--- title: "PA/02917/22: new shopfront and proposed change of use in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02917-22/belt-valletta-new-shopfront-and-proposed-change-of-use source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed new shopfront and proposed change of use from existing Class 4B premises to Class 4D… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0291722 # PA/02917/22: new shopfront and proposed change of use in Belt Valletta 128, Triq Santa Lucija, Belt Valletta Proposed new shopfront and proposed change of use from existing Class 4B premises to Class 4D - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 128, Triq Santa Lucija, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** Mr Simone di Pierro - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Francalanza](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-francalanza) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02917/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02917&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around 128, Triq Santa Lucija, Belt Valletta 395 other applications within 300 m: 220 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, 27 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), [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 64 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 Karl Francalanza - [**PA/07739/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07739-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes): Proposed Minor changes, mainly internal alterations to walls and dilapidated ceilings to approved permit PA/04650/25. The project consists of a Class 3A… Pending - [**PA/06137/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06137-26/swieqi-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling): Demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation of the site, and construction of a new residential villa comprising a basement level, ground floor, and first… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06117/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06117-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-built-floors-approved-via-pa4340-18): Sanctioning of built floors approved via PA4340/18 and proposal to subdivide the duplex penthouse into two separate units. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05518/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05518-26/gzira-subdivide-the-existing-penthouse-into-two-independent): To subdivide the existing penthouse into two independent residential units, to sanction internal alterations, and discrepancies from the previously approved… Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/05472/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05472-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-and-minor): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations and minor facade changes. Change of use at basement floor only, from underground garage to store. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03376/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-26/santa-venera-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Proposal also includes modifications to the garage door opening. Granted, validated 30 June 2026 [All applications by Karl Francalanza](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-francalanza) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)