--- title: "PA/04956/23: Change of use from Class 1 residential in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04956-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential 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 1 residential unit to Class 4A offices, (no alterations are being proposed). Perit… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0495623 # PA/04956/23: Change of use from Class 1 residential in Belt Valletta 37, Triq San Zakkarija, Belt Valletta Change of use from Class 1 residential unit to Class 4A offices, (no alterations are being proposed). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 37, Triq San Zakkarija, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** Carmel Balzan - **Perit:** [Perit Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 25 May 2023 - **Validated:** 23 August 2023 - **Published:** 23 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 3 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04956/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04956&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 37, Triq San Zakkarija, Belt Valletta 265 other applications within 300 m: 158 granted, 9 refused, 31 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq San Zakkarija: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, medium reliability, from 43 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/07577/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07577-25/belt-valletta-make-minor-internal-alterations-within-an-existing): To make minor internal alterations within an existing Class 4B shop and existing levels above. To construct 3 additional floors and a receded rooftop room,… Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/04347/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04347-24/belt-valletta-fixing-of-shop-signs-to-facade-exterior): Proposed fixing of shop signs to facade exterior. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/01338/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01338-23/belt-valletta-affix-banner-on-fa-ade): To affix banner on façade. Withdrawn, 22 m away - [**PA/02837/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02837-24/belt-valletta-propose-change-of-use-from-class-1): To propose change of use from Class 1 to Class 3A guest house in lieu of PA/00908/19, including minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/03513/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03513-22/belt-valletta-sanction-basement-store-approved-with-permit-pa): To sanction basement store approved with permit PA 4759/00 but was not built, and to carry out internal and external alterations to existing Class 4B retail… Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/00180/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00180-21/belt-valletta-changes-to-pa-00074-19-consisting-of-the-addition): Changes to PA/00074/19 consisting of the addition of a shop sign and pvc shuttering at façade and the sanctioning of ducting, machinery storage, and internal… Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/06494/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06494-24/belt-valletta-new-shop-front-for-a-class-4b): New shop front for a class 4B shop and minor internal changes. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/01978/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-25/belt-valletta-installation-of-new-timber-panelling-and-signage): Installation of new timber panelling and signage on the facade of an existing Class 4B retail premises. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/01085/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01085-21/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-as-built-plans): Sanctioning of as built plans, correction to plans of planning permit PA/1856/93 and sanctioning of commercial use (Class 4B - retail). Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/02896/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02896-24/belt-valletta-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C bar (no cooking on site) including minor internal alterations, alterations to façade… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/00063/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00063-21/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): To change of use from Class 4B Retail (Jewelry Store ) to Pastizzerija and to carry out internal alterations and to fix a new shopfront including sign. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/05825/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05825-26/belt-valletta-subdivide-existing-class-4b-commercial-retail-premises): To subdivide existing Class 4B commercial retail premises into two separate units, accessed from 2 different streets. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/00734/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00734-24/belt-valletta-change-the-use-of-an-existing-class): To change the use of an existing Class 4B outlet into a Class 4C shop and a gelateria, to fix a sign and to introduce see through trellis elements in the… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/00998/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00998-21/belt-valletta-place-tables-and-chairs-in-designated-area): To place tables and chairs in designated area to be served from existing cafe Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 48 m away ## More by Claude Busuttil - [**PA/07771/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07771-26/birzebbuga-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): To propose internal and external alterations to a dwelling covered by RG/00695/25 including dismantling of ceilings slabs and staircase, the construction of a… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07016/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07016-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling): To propose the demolition of an existing dwelling, excavation of a basement level and construction of an apartment complex consisting of six two bedroom… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/06410/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06410-26/xaghra-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04412/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04412-26/mosta-propose-changes-to-approved-permits-pa-03810-18-and): To propose changes to approved permits PA/03810/18 and PA/04838/21 covering a townhouse that include the construction of an screen wall in franka stone,… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04134/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04134-26/belt-valletta-subdivision-of-existing-residential-apartments): Subdivision of existing residential apartments (Class 1) from approved/existing four three bedroom units and one two bedroom unit to proposed four one bedroom… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04022/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04022-26/attard-propose-the-change-of-use-of-two): To propose the change of use of two rooms into a Class 4B beauty salon including ancillary storage, construction of low wall in front garden and installation… Granted, validated 17 June 2026 [All applications by Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)