--- title: "PA/06435/24: Change of use from approved Class 4D in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4d 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 approved Class 4D (PA/05292/18) to Class 1 dwelling, removal of alterations which were… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0643524 # PA/06435/24: Change of use from approved Class 4D in Belt Valletta 238, Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta Change of use from approved Class 4D (PA/05292/18) to Class 1 dwelling, removal of alterations which were approved but not built (including installation of lift shaft which necessitated removal of x2 arches at basement level and removal of timber beams/xorok, and opening up of parts of floor); and internal alterations including removal and reconstruction of dilapidated staircase (built on a corroded and dangerous reinforced concrete beam), shifting of openings, and construction of lightweight partitions to form rooms. New proposal to be considerably less intrusive than approved PA/05292/18. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 238, Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Casa Ellul Ltd. Attn: Matthew Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/casa-ellul-ltd) - **Perit:** [Valentino Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/valentino-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 30 August 2024 - **Validated:** 25 September 2024 - **Published:** 25 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 25 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 7 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06435/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06435&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 238, Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta 182 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 10 refused, 22 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08368/25). On Triq San Pawl: 47 other applications, 24 granted and 6 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina), [Alberto Miceli Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alberto-miceli-farrugia), [Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil), [Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/00473/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00473-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4A offices including minor internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated roofs and maintenance works to… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/01141/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01141-22/belt-valletta-reactivate-part-of-premises-previously-operating-as): To reactivate part of premises previously operating as Class 4B and proposed change of use from storage and Class 5A coffee manufacturing spaces to Class 2C… Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/04449/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04449-25/belt-valletta-sanction-existing-property-as-built): To sanction existing property as built, including the change of use from existing Class 4B retail store and Class 2C coffee-making workshop areas to a Class… Refused, validated 2 July 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/05819/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05819-24/belt-valletta-sanction-cleaning-of-facade): To sanction cleaning of facade. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/04642/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04642-24/belt-valletta-interventions-on-existing-fa-ade-in-order-to): Proposed interventions on existing façade in order to restore the fabric and the structural stability. Proposal to include repairs or restoration to timber… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/02411/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02411-22/belt-valletta-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-beams-and-lowering): Replacement of deteriorated timber beams and lowering ground floor level by 30cm. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/02881/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02881-22/belt-valletta-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-done-to-pre-1968): To sanction minor internal alterations done to pre-1968 unit and proposed moving of bathroom. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/00131/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00131-23/belt-valletta-1meter-extension-of-mobile-telephony-infrastructure-at): Proposed 1meter extension of mobile telephony infrastructure at roof level, proposed equipment located within the existing parapet wall and relocation of… Refused, validated 25 January 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/01820/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01820-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-residential-apartments-approved): Proposed change of use from residential apartments approved in PA/03954/18 to a guest house (Class 3A), and change of use at ground floor and basement levels… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/06229/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06229-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-changes-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal changes to approved guest house Class 3A at ground, first and second floor and submission of updated engineer's report to… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/00891/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00891-25/belt-valletta-propose-change-of-use-to-guest-house): To propose change of use to guest house Class 3A, 11 rooms in total, including internal alterations, demolition of roof at third floor, and extension at… Under appeal, validated 12 February 2025, 6 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/02187/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02187-22/belt-valletta-propose-internal-alterations): To propose internal alterations. To split existing dwelling into 3 residential units. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/03293/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03293-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-townhouse-to-an): Change of use of townhouse to an 9-room Class 3A guesthouse with related amenities; also including related internal alterations such as demolition of existing… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/00721/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00721-23/belt-valletta-changes-to-approved-pa10012-18): Changes to approved PA10012/18. To remain of similar volume, however reverting the property to a single dwelling, and minor structural alterations to those… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/05477/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05477-23/belt-valletta-sanction-deviations-to-pa3010-17-consisting-of-minor): To sanction deviations to PA3010/17 consisting of minor internal alterations on all floors, change of use from garage to a residential unit since the garage… Pending, validated 20 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away ## More by Valentino Architects - [**PA/06742/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06742-26/zebbug-alterations-to-an-existing-townhouse): Proposed alterations to an existing townhouse, including internal and external modifications, amendments to existing openings, removal and redevelopment of a… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06340/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06340-26/mosta-excavate-basement-and-construct-class-3a-guesthouse): To excavate basement and construct Class 3A guesthouse with 30 guestrooms throughout 4 levels and at a receded level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06164/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06164-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-apertures-material-and-specification-as): Proposed change of apertures material and specification as approved in PA209/23, change to position of entrance gate within private road together with minor… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06125/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06125-26/iklin-demolition-of-existing-industrial-warehouse-and-showroom): Demolition of existing industrial warehouse and showroom; excavation of existing basement to add a further basement level; construction of two basement levels… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05490/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05490-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-corner-villa): Demolition of existing corner villa, including excavation and construction of a new semi-detached villa, on two floors including underlying basement and pool… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05432/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05432-26/kalkara-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to-two-storey): Minor internal and external changes to two-storey house with setback floor. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by Valentino Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/valentino-architects) ## More from Casa Ellul Ltd - [**PA/07054/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07054-25/belt-valletta-annexation-of-existing-pre-1967-class-1-dwelling): Proposed annexation of existing pre-1967 Class 1 dwelling to approved and operational class 3A guesthouse, to include conversion of said dwelling into Class… Granted, validated 29 October 2025 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)