--- title: "PA/04381/24: change of use of pre-1968 residence and in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04381-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-residence-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed change of use of pre-1968 residence and offices building, to Class 3A guesthouse comprising 11 guest… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0438124 # PA/04381/24: change of use of pre-1968 residence and in Belt Valletta 114, Triq Melita c/w, Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli, Belt Valletta Proposed change of use of pre-1968 residence and offices building, to Class 3A guesthouse comprising 11 guest rooms, facilities for staff, kitchen, breakfast area and a guest entertainment area. This proposal includes minor internal and external alterations, and an extension at lower roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 114, Triq Melita c/w, Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [M. Architecture Ltd Attn: Gernot Knoess](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/m-architecture-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph-Paul Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-paul-farrugia) - **Application type:** Outline development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 16 May 2024 - **Validated:** 10 July 2024 - **Published:** 10 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 1 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04381/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04381&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 114, Triq Melita c/w, Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli, Belt Valletta 142 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq Melita: 17 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, 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/07536/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-23/belt-valletta-addition-and-alterations-to-existing-corner-maisonette): Proposed addition and alterations to existing corner maisonette to include internal alterations, additions at roof level, construction of a pool and… Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 15 m away - [**PA/05766/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05766-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-existing-apartment-and-extension-of): Alterations to existing apartment and extension of receded floor. To include installation of lift shaft in common parts. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/06210/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06210-22/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling-inclu): Proposed internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including removal of accretions to reinstate courtyard and minor extension on airspace.… Granted, validated 4 January 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/01856/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01856-26/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-in-pre-1968-apartment): Proposed internal alterations in pre-1968 apartment. Proposal also includes reinstatement of timber balconies and wrought iron railing and restoration of… Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/02973/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02973-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and): Minor internal alterations to existing dwelling and change of use from residential to a eight bedroomed guesthouse (Class 3A) including a breakfast area and… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/04598/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04598-23/belt-valletta-renewal-of-permit-pa1027-18-restoration-of): Renewal of permit PA1027/18 - Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 15 September 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/07865/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07865-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-an-existing-office): Sanctioning of an existing office (Class 4A) as built. Suspended, validated 3 December 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/02309/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02309-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-existing-disused-property): Change of use from existing disused property to a Class 3C spa. Works to include internal alterations and construction of a swimming pool and ancillary… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/05205/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05205-26/belt-valletta-sanction-changing-site-configuration-and-minor-internal): To sanction changing site configuration and minor internal alterations to permitted layout as per PA/09987/17. Granted, validated 6 September 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/04018/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04018-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-existing-flats): Alterations to existing flats, including the replacement of timber apertures, the extension at the recessed level, and the addition of a pool. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/07142/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07142-25/belt-valletta-replace-a-damaged-ceiling-of-an-apartment): To replace a damaged ceiling of an apartment at basement level. Pending, validated 5 November 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/06082/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06082-25/belt-valletta-replace-a-damaged-ceiling-of-a-first): To replace a damaged ceiling of a first floor apartment. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/01082/20** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01082-20/belt-valletta-restore-existing-dilapidated-timber-door-and-print): To restore existing dilapidated timber door and print sign directly over timber door. Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/06295/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06295-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-natural-stone-cladding-on-fa-ade): Proposed sanctioning of natural stone cladding on façade, and minor internal alterations at sixth floor level including the change of use from conference room… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/02200/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02200-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-existing-pre-1968-fuel-storage-tanks): Proposed sanctioning of existing pre-1968 fuel storage tanks and boiler room at basement level. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 85 m away ## More by Joseph-Paul Farrugia - [**PA/07744/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07744-26/siggiewi-sanctioning-and-proposed-alterations-of-townhouses-to): Sanctioning and proposed alterations of townhouses to approved PA/08973/20. Pending - [**PA/07252/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07252-26/santa-venera-construct-apartment-and-receded-penthouse-over-existing): To construct apartment and receded penthouse over existing airspace. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05497/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05497-26/luqa-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, to excavate basement for private garages and reservoir, and to construct 2 overlying maisonettes, 6 apartments and penthouse at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05138/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05138-26/naxxar-internal-alterations-to-office-class-4a-and): Internal alterations to office Class 4A and minor alterations throughout apartment block from approved PA/08224/25. Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04762/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04762-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-the-construction-of-a-rubble): Sanctioning of the construction of a rubble wall, soil deposition and pruning of trees. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, sump and pump room,… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04056/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04056-26/ghaxaq-construction-of-water-reservoir-in-agricultural-field): Construction of water reservoir in agricultural field. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 [All applications by Joseph-Paul Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-paul-farrugia) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)