--- title: "PA/00732/24: Change of use from an existing pre-1967 in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00732-24/floriana-change-of-use-from-an-existing-pre-1967 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Floriana: Change of use from an existing pre-1967 basement storage area to meeting rooms and toilets (Class 4A) . To… Planning applications › Floriana › PA0073224 # PA/00732/24: Change of use from an existing pre-1967 in Floriana 12, Casa Floriani, Triq Pietro Floriani /, Triq il-Kapuccini, Floriana Change of use from an existing pre-1967 basement storage area to meeting rooms and toilets (Class 4A) . To construct stairs and link ground floor offices to basement meeting rooms. To demolish existing concrete stairs which provide access to basement from street level. To sanction the change of use of a pre-1967 private garage into an office (Class 4A). To sanction the internal link to the existing ground floor offices. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 12, Casa Floriani, Triq Pietro Floriani /, Triq il-Kapuccini, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** [Carmelo Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmelo-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Carl Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/carl-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 23 October 2023 - **Validated:** 14 February 2024 - **Published:** 14 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 15 March 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 29 May 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00732/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00732&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 12, Casa Floriani, Triq Pietro Floriani /, Triq il-Kapuccini, Floriana 149 other applications within 300 m: 92 granted, 2 refused, 23 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02172/22). On Triq Pietro Floriani: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 24 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/05465/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05465-25/floriana-change-of-use-from-bar-to-class): Change of use from bar to Class 4B (tattoo studio). Proposal includes minor internal alternations and proposed sign. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 1 floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02171/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02171-24/floriana-sanction-variations-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-5888-98): To sanction variations from previous approved permit PA/5888/98 (printing press) and to propose minor alterations including extension for storage purposes and… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/06090/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06090-24/floriana-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-divide-the): To carry out internal alterations and divide the existing pre-1968 apartment into 2 residential apartments. Proposal includes the replacement of existing… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/06724/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06724-26/floriana-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To sanction change of use from Class 4A (office) as indicated in DN238/19 back to residential Class 1 (dwelling). Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/06361/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06361-25/floriana-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, changes to the facade, installation of signage, and proposed change of use from a vacant site to a Class 4B retail space at ground floor… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/01989/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01989-25/floriana-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-a): To sanction the change of use from a pre-1967 offices to a Class 2C educational center on 3 floors. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/03310/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03310-26/floriana-installation-of-illuminated-lightweight-fascia-sign): Proposed installation of illuminated lightweight fascia sign. Withdrawn, validated 20 May 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/05609/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05609-26/floriana-renewal-of-permit-pa-10967-18-creation-of): Renewal of permit PA/10967/18 - "Creation of openings in abandoned building and change of use to Class 4A offices to link with existing approved offices; and… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/01003/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01003-25/floriana-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-apertures-to-pvc): Proposed replacement of deteriorated timber apertures to pvc apertures retaining same colour and panel divisions. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/02111/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02111-23/floriana-sanction-as-built-a-pre-1967-apartment-dwelling): To sanction as built a pre-1967 apartment dwelling, including minor internal and external alterations. The replacement of existing aluminium apertures on the… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 82 m away - [**PA/06199/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06199-25/floriana-minor-internal-alterations-and-proposed-construction-of): Proposed minor internal alterations and proposed construction of two additional floors to rehabilitate pre-1968 maisonette. Proposal includes the restoration… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 3 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/00109/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00109-23/floriana-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 1 dwelling, replacement of painted timber balcony (to be painted gray) and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 93 m away - [**PA/00224/22** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00224-22/floriana-change-of-use-from-vacant-use-to): Change of use from ’vacant use’ to Class 4A - office. Status being checked, 93 m away - [**PA/02707/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02707-26/floriana-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/04756/21 Class 4A office and Class 3A guesthouse, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4D restaurant. The… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/07976/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07976-25/floriana-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of): Sanction minor internal alterations and change of use of one residence and washroom to Class 4A in mix-use building [offices and residence as approved in… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 95 m away ## More by Carl Grech - [**PA/07035/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07035-26/gzira-demolish-an-existing-duplex-first-floor-and): To demolish an existing duplex first floor and second floor maisonette and construct three 2-bedroom apartments, 4 1-bedroom apartments and a recessed 1… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02075/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02075-26/san-gwann-sanction-changes-to-existing-villa-covered-by): To sanction changes to existing villa covered by permit PB00087/71 as built. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01309/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01309-26/siggiewi-sanction-front-elevation-colour-scheme): To sanction front elevation colour scheme. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/04685/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04685-25/zebbug-change-of-use-from-a-class-4a): Change of use from a Class 4A veterinary clinic with Class 4B shop selling veterinary supplies to a Class 2A veterinary Clinic. To sanction a change to the… Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/04635/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04635-25/zabbar-construct-gated-access): To construct gated access, constructed an underground reservoir and pump room, to construct perimeter rubble walls. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/03398/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03398-25/naxxar-changes-to-existing-pa6631-23-from-a-basement): Changes to existing PA6631/23 from a basement garage for private vehicles, a ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a recessed floor penthouse to a… Granted, validated 9 July 2025 [All applications by Carl Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/carl-grech) ## More from Carmelo Vella - [**PA/06050/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06050-26/naxxar-alterations-to-farmers-residence-approved-in-pa6895-24): Proposed alterations to farmers residence approved in PA6895/24 including sanctioning of existing slab level as verified on-site. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/06895/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06895-24/naxxar-construct-farm-dwelling-at-first-floor-level): To construct farm dwelling at first floor level including alterations to existing ground floor level to accommodate stairwell and utilize existing rooms as… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/02729/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02729-23/marsaxlokk-construct-stable-and-sheep-pen-including-ancillary): To construct stable and sheep pen including ancillary facilities consisting of tack and fodder storage area, paddock and cesspit. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 31 May 2023 - [**PA/01902/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01902-23/marsaskala-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Proposed internal alterations and change of use from store to Class 4B. Refused, validated 5 April 2023 - [**PA/03166/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03166-22/naxxar-extension-of-existing-cattle-farm-into-adjacent): Extension of existing cattle farm into adjacent field; shifting of existing access gate to new position in dividing wall. Continuation of approved farm… Status being checked - [**PA/01175/20** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01175-20/pieta-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-two): Proposed construction of a lift shaft and two ramps at entrance. Status being checked [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)