--- title: "PA/08089/25: alter configuration of existing shaft and add in Cospicua (Bormla) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08089-25/cospicua-bormla-alter-configuration-of-existing-shaft-and-add source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Cospicua (Bormla): To alter configuration of existing shaft and add a new room at the third floor. Minor alterations to the… Planning applications › Cospicua (Bormla) › PA0808925 # PA/08089/25: alter configuration of existing shaft and add in Cospicua (Bormla) 3, Casa Maria, Bieb Bormla, Cospicua (Bormla) To alter configuration of existing shaft and add a new room at the third floor. Minor alterations to the facade is also being proposed. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 3, Casa Maria, Bieb Bormla, Cospicua (Bormla) - **Locality:** [Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla) - **Applicant:** [Christopher Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Melanie Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melanie-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 25 November 2025 - **Validated:** 17 December 2025 - **Published:** 17 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08089/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08089&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 3, Casa Maria, Bieb Bormla, Cospicua (Bormla) 164 other applications within 300 m: 103 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05422/25). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/04180/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04180-26/cospicua-bormla-change-the-use-of-the-ground-floor): To change the use of the ground floor from Class 4A to Class 4C, to sanction the existing basement level height and well over the approved permit PA/01623/25,… Refused, validated 17 June 2026, 4 m away - [**PA/03818/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03818-23/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/01623/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01623-25/cospicua-bormla-pre-1967-building): Pre-1967 building; To change use of class from Class 4B to Class 4A. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/00416/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00416-22/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-disused-space-to): Change of use from disused space to Class 4B and installation of fascia sign. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/01745/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01745-24/cospicua-bormla-sanction-existing-residence-covered-by-pa-3133-03): To sanction existing residence covered by PA/3133/03, including part demolition of property and facade, Internal and external alterations, insertion of lift… Withdrawn, validated 27 March 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/02933/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02933-22/cospicua-bormla-carry-out-an-alteration-and-an-extension): To carry out an alteration and an extension to an existing pre-1967 town house. Alteration consist of the opening of a new window on the facade at ground… Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/06450/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06450-25/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-unit): Internal alterations to existing pre-1967 unit; to construct new unit at second and third floor level. Pending, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/00502/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00502-23/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, reconstruction of stair hood at roof level, and extension of roof structure. Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/07981/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07981-24/cospicua-bormla-sanction-ground-floor-facade-rendering-and-changes): To sanction ground floor facade rendering and changes to shop façade opening from approved PA/2150/16. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/01968/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01968-23/cospicua-bormla-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved Class 4B shop to a Class 1 residence including minor internal alterations and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/00664/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00664-23/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Change of use from Class 4B retail outlet to Class 4C cafeteria, extension of basement and insertion of sign. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/07925/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07925-24/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-alterations-and-subdivision-of-dwelling): Minor internal alterations and subdivision of dwelling into 2 units as originally constructed. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/01607/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01607-23/cospicua-bormla-sanction-works-carried-out-including-internal-alterati): To sanction works carried out including internal alterations and part of room at room level. To carry out alterations to room at roof level to lower roof and… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/04533/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04533-24/cospicua-bormla-raise-boundary-wall-at-third-floor-front): To raise boundary wall at third floor front and back terraces to solve privacy issues. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/02972/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02972-23/cospicua-bormla-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To propose change of use from Class 4B shop approved in PA/01391/03 to a one bedroom dwelling and proposed minor alterations to facade including the removal… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 45 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 Christopher Grech - [**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/05005/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05005-26/belt-valletta-changes-to-a-pre-1968-structure-previously-approved): Changes to a pre-1968 structure previously approved under permit PA/2547/06, including the sanctioning of minor variations in layout following exact survey on… Suspended, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/03463/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03463-26/sliema-change-the-use-of-an-existing-residential): To change the use of an existing residential property to a 13-bed (Class 3A guesthouse). Proposal is to retain existing facade, demolish back part of the… Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/00115/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00115-26/pieta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-pa4703-04): To sanction internal and external alterations from PA4703/04. Suspended, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/03778/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03778-25/mosta-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B Shop and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/05542/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05542-24/zejtun-construct-a-maisonette): To construct a maisonette, 3 apartments and a penthouse. Proposal include excavation and garages at semi-basement level. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 [All planning applications in Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/cospicua-bormla)