ## More by Alexis Inguanez - [**PA/07593/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07593-26/san-gwann-sanction-existing-discount-store): To sanction existing discount store (Trading Licence 53/83) having a different wall layout than what was approved in PA/1357/00. Pending - [**PA/07566/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07566-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use from pre-1968 garage to a Class 4A office and addition of external signage and internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07560/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07560-26/hamrun-demolition-of-first-and-second-floor-whilst): Demolition of first and second floor whilst retaining both facades. Alterations within the facades. Formation of a new access on Triq Victor Tedesco and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07317/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07317-26/zabbar-sanction-house-as-built-from-pb-06531-80): To sanction house as built from PB/06531/80. Pending - [**PA/06882/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade. Excavation of one basement floor level, a reservoir and construction of a Class 3A guest house. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06730/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06730-26/hamrun-sanctioning-of-pa-002256-19-including-differences-in-wall): Sanctioning of PA/002256/19 including differences in wall layouts, internal heights, facade materials and basement. Pending [All applications by Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez) [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)