--- title: "PA/01144/25: demolition and reconstruction of common area stairs in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01144-25/floriana-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-common-area-stairs source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Floriana: Proposed demolition and reconstruction of common area stairs to include lift, internal alterations to existing… Planning applications › Floriana › PA0114425 # PA/01144/25: demolition and reconstruction of common area stairs in Floriana 46, Pjazza Sir Luigi Preziosi c/w, Triq il-Fosos, Floriana Proposed demolition and reconstruction of common area stairs to include lift, internal alterations to existing apartment at fourth floor including sanctioning of an internal gypsum wall, construction of new penthouse at receded level, and sanctioning of railing above facade opramorta. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 46, Pjazza Sir Luigi Preziosi c/w, Triq il-Fosos, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** [Louis Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/louis-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 4 November 2024 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 18 November 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01144/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01144&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 46, Pjazza Sir Luigi Preziosi c/w, Triq il-Fosos, Floriana 127 other applications within 300 m: 76 granted, 2 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02172/22). On Pjazza Sir Luigi Preziosi: 13 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/03607/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03607-26/floriana-restoration-of-fa-ade-including-stone-cleaning-and): Restoration of façade including stone cleaning and repair, reinstatement of timber louvres, refurbishment of balcony metalwork, and replacement of existing… Granted, validated 23 June 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/00192/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00192-26/floriana-proposal-of-receded-floor-atop-of-approved): Proposal of receded floor atop of approved PA/03743/22 to form an additional duplex apartment. Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 36 m away - [**PA/03065/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03065-26/floriana-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-common-area-stairs): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of common area stairs to include lift. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00968/21** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00968-21/floriana-sanctioning-of-stairwell-to-roof): Sanctioning of stairwell to roof, shifting of glass railing on roof, minor internal alterations Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/00727/21** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00727-21/floriana-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 3C fitness club and internal alterations (addition of partitions). Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/07785/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07785-24/floriana-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-stairwell-at): Internal alterations and extension of stairwell at roof level for the construction of a lift serving common parts. Granted, validated 23 January 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/07632/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07632-25/floriana-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): Change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 2C higher educational facility. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/03881/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03881-25/floriana-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-residential-unit): Proposed internal alterations to pre-1968 residential unit. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/02164/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02164-23/floriana-interior-alterations-consisting-of-changes-of-openings): Proposed interior alterations consisting of changes of openings, construction of extension at third floor, and to change of use to Class 4A office. Withdrawn, validated 19 April 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/05780/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05780-26/floriana-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-townhouse): Internal alterations to existing pre-1968 townhouse, including improved accessibility and construction of a recessed additional floor aligned with… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/03125/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03125-23/floriana-renewal-to-pa11006-17-for-the-renewal-of): Renewal to PA11006/17 for the renewal of PA367/11 - Additions and alterations to existing building. Withdrawn, validated 11 October 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/07053/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07053-26/floriana-extend-the-approved-stairwell-and-lift-shaft): To extend the approved stairwell and lift shaft approved in PA8128/21 and construct a new receded floor not exceeding the maximum height of the near by… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/03215/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03215-26/floriana-conversion-of-two-approved-offices-and-a): Conversion of two approved offices and a residence at ground floor level in Vilhena Apartments to be converted into two residences namely No 12, Trejqet… Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/03019/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03019-26/floriana-internal-changes-to-existing-garage-to-include): Proposed internal changes to existing garage to include limited Class 6A storage, whilst retaining garage spaces and a new automated garage door. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/07974/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07974-24/floriana-demolish-existing-staircase-and-proposed-construction-of): To demolish existing staircase and proposed construction of new stairs, lift and 1 apartment at third floor level. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors, 64 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07840/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07840-26/gzira-sanction-studio-apartment): To sanction studio apartment, common area, and garages at ground floor as built, from that approved in PA/07785/23. Pending - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Louis Schembri - [**PA/03065/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03065-26/floriana-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-common-area-stairs): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of common area stairs to include lift. Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02785/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02785-22/sliema-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-domestic-garage): Proposed internal alterations within an existing domestic garage to provide access to two separate dwellings. Proposal also includes an extension of both… Status being checked [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)