--- title: "PA/05769/26: Change of use of former lotto office in Vittoriosa (Birgu) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05769-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-of-former-lotto-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Vittoriosa (Birgu): Change of use of former lotto office to class 4C cafeteria within a pre-1968 building proposal includes… Planning applications › Vittoriosa (Birgu) › PA0576926 # PA/05769/26: Change of use of former lotto office in Vittoriosa (Birgu) 42, Triq il-Mina l-Kbira c/w, Triq Bettina, Vittoriosa (Birgu) Change of use of former lotto office to class 4C cafeteria within a pre-1968 building proposal includes formation of bathroom, small store, changes to main door and installation of sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 42, Triq il-Mina l-Kbira c/w, Triq Bettina, Vittoriosa (Birgu) - **Locality:** [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) - **Applicant:** [Jason Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jason-portelli) - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 13 July 2026 - **Validated:** 19 August 2026 - **Published:** 19 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05769/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05769&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 42, Triq il-Mina l-Kbira c/w, Triq Bettina, Vittoriosa (Birgu) 4 other applications on the same street: 2 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. 67% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq il-Mina l-Kbira: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 79% (likely range 49–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/06989/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06989-26/vittoriosa-birgu-demolition-of-staircase-and-alterations-to-approved): Proposed demolition of staircase and alterations to approved lift shaft and landings in a Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed changes to room uses at ground and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/01352/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01352-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-pre-1968-vacant-ex): Change of use from pre-1968 vacant ex Class 4B to Class 4D. Refused, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/08079/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08079-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-class-1-residences): Proposed change of use from Class 1 residences to Class 3A guest house with 8 guest bedrooms. The proposal includes the amalgamation of two existing… Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/02337/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02337-25/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-facades-of-inquisitors-palace-on): Restoration of facades of Inquisitor's Palace on Triq il-Mina l-Kbira and Triq in-Nofs in-Nhar. Granted, validated 22 May 2025 ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) ## More from Jason Portelli - [**PA/05615/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05615-25/nadur-clear-the-site-and-construct-a-basement): To clear the site and construct a basement domestic store with an overlying garage and a terraced house, together with a swimming pool. Granted, validated 9 December 2025 - [**PA/02787/24** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02787-24/fontana-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-class): To sanction the change of use from Class 4B shop into a motor cycles showroom, Class 5B servicing and repairing of motor cycles and related store, and fixing… Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/01034/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01034-24/rabat-gozo-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-additions): To propose internal and external alterations / additions at second and third floor levels approved in PA/00798/23 to form an additional unit at third floor… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors - [**PA/00798/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00798-23/rabat-gozo-construct-a-domestic-store-at-basement-level): To construct a domestic store at basement level, a garage at ground floor with overlying two residential units and roof structures Granted, validated 15 March 2023 [All planning applications in Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu)