--- title: "PA/04180/24: alterations to existing building in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04180-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed alterations to existing building, including extension at roof level. Perit David Drago. Validated 10… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0418024 # PA/04180/24: alterations to existing building in Belt Valletta 30, Triq L-Isptar c/w, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta Proposed alterations to existing building, including extension at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 30, Triq L-Isptar c/w, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** Daniel Lapira - **Perit:** [Perit David Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-drago) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 17 April 2024 - **Validated:** 10 July 2024 - **Published:** 10 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 1 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04180/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04180&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 30, Triq L-Isptar c/w, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta 140 other applications within 300 m: 77 granted, 6 refused, 19 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08368/25). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/05819/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05819-24/belt-valletta-sanction-cleaning-of-facade): To sanction cleaning of facade. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/03293/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03293-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-townhouse-to-an): Change of use of townhouse to an 9-room Class 3A guesthouse with related amenities; also including related internal alterations such as demolition of existing… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/04449/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04449-25/belt-valletta-sanction-existing-property-as-built): To sanction existing property as built, including the change of use from existing Class 4B retail store and Class 2C coffee-making workshop areas to a Class… Refused, validated 2 July 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/01141/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01141-22/belt-valletta-reactivate-part-of-premises-previously-operating-as): To reactivate part of premises previously operating as Class 4B and proposed change of use from storage and Class 5A coffee manufacturing spaces to Class 2C… Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/03908/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03908-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-to-class-4c-cafeteria): Change of use to Class 4C cafeteria only, including internal alterations, mezzanine level, and sign. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 48 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, 53 m away - [**PA/02411/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02411-22/belt-valletta-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-beams-and-lowering): Replacement of deteriorated timber beams and lowering ground floor level by 30cm. Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/04642/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04642-24/belt-valletta-interventions-on-existing-fa-ade-in-order-to): Proposed interventions on existing façade in order to restore the fabric and the structural stability. Proposal to include repairs or restoration to timber… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/03929/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03929-26/belt-valletta-roofing-over-of-an-unused-area-at): Proposed roofing over of an unused area at the rear of the centre and conversion into a security room with raised flooring. Proposal also includes the… Granted, validated 24 July 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/01788/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01788-25/belt-valletta-renewal-of-pa-07856-19-proposed-stairs-and): Renewal of PA/07856/19 - Proposed stairs and lift to connect Sacra Infermeria Hall to unused rooms. Granted, validated 3 June 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/08253/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08253-24/belt-valletta-restoration-works-where-parts-of-structures-will): Restoration works where parts of structures will be dismantled and reconstructed. Granted, validated 31 January 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/03577/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03577-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-due-to-incorrect): Sanctioning of existing garage due to incorrect survey. Part change of use to Class 4A office including internal alterations. Change of use from a garage for… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/00473/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00473-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4A offices including minor internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated roofs and maintenance works to… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/05854/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05854-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-2c-dance): Change of use from Class 2C dance studio to facility ancillary store, and sanction a lightweight mezzanine structure dividing the internal height. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 64 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, 65 m away ## More by David Drago - [**PA/07439/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07439-26/floriana-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-facade): Restoration and rehabilitation of facade. Provide spilt stone relieving arches above openings. Change of use from Class 4C to Class 3B, hotel/boutique… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/00354/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00354-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Minor alterations to facade apertures. Refused, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/03878/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03878-25/cospicua-bormla-construction-of-habitable-room-on-second-floor): Proposed construction of habitable room on second floor. Alterations to existing building. Proposed swimming pool and pv panels on rooftop. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/06475/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06475-23/gharghur-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations, correction of survey, and proposed extension at second floor. Granted, validated 11 January 2024 - [**PA/01907/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01907-22/mosta-sanction-minor-alterations-to-approved-building-works): To sanction minor alterations to approved building works under PA6764/06 including modifications to side elevation, internal layout, outdoor area and… Status being checked [All applications by David Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-drago) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)