--- title: "PA/05538/24: Change of use from Class 4B grocery in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05538-24/floriana-change-of-use-from-class-4b-grocery 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 Class 4B grocery shop to studio apartment including internal alterations - gypsum partition.… Planning applications › Floriana › PA0553824 # PA/05538/24: Change of use from Class 4B grocery in Floriana The General, Triq il-Konservatorju, Floriana Change of use from Class 4B grocery shop to studio apartment including internal alterations - gypsum partition. - **Status:** Granted (The request for reconsideration on permit condition/s has been granted.) - **Location:** The General, Triq il-Konservatorju, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** Ronald Buhagiar - **Perit:** [Perit Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 29 May 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05538/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05538&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around The General, Triq il-Konservatorju, Floriana 81 other applications within 300 m: 53 granted, 0 refused, 15 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04072/25). On Triq il-Konservatorju: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/02220/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02220-26/floriana-internal-alterations-to-existing-property-which-shall): Proposed internal alterations to existing property which shall be used as a dwelling. Pending, validated 8 April 2026, 9 m away - [**PA/01063/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01063-26/floriana-demolition-of-existing-building-and-excavation-and): Demolition of existing building and excavation and construction of underground reservoir, ground floor garage and residential units above. Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/02604/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02604-25/floriana-restoration-of-facade-including-replacement-of-apertures): Restoration of facade including replacement of apertures. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/00884/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00884-24/floriana-internal-alterations-to-two-pre-1968-conjoined-apartments): Internal alterations to two pre-1968 conjoined apartments forming one unit, restoration of facade, replacement of the existing apertures with timber apertures… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/04999/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04999-23/floriana-sanction-variations-in-class-2c-as-existing): To sanction variations in Class 2C as existing from approved drawings in PA3853/17, which include changes to the internal layout, addition of light weight… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/08453/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08453-24/floriana-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-ground-floor-unit): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1967 ground floor unit, which include;- Shifting of internal walls and formation of new openings. - Restoration of… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/02642/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02642-24/floriana-redesign-of-advertisement-sign): Redesign of advertisement sign. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/04074/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04074-26/floriana-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-building-and): Additions and alterations to existing building and change of use from Class 1 (residential) to Class 3A guest house, including the fixing of sign on facade. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/00682/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00682-25/floriana-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartment-and): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing apartment and extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/05704/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05704-26/floriana-sanction-minor-existing-discrepancies-from-approved-drawings): To sanction minor existing discrepancies from approved drawings. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/04101/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04101-25/floriana-sanction-incorrect-floor-to-ceiling-height-of): To sanction incorrect floor to ceiling height of the part of the basement, removal of a wall previously meant to block access into the basement, change of use… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/08458/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08458-24/floriana-change-of-use-of-dwelling-into-a): Change of use of dwelling into a Class 4B hair salon including alterations, extension, lift, fixing of sign and a/c's. Restoration of facade. Pending, validated 18 December 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/05877/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05877-23/floriana-alteration-to-facade-aperture-and-replacement-of): Alteration to facade aperture and replacement of sign. Minor alteration to internal wall layout. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/08230/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08230-24/floriana-re-sub-divide-existing-apartment-into-two-apartments): To re-sub divide existing apartment into two apartments as it was before PA/11092/17. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/07222/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07222-24/floriana-demolish-existing-internal-structures-at-ground): To demolish existing internal structures at ground, retain facade and extension at 4th and 5th floor level, to create 5 offices (Class 4A) in lieu of the… Pending, validated 6 November 2024, 58 m away ## More by Pierre Poulton - [**PA/07807/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07807-26/marsaskala-residential-block-including-garages): Proposed residential block including garages, maisonette and apartments accessible though an improved access from Triq il-Qrempuc. Pending - [**PA/07546/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07546-26/zabbar-change-of-internal-uses-and-layout-to): Proposed change of internal uses and layout to farmhouse from that approved in permission PA4564/22, and proposed construction of ancillary garage for private… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07196/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-26/zurrieq-sanction-amendments-to-apartments-as-approved-in): To sanction amendments to apartments as approved in PA04204/22 including larger garages and apartments due to new site configuration, additional 2 bedroom… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06687/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06687-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette, proposed demolition of low of roof structure and proposed washroom and pool at second floor… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05645/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05645-26/luqa-sanction-replacement-of-rubble-walls-with-ashlar): To sanction replacement of rubble walls with ashlar masonry walls and gate, proposed replacement of rubble wall with ashlar masonry, proposed retaining wall… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05620/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05620-26/senglea-isla-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-replacement-o): Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of existing reinforced concrete roofs over first floor, demolition of existing stairs, construction of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)