--- title: "PA/05005/26: Changes to a pre-1968 structure previously approved in Belt Valletta |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05005-26/belt-valletta-changes-to-a-pre-1968-structure-previously-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Belt Valletta: Changes to a pre-1968 structure previously approved under permit PA/2547/06, including the sanctioning of… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0500526 # PA/05005/26: Changes to a pre-1968 structure previously approved in Belt Valletta 8, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta Changes to a pre-1968 structure previously approved under permit PA/2547/06, including the sanctioning of minor variations in layout following exact survey on site, to carry out minor internal alterations in connection with a change of use from a Class 4A art shop to a Class 4D, to lower the basement floor level to accommodate a higher headroom, and to provide an outdoor catering area comprising tables and chairs located within public open space. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 8, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Christopher Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-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:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 10 April 2026 - **Validated:** 22 July 2026 - **Published:** 22 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05005/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05005&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 8, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta 342 other applications within 300 m: 194 granted, 15 refused, 43 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq San Gwann: 23 other applications, 10 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, medium reliability, from 46 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/03165/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03165-21/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4C cafeteria. Status being checked, 1 m away - [**PA/02835/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02835-25/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-and-amendments-to-facade): Minor internal alterations and amendments to facade including installation of signage to a pre-1967 Class 4B Shop, to be re-utilized as a pharmacy Granted, validated 19 June 2025, 3 m away - [**PA/01729/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01729-26/belt-valletta-replacement-of-first-floor-ancillary-office-space): Replacement of first floor ancillary office space floor slab; introduction of intermediate floor, including minor alteration works to corner office space and… Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/03302/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03302-24/belt-valletta-installation-of-digital-advertisement-screens-on-facade): Installation of digital advertisement screens on facade. Refused, validated 28 August 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/01464/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01464-22/belt-valletta-change-of-use-to-class-4d): Proposed change of use to Class 4D, including minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/00113/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00113-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C and proposed internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 36 m away - [**PA/02313/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02313-25/belt-valletta-create-new-opening-to-link-two-class): To create new opening to link two Class 4B shops, including alterations to facade and the removal of the stairs/stairwell. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/07062/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07062-24/belt-valletta-sanction-property-as-built-in-pa-03156-05-and): To sanction property as built in PA/03156/05 and to propose change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D, including internal alterations and signage. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/02012/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02012-22/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alteration-to-existing-property-consistin): Minor internal alteration to existing property consisting in the removal and reconstruction of new stairs. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/02598/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02598-25/belt-valletta-redesign-of-ground-floor-shop-commercial-front): Redesign of ground floor shop commercial front, alterations at roof level including fixing of steel stair to access a panoramic roof. Sanctioning of sign. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/00930/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00930-25/belt-valletta-alterations-to-common-parts-to-construct-lift): Alterations to common parts to construct lift shaft. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/04213/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04213-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-the-1st): Proposed change of use of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels from Class 4A offices to Class 3B hotel. Alterations to the existing roof to allow for the… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/06891/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-23/belt-valletta-dismantle-steel-structure-at-roof-level): To dismantle steel structure at roof level, demolish offices with frontage on Republic street at third floor and construct two receded levels at 3rd floor and… Withdrawn, validated 22 November 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/06535/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06535-23/belt-valletta-it-is-proposed-to-create-a-third): It is proposed to create a third floor dedicated to Class 4A Offices above the existing second floor level and generally within the existing volume of the… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 4 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/00299/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00299-23/belt-valletta-at-ground-floor-to-create-a-unified): At ground floor to create a unified Class 4B shop, a new common area with staircase and lifts at all levels, proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 50 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) ## More from Christopher Grech - [**PA/06282/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06282-26/xghajra-make-changes-to-property-from-approved-permit): To make changes to property from approved permit PA/00203/16 by adding a garage and a lift, while extending the property by two floors and a receded floor.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03463/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03463-26/sliema-change-the-use-of-an-existing-residential): To change the use of an existing residential property to a 13-bed (Class 3A guesthouse). Proposal is to retain existing facade, demolish back part of the… Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/00115/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00115-26/pieta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-pa4703-04): To sanction internal and external alterations from PA4703/04. Suspended, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/08089/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08089-25/cospicua-bormla-alter-configuration-of-existing-shaft-and-add): To alter configuration of existing shaft and add a new room at the third floor. Minor alterations to the facade is also being proposed. Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/03778/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03778-25/mosta-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B Shop and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/05542/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05542-24/zejtun-construct-a-maisonette): To construct a maisonette, 3 apartments and a penthouse. Proposal include excavation and garages at semi-basement level. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)