--- title: "PA/04012/23: Change of use from garage to store in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04012-23/floriana-change-of-use-from-garage-to-store 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 garage to store, internal alterations, installation of lift and facade maintenance to offices… Planning applications › Floriana › PA0401223 # PA/04012/23: Change of use from garage to store in Floriana Lascaris Building, 2, Lascaris Wharf, Xatt Lascaris, Floriana Change of use from garage to store, internal alterations, installation of lift and facade maintenance to offices (Class 4A) and stores (Class 6A) building. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Lascaris Building, 2, Lascaris Wharf, Xatt Lascaris, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** [Nestlé Malta Ltd. Attn: Ray Lanzon](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/nestle-malta-ltd) - **Perit:** [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 7 April 2023 - **Validated:** 5 July 2023 - **Published:** 7 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 8 March 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04012/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04012&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Lascaris Building, 2, Lascaris Wharf, Xatt Lascaris, Floriana 14 other applications within 300 m: 8 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/01300/21** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01300-21/floriana-change-of-use-from-a-formerly-but): Change of use from a formerly but vacant retail outlet Class 4B to a Class 4C cafeteria/bar. To demolish existing concrete intermediate concrete slab and… Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/07439/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07439-26/floriana-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-facade): Restoration and rehabilitation of facade. Provide spilt stone relieving arches above openings. Change of use from Class 4C to Class 3B, hotel/boutique… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 131 m away - [**PA/05841/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05841-23/floriana-upgrading-of-bollard-capacity-and-structural-refurbishment): Upgrading of bollard capacity and structural refurbishment of Pinto Quay 3. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 133 m away - [**PA/00720/20** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00720-20/floriana-sanction-and-propose-two-easily-removable-advertising): To sanction and propose two easily removable advertising boards along the public pavement of Telghet il-Kurcifiss, Floriana Status being checked, 138 m away - [**PA/06863/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06863-24/floriana-internal-refurbishment-alterations-and-change-of-use-to): Internal refurbishment/alterations and change of use to Class 4D (any Turkish meat usually cooked on vertical rotisserie shall be brought readily cooked). Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 154 m away - [**PA/07438/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07438-26/floriana-alterations-to-pa-05176-18): Proposed alterations to PA/05176/18, including a new proposal for the facade of the building and proposed changes to approved internal layouts at all levels,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 155 m away - [**PA/03448/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03448-23/floriana-change-of-use-from-petrol-station-pump): Change of use from petrol station pump shop to Class 4B shop including minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 201 m away - [**PA/02707/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02707-23/belt-valletta-demolish-dangerous-structures-in-yard-and-construct): To demolish dangerous structures in yard and construct new toilet facilty. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 210 m away - [**PA/00294/22** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00294-22/floriana-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-pre-1968): Proposed minor internal alterations to the existing pre-1968 residence. Proposed replacement of heavily deteriorated timber balconies and restoration of all… Status being checked, 220 m away - [**PA/06845/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06845-25/floriana-sanction-the-existing-snack-bar-and-to): To sanction the existing snack bar and to propose the tables and chairs. Withdrawn, validated 22 October 2025, 225 m away - [**PA/00619/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00619-26/floriana-forni-2d-to-sanction-change-of-use): Forni 2D: To sanction change of use from retail to office Class 4A. Forni 2F: To sanction change of use from finance to retail Class 4B and proposed… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 236 m away - [**PA/05065/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05065-23/belt-valletta-restoration-of-the-external-building-envelope-of): Restoration of the external building envelope of The Customs House, Xatt Lascaris, Valletta including vaulted entrance hall and main staircase Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 255 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, 285 m away - [**PA/06809/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06809-24/floriana-addition-of-class-4b-to-class-4d): Addition of Class 4B to Class 4D and minor internal changes. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 299 m away ## More by Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers - [**PA/06212/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06212-26/pembroke-renew-pa-06521-18): To renew PA/06521/18 (renewal of PA/00071/13) - Proposed erection of lightweight structure in between existing Malta Judo Academy facilities. Pending - [**PA/06103/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06103-26/paola-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to the existing property and to sanction minor internal alterations from the approved permit PB/996/78. At… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/04798/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04798-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-receded-floor-as-built): To sanction the receded floor as built, differing from that approved under permit PA/06935/03, to convert it into a full apartment, and to construct an… Granted, validated 11 August 2026 - [**PA/02674/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02674-26/rabat-reconstruct-a-soil-retaining-wall): To reconstruct a soil retaining wall. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02162/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02162-26/birkirkara-construction-of-a-warehouse-with-a-different): Construction of a warehouse with a different layout from that approved under permit PA/01470/25, which was not executed. The proposed works include the… Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02070/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02070-26/naxxar-sanction-existing-terraces-at-third-and-receded): Application to sanction existing terraces at third and receded floor level and a skylight and a chimney at roof level from PA/02551/19. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 [All applications by Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers) [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)