--- title: "PA/03398/24: sanction change of use of existing commercial in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03398-24/belt-valletta-sanction-change-of-use-of-existing-commercial source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: To sanction change of use of existing commercial premises Class 4B shop to Class 4C(Cafeteria) including… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0339824 # PA/03398/24: sanction change of use of existing commercial in Belt Valletta No. 53, Yole, (under the Arcades), Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta To sanction change of use of existing commercial premises Class 4B shop to Class 4C(Cafeteria) including alterations and changes to signage - **Status:** Granted (The request for reconsideration on permit condition/s has been granted.) - **Location:** No. 53, Yole, (under the Arcades), Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Mr Frank Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/frank-cachia) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 2 February 2024 - **Validated:** 12 June 2024 - **Published:** 12 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 September 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03398/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03398&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around No. 53, Yole, (under the Arcades), Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta 175 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 10 refused, 23 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq ir-Repubblika: 62 other applications, 35 granted and 6 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Ivan Giordano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-giordano), [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat), [Darren Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/darren-sciberras). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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 Robert Grech - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07656/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-26/qormi-additions-to-pa-7927-22): Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07330/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07330-26/zabbar-renewal-of-pa8680-17-to-rehabilitate-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA8680/17 -To rehabilitate existing dwelling with alteration and additions, to remove accretions, including excavation and demolishing works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07290/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07290-26/zebbug-renewal-to-pa10673-17): Renewal to PA10673/17. Modifications to approved PA806/16 and to construct additional apartment at 3rd floor. Internal alterations include modifications to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07229/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07229-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor maisonette including pool, and an overlying maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07156/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07156-26/ghaxaq-excavation-and-the-construction-of-basement-garage): Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional apartments at first to third floors, and setback… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) ## More from Frank Cachia - [**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 - [**PA/05288/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05288-24/san-gwann-renewal-of-pa-8566-19-to-demolish): Renewal of PA 8566/19 - To demolish existing terraced house, excavation and construct basement private garage, four apartments at ground to 3rd floor and… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03747/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03747-24/st-julians-internal-and-external-changes): Proposed internal and external changes, and change of use from an existing store to gelateria. Proposal include fixing of sign. Refused, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/03006/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-24/sliema-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C, including fixing of sign. Granted, validated 22 May 2024 - [**PA/00604/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00604-24/msida-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, demolition of back accretions, and construction of extension at back and roof structures at 2 adjacent dwellings. Granted, validated 7 February 2024 - [**PA/03471/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03471-23/st-julians-renewal-of-pa8981-21-to-erect-demountable-temporary): Renewal of PA8981/21: To erect demountable temporary (1 year from permit) Padel Courts Class 3C including supporting elements and structures, including minor… Withdrawn, validated 19 July 2023 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)