--- title: "PA/06691/25: Sanction of the existing ground floor in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06691-25/qormi-sanction-of-the-existing-ground-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: Sanction of the existing ground floor. To propose the demolition of the existing first floor and erect three floors… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0669125 # PA/06691/25: Sanction of the existing ground floor in Qormi No 97 & Garage 93, Soleado, Triq il-Helsien, Qormi Sanction of the existing ground floor. To propose the demolition of the existing first floor and erect three floors and receded floor level on the existing ground floor level. The site also has variations from the building alignment in accordance to PA Circular 1/24. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No 97 & Garage 93, Soleado, Triq il-Helsien, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Maurizio Francica](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/maurizio-francica) - **Perit:** [Perit Melanie Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melanie-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 26 August 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Published:** 15 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06691/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06691&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No 97 & Garage 93, Soleado, Triq il-Helsien, Qormi 58 other applications within 300 m: 33 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07122/24). On Triq il-Helsien: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/02931/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02931-26/qormi-proposed-development-comprises-the-excavation-of-an): The proposed development comprises the excavation of an infill plot for the construction of nine basement garages, an underground reservoir, and fourteen… Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/03533/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03533-23/qormi-renew-pa-02002-15-which-was-a-renewal-of): To renew PA/02002/15 which was a renewal of PA/2588/09 - Addition of receded floor at roof level and alterations to facade layout approved by permit… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/08452/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08452-24/qormi-renewal-to-pa-00515-20-minor-internal-alterations): Renewal to PA/00515/20: Minor internal alterations, extension of washroom at roof level and construction of pergola with overlying pv panels; minor… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/00515/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00515-20/qormi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, extension of washroom at roof level and construction of pergola with overlying PV Panels; minor alterations in facade. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/05191/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05191-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4B shop, proposed shop sign. Application also is for the sanctioning of the existing garage as built. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/08000/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08000-24/qormi-sanction-layout-as-built-of-approved-confectionery): To sanction layout as built of approved confectionery (Class 5A) and maisonette at first floor. Application also includes partial change of use from approved… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 2 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/04207/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04207-25/qormi-sanction-street-level-garage-as-built): To sanction street level garage as built (original permit has not been traced). Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 95 m away - [**PA/06047/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06047-25/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To sanction change of use from garage to Class 4B shop as per LN74/14 and also to sanction the installation of a sign. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/07122/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07122-24/qormi-alterations-including-sanctioning-as-built-at-ground): Alterations including sanctioning as built at ground and first floor and to create 2 street level garages, 2 3-bed apartments at first and second floor, 1… Granted, validated 28 January 2025, 5 floors, 105 m away - [**PA/03218/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03218-26/qormi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-7122-24): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/7122/24, including minor internal alterations, facade alterations, and changes to the facade. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 106 m away - [**PA/04071/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04071-25/qormi-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-at-an): Proposed construction of a lift shaft at an existing government block. Granted, validated 8 August 2025, 107 m away - [**PA/01672/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01672-24/qormi-demolish-part-of-the-front-garden-area): To demolish part of the front garden area to be in line with the official alignment, to carry out internal and external alterations to a Class 4B hair salon,… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 113 m away - [**PA/00626/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-25/qormi-sanction-terraced-house-as-built): To sanction terraced house as built. Differences from approved permission PB/2447/74 including variations from the official building alignment, and other… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 120 m away - [**PA/07870/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07870-24/qormi-change-of-use-from-public-car-garage): Change of use from public car garage to private car garage. To demolish stairwell at ground and first floor and propose a new stairwell and lift. To demolish… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 130 m away - [**PA/06184/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06184-26/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (PB4354/91) and proposed change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 131 m away ## More by Melanie Spiteri - [**PA/06924/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06924-26/sliema-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor discrepancies from the approved permit to the as built. Pending - [**PA/06607/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06607-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. The proposal includes the excavation for basement garages, with overlying Class 2C childcare and three floor and a receded… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06553/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06553-26/nadur-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-permit-pa6303-24-to): To sanction minor discrepancies from permit PA6303/24 to as built receded dwelling unit. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06282/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06282-26/xghajra-make-changes-to-property-from-approved-permit): To make changes to property from approved permit PA/00203/16 by adding a garage and a lift, while extending the property by two floors and a receded floor.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05957/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05957-26/zabbar-sanction-internal-layout-changes-which-include-shifting): To sanction internal layout changes which include shifting of bathroom and shower walls, wall between sitting and garage at ground floor. At first floor level… Granted, validated 6 October 2026 - [**PA/05855/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05855-26/marsaskala-sanction-internal-alterations-and-configuration-of-the): To sanction internal alterations and configuration of the washroom and domestic store at third floor level. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Melanie Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melanie-spiteri) ## More from Maurizio Francica - [**PA/06133/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06133-26/santa-venera-part-demolition-of-existing-class-4b-structure): Part demolition of existing Class 4B structure (approved in PA/06937/20), internal alteration at all floors to create common area, part change of use of… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/02143/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02143-25/mosta-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing washrooms and construction of two apartments and 2 penthouses. Granted, validated 8 May 2025 - [**PA/00023/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00023-25/gharghur-dismantling-of-existing-rubble-walls-and-uprooting): Dismantling of existing rubble walls and uprooting of a fig tree and construction of a terraced house with an interconnecting garage and a pool at roof level. Granted, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/02191/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02191-24/san-gwann-sanction-pool-at-back-yard): To sanction pool at back yard, to demolish existing first second and washroom floor, alterations to first floor layout and construction of three two bedroom… Granted, validated 17 April 2024 - [**PA/01109/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-22/sliema-extension-of-fourth-floor-to-full-floor): Proposed extension of fourth floor to full floor, including removal and replacement of roofed areas previously approved in RG 916/21, and addition of receded… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)