--- title: "PA/00011/21: Proposal includes change of use from residential in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00011-21/belt-valletta-proposal-includes-change-of-use-from-residential source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposal includes change of use from residential unit to a Class 3A hostel. Restoration of facade;… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0001121 # PA/00011/21: Proposal includes change of use from residential in Belt Valletta 52, Triq San Patrizju, Belt Valletta Proposal includes change of use from residential unit to a Class 3A hostel. Restoration of facade; dismantling of dilapidated ceilings and reuse of any adequate ‘xorok’ as per permit PA 6606/19; introduction of a lift shaft. No roof structures proposed - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 52, Triq San Patrizju, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Mr Mark Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Francalanza](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-francalanza) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 16 December 2020 - **Validated:** 13 January 2021 - **Published:** 13 January 2021 - **Comments close:** 12 February 2021 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 December 2021 - **Permit expires:** 19 January 2027 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00011/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00011&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 52, Triq San Patrizju, Belt Valletta 236 other applications within 300 m: 138 granted, 8 refused, 24 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq San Patrizju: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Karl Francalanza](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-francalanza), [Catherine Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/catherine-galea). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 35 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/02844/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02844-24/belt-valletta-correction-of-site-from-the-approved-in): Proposed correction of site from the approved in PA/3909/23. Granted, validated 21 June 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/04650/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04650-25/belt-valletta-make-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To make minor internal and external alterations to PA/1203/19. Alterations includes the change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3A accommodation… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/07739/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07739-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes): Proposed Minor changes, mainly internal alterations to walls and dilapidated ceilings to approved permit PA/04650/25. The project consists of a Class 3A… Pending, 34 m away - [**PA/00118/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00118-22/belt-valletta-embellishment-works-of-blocks-1-and-2): Embellishment works of Blocks 1 and 2 facades including restoration of stonework, replacement of apertures, minor external alterations and removal of… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/07322/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07322-24/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alteration-consisting-of-the-construct): To sanction internal alteration consisting of the construction of a partition wall for the creation of an ensuite bathroom. Withdrawn, validated 12 February 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/05447/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05447-26/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-pre-196): To sanction internal alterations within an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including erection of internal partitions and soffits. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/03909/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03909-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-residential-dwelling): Proposed change of use from a residential dwelling Class 1 to a Class 4A office. - Site corrected by: PA/02844/24 Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/01391/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01391-22/belt-valletta-remove-the-existing-hanging-sign): To remove the existing hanging sign, to fix a new fascia sign and to fix an outdoor a/c unit within the wall thickness. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/03032/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03032-25/belt-valletta-hive-off-cellar-from-dwelling-2): To hive off cellar from Dwelling 2, covered by PA/04727/23, and join it with Dwelling 1, covered by PA/02313/15 . Proposal includes the opening of a doorway… Granted, validated 2 June 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/06673/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06673-24/belt-valletta-alterations-and-construction-of-a-lift-shaft): Proposed alterations and construction of a lift shaft in the common parts. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/08311/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08311-25/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-to): Internal alterations at ground floor level to existing pre-1967 dwelling. Alteration includes to split dwelling into two separate units. Application also… Suspended, validated 28 January 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/05341/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05341-25/belt-valletta-subdivision-of-property): Subdivision of property. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/03622/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03622-24/belt-valletta-replacement-of-gold-colour-aluminium-apertures-with): Replacement of gold colour aluminium apertures with cream colour pvc apertures and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/04727/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04727-23/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling-and): Internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling and restoration of façade. Internal alterations include: alteration to stairwell wall to ensure better… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/05786/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05786-23/belt-valletta-renew-pa-02313-15-minor-internal-alterations): To renew PA/02313/15 - Minor internal alterations, installation of lift in courtyard and extension to existing room at roof level. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 62 m away ## More by Karl Francalanza - [**PA/07739/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07739-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes): Proposed Minor changes, mainly internal alterations to walls and dilapidated ceilings to approved permit PA/04650/25. The project consists of a Class 3A… Pending - [**PA/06137/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06137-26/swieqi-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling): Demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation of the site, and construction of a new residential villa comprising a basement level, ground floor, and first… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06117/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06117-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-built-floors-approved-via-pa4340-18): Sanctioning of built floors approved via PA4340/18 and proposal to subdivide the duplex penthouse into two separate units. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05518/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05518-26/gzira-subdivide-the-existing-penthouse-into-two-independent): To subdivide the existing penthouse into two independent residential units, to sanction internal alterations, and discrepancies from the previously approved… Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/05472/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05472-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-and-minor): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations and minor facade changes. Change of use at basement floor only, from underground garage to store. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03376/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-26/santa-venera-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Proposal also includes modifications to the garage door opening. Granted, validated 30 June 2026 [All applications by Karl Francalanza](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-francalanza) ## More from Mark Cassar - [**PA/05546/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05546-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of existing structure, excavation to construct a basement including a reservoir, and an overlying maisonette, three apartments and a… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04483/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04483-26/siggiewi-part-demolition-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Part demolition and alterations to existing dwelling. Construction of 1no. duplex unit at ground/first floors, 2no. apartments at second/third floors and 1no.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03580/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03580-26/zabbar-alterations-at-third-floor): Proposed alterations at third floor (raising of roof level). Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03059/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03059-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-surveyed-including-minor-variations): To sanction property as surveyed including minor variations and changes at all levels from PA2706/05, including change of use of room at ground floor to… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/01166/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01166-26/fgura-demolition-of-the-existing-structure-from-the): Proposed demolition of the existing structure from the first floor upwards, and construction of three apartments with a receded penthouse. Withdrawn, validated 25 February 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/01896/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01896-25/birkirkara-propose-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to): To propose minor internal and external changes to an existing pre-1967 structure. External change includes creation of one garage. Granted, validated 26 March 2025 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)