--- title: "PA/07756/24: Change of use of shop at ground in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07756-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-shop-at-ground 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 of shop at ground floor and basement level and overlying residential units into a Class 3A… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0775624 # PA/07756/24: Change of use of shop at ground in Belt Valletta 51-52, Triq San Zakkarija, Belt Valletta Change of use of shop at ground floor and basement level and overlying residential units into a Class 3A guesthouse - including 17 guest rooms, a kitchen and preparation area at basement level (Class 4D) and a breakfast room at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 51-52, Triq San Zakkarija, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [UDRI Investments Ltd. Attn: Alfred Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/udri-investments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit George Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-chetcuti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 17 - **Received:** 16 September 2024 - **Validated:** 13 November 2024 - **Published:** 13 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07756/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07756&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 51-52, Triq San Zakkarija, Belt Valletta 265 other applications within 300 m: 158 granted, 9 refused, 31 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq San Zakkarija: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 43 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/07577/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07577-25/belt-valletta-make-minor-internal-alterations-within-an-existing): To make minor internal alterations within an existing Class 4B shop and existing levels above. To construct 3 additional floors and a receded rooftop room,… Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/04347/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04347-24/belt-valletta-fixing-of-shop-signs-to-facade-exterior): Proposed fixing of shop signs to facade exterior. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/01338/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01338-23/belt-valletta-affix-banner-on-fa-ade): To affix banner on façade. Withdrawn, 22 m away - [**PA/02837/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02837-24/belt-valletta-propose-change-of-use-from-class-1): To propose change of use from Class 1 to Class 3A guest house in lieu of PA/00908/19, including minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/03513/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03513-22/belt-valletta-sanction-basement-store-approved-with-permit-pa): To sanction basement store approved with permit PA 4759/00 but was not built, and to carry out internal and external alterations to existing Class 4B retail… Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/00180/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00180-21/belt-valletta-changes-to-pa-00074-19-consisting-of-the-addition): Changes to PA/00074/19 consisting of the addition of a shop sign and pvc shuttering at façade and the sanctioning of ducting, machinery storage, and internal… Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/06494/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06494-24/belt-valletta-new-shop-front-for-a-class-4b): New shop front for a class 4B shop and minor internal changes. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/01978/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-25/belt-valletta-installation-of-new-timber-panelling-and-signage): Installation of new timber panelling and signage on the facade of an existing Class 4B retail premises. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/04956/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04956-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential unit to Class 4A offices, (no alterations are being proposed). Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/01085/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01085-21/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-as-built-plans): Sanctioning of as built plans, correction to plans of planning permit PA/1856/93 and sanctioning of commercial use (Class 4B - retail). Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/02896/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02896-24/belt-valletta-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C bar (no cooking on site) including minor internal alterations, alterations to façade… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/00063/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00063-21/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): To change of use from Class 4B Retail (Jewelry Store ) to Pastizzerija and to carry out internal alterations and to fix a new shopfront including sign. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/05825/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05825-26/belt-valletta-subdivide-existing-class-4b-commercial-retail-premises): To subdivide existing Class 4B commercial retail premises into two separate units, accessed from 2 different streets. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/00734/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00734-24/belt-valletta-change-the-use-of-an-existing-class): To change the use of an existing Class 4B outlet into a Class 4C shop and a gelateria, to fix a sign and to introduce see through trellis elements in the… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/00998/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00998-21/belt-valletta-place-tables-and-chairs-in-designated-area): To place tables and chairs in designated area to be served from existing cafe Status being checked, 46 m away ## More by George Chetcuti - [**PA/07627/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07627-26/qala-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction minor internal and external changes from PA3434/01 and correction of site boundaries; proposed minor internal alterations and to convert washroom… Pending - [**PA/06591/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06591-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA 5278/22, including minor changes in floor levels, corrected representation of existing arches and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05538/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05538-26/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and extension at second floor level (no changes to front elevation), installation of photovoltaic solar panels at roof level. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/05235/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05235-26/safi-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-maisonette): To sanction internal and external changes to maisonette at first floor and roof level from approved DN/0025/19, including correction of site boundaries and… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05038/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05038-26/qormi-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-and): Proposed internal and external alterations at ground and first floor levels and addition at roof (second floor) level. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04928/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04928-26/mgarr-internal-and-external-changes-from-approved-pa3946-24): Internal and external changes from approved PA3946/24, including the conversion of a duplex at first and second floor level into 2 in number one-bedroom… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by George Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-chetcuti) ## More from UDRI Investments Ltd - [**PA/08270/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08270-25/attard-sanction-recessed-setback-floor-part-of-a): To sanction recessed setback floor part of a duplex apartment as built, per previously approved PA/06224/21. Granted, validated 30 January 2026 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)