--- title: "PA/08245/24: Change of use of pre-67 Class 4B in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08245-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-pre-67-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Belt Valletta: Change of use of pre-67 Class 4B shop currently selling miscellaneous diving equipment to Class 4D bar,… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0824524 # PA/08245/24: Change of use of pre-67 Class 4B in Belt Valletta 20, Expo Subaqua Supplies & Services, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta Change of use of pre-67 Class 4B shop currently selling miscellaneous diving equipment to Class 4D bar, including minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 20, Expo Subaqua Supplies & Services, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Paul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-sciberras) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 19 September 2024 - **Validated:** 18 December 2024 - **Published:** 18 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 28 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 6 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08245/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08245&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 20, Expo Subaqua Supplies & Services, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta 342 other applications within 300 m: 194 granted, 14 refused, 43 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). On Triq San Gwann: 23 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [David Mifsud Parker](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-mifsud-parker), [Martin Debrincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-debrincat). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, medium reliability, from 52 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/03165/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03165-21/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4C cafeteria. Status being checked, 1 m away - [**PA/02835/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02835-25/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-and-amendments-to-facade): Minor internal alterations and amendments to facade including installation of signage to a pre-1967 Class 4B Shop, to be re-utilized as a pharmacy Granted, validated 19 June 2025, 3 m away - [**PA/01729/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01729-26/belt-valletta-replacement-of-first-floor-ancillary-office-space): Replacement of first floor ancillary office space floor slab; introduction of intermediate floor, including minor alteration works to corner office space and… Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 17 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, 17 m away - [**PA/01464/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01464-22/belt-valletta-change-of-use-to-class-4d): Proposed change of use to Class 4D, including minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/00113/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00113-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C and proposed internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 36 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, 37 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, 42 m away - [**PA/02012/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02012-22/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alteration-to-existing-property-consistin): Minor internal alteration to existing property consisting in the removal and reconstruction of new stairs. Status being checked, 45 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, 46 m away - [**PA/00930/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00930-25/belt-valletta-alterations-to-common-parts-to-construct-lift): Alterations to common parts to construct lift shaft. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/04213/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04213-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-the-1st): Proposed change of use of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels from Class 4A offices to Class 3B hotel. Alterations to the existing roof to allow for the… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/06891/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-23/belt-valletta-dismantle-steel-structure-at-roof-level): To dismantle steel structure at roof level, demolish offices with frontage on Republic street at third floor and construct two receded levels at 3rd floor and… Withdrawn, validated 22 November 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/06535/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06535-23/belt-valletta-it-is-proposed-to-create-a-third): It is proposed to create a third floor dedicated to Class 4A Offices above the existing second floor level and generally within the existing volume of the… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 4 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/00299/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00299-23/belt-valletta-at-ground-floor-to-create-a-unified): At ground floor to create a unified Class 4B shop, a new common area with staircase and lifts at all levels, proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 50 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) ## More from Paul Sciberras - [**PA/02402/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02402-26/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (minor variations from development as approved in PA1844/92. Change of use from garage for private cars to public service garage. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/01547/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01547-25/qormi-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to dwelling and garage for private cars covered by PA1844/92 and PA8436/21. Change of use from garage for… Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/00735/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00735-20/qormi-partial-change-of-use-from-store-as): Partial change of use from store as approved in PA 8070/19 to include parking of vehicles to be used for public service Status being checked [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)