--- title: "PA/01657/23: Change of use from Class 4B to in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01657-23/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 --- > Refused planning application in Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4B to a takeaway of prepacked food (no consumption of food on the premises). Perit… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0165723 # PA/01657/23: Change of use from Class 4B to in Belt Valletta 230A, Triq San Pawl c/w, Triq L-Arcisqof, Belt Valletta Change of use from Class 4B to a takeaway of prepacked food (no consumption of food on the premises). - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 230A, Triq San Pawl c/w, Triq L-Arcisqof, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Mr Alfred Attard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alfred-attard) - **Perit:** [Perit Louis Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/louis-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 17 November 2022 - **Validated:** 22 March 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 14 June 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01657/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01657&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 230A, Triq San Pawl c/w, Triq L-Arcisqof, Belt Valletta 182 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 9 refused, 22 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08368/25). On Triq San Pawl: 47 other applications, 25 granted and 5 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina), [Alberto Miceli Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alberto-miceli-farrugia), [Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil), [Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/00473/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00473-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4A offices including minor internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated roofs and maintenance works to… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 23 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, 24 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, 25 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, 26 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, 26 m away - [**PA/02411/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02411-22/belt-valletta-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-beams-and-lowering): Replacement of deteriorated timber beams and lowering ground floor level by 30cm. Status being checked, 28 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, 31 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, 33 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, 42 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, 43 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, 44 m away - [**PA/02187/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02187-22/belt-valletta-propose-internal-alterations): To propose internal alterations. To split existing dwelling into 3 residential units. Status being checked, 47 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, 48 m away - [**PA/00721/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00721-23/belt-valletta-changes-to-approved-pa10012-18): Changes to approved PA10012/18. To remain of similar volume, however reverting the property to a single dwelling, and minor structural alterations to those… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/05477/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05477-23/belt-valletta-sanction-deviations-to-pa3010-17-consisting-of-minor): To sanction deviations to PA3010/17 consisting of minor internal alterations on all floors, change of use from garage to a residential unit since the garage… Pending, validated 20 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away ## More by Louis Borg - [**PA/06869/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06869-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-approved-class-4b): Change of use of approved Class 4B retail outlet to a Class 4B greengrocer, plus fixing of shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06047/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06047-26/kirkop-sanction-shops-and-garage-as-built): To sanction shops and garage as built. Pending - [**PA/05871/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05871-26/sliema-change-of-use-of-office-block-to): Change of use of office block to a residential block consisting of 5 two bedroom apartments, 5 one bedroom studio apartments, and a two bedroom penthouse.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01425/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01425-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-from-pa-00787-15): To sanction minor alterations as built from PA/00787/15, to carry out internal and facade alteration, including the relocation of the stairs, addition of… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/01247/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01247-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-remove-stairs-connecting-the-approved-class-3b): To remove stairs connecting the approved Class 3B, 3-star hotel and standalone Class 4D restaurant and, sanction minor alterations and signage from PA/3001/21… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/06888/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06888-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-vacant-room-previously): Change of use from vacant room [previously butcher shop] to a domestic store. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 [All applications by Louis Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/louis-borg) ## More from Alfred Attard - [**PA/05382/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05382-24/naxxar-redefine-approved-class-4b-from-retail-shop): To redefine approved Class 4B from retail shop to pharmacy. Works to include internal and external alterations and installation of a shop sign. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/02498/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02498-23/zebbug-gozo-sanction-the-existing-reservoir): To sanction the existing reservoir, gate, and pump room. Refused, validated 3 May 2023 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)