--- title: "PA/07438/26: alterations to PA/05176/18 in Floriana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07438-26/floriana-alterations-to-pa-05176-18 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Floriana: Proposed alterations to PA/05176/18, including a new proposal for the facade of the building and proposed changes… Planning applications › Floriana › PA0743826 # PA/07438/26: alterations to PA/05176/18 in Floriana Megazino, Xatt Pinto, Floriana 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, as well as a proposed change of the approved ground floor use from Class 4C to Class 4D, the approved mezzanine level use from storage to Class 4A, and the proposed introduction of Class 4C use at roof level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Megazino, Xatt Pinto, Floriana - **Locality:** [Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana) - **Applicant:** [Valletta Cruise Port Attn: Stephen Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/valletta-cruise-port) - **Perit:** [AP Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ap-valletta) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 30 June 2026 - **Validated:** 28 October 2026 - **Published:** 28 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07438/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07438&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Megazino, Xatt Pinto, Floriana 121 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 3 refused, 18 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02172/22). On Xatt Pinto: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [AP Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ap-valletta). Approval estimate for new construction 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/00577/22** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00577-22/floriana-sanctioning-of-minor-amendments-at-ground-floor): Sanctioning of minor amendments at ground floor Class 4D restaurant and the extension of seating area of said Class 4D restaurant in lieu of stores at first… Status being checked, 11 m away - [**PA/04766/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04766-26/floriana-internal-alterations-to-gypsum-partitions-in-existing): Internal alterations to gypsum partitions in existing Class 4D and construction of new layout in gypsum partitions as well as signage on facade. All works are… Granted, validated 26 August 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/03244/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03244-25/floriana-restoration-of-the-facades-of-pinto-stores): The restoration of the facades of Pinto Stores, the Chapel of the Flight of the Holy Family to Egypt, and Forni Stores I. Granted, validated 21 June 2025, 43 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, 59 m away - [**PA/00532/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00532-26/floriana-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 24 March 2026, 89 m away - [**PA/01932/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01932-24/floriana-propose-reconstruction-of-deteriorated-slab-and-to): To propose reconstruction of deteriorated slab and to replace existing aluminum apertures to timber apertures. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/06064/23** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06064-23/floriana-demolition-of-first-floor-upward): Proposed demolition of first floor upward (part retention of façade overlooking Pjazza Sir Luigi Preziosi) and part of ground floor, and proposed construction… Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 4 floors, 92 m away - [**PA/05461/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05461-24/floriana-change-of-use-from-a-class-4a): Change of use from a Class 4A office (approved in PA/03397/21 and PA/02329/22) to Class 1 residential unit. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/06123/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06123-26/floriana-change-of-use-from-residential-apartment): Change of use from residential apartment (Class 1A) to guesthouse (Class 3A), including the installation of proposed signage. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026, 99 m away - [**PA/02329/22** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02329-22/floriana-minor-alterations-at-all-levels): Minor alterations at all levels. Alterations at fourth and roof levels to create, two duplex penthouses with pools at setback level, within approved building… Granted, validated 6 April 2022, 99 m away - [**PA/03397/21** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03397-21/floriana-alterations-to-building-approved-in-pa-02413-12-and): Alterations to building approved in PA/02413/12 and PA/01880/14. Same levels of apartments, but accommodating two apartments per floor, with the addition of a… Status being checked, 99 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, 104 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, 110 m away - [**PA/07423/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07423-24/floriana-internal-alterations-to-existing-corner-townhouse): Internal alterations to existing corner townhouse, including shifting/opening of doorways and walls, removal of internal partitions and soffits, installation… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 113 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, 120 m away ## More by AP Valletta - [**PA/07541/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07541-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-single-storey-rural): Change of use from single storey rural dwelling/agricultural storage rooms to a single storey Class 2B Visitor Hub and Research Centre with an audio-visual… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06579/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06579-26/kirkop-restoration-and-extension-of-abandoned-convent-into): Restoration and extension of abandoned convent into a co-living residential institution (Class 2A), with additional facilities providing a night-shelter and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06266/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06266-26/lija-sanctioning-of-pre-1968-townhouse-following-updated-survey): Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse following updated survey, including sanctioning of photovoltaic (pv) panels, and sanctioning of variations from approved… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06221/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06221-26/st-julians-internal-and-external-alterations-to-semi-detached-resident): Internal and external alterations to semi-detached residential dwelling and construction of plunge pool, including sanctioning of minor variances from… Pending - [**PA/05694/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05694-26/zejtun-change-of-use-of-the-training-facilities): Change of use of the training facilities in the existing GO plc Campus Block C to a Class 4B retail outlet ancillary to GO plc's services, and minor… Granted, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05032/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05032-26/zebbug-changes-to-pa9230-17-comprising-sanctioning-of-parapet): Changes to PA9230/17 comprising sanctioning of parapet wall at roof level, addition and alterations to apertures onto street facade, internal alterations and… Granted, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by AP Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ap-valletta) ## More from Valletta Cruise Port - [**PA/04766/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04766-26/floriana-internal-alterations-to-gypsum-partitions-in-existing): Internal alterations to gypsum partitions in existing Class 4D and construction of new layout in gypsum partitions as well as signage on facade. All works are… Granted, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/02961/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02961-26/floriana-change-of-use-of-existing-unused-space): Change of use of existing unused space at first floor level to leisure facilities Class 3C, as well as restoration of the relevant existing facades at first… Suspended, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/00896/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00896-26/floriana-change-to-the-existing-layout-of-the): Change to the existing layout of the class 4D of Vault 1 at ground floor and mezzanine levels along with the proposal for a sign. Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/03244/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03244-25/floriana-restoration-of-the-facades-of-pinto-stores): The restoration of the facades of Pinto Stores, the Chapel of the Flight of the Holy Family to Egypt, and Forni Stores I. Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**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 [All planning applications in Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/floriana)