--- title: "PA/02499/26: Change of use from retail outlet in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02499-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-retail-outlet source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Change of use from retail outlet (Class 4B) at level 1 to hotel rooms (Class 3B) including internal… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0249926 # PA/02499/26: Change of use from retail outlet in Belt Valletta The Embassy Complex, Triq Santa Lucija c/w, Triq id-Dejqa, Belt Valletta Change of use from retail outlet (Class 4B) at level 1 to hotel rooms (Class 3B) including internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** The Embassy Complex, Triq Santa Lucija c/w, Triq id-Dejqa, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Embassy Ltd Attn: Mario Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/embassy-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 March 2026 - **Validated:** 22 April 2026 - **Published:** 22 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 8 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02499/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02499&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around The Embassy Complex, Triq Santa Lucija c/w, Triq id-Dejqa, Belt Valletta 395 other applications within 300 m: 219 granted, 20 refused, 45 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq Santa Lucija: 38 other applications, 26 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Valentino Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/valentino-architects), [Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Alexia Gingell Littlejohn](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexia-gingell-littlejohn). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 63 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/03398/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03398-24/belt-valletta-sanction-change-of-use-of-existing-commercial): To sanction change of use of existing commercial premises Class 4B shop to Class 4C(Cafeteria) including alterations and changes to signage Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 13 m away - [**PA/03058/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03058-22/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4C cafeteria including minor internal/external alterations. Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/01603/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01603-25/belt-valletta-sanction-changes-from-pa-03058-22-including-design-of): To sanction changes from PA/03058/22 including design of shopfront and proposed fixing of retractable awning. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/07795/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07795-25/belt-valletta-tables-and-chairs-ancillary-to-class-4d): Proposed tables and chairs ancillary to Class 4D outlet approved in PA/2533/23. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/02533/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02533-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D establishment. Including minor internal alterations and modifications to shopfronts. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/05435/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05435-24/belt-valletta-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4c): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C comprising of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 28 August 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/03587/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03587-26/belt-valletta-renovation-of-an-existing-class-4d-bar): Proposed renovation of an existing Class 4D bar (PA/02533/23), including the annexation of an adjacent property and change of use from Class 4B shop to Class… Suspended, validated 3 June 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/07877/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07877-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D, including a proposed extension to the existing basement, internal alterations and proposed new entrance door and… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/06471/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06471-25/belt-valletta-change-of-colour-of-timber-apertures-from): Change of colour of timber apertures from PA/07080/21. Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/05011/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05011-23/belt-valletta-restoration-and-conservation-of-fa-ade-and-apertures): Restoration and conservation of façade and apertures. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/00937/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00937-26/belt-valletta-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4c): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C comprising of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 18 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/02535/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02535-23/belt-valletta-sanction-the-removal-of-lightweight-timber-mezzanine): To sanction the removal of lightweight timber mezzanine due to chance of imminent collapse, to sanction also removal of internal dividing wall, and to propose… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01174/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01174-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 17 March 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/02547/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02547-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-the-change-of-use-from-the): Sanctioning the change of use from the approved retail shop (PA4290/98) to a Class 4C food and drink outlet, including alterations to signage. Refused, validated 23 April 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/02708/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02708-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): Change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 3B hotel and ancillary facilities. Proposal includes minor alterations. Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 47 m away ## More by Malcolm Xuereb - [**PA/07527/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PB1257/90) to as built. Alterations to existing residential apartment, including the removal of the existing roof… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06470/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06470-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Change of use from a Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (cafeteria), including alterations to facade and internal layout. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06123/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06123-26/floriana-change-of-use-from-residential-apartment): Change of use from residential apartment (Class 1A) to guesthouse (Class 3A), including the installation of proposed signage. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06104/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06104-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-property-and-site): Demolition of the existing property and site clearance in preparation for future redevelopment. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/03910/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-disused-hospital): Change of use from disused hospital (Class 2A) to medical sleeping quarters (hostel) Class 3A, including minor internal alterations. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03852/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) to 'The Corner Hotel' (Class 3B), including the proposal of additional floors. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb) ## More from Embassy Ltd - [**PA/06448/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06448-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-variations-from-original-permits): Sanctioning of variations from original permits (PA07377/18 & PA04741/17), to as built, including sanctioning of inconsistencies between various drawings and… Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/03885/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03885-23/belt-valletta-tables-and-chairs-in-front-of-hotel): Proposed tables and chairs in front of hotel. Refused, validated 28 June 2023 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)