--- title: "PA/04144/23: Change of use from Class 4A offices in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04144-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4A offices to cultural/art centre; included related structural changes such as… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0414423 # PA/04144/23: Change of use from Class 4A offices in Belt Valletta 213, Republic Street c/w 111a & 111b, Triq San Nikola, Belt Valletta Change of use from Class 4A offices to cultural/art centre; included related structural changes such as shifting of doors and replacement of main staircase. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 213, Republic Street c/w 111a & 111b, Triq San Nikola, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Bernard Riccobono](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/bernard-riccobono) - **Perit:** [Perit Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 3 March 2023 - **Validated:** 12 July 2023 - **Published:** 12 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 August 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 22 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04144/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04144&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 213, Republic Street c/w 111a & 111b, Triq San Nikola, Belt Valletta 343 other applications within 300 m: 193 granted, 17 refused, 36 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02555/26). On Republic Street: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 51 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/05348/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05348-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4b): Proposed change of use from existing Class 4B retail outlet to Class 4C. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/04902/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04902-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-class-4a-office): Change of use of Class 4A Office to Class 4D Pizzeria, changing the shop front from marble to timber, including shop-sign, installation of AC unit behind… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/05973/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05973-23/belt-valletta-relocation-of-mobile-telephony-infrastructure-from-palac): Proposed relocation of mobile telephony infrastructure from Palace Tower Signal Station Valletta, to Palazzo Spinola Valletta. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/00285/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00285-23/belt-valletta-restoration-works-of-the-external-facade): Proposed restoration works of the external facade. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/01589/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01589-26/belt-valletta-internal-and-external-alterations-and-change-of): Proposed internal and external alterations and change of use to Class 4D. Suspended, validated 11 March 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/04566/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04566-23/belt-valletta-renewal-of-pa6264-17): Renewal of PA6264/17. General alterations and extension of existing offices Class 4A at second floor and receded level. Withdrawn, 44 m away - [**PA/07504/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-the-placing-of-tables-and): Sanctioning of the placing of tables and chairs in front of Class 4D premises and installation of retractable canopy. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/05925/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05925-26/belt-valletta-changes-to-internal-layout-of-class-4d): Changes to internal layout of Class 4D premises and sanctioning of variations to facade from that approved in PA/01464/20. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/07644/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07644-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-the-removal-of-the-original): Sanctioning of the removal of the original deteriorated rendering and peeling paint of the facades and the re-rendering and re-painting thereof to exactly the… Pending, 53 m away - [**PA/01848/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01848-26/belt-valletta-extension-of-the-fourth-floor-level-at): Proposed extension of the fourth floor level at a Class 3A boutique guest house. Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/02461/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02461-26/belt-valletta-sanction-dwelling-approved-as-office-by-pa2074-18): To sanction dwelling approved as office by PA2074/18. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/03468/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03468-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-1-to): Change of use from Class 1 to Class 3A, including internal minor alterations and sanctioning of an aperture opening. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/01706/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01706-24/belt-valletta-placing-of-tables-and-chairs-in-front): Placing of tables and chairs in front of Class 4D premises. Refused, validated 20 March 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/00612/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00612-24/belt-valletta-extension-to-existing-class-3a-boutique-hotel): Extension to existing Class 3A Boutique Hotel through the change of use of the adjacent property. Proposal to also include minor internal alterations to join… Granted, validated 8 March 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/02088/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02088-24/belt-valletta-re-instate-blocked-aperture-overlooking-st-frederick-str): To re-instate blocked aperture overlooking St Frederick Street at first floor level within Class 4A office, as well as carry out minor alterations. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 64 m away ## More by Ray Demicoli - [**PA/07595/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07595-26/st-julians-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation and construction of a 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising of 102 suites and associated amenities, including a multipurpose hall,… Pending - [**PA/07523/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07523-26/belt-valletta-additional-uses-at-levels-b1-and-b2): Proposed additional uses at levels B1 and B2 consisting of the following: At level B1 – car park management office and ancillary back-of-house adjacent to the… Pending - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07344/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07344-26/rabat-demolition-and-excavation-of-existing-vacant-pre-1967): Demolition and excavation of existing vacant pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of a three bedroom residence in lieu of PA/01506/24, including internal… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07064/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07064-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-a-class-4a): Proposed change of use from a Class 4A office to a Class 3C pilates studio, including ancillary facilities, and sanctioning of minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06935/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06935-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed minor changes to approved permit. Change of use from Class 3C (gym/yoga space) to Class 2A therapy medical clinic. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) ## More from Bernard Riccobono - [**PA/04838/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04838-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-garage-to-shop): Change of use from garage to shop (Class 4B) ancillary to the museum (approved in PA4144/23), restoration of facade, and installation of facade signage Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/00509/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00509-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4C to a substation. Proposed alterations to facade and interiors to accommodate the substation. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)