--- title: "PA/03928/26: change of use from Class 4A in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03928-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed change of use from Class 4A (offices) as approved in PA/02796/23 to 3 residential units, including… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0392826 # PA/03928/26: change of use from Class 4A in Belt Valletta 2, Triq il-Batterija c/w, Triq Sant' Orsla, Belt Valletta Proposed change of use from Class 4A (offices) as approved in PA/02796/23 to 3 residential units, including internal alterations. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 2, Triq il-Batterija c/w, Triq Sant' Orsla, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Russell Properties Ltd. Attn: Dr. Andrea Gera De Petri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/russell-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Katia Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/katia-agius) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 19 May 2026 - **Validated:** 10 June 2026 - **Published:** 10 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03928/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03928&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 2, Triq il-Batterija c/w, Triq Sant' Orsla, Belt Valletta 129 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 4 refused, 13 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03142/24). On Triq Sant' Orsla: 29 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Silvienne Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/silvienne-camilleri), [Joanna Spiteri Staines](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joanna-spiteri-staines), [CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/06898/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06898-26/belt-valletta-proposal-includes-minor-amendments-beyond-those-as): Proposal includes minor amendments beyond those as approved in PA/01302/15, as renewed through PA/03881/23, including the sanctioning of the following: (1)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 6 m away - [**PA/02796/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02796-23/belt-valletta-rehabilitation-of-existing-building-and-change-of): Proposed rehabilitation of existing building and change of use to Class 4A (offices); proposed replacement of dilapidated roofs and internal/external… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 6 m away - [**PA/04629/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04629-25/belt-valletta-splitting-of-approved-residential-dwelling): Proposed splitting of approved residential dwelling (PA 234/21) into 4 apartments and sanctioning of internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/00234/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00234-21/belt-valletta-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including): Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including minor modifications to the facade Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/03790/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03790-24/belt-valletta-extension-at-receded-floor-level): Proposed extension at receded floor level. Pending, validated 3 July 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/00100/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00100-22/belt-valletta-include-an-existing-old-window-located-at): To include an existing old window located at second floor which is overlooking third party property and was mistakenly left out in PA9325/19. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/02148/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02148-23/belt-valletta-renewal-to-pa04622-17-change-of-use-from): Proposed renewal to PA04622/17 {Change of use from (Class 1) dwelling to (Class 1) lodging including extension comprising 2 no. additional levels, internal… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/03201/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03201-26/belt-valletta-reinstate-the-vertical-connection-between-the-2): To reinstate the vertical connection between the 2 residences accessed from Battery Street number 57 covered by PA/06967/24 and the two residence accessed… Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/06967/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06967-24/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-two-existing-apartments): Internal alterations to two existing apartments, introduction of lift and realignment of apertures on facade. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/03016/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03016-23/belt-valletta-install-new-sign-in-the-same-positioning): To install new sign in the same positioning and with the same dimensions as the previously installed signage that had to be removed due to bad weathering for… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/02374/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02374-23/belt-valletta-renewal-of-pa-04871-17-proposed-demolition-of-second): Renewal of PA/04871/17: Proposed demolition of second, third and room at fourth floor, internal alterations at ground and first floor, extension of basement… Granted, validated 22 May 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/00786/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00786-21/belt-valletta-installation-of-timber-decking-and-jacuzzi-on): Installation of timber decking and jacuzzi on existing roof Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/07541/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07541-24/belt-valletta-renewal-of-permit-pa5708-19-proposed-internal-structural): Renewal of permit PA5708/19: Proposed internal structural alterations to existing house, including the introduction of a lift and proposed extension at roof… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/03142/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03142-24/belt-valletta-extension-to-approved-class-3a-guesthouse): Extension to approved Class 3A guesthouse, including construction at fourth and fifth floor level, minor internal alterations and sanctioning of internal… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 6 floors, 68 m away - [**PA/00407/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-22/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-existing-class-3b-hotel): Internal alterations to existing Class 3B Hotel (Diffuso), and the addition of awning at roof level. Status being checked, 75 m away ## More by Katia Agius - [**PA/06009/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06009-26/luqa-fibreglass-precast-pool-and-raised-flooring-to): Proposed fibreglass precast pool and raised flooring to rear terrace and raising of parapet wall at rear of site. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/04339/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04339-26/marsaxlokk-sanctioning-of-existing-penthouse-not-constructed-as): Sanctioning of existing penthouse not constructed as per PA/07862/21, and retractable canopy. Suspended, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03719/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03719-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pa-00147-17-including-the-removal-of): Alterations to PA/00147/17 including the removal of the proposed water reservoir. Granted, validated 21 July 2026 - [**PA/02263/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02263-26/zabbar-change-of-use-of-part-of-public): Change of use of part of public service garage approved in PA/04771/18 to auto dealer. No structural works are being proposed. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01646/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01646-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-residential-dwelling-covered-by): Sanctioning of existing residential dwelling covered by PA/5384/07 and PA/6394/22, following a detailed survey. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/01392/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01392-26/zejtun-sanctioning-of-approved-class-4b-shop-covered): Sanctioning of approved Class 4B shop covered by PA/3225/98 since not built according to approved permit and sanctioning of signs. Granted, validated 14 April 2026 [All applications by Katia Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/katia-agius) ## More from Russell Properties Ltd - [**PA/02796/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02796-23/belt-valletta-rehabilitation-of-existing-building-and-change-of): Proposed rehabilitation of existing building and change of use to Class 4A (offices); proposed replacement of dilapidated roofs and internal/external… Granted, validated 24 May 2023 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)