--- title: "PA/06892/23: carry out alterations and additions to the in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06892-23/floriana-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Floriana: To carry out alterations and additions to the existing Ex-Curriculum Centre for the change of use to a National… Planning applications › Floriana › PA0689223 # PA/06892/23: carry out alterations and additions to the in Floriana Ex-Curriculum Centre, Triq Sarria, il-Mall, Triq Vincenzo Bugeja, Floriana To carry out alterations and additions to the existing Ex-Curriculum Centre for the change of use to a National Botanical Garden Research Centre supporting the adjoining Mall, Argotti, and San Filippu Gardens comprising of research facilities, ancillary offices and an ancillary souvenir shop (class 4B). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ex-Curriculum Centre, Triq Sarria, il-Mall, Triq Vincenzo Bugeja, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** [Herman Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/herman-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Mariello Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariello-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 12 July 2023 - **Validated:** 22 November 2023 - **Published:** 22 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 30 October 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06892/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06892&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Ex-Curriculum Centre, Triq Sarria, il-Mall, Triq Vincenzo Bugeja, Floriana 50 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 1 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02465/23). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/06473/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06473-25/floriana-sanction-car-display-and-totem-sign-at): To sanction car display and totem sign at entrance of car park. Refused, validated 8 October 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/04804/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04804-26/floriana-installation-of-telecommunication-antenne): Installation of telecommunication antenne. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 121 m away - [**PA/07277/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07277-25/floriana-installation-of-mobile-phone-infrastructure-at-roof): Installation of mobile phone infrastructure at roof level. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 121 m away - [**PA/01003/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01003-25/floriana-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-apertures-to-pvc): Proposed replacement of deteriorated timber apertures to pvc apertures retaining same colour and panel divisions. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 149 m away - [**PA/03310/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03310-26/floriana-installation-of-illuminated-lightweight-fascia-sign): Proposed installation of illuminated lightweight fascia sign. Withdrawn, validated 20 May 2026, 195 m away - [**PA/00189/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00189-23/floriana-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Granted, validated 13 February 2023, 196 m away - [**PA/05616/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05616-26/floriana-internal-and-external-alterations-including-replacement-of): Internal and external alterations including replacement of dangerous roofs at existing Class 4A office block. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 199 m away - [**PA/06641/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06641-25/floriana-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Granted, validated 18 November 2025, 199 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, 199 m away - [**PA/05877/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05877-26/floriana-canopy-in-open-area-of-bocci-club): Proposed canopy in open area of bocci club. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 201 m away - [**PA/05038/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05038-25/floriana-sanctioning-of-layout-to-approved-bocci-club): Sanctioning of layout to approved bocci club. Sanctioning includes kitchen, bar, ancillary facilities (board room), storage, sign and pv panels on the roof. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 202 m away - [**PA/06090/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06090-24/floriana-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-divide-the): To carry out internal alterations and divide the existing pre-1968 apartment into 2 residential apartments. Proposal includes the replacement of existing… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 211 m away - [**PA/03835/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03835-25/floriana-siting-of-kiosk-class-4c-no): Siting of kiosk Class 4C – No cooking in Olive Garden area. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 230 m away - [**PA/02171/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02171-24/floriana-sanction-variations-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-5888-98): To sanction variations from previous approved permit PA/5888/98 (printing press) and to propose minor alterations including extension for storage purposes and… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 230 m away - [**PA/02268/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02268-23/floriana-internal-alterations-to-bar-take-away): Internal alterations to bar / take-away Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 236 m away ## More by Mariello Spiteri - [**PA/07429/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07429-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-the-existing-structures): Demolition of the existing structures, excavation of one basement level for parking, and construction of a new residential building consisting of a ground… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07324/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07324-26/floriana-restoration-of-the-two-staircases-connecting-the): Restoration of the two staircases connecting the lower and upper areas of St. Philip’s garden. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06870/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06870-26/birzebbuga-design-for-a-security-building-dedicated-to): Design for a security building dedicated to the conservation and disposal of confiscated assets. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06232/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06232-26/attard-sanctioning-of-a-double-sided-external-illuminated-billboard): Sanctioning of a double-sided external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06090/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06090-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-seating-area-in-front-of-licensed-4c): Proposed seating area in front of licensed 4C shop permitted through PA/04709/18. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05931/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05931-26/rabat-gozo-below-ground-extension-for-a-multi-use-complex): Below-ground extension for a multi-use complex. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Mariello Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariello-spiteri) ## More from Herman Galea - [**PA/04690/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04690-26/floriana-project-proposes-the-restoration-of-the-main): The project proposes the restoration of the main ramp connecting the entrance and St. Philip's Garden and the Butterfly House located in the trench within the… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/07972/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07972-25/attard-regeneration-of-wied-incita): Regeneration of Wied Incita. To include restoration and construction of rubble walls and fences. To create paving areas in decking, gravel, geo grids and… Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/08393/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08393-24/naxxar-reconstruct-existing-dilapidated-retaining-wall): To reconstruct existing dilapidated retaining wall, install 4 no. photovoltaic panels, and form road gutter and water catchment pits for street run off… Granted, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/08235/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08235-24/tarxien-temporary-installation-of-a-small-greenhouse-at): Temporary installation of a small greenhouse at the Immaculate Concept school, Tarxien. Granted, validated 4 December 2024 - [**PA/07388/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-24/gzira-temporary-installation-of-a-small-greenhouse-at): Temporary installation of a small greenhouse at the Stella Maris College, il-Gzira. Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/07387/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07387-24/st-julians-temporary-installation-of-a-small-greenhouse-at): Temporary installation of a small greenhouse at the Sacred Heart School. Granted, validated 30 October 2024 [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)