--- title: "PA/05842/26: sanction removal of basement ceiling in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05842-26/floriana-sanction-removal-of-basement-ceiling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Floriana: To sanction removal of basement ceiling, part excavation of basement and to change the use back to Class 1… Planning applications › Floriana › PA0584226 # PA/05842/26: sanction removal of basement ceiling in Floriana No 12, Triq il-Kapuccini, Floriana To sanction removal of basement ceiling, part excavation of basement and to change the use back to Class 1 residential unit from approved permit PA/866/12 which was never utilized. Proposal includes demolition of staircase and ground floor ceiling, partial excavation at basement level, construction of ceiling and staircase, and restoration and alterations to facade. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** No 12, Triq il-Kapuccini, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** [Stephen Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stephen-camilleri) - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 28 June 2026 - **Validated:** 26 August 2026 - **Published:** 26 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 25 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05842/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05842&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around No 12, Triq il-Kapuccini, Floriana 150 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 3 refused, 21 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02172/22). On Triq il-Kapuccini: 15 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/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, 14 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, 14 m away - [**PA/03731/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03731-26/floriana-minor-changes-at-the-receded-floor-and): Minor changes at the receded floor and roof levels from approved PA/10328/18, including internal alterations, different configuration of external stairs to… Granted, validated 14 September 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/02746/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02746-26/floriana-proposal-includes-a): Proposal includes a. minor internal and external alterations including replacement and/or restoration of dangerous slabs and beams, b. removal of fill at… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/01495/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01495-26/floriana-sanctioning-internal-and-external-deviations-from-approved): To sanctioning internal and external deviations from approved permit PA/06390/17 of a pre-1968 maisonette. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 28 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, 32 m away - [**PA/02707/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02707-26/floriana-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/04756/21 Class 4A office and Class 3A guesthouse, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4D restaurant. The… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/05347/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05347-23/floriana-upgrading-of-maisonette-including-restoration-of-facade): Proposed upgrading of maisonette including restoration of facade, reconfiguration of internal layout to create partitions for bedrooms, extension at fourth… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 4 floors, 34 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, 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/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, 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, 41 m away - [**PA/06199/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06199-25/floriana-minor-internal-alterations-and-proposed-construction-of): Proposed minor internal alterations and proposed construction of two additional floors to rehabilitate pre-1968 maisonette. Proposal includes the restoration… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 3 floors, 44 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, 44 m away - [**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, 47 m away ## More by David Ellul - [**PA/01416/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01416-24/qormi-sanction-and-correct-changes-from-previously-approved): To sanction and correct changes from previously approved permits. Proposal also includes alterations at roof level. Granted, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/03928/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03928-23/santa-venera-washroom-at-roof-level-in-lieu-of): Proposed washroom at roof level in lieu of PA2234/22. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/02234/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02234-22/santa-venera-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling-and): Internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling and construction of an additional floor. Status being checked [All applications by David Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul) ## More from Stephen Camilleri - [**PA/07024/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07024-25/zurrieq-change-of-condition-in-pa4976-24-from-class): Change of condition in PA4976/24 from Class 4B retail convenience shop to Class 4B retail butcher shop. Granted, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/04976/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04976-24/zurrieq-change-of-use-of-private-car-garage): Change of use of private car garage as approved in PA5300/22 to a Class 4B retail shop, installation of gypsum partition to form a store and toilet. Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/04212/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04212-24/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-first-floor-maisonette-and-its): Sanctioning of first floor maisonette and its underlying garage at semi-basement level from that approved in PA/04606/90. Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/04728/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04728-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed construction of ground floor garage, six overlying apartments at first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth floor… Granted, validated 26 September 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)