--- title: "PA/02174/24: change of use of existing office building in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02174-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-existing-office-building 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 of existing office building into a Class 3A guesthouse including extension of room.… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0217424 # PA/02174/24: change of use of existing office building in Belt Valletta 35, Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta Proposed change of use of existing office building into a Class 3A guesthouse including extension of room. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 35, Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [7 Buildings Ltd. Attn: Sasha Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/7-buildings-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 12 January 2024 - **Validated:** 17 April 2024 - **Published:** 17 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 17 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 31 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02174/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02174&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 35, 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), [Ivan Giordano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-giordano), [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat), [Darren Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/darren-sciberras). 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 Robert Grech - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07656/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-26/qormi-additions-to-pa-7927-22): Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07330/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07330-26/zabbar-renewal-of-pa8680-17-to-rehabilitate-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA8680/17 -To rehabilitate existing dwelling with alteration and additions, to remove accretions, including excavation and demolishing works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07290/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07290-26/zebbug-renewal-to-pa10673-17): Renewal to PA10673/17. Modifications to approved PA806/16 and to construct additional apartment at 3rd floor. Internal alterations include modifications to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07229/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07229-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor maisonette including pool, and an overlying maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07156/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07156-26/ghaxaq-excavation-and-the-construction-of-basement-garage): Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional apartments at first to third floors, and setback… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) ## More from 7 Buildings Ltd - [**PA/05157/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05157-26/msida-propose-a-change-of-use-from-two): To propose a change of use from two dwellings to a Class 3A hostel with 8 bedrooms, a breakfast area and ancillary guest facilities. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/08612/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08612-24/zabbar-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-in-lieu): To propose internal and external alterations in lieu PA/5776/21, to propose change of use into a shop Class 4B, signage and additional apartments at second… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)