--- title: "PA/05054/25: sanction pre-1968 apartment as built due to in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05054-25/floriana-sanction-pre-1968-apartment-as-built-due-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Floriana: To sanction pre-1968 apartment as built due to no established permits, including reinforcing works to existing wc… Planning applications › Floriana › PA0505425 # PA/05054/25: sanction pre-1968 apartment as built due to in Floriana 43, Vilhena Apartments, Flat 11, Triq l-Imhazen c/w, Triq il-Miratur, Floriana To sanction pre-1968 apartment as built due to no established permits, including reinforcing works to existing wc within internal yard. - **Status:** Granted (The request for reconsideration on permit condition/s has been granted.) - **Location:** 43, Vilhena Apartments, Flat 11, Triq l-Imhazen c/w, Triq il-Miratur, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** Joseph Amaira - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 20 June 2025 - **Validated:** 1 October 2025 - **Published:** 1 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 31 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 25 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05054/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05054&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 43, Vilhena Apartments, Flat 11, Triq l-Imhazen c/w, Triq il-Miratur, Floriana 149 other applications within 300 m: 93 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; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono), [James Manduca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-manduca). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/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 - [**PA/05812/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05812-26/floriana-development-including-the-conversion-of-existing-residential): Proposed development including the conversion of existing residential building into a Class 3A guest house. Development to include alteration works and… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 41 m away ## More by Robert Vella - [**PA/07181/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07181-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to property approved by PA/00399/25. Pending - [**PA/05988/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05988-26/msida-propose-a-facility-for-the-care-of): To propose a facility for the care of the elderly (Class 2A) instead of a hotel (Class 3B) as approved in PA/00393/22. Proposal includes changes to design… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/05582/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05582-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-property-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to property approved by PA/01175/01. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05439/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05439-26/munxar-sanction-first-floor-apartment-as-existing-from): To sanction first floor apartment as existing from previously approved PA/00999/88. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/04940/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04940-26/sliema-carry-out-minor-alterations-to-pa-04955-24-including): To carry out minor alterations to PA/04955/24 including replacement of washroom with pergola, changes to pool layout and the addition of photovoltaic panels Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04926/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-26/ghaxaq-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-of): To sanction domestic store at roof level of a pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 [All applications by Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)