--- title: "PA/03017/26: additions and alterations to an existing pre-1968 in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03017-26/floriana-additions-and-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1968 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Floriana: Proposed additions and alterations to an existing pre-1968 townhouse. The proposal comprises the change of use… Planning applications › Floriana › PA0301726 # PA/03017/26: additions and alterations to an existing pre-1968 in Floriana No.19 and No. 21, Triq l-Imhazen, Floriana Proposed additions and alterations to an existing pre-1968 townhouse. The proposal comprises the change of use from a residence to a (Class 3A) guest house. Works include internal alterations at all levels, the construction of a third floor and an overlying receded floor, the installation of a passenger lift, and the formation of an entrance ramp. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No.19 and No. 21, Triq l-Imhazen, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** [Renato Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/renato-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 17 December 2025 - **Validated:** 13 May 2026 - **Published:** 13 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 12 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03017/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03017&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around No.19 and No. 21, Triq l-Imhazen, Floriana 149 other applications within 300 m: 92 granted, 3 refused, 21 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02172/22). On Triq l-Imhazen: 14 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono), [James Manduca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-manduca). 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/04520/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04520-26/floriana-construct-a-two-bedroom-apartment-at-roof-level): To construct a two-bedroom apartment at roof level. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor, 10 m away - [**PA/04120/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04120-26/floriana-minor-internal-alterations-including-a-sub-division-of): Minor internal alterations including a sub-division of one apartment into two apartments and a proposed lift in the common area. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 14 m away - [**PA/02423/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02423-23/floriana-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, including removal of internal walls, roofing over of a small terrace to create a washroom/laundry room. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/02409/22** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-22/floriana-installation-of-a-lift-in-the-common): Proposed installation of a lift in the common areas. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/00834/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00834-25/floriana-alterations-to-pre-1968-maisonette-consisting-of-demolition): Alterations to pre-1968 maisonette consisting of demolition and construction of internal walls, removal of metal grating in internal yard, construction of… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 1 floor, 20 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, 22 m away - [**PA/07597/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07597-25/floriana-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-dwelling-unit): Change of use from pre-1967 dwelling unit (as per compliance certificate CMP/8265/20) to Class 4B and signage. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 1 floor, 22 m away - [**PA/02907/22** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02907-22/floriana-installation-of-passenger-lift-within-existing-stairwell): Proposed installation of passenger lift within existing stairwell, excavation for lift pit and change of roof slab over stairwell. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/01888/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01888-26/floriana-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-pa3): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA3886/00 and change use from garage to Class 5A (production and packaging of ice). Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 24 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, 25 m away - [**PA/01985/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01985-25/floriana-change-of-use-from-residence-to-class): Change of use from residence to Class 3A (guest house), to carry out minor internal alterations to existing property, to construct a new floor plus one… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/07916/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07916-25/floriana-internal-alterations-to-existing-maisonette): Proposed internal alterations to existing maisonette. Granted, validated 8 February 2026, 35 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, 35 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, 39 m away - [**PA/02172/22** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02172-22/floriana-make-internal-and-external-alterations): To make internal and external alterations, addition of floors and change of use from existing Class 1 residential dwelling to a Class 3A Guesthouse consisting… Granted, validated 30 March 2022, 6 floors, 40 m away ## More by Krista Xuereb - [**PA/07760/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07760-26/gudja-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external lighting. Pending - [**PA/07659/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07659-26/mellieha-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external lighting (Non-LED). Pending - [**PA/07440/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07440-26/mgarr-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external illumination. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07411/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07411-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to studio maisonette and Class 4B to private car garage. Works to include minor internal and external alterations. Application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07261/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07261-26/paola-retain-and-restore-part-of-facade): To retain and restore part of facade, to demolish part of existing dwellings, excavate reservoir and basement, and to construct 12 garages at basement level,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07192/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-26/mellieha-sanction-a-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction a terraced house approved in (PA/01099/93) as built and change the use to a guesthouse (Class 3A); proposed construction of full second floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb) ## More from Renato Caruana - [**PA/01222/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01222-25/san-gwann-sanction-changes-from-pa-08134-06-and-pa-07331-21): To sanction changes from PA/08134/06 and PA/07331/21. Proposal includes demolition of existing garage, excavation to the level of backyard and construction of… Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/02884/21** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02884-21/gudja-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor maisonette and garage and first floor apartments and second floor penthouse as shown on attached… Status being checked, 3 floors [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)