--- title: "PA/00509/25: change of use from Class 4C to in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00509-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to 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 Class 4C to a substation. Proposed alterations to facade and interiors to… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0050925 # PA/00509/25: change of use from Class 4C to in Belt Valletta 108, Triq San Nikola, Belt Valletta Proposed change of use from Class 4C to a substation. Proposed alterations to facade and interiors to accommodate the substation. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 108, Triq San Nikola, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Bernard Riccobono](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/bernard-riccobono) - **Perit:** [Perit Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 8 November 2024 - **Validated:** 29 January 2025 - **Published:** 29 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 17 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00509/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00509&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 108, Triq San Nikola, Belt Valletta 167 other applications within 300 m: 93 granted, 8 refused, 22 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02555/26). On Triq San Nikola: 15 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/06229/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06229-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-changes-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal changes to approved guest house Class 3A at ground, first and second floor and submission of updated engineer's report to… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 m away - [**PA/04449/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04449-25/belt-valletta-sanction-existing-property-as-built): To sanction existing property as built, including the change of use from existing Class 4B retail store and Class 2C coffee-making workshop areas to a Class… Refused, validated 2 July 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/01141/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01141-22/belt-valletta-reactivate-part-of-premises-previously-operating-as): To reactivate part of premises previously operating as Class 4B and proposed change of use from storage and Class 5A coffee manufacturing spaces to Class 2C… Status being checked, 16 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, 21 m away - [**PA/00891/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00891-25/belt-valletta-propose-change-of-use-to-guest-house): To propose change of use to guest house Class 3A, 11 rooms in total, including internal alterations, demolition of roof at third floor, and extension at… Under appeal, validated 12 February 2025, 6 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/04642/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04642-24/belt-valletta-interventions-on-existing-fa-ade-in-order-to): Proposed interventions on existing façade in order to restore the fabric and the structural stability. Proposal to include repairs or restoration to timber… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/03293/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03293-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-townhouse-to-an): Change of use of townhouse to an 9-room Class 3A guesthouse with related amenities; also including related internal alterations such as demolition of existing… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/02881/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02881-22/belt-valletta-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-done-to-pre-1968): To sanction minor internal alterations done to pre-1968 unit and proposed moving of bathroom. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/00131/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00131-23/belt-valletta-1meter-extension-of-mobile-telephony-infrastructure-at): Proposed 1meter extension of mobile telephony infrastructure at roof level, proposed equipment located within the existing parapet wall and relocation of… Refused, validated 25 January 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/01820/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01820-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-residential-apartments-approved): Proposed change of use from residential apartments approved in PA/03954/18 to a guest house (Class 3A), and change of use at ground floor and basement levels… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 40 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, 42 m away - [**PA/03577/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03577-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-due-to-incorrect): Sanctioning of existing garage due to incorrect survey. Part change of use to Class 4A office including internal alterations. Change of use from a garage for… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 42 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, 47 m away - [**PA/04180/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04180-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-existing-building): Proposed alterations to existing building, including extension at roof level. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/05819/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05819-24/belt-valletta-sanction-cleaning-of-facade): To sanction cleaning of facade. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 49 m away ## More by Ray Demicoli - [**PA/07595/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07595-26/st-julians-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation and construction of a 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising of 102 suites and associated amenities, including a multipurpose hall,… Pending - [**PA/07523/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07523-26/belt-valletta-additional-uses-at-levels-b1-and-b2): Proposed additional uses at levels B1 and B2 consisting of the following: At level B1 – car park management office and ancillary back-of-house adjacent to the… Pending - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07344/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07344-26/rabat-demolition-and-excavation-of-existing-vacant-pre-1967): Demolition and excavation of existing vacant pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of a three bedroom residence in lieu of PA/01506/24, including internal… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07064/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07064-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-a-class-4a): Proposed change of use from a Class 4A office to a Class 3C pilates studio, including ancillary facilities, and sanctioning of minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06935/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06935-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed minor changes to approved permit. Change of use from Class 3C (gym/yoga space) to Class 2A therapy medical clinic. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) ## More from Bernard Riccobono - [**PA/04838/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04838-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-garage-to-shop): Change of use from garage to shop (Class 4B) ancillary to the museum (approved in PA4144/23), restoration of facade, and installation of facade signage Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/04144/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04144-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): Change of use from Class 4A offices to cultural/art centre; included related structural changes such as shifting of doors and replacement of main staircase. Granted, validated 12 July 2023 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)