--- title: "PA/05398/23: change of use from store to bar in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05398-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-store-to-bar source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed change of use from store to bar Class 4C. The application includes restoration works and structural… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0539823 # PA/05398/23: change of use from store to bar in Belt Valletta Nos 6 & 7, Triq il-Karrijiet, Belt Valletta Proposed change of use from store to bar Class 4C. The application includes restoration works and structural alterations and including the installation of a shop sign. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Nos 6 & 7, Triq il-Karrijiet, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [P. Cutajar Ltd Attn: Sarah Zammit Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/p-cutajar-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Peregin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-peregin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 18 May 2023 - **Validated:** 13 September 2023 - **Published:** 18 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 8 May 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05398/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05398&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Nos 6 & 7, Triq il-Karrijiet, Belt Valletta 333 other applications within 300 m: 192 granted, 15 refused, 40 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 49 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/05965/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05965-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-building-from-class): Change of use of building from Class 4A offices to Class 1, consisting in two duplex maisonettes, five apartments, (one of which duplex and which includes a… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 12 m away - [**PA/07420/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07420-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-class-1-residential): Change of use of Class 1 residential building approved in PA/05965/23 to a Class 3B hotel including structural alterations to form a central courtyard;… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 7 floors, 14 m away - [**PA/00088/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00088-25/belt-valletta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-permit): Internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/4524/20, including proposed change in facade of receded floor to partly wrought iron railing, minor… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/04367/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04367-23/belt-valletta-refurbishing-and-restoration-of-office-building): Refurbishing and restoration of office building (Class 4A) including internal alterations, demolitions and reconstruction with new floors and extension on… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 27 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, 29 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, 29 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, 32 m away - [**PA/04190/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04190-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-internal-alteration-and-signage-of): To sanctioning of internal alteration and signage of shop in Valletta Class 4B. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/04064/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04064-26/belt-valletta-sanction-alterations-as-built-and-the-replacement): To sanction alterations as built and the replacement of a shopfront including self illuminated signage. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/06487/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06487-25/belt-valletta-lift-in-courtyard): Proposed lift in courtyard, and minor internal alterations and sanctioning of canopy over courtyard from PA/02502/93 and DN/01194/23. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/02625/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02625-21/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-bar-class-4c): Change of use from bar Class 4C to snack bar Class 4D Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/01645/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01645-23/belt-valletta-sanction-premises-as-class-4a-office): To sanction premises as Class 4A office. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/02174/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02174-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-existing-office-building): Proposed change of use of existing office building into a Class 3A guesthouse including extension of room. Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 48 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, 49 m away - [**PA/05927/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05927-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1968-unlicensed): Change of use of a pre-1968 unlicensed commercial property which is currently vacant, to a takeaway outlet. Proposal includes a new frontage with sign. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 50 m away ## More by Mark Peregin - [**PA/07371/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07371-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-penthouse-level-and-construction): Demolition of existing penthouse level and construction of three apartments including penthouse. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07275/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07275-26/luqa-restoration-works-to-the-facade): Restoration works to the facade, replacement of dangerous roof structure, internal alterations and the construction of a pool on the roof. Pending - [**PA/06685/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06685-26/belt-valletta-replacement-of-facade-apertures-and-alterations-at): Replacement of facade apertures and alterations at roof level. Pending - [**PA/05991/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05991-26/pieta-part-change-of-use-from-commercial-warehouse): Proposed part change of use from commercial warehouse to part 5A car valeting limited to 50 sqm including office, signage and minor alterations. Suspended, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05641/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05641-26/birkirkara-restoration): Restoration, alterations and extension to existing pre-1967 dwelling, including the introduction of pv panels. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05475/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05475-26/belt-valletta-alterations-to-convert-existing-three-bedroom-dwelling-i): Alterations to convert existing three-bedroom dwelling into two two-bedroom units and one one-bedroom unit. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by Mark Peregin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-peregin) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)