--- title: "PA/03947/26: Change of use from existing pre-1968 store in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03947-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Belt Valletta: Change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 4C cafeteria including minor alterations and signage.… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0394726 # PA/03947/26: Change of use from existing pre-1968 store in Belt Valletta 5, Triq il-Batterija, Belt Valletta Change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 4C cafeteria including minor alterations and signage. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 5, Triq il-Batterija, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** Matteo Rubei - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Cremona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-cremona) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 29 March 2026 - **Validated:** 17 June 2026 - **Published:** 17 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 16 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03947/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03947&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 5, Triq il-Batterija, Belt Valletta 113 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03142/24). On Triq il-Batterija: 16 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/03928/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03928-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Proposed change of use from Class 4A (offices) as approved in PA/02796/23 to 3 residential units, including internal alterations. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 14 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 ## More by Samuel Cremona - [**PA/03882/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03882-26/zebbug-minor-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-structures-including): Minor alterations to existing pre-1968 structures including openings for light, ventilation and connectivity together with an extension to the existing… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01990/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01990-26/st-julians-sanctioning-to-correct-drawings-submitted-in-pa-04085-04): Sanctioning to correct drawings submitted in PA/04085/04 in relation to pre-68 apartment no.4 at ground floor level, mainly correcting level of internal yard… Withdrawn - [**PA/03948/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03948-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-retractable-canopy-in-courtyard-of): Sanctioning of retractable canopy in courtyard of partly pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 9 July 2025 - [**PA/03916/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03916-25/swieqi-conversion-of-duplex-apartment-with-existing-ground): Conversion of duplex apartment with existing ground floor garage & storage spaces. Works to include lowering of floor level in existing garage together with… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/02785/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02785-25/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-pa-01125-96-and-pa-04260-94-of): To sanction variations from PA/01125/96 and PA/04260/94 of semi-detached villa as built following survey of site. Granted, validated 30 April 2025 - [**PA/01994/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01994-25/st-julians-installation-of-lightweight-retractable-pergola-on-back): Proposed installation of lightweight retractable pergola on back terrace of ground floor apartment. Granted, validated 20 May 2025 [All applications by Samuel Cremona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-cremona) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)