--- title: "PA/00928/24: Conversion of a pre-1968 disused property to in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-24/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-pre-1968-disused-property-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Conversion of a pre-1968 disused property to a Class 4C cafeteria excluding wine bar establishment. Proposal… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0092824 # PA/00928/24: Conversion of a pre-1968 disused property to in Belt Valletta 93, Triq il-Merkanti and (abutting at basement level), Triq San Duminku, Belt Valletta Conversion of a pre-1968 disused property to a Class 4C cafeteria excluding wine bar establishment. Proposal includes restoration of the whole building fabric and facade and the installation of a sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 93, Triq il-Merkanti and (abutting at basement level), Triq San Duminku, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [VBL Plc Attn: Dr Andrei Imbroll](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/vbl-plc) - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Received:** 16 October 2023 - **Validated:** 21 February 2024 - **Published:** 9 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 8 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 28 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00928/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00928&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 93, Triq il-Merkanti and (abutting at basement level), Triq San Duminku, Belt Valletta 276 other applications within 300 m: 154 granted, 12 refused, 29 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02555/26). On Triq il-Merkanti: 46 other applications, 27 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), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for signage applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/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/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 - [**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, 64 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, 65 m away ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) ## More from VBL plc - [**PA/07613/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07613-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-holiday-furnished-premises): Change of use from holiday furnished premises to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal also includes extension at third floor level and minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/04373/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04373-25/belt-valletta-renewal-of-pa458-17-structural-alterations-to): Renewal of PA458/17 - Structural alterations to convert 10 substandard dwellings into 8 apartments, and extension to apartment at fourth floor level from… Granted, validated 31 July 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/07143/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07143-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-site-extents): Sanctioning of minor changes to site extents and layout from approved permit PA/10091/18 due to updated survey, and proposed change of use from apartments and… Granted, validated 23 October 2024 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)