--- title: "PA/03909/23: change of use from a residential dwelling in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03909-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-residential-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed change of use from a residential dwelling Class 1 to a Class 4A office. - Site corrected by:… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0390923 # PA/03909/23: change of use from a residential dwelling in Belt Valletta 134, Triq iz-Zekka c/w, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta Proposed change of use from a residential dwelling Class 1 to a Class 4A office. - Site corrected by: PA/02844/24 - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 134, Triq iz-Zekka c/w, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Mr Kevin Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kevin-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 11 February 2023 - **Validated:** 28 June 2023 - **Published:** 13 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 13 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 6 December 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03909/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03909&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 134, Triq iz-Zekka c/w, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta 201 other applications within 300 m: 120 granted, 4 refused, 23 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq iz-Zekka: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo), [Simon Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/simon-grech). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 31 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/00592/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00592-25/belt-valletta-alterations-to-triplex-maisonette-and-apartment): Proposed alterations to triplex maisonette and apartment, at basement, ground and first floor levels, including; the creation of new ground floor access… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/06052/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06052-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Change of use from Class 4A (offices) to Class 3A (guesthouse) with Class 4C (cafeteria) facilities, as well as respective internal alterations. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/02878/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02878-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-office-unit-as-built): Sanctioning of office unit as built (Class 4A). Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/04756/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04756-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-existing-elevation-including-sanctioning): Proposed sanctioning of existing elevation including sanctioning of sign. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/00951/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00951-22/belt-valletta-remove-aluminium-aperture-and-instead-install-timber): To remove aluminium aperture and instead install timber apertures and propose two small balconies in wrought iron. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/06616/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06616-23/belt-valletta-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-balcony-and-aluminium): Replacement of deteriorated timber balcony and aluminium apertures with new. [See GS285/23] Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/00349/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00349-23/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-and-replacement-of-roof-for): Proposed internal alterations and replacement of roof for office space. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/05117/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05117-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-vacant-premises-from): Change of use of vacant premises from its last use of a haberdashery shop to Class 4B; including installation of new apertures behind existing security roller… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/08266/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08266-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-residential-unit-into): Proposed change of use from residential unit into Class 3A guesthouse. Application also include minor internal alterations and inclusion of lift. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/06316/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06316-23/belt-valletta-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-changes-to): To sanction minor internal alterations and changes to sign from approved permit PA/3598/15. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/04223/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04223-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 8 October 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/04381/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04381-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-residence-and): Proposed change of use of pre-1968 residence and offices building, to Class 3A guesthouse comprising 11 guest rooms, facilities for staff, kitchen, breakfast… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/03280/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03280-22/belt-valletta-opening-of-new-aperture-on-facade-to): Opening of new aperture on facade to match adjacent existing aperture, and to overly main entrance into office Class 4A. Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/02709/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02709-26/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations-to-layout-of-residential): To sanction internal alterations to layout of residential unit approved in PA10363/17. Granted, validated 25 May 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/02200/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02200-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-existing-pre-1968-fuel-storage-tanks): Proposed sanctioning of existing pre-1968 fuel storage tanks and boiler room at basement level. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 66 m away ## More by Martin Debrincat - [**PA/07619/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07619-26/zurrieq-development-comprising-of-two): Proposed development comprising of two (2) residential maisonettes at ground floor level, with six (6) overlying residential apartments on a vacant site. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07446/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07446-26/sliema-internal-demolition-of-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal demolition of ground and first floor level, alterations at ground floor level of existing elevation, excavation of a basement and proposed… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07190/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07190-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA/342/22, including changes to the internal layout and changes on the elevation of the property. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06856/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06856-26/xaghra-alterations-to-dwelling): Proposed alterations to dwelling, including: excavation and construction of pool; dismantling and construction of rooms at first floor level; dismantling and… Pending - [**PA/05447/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05447-26/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-pre-196): To sanction internal alterations within an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including erection of internal partitions and soffits. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05142/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05142-26/munxar-extension-at-second-floor-level-including-demolition): Proposed extension at second floor level including demolition of part of the roof above first floor level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat) ## More from Kevin Vella - [**PA/07190/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07190-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA/342/22, including changes to the internal layout and changes on the elevation of the property. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05319/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05319-26/zejtun-conversion-of-an-existing-tool-room-within): Conversion of an existing tool room within a small two-storey rural building into a value-added Class 4D, agricultural processing facility. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/01793/25** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01793-25/fontana-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/08374/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08374-24/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-premises-and-to-constructed-two): To demolish existing premises and to constructed two town houses. Granted, validated 11 December 2024 - [**PA/07719/24** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07719-24/munxar-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwelling approved in PA/01947/21. Alterations include changes to layout and extensions at roof level. Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/04877/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04877-23/naxxar-sanction-changes-to-maisonette-from-gd1182-01): To sanction changes to maisonette from GD1182/01. Granted, validated 16 August 2023 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)