--- title: "PA/02863/26: sanction existing use of Class 4A and in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02863-26/belt-valletta-sanction-existing-use-of-class-4a-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Belt Valletta: To sanction existing use of Class 4A and proposed internal alterations and change of use to Class 4C, to… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0286326 # PA/02863/26: sanction existing use of Class 4A and in Belt Valletta 68, Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta To sanction existing use of Class 4A and proposed internal alterations and change of use to Class 4C, to include signage. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 68, Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Stefania Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stefania-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 18 January 2026 - **Validated:** 6 May 2026 - **Published:** 6 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 5 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 28 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02863/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02863&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 68, Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta 181 other applications within 300 m: 100 granted, 9 refused, 21 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08368/25). On Triq San Pawl: 47 other applications, 24 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), [Sarah Zammit Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sarah-zammit-calleja). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 84% (likely range 54–100%, 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 Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06752/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06752-26/st-julians-facade-changes-to): Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures. Pending [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Stefania Schembri - [**PA/06060/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06060-25/rabat-maintenance-to-facade): Maintenance to facade. Withdrawn - [**PA/05265/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05265-25/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Internal alterations and change of use from Class 4A to shop Class 4D and proposed sign. Refused, validated 20 August 2025 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)