--- title: "PA/01584/23: Change of use from store to office in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01584-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-store-to-office 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 store to office (Class 4A), addition of a toilet and restoration of facade including… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0158423 # PA/01584/23: Change of use from store to office in Belt Valletta 79, Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta Change of use from store to office (Class 4A), addition of a toilet and restoration of facade including change of materials and colours. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 79, Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** Mr Joseph Laferla - **Perit:** [Perit David Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-cilia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 15 February 2023 - **Validated:** 22 March 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 11 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01584/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01584&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 79, 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 Cilia - [**PA/07340/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07340-26/birkirkara-sanction-roof-structures-departing-from-approved-plans): To sanction roof structures departing from approved plans (PA779/18). Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07000/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07000-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-art-gallery-to): Proposed change of use from art gallery to Class 1 and to sanction discrepancies from approved plans (PA908/93) reconfiguration of walls and apertures at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06718/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06718-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-office): To change of use from bakery to office space (Class 4A) and a pastizzeria and confectionery. Proposal includes installation of lift, construction of staircase… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06689/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06689-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B Shop including Confectionery and Pastizzeria, construction of toilet and stores at the back of the premises. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06224/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06224-26/santa-venera-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-including-dismantlin): To carry out minor internal alterations including dismantling and construction of doorways/apertures and internal partitions. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/06146/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06146-26/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-proposed): Demolition of existing terraced house and proposed construction of residential units including parking spaces at basement level, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by David Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-cilia) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)