PA/00317/26: Internal and external alterations to abandoned and in Belt Valletta
18, Triq Melita, Belt Valletta
Internal and external alterations to abandoned and derelict pre-1968 structure. Proposed Class 4A (social counseling therapy rooms), reception area, and restoration of facade including removal of marble accretion.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 18, Triq Melita, Belt Valletta
- Locality
- Belt Valletta
- Applicant
- MHASE (Ministry for Home Affairs and Employment) c.o. Brian Farrugia (VSA CEO)
- Perit
- Dr Claude Busuttil
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Restoration
- Received
- 31 October 2025
- Validated
- 21 January 2026
- Published
- 21 January 2026
- Comments close
- 20 February 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 1 July 2026
- Permit expires
- 22 July 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 18, Triq Melita, Belt Valletta
142 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25).
On Triq Melita: 17 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: Anthony Fenech Vella.
Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps.
- PA/07536/23 Belt Valletta: Proposed addition and alterations to existing corner maisonette to include internal alterations, additions at roof level, construction of a pool and…
- PA/05766/24 Belt Valletta: Alterations to existing apartment and extension of receded floor. To include installation of lift shaft in common parts.
- PA/06210/22 Belt Valletta: Proposed internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including removal of accretions to reinstate courtyard and minor extension on airspace.…
- PA/01856/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed internal alterations in pre-1968 apartment. Proposal also includes reinstatement of timber balconies and wrought iron railing and restoration of…
- PA/02973/26 Belt Valletta: Minor internal alterations to existing dwelling and change of use from residential to a eight bedroomed guesthouse (Class 3A) including a breakfast area and…
- PA/04598/23 Belt Valletta: Renewal of permit PA1027/18 - Restoration of facade.
- PA/07865/25 Belt Valletta: Sanctioning of an existing office (Class 4A) as built.
- PA/02309/25 Belt Valletta: Change of use from existing disused property to a Class 3C spa. Works to include internal alterations and construction of a swimming pool and ancillary…
- PA/05205/26 Belt Valletta: To sanction changing site configuration and minor internal alterations to permitted layout as per PA/09987/17.
- PA/04018/24 Belt Valletta: Alterations to existing flats, including the replacement of timber apertures, the extension at the recessed level, and the addition of a pool.
- PA/07142/25 Belt Valletta: To replace a damaged ceiling of an apartment at basement level.
- PA/06082/25 Belt Valletta: To replace a damaged ceiling of a first floor apartment.
- PA/01082/20 Belt Valletta: To restore existing dilapidated timber door and print sign directly over timber door.
- PA/04381/24 Belt Valletta: Proposed change of use of pre-1968 residence and offices building, to Class 3A guesthouse comprising 11 guest rooms, facilities for staff, kitchen, breakfast…
- PA/06295/24 Belt Valletta: Proposed sanctioning of natural stone cladding on façade, and minor internal alterations at sixth floor level including the change of use from conference room…
More by Claude Busuttil
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- PA/06410/26 Xaghra: Restoration of facades.
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- PA/04022/26 Attard: To propose the change of use of two rooms into a Class 4B beauty salon including ancillary storage, construction of low wall in front garden and installation…