--- title: "PA/00317/26: Internal and external alterations to abandoned and in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00317-26/belt-valletta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-abandoned-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Internal and external alterations to abandoned and derelict pre-1968 structure. Proposed Class 4A (social… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0031726 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [MHASE (Ministry for Home Affairs and Employment) c.o. Brian Farrugia (VSA CEO)](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mhase-ministry-for-home-affairs-and-employment-c-o-brian-farrugia-vsa-ceo) - **Perit:** [Dr Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00317/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00317&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-23/belt-valletta-addition-and-alterations-to-existing-corner-maisonette): Proposed addition and alterations to existing corner maisonette to include internal alterations, additions at roof level, construction of a pool and… Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 15 m away - [**PA/05766/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05766-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-existing-apartment-and-extension-of): Alterations to existing apartment and extension of receded floor. To include installation of lift shaft in common parts. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/06210/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06210-22/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling-inclu): Proposed internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including removal of accretions to reinstate courtyard and minor extension on airspace.… Granted, validated 4 January 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/01856/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01856-26/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-in-pre-1968-apartment): Proposed internal alterations in pre-1968 apartment. Proposal also includes reinstatement of timber balconies and wrought iron railing and restoration of… Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/02973/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02973-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and): Minor internal alterations to existing dwelling and change of use from residential to a eight bedroomed guesthouse (Class 3A) including a breakfast area and… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/04598/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04598-23/belt-valletta-renewal-of-permit-pa1027-18-restoration-of): Renewal of permit PA1027/18 - Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 15 September 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/07865/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07865-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-an-existing-office): Sanctioning of an existing office (Class 4A) as built. Suspended, validated 3 December 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/02309/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02309-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-existing-disused-property): 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… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/05205/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05205-26/belt-valletta-sanction-changing-site-configuration-and-minor-internal): To sanction changing site configuration and minor internal alterations to permitted layout as per PA/09987/17. Granted, validated 6 September 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/04018/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04018-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-existing-flats): Alterations to existing flats, including the replacement of timber apertures, the extension at the recessed level, and the addition of a pool. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/07142/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07142-25/belt-valletta-replace-a-damaged-ceiling-of-an-apartment): To replace a damaged ceiling of an apartment at basement level. Pending, validated 5 November 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/06082/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06082-25/belt-valletta-replace-a-damaged-ceiling-of-a-first): To replace a damaged ceiling of a first floor apartment. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/01082/20** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01082-20/belt-valletta-restore-existing-dilapidated-timber-door-and-print): To restore existing dilapidated timber door and print sign directly over timber door. Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/04381/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04381-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-residence-and): Proposed change of use of pre-1968 residence and offices building, to Class 3A guesthouse comprising 11 guest rooms, facilities for staff, kitchen, breakfast… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/06295/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06295-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-natural-stone-cladding-on-fa-ade): Proposed sanctioning of natural stone cladding on façade, and minor internal alterations at sixth floor level including the change of use from conference room… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 84 m away ## More by Claude Busuttil - [**PA/07771/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07771-26/birzebbuga-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): To propose internal and external alterations to a dwelling covered by RG/00695/25 including dismantling of ceilings slabs and staircase, the construction of a… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07016/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07016-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling): To propose the demolition of an existing dwelling, excavation of a basement level and construction of an apartment complex consisting of six two bedroom… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/06410/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06410-26/xaghra-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04412/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04412-26/mosta-propose-changes-to-approved-permits-pa-03810-18-and): To propose changes to approved permits PA/03810/18 and PA/04838/21 covering a townhouse that include the construction of an screen wall in franka stone,… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04134/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04134-26/belt-valletta-subdivision-of-existing-residential-apartments): Subdivision of existing residential apartments (Class 1) from approved/existing four three bedroom units and one two bedroom unit to proposed four one bedroom… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04022/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04022-26/attard-propose-the-change-of-use-of-two): 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… Granted, validated 17 June 2026 [All applications by Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)