--- title: "Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-san-pawl source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta: 48 planning applications, 80% granted, typically 5 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Belt Valletta › Triq San Pawl # Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta: planning intelligence 48 applications on record: 24 granted, 6 refused, 3 pending (80% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 5 residential units 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). ## Height precedents - [**PA/01290/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01290-24/belt-valletta-restoration-and-conversion-of-existing-5-storey): Restoration and conversion of existing 5 storey property from Class 1 residential (approved through PA842/21) back to Class 4A offices with modifications to the Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 5 floors, decided 19 July 2024 - [**PA/05956/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05956-25/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-existing-residence-and-construct): Internal alterations to existing residence and construction of one full additional floor and a receded floor. Proposal also includes the introduction of a home Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 23 April 2026 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq San Pawl yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/02863/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02863-26/belt-valletta-sanction-existing-use-of-class-4a-and): To sanction existing use of Class 4A and proposed internal alterations and change of use to Class 4C, to include signage. Refused, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/05265/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05265-25/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Internal alterations and change of use from Class 4A to shop Class 4D and proposed sign. Refused, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/06089/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06089-24/belt-valletta-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-guesthouse-for): Proposed additions and alterations to existing guesthouse for assisted living (Class 3A). Works include changes to fifth floor and roof plan due to fire escape Refused, validated 11 September 2024 - [**PA/01821/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01821-24/belt-valletta-sanction-temporary-steel-maintenance-platform-for-ac): To sanction temporary steel maintenance platform for ac unit in internal yard. Refused, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/01657/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01657-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a takeaway of prepacked food (no consumption of food on the premises). Refused, validated 22 March 2023 - [**PA/00131/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00131-23/belt-valletta-1meter-extension-of-mobile-telephony-infrastructure-at): Proposed 1meter extension of mobile telephony infrastructure at roof level, proposed equipment located within the existing parapet wall and relocation of alread Refused, validated 25 January 2023 ## Pending now - [**PA/05110/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05110-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C (no cooking) application also includes proposed sign on the facade. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/01996/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01996-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-residential-dwelling): Proposed change of use from pre-1967 residential dwelling and extension approved by PA2611/07 to Class 3A boutique hotel. Proposal includes internal alterations Pending, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/00030/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00030-26/belt-valletta-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-house): Alterations and extension to existing house, creating five apartments. Pending, validated 14 January 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq San Pawl - [**PA/05110/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05110-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C (no cooking) application also includes proposed sign on the facade. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04228/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04228-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-pre-1994-room): Sanctioning of pre-1994 room. Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/03346/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03346-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-disused-space): Change of use from a disused space to a pizzeria (Class 4D), including internal alterations and installation of a sign on the facade. Suspended, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/02863/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02863-26/belt-valletta-sanction-existing-use-of-class-4a-and): To sanction existing use of Class 4A and proposed internal alterations and change of use to Class 4C, to include signage. Refused, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/01996/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01996-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-residential-dwelling): Proposed change of use from pre-1967 residential dwelling and extension approved by PA2611/07 to Class 3A boutique hotel. Proposal includes internal alterations Pending, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01820/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01820-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-residential-apartments-approved): Proposed change of use from residential apartments approved in PA/03954/18 to a guest house (Class 3A), and change of use at ground floor and basement levels fr Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/00030/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00030-26/belt-valletta-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-house): Alterations and extension to existing house, creating five apartments. Pending, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/06584/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06584-25/belt-valletta-conversion-of-garage-to-kitchen-living-area-in): Conversion of garage to kitchen/living area in existing Class 1 residential unit. Include relocation of internal spaces and addition of small internal balcony. Granted, validated 4 November 2025 - [**PA/05956/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05956-25/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-existing-residence-and-construct): Internal alterations to existing residence and construction of one full additional floor and a receded floor. Proposal also includes the introduction of a home Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05265/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05265-25/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Internal alterations and change of use from Class 4A to shop Class 4D and proposed sign. Refused, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/02589/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02589-25/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade-and-apertures-as-per): Restoration of facade and apertures as per GS413/23, and creation of opening in existing recess for concealing ac's. Granted, validated 2 June 2025 - [**PA/00891/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00891-25/belt-valletta-propose-change-of-use-to-guest-house): To propose change of use to guest house Class 3A, 11 rooms in total, including internal alterations, demolition of roof at third floor, and extension at fourth Under appeal, validated 12 February 2025, 6 floors - [**PA/00473/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00473-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4A offices including minor internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated roofs and maintenance works to faca Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/07758/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07758-24/belt-valletta-minor-changes-to-pa-4243-21-including-partial): Minor changes to PA 4243/21 including partial change of use of three rooms at ground floor level from foreign researchers accommodation to offices (Class 4A), o Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/07050/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07050-24/belt-valletta-class-4a-office-in-lieu-of-vacant): Proposed Class 4A office in lieu of vacant pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/06435/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4d): Change of use from approved Class 4D (PA/05292/18) to Class 1 dwelling, removal of alterations which were approved but not built (including installation of lift Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/06089/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06089-24/belt-valletta-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-guesthouse-for): Proposed additions and alterations to existing guesthouse for assisted living (Class 3A). Works include changes to fifth floor and roof plan due to fire escape Refused, validated 11 September 2024 - [**PA/05819/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05819-24/belt-valletta-sanction-cleaning-of-facade): To sanction cleaning of facade. Granted, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/05173/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05173-24/belt-valletta-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4d): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D on public open space compromising of tables, chairs and umbrellas. Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/04873/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04873-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-disused-room-to): Change of use from disused room to Class 4B, proposed internal alterations including internal stairs and mezzanine, and sanctioning of lowering of floor level a Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/04834/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04834-24/belt-valletta-excavation-and-extension-of-lift-shaft-and): Proposed excavation and extension of lift shaft and access connection to property to the rear, further to approved permit PA/04558/16 (guesthouse). Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/04642/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04642-24/belt-valletta-interventions-on-existing-fa-ade-in-order-to): Proposed interventions on existing façade in order to restore the fabric and the structural stability. Proposal to include repairs or restoration to timber aper Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/01875/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01875-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-mezzanine-at-third-floor-level): Sanctioning of mezzanine at third floor level of Class 1 dwelling, including minor alterations at roof level. Granted, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/01821/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01821-24/belt-valletta-sanction-temporary-steel-maintenance-platform-for-ac): To sanction temporary steel maintenance platform for ac unit in internal yard. Refused, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/01290/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01290-24/belt-valletta-restoration-and-conversion-of-existing-5-storey): Restoration and conversion of existing 5 storey property from Class 1 residential (approved through PA842/21) back to Class 4A offices with modifications to the Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 5 floors Other streets in Belt Valletta: [Triq ir-Repubblika](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-ir-repubblika), [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), [Triq il-Lvant](https://propertylist.mt/area/belt-valletta/triq-il-lvant).