--- title: "PA/04774/23: Amalgamation of 2 commercial outlets and part in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04774-23/belt-valletta-amalgamation-of-2-commercial-outlets-and-part source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Amalgamation of 2 commercial outlets and part change of use from lotto office to Class 4D outlet as per… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0477423 # PA/04774/23: Amalgamation of 2 commercial outlets and part in Belt Valletta 42A, 42B, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta Amalgamation of 2 commercial outlets and part change of use from lotto office to Class 4D outlet as per LN74/2014 and including changes to facade and installation of illuminated sign, and lowering of floor at basement level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 42A, 42B, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** Christopher Spiridione Grech - **Perit:** [Perit David Mifsud Parker](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-mifsud-parker) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 23 June 2023 - **Validated:** 16 August 2023 - **Published:** 16 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 September 2024 - **Permit expires:** 30 October 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04774/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04774&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 42A, 42B, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta 277 other applications within 300 m: 154 granted, 12 refused, 30 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02555/26). On Triq il-Merkanti: 46 other applications, 27 granted and 2 refused. Periti active on this street: [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 39 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/07837/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07837-26/belt-valletta-sanction-dwelling-including-minor-discrepancies-in-layou): To sanction dwelling including minor discrepancies in layout from approved PA/5501/06. Pending, 9 m away - [**PA/05093/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05093-23/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, minor internal changes to reconfigure layout, and proposed change of use from grocer to Class 4C establishment. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/00928/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-24/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-pre-1968-disused-property-to): Conversion of a pre-1968 disused property to a Class 4C cafeteria excluding wine bar establishment. Proposal includes restoration of the whole building fabric… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/04732/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04732-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-in-order-to-subdivide): Minor internal alterations in order to subdivide a 4 bedroom apartment into 2 separate 1 bedroom apartments and 1 separate 2 bedroom apartment. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/05213/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05213-23/belt-valletta-sanction-departures-from-pa-7255-17-to-class-4c): To sanction departures from PA/7255/17 to Class 4C outlet which includes changes to the internal layout and facades and the installation of a shop front.… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/03010/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03010-26/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-interconnect-two-existing-proper): Internal alterations to interconnect two existing properties into a single residential unit, including internal modifications and the construction of a… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/02864/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02864-26/belt-valletta-minor-alterations-to-pa-04464-22-including-removal-of): Minor alterations to PA/04464/22 including: removal of louvers from second floor, replacement of timber balcony and changes at roof level. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/01821/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01821-24/belt-valletta-sanction-temporary-steel-maintenance-platform-for-ac): To sanction temporary steel maintenance platform for ac unit in internal yard. Refused, validated 27 March 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/00422/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00422-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-pre-1967-carpenters): Change of use from a pre-1967 carpenter’s workshop to a Class 1A dwelling with minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 January 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/02158/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02158-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-an-existing-class): Change of use from an existing Class 4 (selling of domestic appliances/servicing) to a Class 4B (hairdressing and tattoo artist) and to remove the façade… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 49 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, 50 m away - [**PA/06925/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06925-26/belt-valletta-sanction-alteration-of-facade-aperture-and-change): To sanction alteration of facade aperture and change of use of to public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/00751/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-21/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-shop-to-class): Proposed change of use from shop to Class 4D, including internal alterations and sign on facade. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/06612/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06612-23/belt-valletta-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to the approved layout and installation of railings at recessed level. Proposed painting of roof structure in stone… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/02618/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02618-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Minor internal alterations at ground floor level, change of use of five (5) residential units (Class 1A) to Class 3A, and change in area designation of two… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 58 m away ## More by David Mifsud Parker - [**PA/07720/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07720-26/qormi-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-house): Internal alterations and extension to existing house to create a habitable unit - proposal includes plunge pool at roof level. Pending - [**PA/07259/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07259-26/mosta-construct-a-plunge-pool-at-roof-level): To construct a plunge pool at roof level. Pending - [**PA/06517/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06517-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of garage at ground floor, 2 3-bed apartments at first and second floor, 1 2-bed apartment at third floor… Granted, validated 29 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06281/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06281-26/qormi-minor-changes-and-conservation-of-facade): Minor changes and conservation of facade. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05750/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05750-26/luqa-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-and): Internal alterations at ground floor level and extension of single dwelling unit at first and second floor. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05656/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05656-26/qrendi-construction-of-a-single-dwelling-unit-and): Proposed construction of a single dwelling unit and an underlying Class 2A clinic overlying existing basement garages. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by David Mifsud Parker](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-mifsud-parker) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)