--- title: "PA/00379/24: change of use from retail Class 4B in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00379-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-retail-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed change of use from retail Class 4B (PA/457/07) to restaurant Class 4D with cooking on site,… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0037924 # PA/00379/24: change of use from retail Class 4B in Belt Valletta 28, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta Proposed change of use from retail Class 4B (PA/457/07) to restaurant Class 4D with cooking on site, including internal alterations to existing structure. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 28, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Dorkins Ltd. Attn: Christine Pace](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dorkins-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 10 November 2023 - **Validated:** 31 January 2024 - **Published:** 31 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 1 March 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 August 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00379/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00379&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 28, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta 277 other applications within 300 m: 155 granted, 12 refused, 30 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02555/26). On Triq il-Merkanti: 46 other applications, 28 granted and 2 refused. Periti active on this street: [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 39 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/07837/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07837-26/belt-valletta-sanction-dwelling-including-minor-discrepancies-in-layou): To sanction dwelling including minor discrepancies in layout from approved PA/5501/06. Pending, 9 m away - [**PA/05093/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05093-23/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, minor internal changes to reconfigure layout, and proposed change of use from grocer to Class 4C establishment. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/00928/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-24/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-pre-1968-disused-property-to): Conversion of a pre-1968 disused property to a Class 4C cafeteria excluding wine bar establishment. Proposal includes restoration of the whole building fabric… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/04732/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04732-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-in-order-to-subdivide): Minor internal alterations in order to subdivide a 4 bedroom apartment into 2 separate 1 bedroom apartments and 1 separate 2 bedroom apartment. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/05213/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05213-23/belt-valletta-sanction-departures-from-pa-7255-17-to-class-4c): To sanction departures from PA/7255/17 to Class 4C outlet which includes changes to the internal layout and facades and the installation of a shop front.… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/03010/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03010-26/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-interconnect-two-existing-proper): Internal alterations to interconnect two existing properties into a single residential unit, including internal modifications and the construction of a… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/02864/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02864-26/belt-valletta-minor-alterations-to-pa-04464-22-including-removal-of): Minor alterations to PA/04464/22 including: removal of louvers from second floor, replacement of timber balcony and changes at roof level. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/01821/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01821-24/belt-valletta-sanction-temporary-steel-maintenance-platform-for-ac): To sanction temporary steel maintenance platform for ac unit in internal yard. Refused, validated 27 March 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/00422/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00422-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-pre-1967-carpenters): Change of use from a pre-1967 carpenter’s workshop to a Class 1A dwelling with minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 January 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/02158/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02158-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-an-existing-class): Change of use from an existing Class 4 (selling of domestic appliances/servicing) to a Class 4B (hairdressing and tattoo artist) and to remove the façade… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/00283/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00283-22/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade-including-apertures-and-introducti): Restoration of facade including apertures and introduction of new balcony for the concealment of services. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/06925/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06925-26/belt-valletta-sanction-alteration-of-facade-aperture-and-change): To sanction alteration of facade aperture and change of use of to public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/00751/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-21/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-shop-to-class): Proposed change of use from shop to Class 4D, including internal alterations and sign on facade. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/06612/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06612-23/belt-valletta-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to the approved layout and installation of railings at recessed level. Proposed painting of roof structure in stone… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/02618/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02618-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Minor internal alterations at ground floor level, change of use of five (5) residential units (Class 1A) to Class 3A, and change in area designation of two… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 58 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07833/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa): Additions and alterations to approved permits PA 2916/22 and PA 5362/25, including the sanctioning of slight variances in layout, slab positions and the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Dorkins Ltd - [**PA/04715/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04715-23/sliema-sub-division-of-existing-class-4b-shop): Sub division of existing Class 4B shop and change of use of upper level to Class 4A office and fixing of a fascia sign. Proposal also includes: sanctioning of… Granted, validated 9 August 2023 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)