--- title: "Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-san-gwann source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta: 24 planning applications, 83% granted, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Belt Valletta › Triq San Gwann # Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta: planning intelligence 24 applications on record: 10 granted, 2 refused, 4 pending (83% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 9 residential units granted. 7 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/05857/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05857-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-pre-1968-apartment-at-second-floor): Alterations to pre-1968 apartment at second floor level. Proposed extension at third floor level for the creation of a new apartment at same level and new const Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 27 January 2026 - [**PA/00088/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00088-25/belt-valletta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-permit): Internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/4524/20, including proposed change in facade of receded floor to partly wrought iron railing, minor chan Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 16 October 2025 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq San Gwann: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Refused here - [**PA/08245/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08245-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-pre-67-class-4b): Change of use of pre-67 Class 4B shop currently selling miscellaneous diving equipment to Class 4D bar, including minor internal alterations. Refused, validated 18 December 2024 - [**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 ## Pending now - [**PA/05447/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05447-26/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-pre-196): To sanction internal alterations within an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including erection of internal partitions and soffits. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04064/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04064-26/belt-valletta-sanction-alterations-as-built-and-the-replacement): To sanction alterations as built and the replacement of a shopfront including self illuminated signage. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/07101/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07101-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-last): Sanctioning of minor variations from the last approved: PA/04494/21. Variations include: the positioning and size of the counter, the position of the front door Pending, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/06163/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06163-24/belt-valletta-rehabilitation-of-existing-property-through-minor-altera): Rehabilitation of existing property through minor alterations, installation of lift, insertion of mezzanine at third floor level and extension of existing struc Pending, validated 6 November 2024 ## Latest applications on Triq San Gwann - [**PA/05447/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05447-26/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-pre-196): To sanction internal alterations within an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including erection of internal partitions and soffits. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05005/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05005-26/belt-valletta-changes-to-a-pre-1968-structure-previously-approved): Changes to a pre-1968 structure previously approved under permit PA/2547/06, including the sanctioning of minor variations in layout following exact survey on s Suspended, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04064/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04064-26/belt-valletta-sanction-alterations-as-built-and-the-replacement): To sanction alterations as built and the replacement of a shopfront including self illuminated signage. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**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 in Suspended, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/08123/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08123-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Proposal includes also internal alterations and changes to the signage. Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/07420/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07420-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-class-1-residential): Change of use of Class 1 residential building approved in PA/05965/23 to a Class 3B hotel including structural alterations to form a central courtyard; erection Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/07101/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07101-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-last): Sanctioning of minor variations from the last approved: PA/04494/21. Variations include: the positioning and size of the counter, the position of the front door Pending, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/00088/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00088-25/belt-valletta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-permit): Internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/4524/20, including proposed change in facade of receded floor to partly wrought iron railing, minor chan Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08245/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08245-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-pre-67-class-4b): Change of use of pre-67 Class 4B shop currently selling miscellaneous diving equipment to Class 4D bar, including minor internal alterations. Refused, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/07322/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07322-24/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alteration-consisting-of-the-construct): To sanction internal alteration consisting of the construction of a partition wall for the creation of an ensuite bathroom. Withdrawn, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/07076/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07076-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Proposed change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4A office and addition of lightweight internal partitions. Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/06163/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06163-24/belt-valletta-rehabilitation-of-existing-property-through-minor-altera): Rehabilitation of existing property through minor alterations, installation of lift, insertion of mezzanine at third floor level and extension of existing struc Pending, validated 6 November 2024 - [**PA/05857/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05857-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-pre-1968-apartment-at-second-floor): Alterations to pre-1968 apartment at second floor level. Proposed extension at third floor level for the creation of a new apartment at same level and new const Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05179/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05179-24/belt-valletta-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-on-demountable): To place outdoor tables and chairs on demountable timber platforms. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/04319/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04319-24/belt-valletta-renewal-of-permit-pa9763-17-rehabilitation-of-premises): Renewal of permit PA9763/17: Rehabilitation of premises and conversion into the first Maltese socio-political house-museum including minor internal structure al Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**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 - [**PA/06163/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06163-23/belt-valletta-installation-of-timber-shopfront-and-signage-to): Installation of timber shopfront and signage to existing local shop - Class 4B retail outlet. Withdrawn, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/05965/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05965-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-building-from-class): Change of use of building from Class 4A offices to Class 1, consisting in two duplex maisonettes, five apartments, (one of which duplex and which includes a swi Granted, validated 11 October 2023 - [**PA/04134/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04134-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C food and drink establishment as per LN74 of 2014 outlet including placing of tables and chairs and minor changes to exis Granted, validated 5 July 2023 - [**PA/03052/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03052-23/belt-valletta-demolish-deteriorated-cantilevers-from-facade-and-propos): To demolish deteriorated cantilevers from facade and propose apertures with railing in facade. Granted, validated 25 August 2023 - [**PA/01907/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01907-23/belt-valletta-changes-to-shop-frontage-and-signage): Changes to shop frontage and signage, and inclusion of concealed a/c unit within new signage. Withdrawn - [**PA/02851/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02851-22/belt-valletta-propose-tables): To propose tables, chairs and demountable umbrella. Status being checked - [**PA/00289/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00289-22/belt-valletta-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-a-palazzo-into): Restoration and rehabilitation of a palazzo into a Class 1 shared home. Proposal includes the installation of a lift, skylight, extension to fourth floor level Status being checked, 5 floors - [**PA/00303/20** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00303-20/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to 4D and to sanction internal alterations in approved permit PA/00459/06. 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