--- title: "PA/06659/25: change of use from a vacant unit in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06659-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-vacant-unit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed change of use from a vacant unit previously licensed as a retail shop to Class 4B - retail.… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0665925 # PA/06659/25: change of use from a vacant unit in Belt Valletta No. 42A, Triq Zekka, Belt Valletta Proposed change of use from a vacant unit previously licensed as a retail shop to Class 4B - retail. Application includes internal partitioning and formation of w.c. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 42A, Triq Zekka, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Alex Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alex-falzon) - **Perit:** [Dr Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 11 September 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 14 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06659/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06659&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No. 42A, Triq Zekka, Belt Valletta 211 other applications within 300 m: 123 granted, 6 refused, 23 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq Zekka: 23 other applications, 9 granted and 3 refused. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Mark Peregin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-peregin), [Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil), [AP Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ap-valletta), [Claire Carter](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-carter). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 31 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/00592/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00592-25/belt-valletta-alterations-to-triplex-maisonette-and-apartment): Proposed alterations to triplex maisonette and apartment, at basement, ground and first floor levels, including; the creation of new ground floor access… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/06052/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06052-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Change of use from Class 4A (offices) to Class 3A (guesthouse) with Class 4C (cafeteria) facilities, as well as respective internal alterations. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/02878/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02878-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-office-unit-as-built): Sanctioning of office unit as built (Class 4A). Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/04756/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04756-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-existing-elevation-including-sanctioning): Proposed sanctioning of existing elevation including sanctioning of sign. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/00951/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00951-22/belt-valletta-remove-aluminium-aperture-and-instead-install-timber): To remove aluminium aperture and instead install timber apertures and propose two small balconies in wrought iron. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/06616/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06616-23/belt-valletta-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-balcony-and-aluminium): Replacement of deteriorated timber balcony and aluminium apertures with new. [See GS285/23] Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/00349/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00349-23/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-and-replacement-of-roof-for): Proposed internal alterations and replacement of roof for office space. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/05117/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05117-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-vacant-premises-from): Change of use of vacant premises from its last use of a haberdashery shop to Class 4B; including installation of new apertures behind existing security roller… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/08266/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08266-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-residential-unit-into): Proposed change of use from residential unit into Class 3A guesthouse. Application also include minor internal alterations and inclusion of lift. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/06316/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06316-23/belt-valletta-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-changes-to): To sanction minor internal alterations and changes to sign from approved permit PA/3598/15. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/04223/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04223-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 8 October 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/04381/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04381-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-residence-and): Proposed change of use of pre-1968 residence and offices building, to Class 3A guesthouse comprising 11 guest rooms, facilities for staff, kitchen, breakfast… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/03280/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03280-22/belt-valletta-opening-of-new-aperture-on-facade-to): Opening of new aperture on facade to match adjacent existing aperture, and to overly main entrance into office Class 4A. Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/02709/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02709-26/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations-to-layout-of-residential): To sanction internal alterations to layout of residential unit approved in PA10363/17. Granted, validated 25 May 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/02200/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02200-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-existing-pre-1968-fuel-storage-tanks): Proposed sanctioning of existing pre-1968 fuel storage tanks and boiler room at basement level. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 66 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) ## More from Alex Falzon - [**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/03261/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03261-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from vacant premises to Class 4C, including minor internal alterations. Refused, validated 21 May 2025 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)