--- title: "Triq il-Batterija, Belt Valletta: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-il-batterija source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Batterija, Belt Valletta: 17 planning applications, 89% granted, typically 6 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Belt Valletta › Triq il-Batterija # Triq il-Batterija, Belt Valletta: planning intelligence 17 applications on record: 8 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending (89% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 6 floors. 44 residential units granted. 3 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows The official height limit for this street is on Belt Valletta's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. [See Belt Valletta's local plan maps](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Belt%20Valletta). ## Height precedents - [**PA/03142/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03142-24/belt-valletta-extension-to-approved-class-3a-guesthouse): Extension to approved Class 3A guesthouse, including construction at fourth and fifth floor level, minor internal alterations and sanctioning of internal altera Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 6 floors, decided 13 September 2024 - [**PA/04201/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04201-23/belt-valletta-sanction-6-storey-class-3b-diffuso-hotel-with): To sanction 6-storey Class 3B 'Diffuso' hotel with underlying basement as built, as shown on proposed drawings in its entirety including reception, breakfast ar Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 6 floors, decided 5 January 2024 - [**PA/07541/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07541-24/belt-valletta-renewal-of-permit-pa5708-19-proposed-internal-structural): Renewal of permit PA5708/19: Proposed internal structural alterations to existing house, including the introduction of a lift and proposed extension at roof lev Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, decided 21 March 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Batterija yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/03947/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03947-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): Change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 4C cafeteria including minor alterations and signage. Refused, validated 17 June 2026 ## Pending now - [**PA/03201/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03201-26/belt-valletta-reinstate-the-vertical-connection-between-the-2): To reinstate the vertical connection between the 2 residences accessed from Battery Street number 57 covered by PA/06967/24 and the two residence accessed from Pending, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02718/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02718-26/belt-valletta-creation-of-a-high-level-window-at-basement): Proposed creation of a high-level window at basement level and internal reconfiguration to convert an existing study into a bedroom. Pending, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/03790/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03790-24/belt-valletta-extension-at-receded-floor-level): Proposed extension at receded floor level. Pending, validated 3 July 2024 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Batterija - [**PA/03947/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03947-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): Change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 4C cafeteria including minor alterations and signage. Refused, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03201/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03201-26/belt-valletta-reinstate-the-vertical-connection-between-the-2): To reinstate the vertical connection between the 2 residences accessed from Battery Street number 57 covered by PA/06967/24 and the two residence accessed from Pending, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02718/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02718-26/belt-valletta-creation-of-a-high-level-window-at-basement): Proposed creation of a high-level window at basement level and internal reconfiguration to convert an existing study into a bedroom. Pending, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/04629/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04629-25/belt-valletta-splitting-of-approved-residential-dwelling): Proposed splitting of approved residential dwelling (PA 234/21) into 4 apartments and sanctioning of internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/07541/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07541-24/belt-valletta-renewal-of-permit-pa5708-19-proposed-internal-structural): Renewal of permit PA5708/19: Proposed internal structural alterations to existing house, including the introduction of a lift and proposed extension at roof lev Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06967/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06967-24/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-two-existing-apartments): Internal alterations to two existing apartments, introduction of lift and realignment of apertures on facade. Granted, validated 20 November 2024 - [**PA/03790/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03790-24/belt-valletta-extension-at-receded-floor-level): Proposed extension at receded floor level. Pending, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/03142/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03142-24/belt-valletta-extension-to-approved-class-3a-guesthouse): Extension to approved Class 3A guesthouse, including construction at fourth and fifth floor level, minor internal alterations and sanctioning of internal altera Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 6 floors - [**PA/02584/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02584-24/belt-valletta-refurbishment-of-part-of-existing-british-hotel): Refurbishment of part of existing "British Hotel" into a Class 3A guest-house including internal and external alterations, internal and external restoration and Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/04201/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04201-23/belt-valletta-sanction-6-storey-class-3b-diffuso-hotel-with): To sanction 6-storey Class 3B 'Diffuso' hotel with underlying basement as built, as shown on proposed drawings in its entirety including reception, breakfast ar Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 6 floors - [**PA/02796/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02796-23/belt-valletta-rehabilitation-of-existing-building-and-change-of): Proposed rehabilitation of existing building and change of use to Class 4A (offices); proposed replacement of dilapidated roofs and internal/external alteration Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/02148/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02148-23/belt-valletta-renewal-to-pa04622-17-change-of-use-from): Proposed renewal to PA04622/17 {Change of use from (Class 1) dwelling to (Class 1) lodging including extension comprising 2 no. additional levels, internal and Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/00407/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-22/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-existing-class-3b-hotel): Internal alterations to existing Class 3B Hotel (Diffuso), and the addition of awning at roof level. Status being checked - [**PA/00100/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00100-22/belt-valletta-include-an-existing-old-window-located-at): To include an existing old window located at second floor which is overlooking third party property and was mistakenly left out in PA9325/19. Status being checked - [**PA/00814/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00814-21/belt-valletta-sanction-works-as-built): To sanction works as built. Status being checked - [**PA/00786/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00786-21/belt-valletta-installation-of-timber-decking-and-jacuzzi-on): Installation of timber decking and jacuzzi on existing roof Status being checked - [**PA/00234/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00234-21/belt-valletta-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including): Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including minor modifications to the facade Status being checked Other streets in Belt Valletta: [Triq ir-Repubblika](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-ir-repubblika), [Triq San Pawl](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-san-pawl), [Triq il-Merkanti](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-il-merkanti), [Triq Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-santa-lucija), [Triq Sant' Orsla](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-sant-orsla), [Triq l-Arcisqof](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-l-arcisqof), [Triq l-Ifran](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-l-ifran), [Triq tat-Teatru l-Antik](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-tat-teatru-l-antik), [Triq San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-san-gwann), [Triq Zekka](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-zekka), [Triq Nofs in-Nhar](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-nofs-in-nhar), [Triq id-Dejqa](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-id-dejqa).