--- title: "PA/03786/24: Change of use from Class 4B to in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03786-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4B to take away. Perit Edwin Mintoff. Validated 26 June 2024. Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0378624 # PA/03786/24: Change of use from Class 4B to in Belt Valletta 57A, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta Change of use from Class 4B to take away. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 57A, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [James Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/james-zammit) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 20 March 2024 - **Validated:** 26 June 2024 - **Published:** 26 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 21 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03786/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03786&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 57A, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta 276 other applications within 300 m: 154 granted, 12 refused, 29 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02555/26). On Triq il-Merkanti: 46 other applications, 27 granted and 2 refused. Periti active on this street: [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 39 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/05093/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05093-23/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, minor internal changes to reconfigure layout, and proposed change of use from grocer to Class 4C establishment. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/00928/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-24/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-pre-1968-disused-property-to): Conversion of a pre-1968 disused property to a Class 4C cafeteria excluding wine bar establishment. Proposal includes restoration of the whole building fabric… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/04732/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04732-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-in-order-to-subdivide): Minor internal alterations in order to subdivide a 4 bedroom apartment into 2 separate 1 bedroom apartments and 1 separate 2 bedroom apartment. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/05213/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05213-23/belt-valletta-sanction-departures-from-pa-7255-17-to-class-4c): To sanction departures from PA/7255/17 to Class 4C outlet which includes changes to the internal layout and facades and the installation of a shop front.… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/03010/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03010-26/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-interconnect-two-existing-proper): Internal alterations to interconnect two existing properties into a single residential unit, including internal modifications and the construction of a… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/02864/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02864-26/belt-valletta-minor-alterations-to-pa-04464-22-including-removal-of): Minor alterations to PA/04464/22 including: removal of louvers from second floor, replacement of timber balcony and changes at roof level. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/01821/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01821-24/belt-valletta-sanction-temporary-steel-maintenance-platform-for-ac): To sanction temporary steel maintenance platform for ac unit in internal yard. Refused, validated 27 March 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/00422/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00422-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-pre-1967-carpenters): Change of use from a pre-1967 carpenter’s workshop to a Class 1A dwelling with minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 January 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/02158/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02158-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-an-existing-class): Change of use from an existing Class 4 (selling of domestic appliances/servicing) to a Class 4B (hairdressing and tattoo artist) and to remove the façade… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/00283/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00283-22/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade-including-apertures-and-introducti): Restoration of facade including apertures and introduction of new balcony for the concealment of services. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/06925/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06925-26/belt-valletta-sanction-alteration-of-facade-aperture-and-change): To sanction alteration of facade aperture and change of use of to public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/00751/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-21/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-shop-to-class): Proposed change of use from shop to Class 4D, including internal alterations and sign on facade. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/06612/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06612-23/belt-valletta-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to the approved layout and installation of railings at recessed level. Proposed painting of roof structure in stone… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/02618/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02618-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Minor internal alterations at ground floor level, change of use of five (5) residential units (Class 1A) to Class 3A, and change in area designation of two… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 58 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, 64 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from James Zammit - [**PA/07101/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07101-26/siggiewi-sanctioning-of-existing-third-floor-apartment-from): Sanctioning of existing third floor apartment from that approved in PA/09428/19. Pending - [**PA/04511/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04511-26/safi-demolition-of-existing-premises): Demolition of existing premises, excavation over site and construction of basement garages, with 3 overlying marionettes at ground floor and 11 apartments at… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06244/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-25/ghajnsielem-partially-demolish-existing-dwelling): To partially demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 4 residential units with underlying garage at ground floor level. To also construct a… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/05267/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05267-25/zebbug-construct-a-garden-centre-to-include-the): To construct a garden centre to include the excavation of land bearing approved PA2344/16 to create a basement parking area at level -1 having 16parking… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/03148/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03148-25/kercem-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of 3 basement garages with access from adjoining site approved in PA00698/22, ground floor garage 3… Granted, validated 26 June 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01047/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01047-25/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-convert-a-class-4c): Internal alterations to convert a Class 4C and a Class 4B shop into one Class 4D shop over site partly covered by PA/02103/21. Fixing of a/c and advertisement… Granted, validated 12 March 2025 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)