--- title: "PA/02143/26: sanction existing dwelling as built in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02143-26/floriana-sanction-existing-dwelling-as-built source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Floriana: To sanction existing dwelling as built. Perit Charles Buhagiar. Validated 22 May 2026. Planning applications › Floriana › PA0214326 # PA/02143/26: sanction existing dwelling as built in Floriana 16, Binja Vilhena, Pjazza Sir Luigi Preziosi, Floriana To sanction existing dwelling as built. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 16, Binja Vilhena, Pjazza Sir Luigi Preziosi, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-calleja) - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 10 March 2026 - **Validated:** 22 May 2026 - **Published:** 1 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 April 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 3 June 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 13 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02143/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02143&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 16, Binja Vilhena, Pjazza Sir Luigi Preziosi, Floriana 134 other applications within 300 m: 85 granted, 3 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, 6 granted and 1 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 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/02516/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02516-23/floriana-change-of-use-from-vacant-building-previously): Change of use from vacant building previously used as Class 2C educational facility to 6 in number Class 1 apartments including internal alterations as well… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/03692/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03692-25/floriana-sanction-alterations-to-approved-casa-bottega-in): To sanction alterations to approved casa bottega in PA1328/19, and proposed alterations. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 1 floor, 35 m away - [**PA/03427/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03427-24/floriana-construction-of-airspace-into-a-duplex-apartment): Construction of airspace into a duplex apartment at 3rd and recessed 4th floor level. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/07423/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07423-24/floriana-internal-alterations-to-existing-corner-townhouse): Internal alterations to existing corner townhouse, including shifting/opening of doorways and walls, removal of internal partitions and soffits, installation… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/06328/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06328-24/floriana-change-of-use-from-headquarters-for-the): Change of use from headquarters for the Girl Guides Association as approved in PA/06282/99 to a residential unit and the sanctioning of internal changes to… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/05101/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05101-25/floriana-rehabilitation-to-a-9-bedroom-guesthouse): Proposed rehabilitation to a 9-bedroom guesthouse (Class 3A), including an extension on the third and setback floors. Previous permits on site PA/06282/99 and… Withdrawn, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/04735/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04735-26/floriana-internal-alterations-consisting-of-installation-of-two): Internal alterations consisting of installation of two ensuites and two bedrooms and facade alterations consisting of opening of two windows into doors and… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 55 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, 56 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, 56 m away - [**PA/02592/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02592-24/floriana-alterations-to-an-existing-townhouse-and-construction): Alterations to an existing townhouse and construction of an extension at the third-floor level and stairwell at roof level. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 4 floors, 59 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, 64 m away - [**PA/00903/20** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00903-20/floriana-restoration-of-fa-ade-and-conversion-of-an): Restoration of façade and conversion of an existing maisonette, including minor internal alterations (removal of lightweight partition, partial removal of… Status being checked, 66 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, 67 m away - [**PA/03973/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03973-23/floriana-propose-the-replacement-of-an-existing-timber): To propose the replacement of an existing timber garage door by a replica galvanized door and to sanction the replacement of another adjacent timber door by a… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/03244/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03244-25/floriana-restoration-of-the-facades-of-pinto-stores): The restoration of the facades of Pinto Stores, the Chapel of the Flight of the Holy Family to Egypt, and Forni Stores I. Granted, validated 21 June 2025, 70 m away ## More by Charles Buhagiar - [**PA/07613/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07613-26/mosta-sanction-minor-discrepancies-of-an-approved-class): To sanction minor discrepancies of an approved Class 6A warehouse as per PA6636/19, including relocation of reservoir and aperture. To propose higher boundary… Pending - [**PA/07368/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07368-26/rabat-propose-change-of-use-from-an-approved): To propose change of use from an approved private car garage as per PA3404/26 to a public service garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06798/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06798-26/zejtun-propose-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967): To propose internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 town house. To propose construction of two additional floors so as to create three separate units. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06601/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06601-26/st-julians-construct-an-additional-one-bedroom-unit-at): To construct an additional one bedroom unit at receded floor level to approved PA7740/18. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/06493/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06493-26/gzira-carry-out-alterations-and-construct-a-room): To carry out alterations and construct a room at roof level . Pending - [**PA/06407/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06407-26/siggiewi-outline-application-to-replace-3-farmhouses): Outline application : To replace 3 farmhouses which were demolished during public infrastructural works with another three farmhouses. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar) ## More from Joseph Calleja - [**PA/05881/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05881-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-class-4b): Proposed internal and external alterations to Class 4B shop approved in PA/01023/23. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/08143/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08143-25/rabat-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing terraced house and construct garage at ground floor, two duplex apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/01412/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01412-25/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-except-for-the): Demolition of existing dwelling except for the hallway, staircase and part of the façade. Proposal includes excavation for basement and the construction of… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/03338/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03338-24/birkirkara-sanction-existing-differences-from-pa-06508-03-following-de): To sanction existing differences from PA/06508/03 following detailed survey of pre-1967 dwelling and to revert the approved conversion of the first room to a… Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/03002/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03002-24/santa-venera-sanction-change-of-class-from-garage-to): To sanction change of class from garage to Class 4B ironmongery including minor internal and external alterations. Withdrawn, validated 22 May 2024 - [**PA/04923/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04923-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, replacement of apertures, widening of main door, blocking of window and relocation of gate leading to front porch to a pre-1968 ground… Granted, validated 4 October 2023 [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)