--- title: "PA/02516/23: Change of use from vacant building previously in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02516-23/floriana-change-of-use-from-vacant-building-previously source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Floriana: Change of use from vacant building previously used as Class 2C educational facility to 6 in number Class 1… Planning applications › Floriana › PA0251623 # PA/02516/23: Change of use from vacant building previously in Floriana 108, Alliance Francaise, Triq Tony Zarb c/w Alley off, Pjazza Sir Luigi Preziosi, Floriana 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 as extension to existing receded fourth floor in line with adjacent blank party wall. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 108, Alliance Francaise, Triq Tony Zarb c/w Alley off, Pjazza Sir Luigi Preziosi, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** [Viroc International Attn: Mark Vassallo Cesareo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/viroc-international) - **Perit:** [CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 14 April 2023 - **Validated:** 3 May 2023 - **Published:** 3 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 June 2024 - **Permit expires:** 19 June 2029 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 43 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02516/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02516&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 108, Alliance Francaise, Triq Tony Zarb c/w Alley off, Pjazza Sir Luigi Preziosi, Floriana 147 other applications within 300 m: 91 granted, 3 refused, 20 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02172/22). On Triq Tony Zarb: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/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, 4 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, 15 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, 22 m away - [**PA/07666/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-23/floriana-rehabilitation-of-existing-property-comprised-of-three): Rehabilitation of existing property comprised of three residential units (no further amalgamation/subdivision of units is being proposed). Works to include… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 22 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, 24 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, 25 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, 28 m away - [**PA/01159/20** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01159-20/floriana-replacement-of-2-windows-and-2-doors): Replacement of 2 windows and 2 doors (on open balconies) on the facade. Proposal includes the sanctioning of the replacement of silver aluminum balcony… Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/02971/22** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02971-22/floriana-sanction-change-of-material-from-plastered-and): To sanction change of material from plastered and painted to exposed masonry. Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/05054/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05054-25/floriana-sanction-pre-1968-apartment-as-built-due-to): To sanction pre-1968 apartment as built due to no established permits, including reinforcing works to existing wc within internal yard. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/02035/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02035-26/floriana-sanction-additions-carried-out-to-an-existing): To sanction additions carried out to an existing pre-1967 building. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/02870/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02870-26/floriana-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-store): Change of use from pre-1967 store (no class) to a duplex open plan studio apartment at ground floor level. Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/03207/22** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03207-22/floriana-restoration-of-facade-and-minor-internal-alterations): Restoration of facade and minor internal alterations that include the removal of some internal partitions and walls. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/01213/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01213-25/floriana-alterations-and-change-of-use-from-dwelling): Alterations and change of use from dwelling (Class 1) to guesthouse (Class 3A) of no 83, 85 87 Triq San Tumas, Floriana and interconnecting with PA/01314/23 -… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 38 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, 39 m away ## More by CVC Architecture - [**PA/07589/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07589-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PA/03308/25). Pending - [**PA/07366/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07366-26/balzan-change-of-use-from-approved-office-class): Change of use from approved office Class 4A to Class 1 dwelling including changes to internal layout. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06461/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06461-26/kalkara-internal-structure-alterations-to-an-existing-townhouse): Internal structure alterations to an existing townhouse, construction of new stairwell and extension at third floor and receded floor at fourth level, to… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05757/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05757-26/gharghur-sanction-variations-to-approved-permit-pa-06682-16-following): To sanction variations to approved permit PA/06682/16 following survey of property and to propose internal alterations and extension at first floor and at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05585/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05585-26/mellieha-sanction-changes-to-approved-block-of-apartments): To sanction changes to approved block of apartments as per PA/06224/18. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05488/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05488-26/mellieha-changes-to-plans-and-elevations-approved-in): Changes to plans and elevations approved in PA/0996/25 including indoor swimming pool at basement level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture) [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)