--- title: "PA/00113/26: Change of use from Class 4B to in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00113-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C and proposed internal and external alterations. Perit David Ellul… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0011326 # PA/00113/26: Change of use from Class 4B to in Belt Valletta 43A, Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C and proposed internal and external alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 43A, Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 8 December 2025 - **Validated:** 14 January 2026 - **Published:** 14 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 6 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00113/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00113&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 43A, Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta 175 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 10 refused, 23 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq ir-Repubblika: 62 other applications, 35 granted and 6 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Ivan Giordano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-giordano), [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, 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/00585/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00585-21/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-pre-1967-class): Proposed change of use from a pre-1967 Class 4B shop to a Class 4D snack bar. The latter includes partition wall at basement level to divide kitchen from area… Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/01379/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01379-23/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations-to-gypsum-partitions-and): To sanction internal alterations to gypsum partitions and suspended ceilings and replacement of shutter and sign on facade of Class 4B retail outlet from that… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/08038/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08038-24/belt-valletta-proposal-includes-courtyard-alterations): Proposal includes courtyard alterations, to demolish existng wc and extend courtyard, to demolish existing bathroom and use as a storage, remove the existing… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/06421/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06421-23/belt-valletta-renewal-of-pa4206-18-restoration-of-valletta): Renewal of PA4206/18 - Restoration of Valletta fortifications. Granted, validated 30 November 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/06638/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06638-25/belt-valletta-restoration-of-shopfront): Restoration of shopfront (including repairing of wooden cladding, replacement of light fittings, signs and reinstatement of awnings, as well as the removal of… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/03252/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03252-24/belt-valletta-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To sanction change of use from Class 4A (permit not found) to Class 4B shop and changes to internal walls and signage. Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/02065/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02065-21/belt-valletta-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To propose change of use from Class 4B Shop to Class 4D restaurant and minor internal alterations Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/06534/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06534-25/belt-valletta-propose-minor-internal-alterations): To propose minor internal alterations (lightweight internal walls), including the construction of a passenger lift from level 0 to level 1 and a dumbwaiter… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/04087/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04087-24/belt-valletta-propose-widening-of-opening-and-minor-internal): To propose widening of opening and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/07636/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07636-25/belt-valletta-change-of-class-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of class from Class 4B to Class 4D, proposed external alterations, and proposed outdoor tables, chairs, umbrellas, and retractable awnings. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/08563/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08563-24/belt-valletta-placing-of-tables-and-chairs-outside-existing): Proposed placing of tables and chairs outside existing restaurant. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/07861/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07861-24/belt-valletta-replacement-of-broken-stone-columns): Replacement of broken stone columns. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/07976/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07976-24/belt-valletta-extension-to-dwelling): Extension to dwelling, including internal alterations and sanctioning of railing. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/03236/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03236-26/belt-valletta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-2-in): Internal and external alterations to 2 in No. Class 4B outlets covered by PA/00088/02 and PA/05760/03, to combine into 1 single Class 4B unit. Withdrawn, validated 22 July 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/00115/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00115-25/belt-valletta-have-an-area-for-tables-and-chairs): To have an area for tables and chairs in front of established 4D restaurant. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 76 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) ## More from Joseph Azzopardi - [**PA/07723/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07723-26/dingli-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B shop (PA 5071/25) into a maisonette with some proposed alterations and additions. Pending - [**PA/07460/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07460-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-977-14-demolition-of-existing-bank): Renewal of PA/977/14- Demolition of existing bank and erect same including basement parking and contingency building. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04675/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04675-26/munxar-construction-of-residential-dwelling): Proposed construction of residential dwelling, Class 1A, from approved fireworks factory workshop. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03895/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03895-26/hamrun-variations-to-permit-pa4231-25-including-change-of): Proposed variations to permit PA4231/25 including change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D food and drink establishments where cooking is allowed, at… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01182/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01182-26/zebbug-gozo-construct-4-residential-units-on-airspace-apporved): To construct 4 residential units on airspace apporved in RG/01217/25. To also demolish and reconstruct stairs and include a lift. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/06640/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06640-25/tarxien-part-change-of-use-from-garage-for): Part change of use from garage for private residential parking to include one public service car space. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)