--- title: "Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-il-merkanti source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta: 47 planning applications, 93% granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Belt Valletta › Triq il-Merkanti # Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta: planning intelligence 47 applications on record: 28 granted, 2 refused, 5 pending (93% of decided granted). 8 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). ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Merkanti yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/07923/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07923-25/belt-valletta-install-umbrellas-over-outdoor-dining-area-approved): To install umbrellas over outdoor dining area approved by PA/0650/18. Refused, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/03550/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03550-24/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations): To sanction internal alterations, restoration works on facade, installation of signs and awnings, lighting on facade and variations from PA/00853/06 and PA/0665 Refused, validated 19 June 2024 ## Pending now - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing deteriorate Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04732/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04732-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-in-order-to-subdivide): Minor internal alterations in order to subdivide a 4 bedroom apartment into 2 separate 1 bedroom apartments and 1 separate 2 bedroom apartment. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04728/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04728-26/belt-valletta-outdoor-seating): Proposed outdoor seating, consisting of two tables and chairs to Class 4C outlet approved PA2863/19. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04562/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04562-26/belt-valletta-installation-of-photovoltaic-panels-and-construction-of): Proposed installation of photovoltaic panels and construction of parapett wall at roof level, plus access to same. Replacement of facade's apertures with alumin Pending - [**PA/02223/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02223-25/belt-valletta-repair-and-replacement-of-ceilings): Repair and replacement of ceilings (concrete, steel beams, timber beams and stone slabs) at Palazzo Castellania - Ministry of Health and Active Ageing Pending, validated 9 April 2025 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Merkanti - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing deteriorate Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04732/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04732-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-in-order-to-subdivide): Minor internal alterations in order to subdivide a 4 bedroom apartment into 2 separate 1 bedroom apartments and 1 separate 2 bedroom apartment. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04728/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04728-26/belt-valletta-outdoor-seating): Proposed outdoor seating, consisting of two tables and chairs to Class 4C outlet approved PA2863/19. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04562/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04562-26/belt-valletta-installation-of-photovoltaic-panels-and-construction-of): Proposed installation of photovoltaic panels and construction of parapett wall at roof level, plus access to same. Replacement of facade's apertures with alumin Pending - [**PA/00805/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00805-26/belt-valletta-sanction-class-4d-property-from-the-approved): To sanction Class 4D property from the approved PA/02607/18 to the as built plans. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/08129/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08129-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4b): Change of use from existing Class 4B shop to Class 4D (restaurant) including alterations and installation of signage and lift. Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/07923/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07923-25/belt-valletta-install-umbrellas-over-outdoor-dining-area-approved): To install umbrellas over outdoor dining area approved by PA/0650/18. Refused, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/07560/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07560-25/belt-valletta-alteration-to-the-existing-shop-sign-to): Proposed alteration to the existing shop sign to incorporate and house an external air-conditioning unit. Suspended, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/07288/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07288-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-store-to-gelateria): Change of use from store to gelateria and fixing of sign Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/03640/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03640-25/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-existing-class-4d-units): Proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D units including inter-connections between the units. Proposal includes change of use from Class 4C to Class 4 Granted, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/02640/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02640-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C cafeteria, including lowering of intermediate timber floor, restoration of deteriorated timber shop fronts and rest Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02223/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02223-25/belt-valletta-repair-and-replacement-of-ceilings): Repair and replacement of ceilings (concrete, steel beams, timber beams and stone slabs) at Palazzo Castellania - Ministry of Health and Active Ageing Pending, validated 9 April 2025 - [**PA/01682/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01682-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-basement-level-at): Change of use of basement level at the Auberge D'Italie to Class 2B (museum), alterations to entrance and alterations to shopfront on Zachary Street, including Granted, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/01047/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01047-25/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-convert-a-class-4c): Internal alterations to convert a Class 4C and a Class 4B shop into one Class 4D shop over site partly covered by PA/02103/21. Fixing of a/c and advertisement s Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/00811/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00811-25/belt-valletta-extension-at-fifth-floor-to-flat-no): Extension at fifth floor to flat no.8. Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/00443/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00443-25/belt-valletta-renewal-of-application-pa-01399-15-development-of-muza): Renewal of application PA/01399/15 [Development of MUZA - The National Museum of Fine Arts which includes the restoration, reuse and embellishment of an existin Granted, validated 3 April 2025 - [**PA/07180/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07180-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-the-fa-ade-restoration): Sanctioning of the façade restoration, correction of site plan and proposed outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demounta Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/05636/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05636-24/belt-valletta-use-vacant-premises-as-a-class-4c): To use vacant premises as a Class 4C, to remove the existing shopfront, sign and awning, to construct a new shopfront with sign and to carry out internal altera Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/03908/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03908-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-to-class-4c-cafeteria): Change of use to Class 4C cafeteria only, including internal alterations, mezzanine level, and sign. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/03786/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03786-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to take away. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/03577/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03577-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-due-to-incorrect): Sanctioning of existing garage due to incorrect survey. Part change of use to Class 4A office including internal alterations. Change of use from a garage for pr Granted, validated 19 June 2024 - [**PA/03550/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03550-24/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations): To sanction internal alterations, restoration works on facade, installation of signs and awnings, lighting on facade and variations from PA/00853/06 and PA/0665 Refused, validated 19 June 2024 - [**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 s Granted, validated 5 June 2024 - [**PA/00928/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-24/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-pre-1968-disused-property-to): Conversion of a pre-1968 disused property to a Class 4C cafeteria excluding wine bar establishment. Proposal includes restoration of the whole building fabric a Granted, validated 21 February 2024 - [**PA/00894/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00894-24/belt-valletta-installation-of-telecommunication-equipment-and-safety-r): Installation of telecommunication equipment and safety railing. 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