--- title: "PA/02547/25: Sanctioning the change of use from the in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02547-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-the-change-of-use-from-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Belt Valletta: Sanctioning the change of use from the approved retail shop (PA4290/98) to a Class 4C food and drink outlet,… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0254725 # PA/02547/25: Sanctioning the change of use from the in Belt Valletta Shop 3, Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta Sanctioning the change of use from the approved retail shop (PA4290/98) to a Class 4C food and drink outlet, including alterations to signage. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Shop 3, Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-scerri) - **Perit:** [Perit Sebastian Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sebastian-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 23 January 2025 - **Validated:** 23 April 2025 - **Published:** 30 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 15 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 19 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 16 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02547/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02547&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Shop 3, Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta 175 other applications within 300 m: 102 granted, 9 refused, 23 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq ir-Repubblika: 62 other applications, 36 granted and 5 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 sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 24 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 Sebastian Grima - [**PA/07166/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07166-26/swieqi-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-approved-and): To demolish the existing terraced house approved and constructed under permit PB/3310/75; excavate and construct a domestic reservoir and an underlying garage… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07053/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07053-26/floriana-extend-the-approved-stairwell-and-lift-shaft): To extend the approved stairwell and lift shaft approved in PA8128/21 and construct a new receded floor not exceeding the maximum height of the near by… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04564/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04564-26/birzebbuga-extension-of-part-of-the-existing-second): Extension of part of the existing second floor which will be used as offices, lavatories, and ancillary rooms forming part of the existing Class 5A factory.… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04166/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04166-26/zebbug-gozo-sanctioning-and-internal-and-minor-external-alterations): Proposed sanctioning and internal and minor external alterations to an existing tourism accommodation establishment (Class 3A) and ancillary restaurant (Class… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/01886/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01886-26/birzebbuga-extension-of-existing-class-5a-factory-as): Extension of existing Class 5A factory as follows; The proposal seeks permission for the construction of an extension to the existing ring road towards the… Pending, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/07612/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07612-25/attard-sanction-internal-alterations-and-proposed-construction-of): To sanction internal alterations and proposed construction of additional floor to be used for Class 6A storage. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 [All applications by Sebastian Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sebastian-grima) ## More from Matthew Scerri - [**PA/02193/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02193-26/zebbug-open-existing-window-on-facade-to-floor): To open existing window on facade to floor level to allow for motorcycle access due to lack of pavement and parking area. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/06989/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06989-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4c): Proposed change of use from Class 4C (bar), approved by virtue PA/2954/14, to Class 4B (convenience shop), including sanctioning of integration with adjoining… Granted, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/02094/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02094-22/zebbug-alterations-and-extensions-to-the-existing-house): Proposed alterations and extensions to the existing house of character. Changes include the demolition of some internal walls, construction of a new staircase… Status being checked, 3 floors [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)