--- title: "PA/04346/26: Sanctioning of change of use of part in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04346-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-of-part source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Sanctioning of change of use of part of an approved [PA/7295/16] Class 4C unit to a Class 4B unit, through… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0434626 # PA/04346/26: Sanctioning of change of use of part in Belt Valletta 16, La Loca and 18, Triq Santa Lucija, Belt Valletta Sanctioning of change of use of part of an approved [PA/7295/16] Class 4C unit to a Class 4B unit, through the erection of a non-load bearing partition wall to subdivide the premises into a reduced Class 4C unit and a separate Class 4B unit. The proposal also includes amendments to room designations, as well as to the internal layout, furniture, and operational configuration. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 16, La Loca and 18, Triq Santa Lucija, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** Francesco Mangio - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 27 March 2026 - **Validated:** 24 June 2026 - **Published:** 24 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04346/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04346&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 16, La Loca and 18, Triq Santa Lucija, Belt Valletta 395 other applications within 300 m: 219 granted, 20 refused, 45 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq Santa Lucija: 38 other applications, 26 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Valentino Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/valentino-architects), [Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef), [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, medium reliability, from 47 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/03398/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03398-24/belt-valletta-sanction-change-of-use-of-existing-commercial): To sanction change of use of existing commercial premises Class 4B shop to Class 4C(Cafeteria) including alterations and changes to signage Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 13 m away - [**PA/03058/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03058-22/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4C cafeteria including minor internal/external alterations. Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/01603/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01603-25/belt-valletta-sanction-changes-from-pa-03058-22-including-design-of): To sanction changes from PA/03058/22 including design of shopfront and proposed fixing of retractable awning. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/07795/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07795-25/belt-valletta-tables-and-chairs-ancillary-to-class-4d): Proposed tables and chairs ancillary to Class 4D outlet approved in PA/2533/23. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/02533/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02533-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D establishment. Including minor internal alterations and modifications to shopfronts. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/05435/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05435-24/belt-valletta-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4c): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C comprising of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 28 August 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/03587/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03587-26/belt-valletta-renovation-of-an-existing-class-4d-bar): Proposed renovation of an existing Class 4D bar (PA/02533/23), including the annexation of an adjacent property and change of use from Class 4B shop to Class… Suspended, validated 3 June 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/07877/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07877-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D, including a proposed extension to the existing basement, internal alterations and proposed new entrance door and… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/06471/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06471-25/belt-valletta-change-of-colour-of-timber-apertures-from): Change of colour of timber apertures from PA/07080/21. Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/05011/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05011-23/belt-valletta-restoration-and-conservation-of-fa-ade-and-apertures): Restoration and conservation of façade and apertures. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/00937/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00937-26/belt-valletta-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4c): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C comprising of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 18 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/02535/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02535-23/belt-valletta-sanction-the-removal-of-lightweight-timber-mezzanine): To sanction the removal of lightweight timber mezzanine due to chance of imminent collapse, to sanction also removal of internal dividing wall, and to propose… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01174/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01174-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 17 March 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/02547/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02547-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-the-change-of-use-from-the): Sanctioning the change of use from the approved retail shop (PA4290/98) to a Class 4C food and drink outlet, including alterations to signage. Refused, validated 23 April 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/02708/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02708-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): Change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 3B hotel and ancillary facilities. Proposal includes minor alterations. Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 47 m away ## More by Charles Azzopardi - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending - [**PA/07679/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-26/st-julians-replacement-of-a-gold-aluminium-closed-balcony): The replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony to a glass railing, matching the majority of the other facade treatment within the same block. Application… Pending - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07263/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-26/tarxien-extend-room-at-second-floor-to-facade): To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending - [**PA/07205/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-26/birkirkara-installation-of-a-new-toilet-facility): Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door. Pending [All applications by Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)