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Triq ir-Repubblika, Belt Valletta: planning intelligence

63 applications on record: 36 granted, 6 refused, 7 pending (86% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 6 floors. 1 residential units granted. 14 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.

Height precedents

  • PA/00236/26 Belt Valletta: To extend an approved Class 3A guesthouse through the change of use of adjoining building from residential into guest rooms and the construction of guest rooms Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 6 floors, decided 17 June 2026
  • PA/03718/23 Belt Valletta: Renewal of PA6398/17 - Proposed extension at fifth floor with three additional rooms, proposed switch room at sixth floor, and extension of existing lift to bas Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 6 floors, decided 9 May 2024
  • PA/06535/23 Belt Valletta: 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 exist Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 4 floors, decided 4 October 2024

What the planning files say

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Refused here

  • PA/04848/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed changed of use of existing pre-67 premises to Class 4D. Application also includes minor alterations. Refused, validated 15 July 2026
  • PA/00937/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C comprising of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 18 February 2026
  • PA/02547/25 Belt Valletta: Sanctioning the change of use from the approved retail shop (PA4290/98) to a Class 4C food and drink outlet, including alterations to signage. Refused, validated 23 April 2025
  • PA/01410/25 Belt Valletta: Proposed extension of room at roof level including installation of pv panels. Refused, validated 5 March 2025
  • PA/06078/24 Belt Valletta: Proposed outdoor seating and dining with lands clearance, on Republic Street, in front of an MTA licensed Class 4C. Refused, validated 11 September 2024
  • PA/05435/24 Belt Valletta: Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C comprising of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 28 August 2024

Pending now

  • PA/05927/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use of a pre-1968 unlicensed commercial property which is currently vacant, to a takeaway outlet. Proposal includes a new frontage with sign. Pending, validated 26 August 2026
  • PA/05825/26 Belt Valletta: To subdivide existing Class 4B commercial retail premises into two separate units, accessed from 2 different streets. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
  • PA/04080/26 Belt Valletta: To sanction roof level as built (no permits could be traced). Installation of decking and reclined railing at roof level, and minor alteration works to provide Pending, validated 17 June 2026
  • PA/03483/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed change of use from Class 4D restaurant to a Class 3A guest house, including additions and alterations and construction of receded floor. Facade to rema Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor
  • PA/08040/25 Belt Valletta: Proposed internal demolition of existing Class 4A office space and proposed construction of Class 3B hotel on 8 levels and recessed floor have a total number of Pending, validated 10 December 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/05848/25 Belt Valletta: The proposed development involves internal alterations and some changes of use across the floors of the existing building, converting it into a fully commercial Pending, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors
  • PA/03713/24 Belt Valletta: Proposed addition of 2 rooms to approved Class 3A boutique hotel as per PA1560/21 including proposed temporary canopy structure at roof level. Pending, validated 26 June 2024

Latest applications on Triq ir-Repubblika

  • PA/05927/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use of a pre-1968 unlicensed commercial property which is currently vacant, to a takeaway outlet. Proposal includes a new frontage with sign. Pending, validated 26 August 2026
  • PA/05825/26 Belt Valletta: To subdivide existing Class 4B commercial retail premises into two separate units, accessed from 2 different streets. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
  • PA/04848/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed changed of use of existing pre-67 premises to Class 4D. Application also includes minor alterations. Refused, validated 15 July 2026
  • PA/04213/26 Belt Valletta: 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 construct Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors
  • PA/04080/26 Belt Valletta: To sanction roof level as built (no permits could be traced). Installation of decking and reclined railing at roof level, and minor alteration works to provide Pending, validated 17 June 2026
  • PA/03483/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed change of use from Class 4D restaurant to a Class 3A guest house, including additions and alterations and construction of receded floor. Facade to rema Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor
  • PA/02821/26 Belt Valletta: Alterations to Law Courts Building comprising of the construction of an additional elevator within the internal courtyard. Granted, validated 28 May 2026
  • PA/02159/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed external and internal restoration works of St Barbara Church. Granted, validated 1 April 2026
  • PA/00937/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C comprising of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 18 February 2026
  • PA/00613/26 Belt Valletta: Renewal of PA6780/18 - Re-development of commercial premises as a shopping complex including retail outlets (Class 4B) and restaurant (Class 4D). Proposal inclu Granted, validated 20 February 2026
  • PA/00236/26 Belt Valletta: To extend an approved Class 3A guesthouse through the change of use of adjoining building from residential into guest rooms and the construction of guest rooms Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 6 floors
  • PA/00113/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C and proposed internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 14 January 2026
  • PA/08040/25 Belt Valletta: Proposed internal demolition of existing Class 4A office space and proposed construction of Class 3B hotel on 8 levels and recessed floor have a total number of Pending, validated 10 December 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/07636/25 Belt Valletta: Proposed change of class from Class 4B to Class 4D, proposed external alterations, and proposed outdoor tables, chairs, umbrellas, and retractable awnings. Granted, validated 26 November 2025
  • PA/06638/25 Belt Valletta: Restoration of shopfront (including repairing of wooden cladding, replacement of light fittings, signs and reinstatement of awnings, as well as the removal of A Granted, validated 29 October 2025
  • PA/05848/25 Belt Valletta: The proposed development involves internal alterations and some changes of use across the floors of the existing building, converting it into a fully commercial Pending, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors
  • PA/05090/25 Belt Valletta: To combine properties at no.102-103-103a-104, Republic Street/no.52-53 Old Hospital Street and change use to a Class 3A guesthouse, comprising 19 guest rooms, a Granted, validated 6 August 2025
  • PA/04838/25 Belt Valletta: Change of use from garage to shop (Class 4B) ancillary to the museum (approved in PA4144/23), restoration of facade, and installation of facade signage Granted, validated 23 July 2025
  • PA/02598/25 Belt Valletta: 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
  • PA/02547/25 Belt Valletta: Sanctioning the change of use from the approved retail shop (PA4290/98) to a Class 4C food and drink outlet, including alterations to signage. Refused, validated 23 April 2025
  • PA/02313/25 Belt Valletta: 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
  • PA/01676/25 Belt Valletta: Proposed internal and external conservation, which includes structural strengthening of the building. proposal to include repairs/restoration to timber aperture Granted, validated 18 March 2025
  • PA/01410/25 Belt Valletta: Proposed extension of room at roof level including installation of pv panels. Refused, validated 5 March 2025
  • PA/00394/25 Belt Valletta: To replace a damaged structural beam and convert one office into four offices. Granted, validated 24 March 2025
  • PA/07219/24 Belt Valletta: Proposed upgrading works at the Ministry for Tourism and Public Cleanliness; including the restoration and replacement of apertures on the facade, upgrading of Granted, validated 23 October 2024

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