--- title: "PA/03058/22: Change of use from Class 4B retail in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03058-22/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4C cafeteria including minor internal/external… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0305822 # PA/03058/22: Change of use from Class 4B retail in Belt Valletta 148, Triq Santa Lucija, Belt Valletta Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4C cafeteria including minor internal/external alterations. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 148, Triq Santa Lucija, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joseph Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-spiteri) - **Perit:** [Perit Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03058/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03058&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around 148, 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/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 - [**PA/00574/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00574-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-disused-club-bar-to): Change of use from disused club/bar to boutique tourism accomodation (Class 3A) including internal changes and alterations. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 49 m away ## More by Josef Zahra - [**PA/07678/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07678-26/zabbar-sanction-variances-from-pa-08557-21-consisting-of-relocation): To sanction variances from PA/08557/21 consisting of relocation of underground water reservior, extension to ancillary Class 4B store at level -2,… Pending - [**PA/07610/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-26/marsaskala-sanction-variances-from-rg-00197-23-consisting-of-internal): To sanction variances from RG/00197/23 consisting of internal alterations and washroom extension at third floor. Pending - [**PA/03949/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-house-retaining-sanctioning): Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of ground floor garage, overlying duplex… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03172/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03172-26/zejtun-sanctioning-of-variances-from-approved-permit-pa-00207-04): Sanctioning of variances from approved permit PA/00207/04, proposed alterations/extension and construction of pool and landscaped area on overlying existing… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/01900/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01900-26/zurrieq-limited-excavation): Proposed limited excavation (less than 2m depth), and construction of basement garage and residential dwellings at ground, first and receeded floor levels. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01554/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01554-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-existing-premises): Proposed minor alterations to existing premises (approved by virtue of PA/00567/21), demolition of washroom at roof level, construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) ## More from Joseph Spiteri - [**PA/04546/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04546-26/zebbug-sanction-addition-to-pre-1967-building): To sanction addition to pre-1967 building. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/00328/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00328-26/marsaskala-sanction-pre-1978-beach-room): To sanction pre-1978 beach room. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/07380/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07380-25/xaghra-construct-a-receded-residential-dwelling-on-existing): To construct a receded residential dwelling on existing airspace. Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/05004/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05004-25/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/04543/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04543-25/hamrun-alterations-to-an-existing-ground-floor-residence): Alterations to an existing ground floor residence and alterations and additions to an existing first floor residence, demolition of a washroom at roof level… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/03699/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03699-24/qormi-sanctioning-of-variations-from-rg-00125-19-following-survey): Proposed sanctioning of variations from RG/00125/19 following survey at sports and social club (not within class order), and proposed canopy over spectators’… Granted, validated 26 June 2024 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)