--- title: "PA/00443/25: Renewal of application PA/01399/15 [Development of MUZA in Belt Valletta |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00443-25/belt-valletta-renewal-of-application-pa-01399-15-development-of-muza source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Renewal of application PA/01399/15 [Development of MUZA - The National Museum of Fine Arts which includes the… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0044325 # PA/00443/25: Renewal of application PA/01399/15 [Development of MUZA in Belt Valletta Auberge D'Italie, Triq il-Merkanti, Triq Melita, Pjazza De Vallette, Triq San Zakkarija, Belt Valletta Renewal of application PA/01399/15 [Development of MUZA - The National Museum of Fine Arts which includes the restoration, reuse and embellishment of an existing building and its immediate surrounds]. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Auberge D'Italie, Triq il-Merkanti, Triq Melita, Pjazza De Vallette, Triq San Zakkarija, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Noel Zammit obo Heritage Malta](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/heritage-malta) - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Received:** 31 October 2024 - **Validated:** 3 April 2025 - **Published:** 29 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 February 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 16 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00443/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00443&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Auberge D'Italie, Triq il-Merkanti, Triq Melita, Pjazza De Vallette, Triq San Zakkarija, Belt Valletta 276 other applications within 300 m: 154 granted, 12 refused, 29 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02555/26). On Triq il-Merkanti: 46 other applications, 27 granted and 2 refused. Periti active on this street: [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for permit renewal applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/05093/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05093-23/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, minor internal changes to reconfigure layout, and proposed change of use from grocer to Class 4C establishment. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/00928/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-24/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-pre-1968-disused-property-to): Conversion of a pre-1968 disused property to a Class 4C cafeteria excluding wine bar establishment. Proposal includes restoration of the whole building fabric… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/04732/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04732-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-in-order-to-subdivide): Minor internal alterations in order to subdivide a 4 bedroom apartment into 2 separate 1 bedroom apartments and 1 separate 2 bedroom apartment. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/05213/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05213-23/belt-valletta-sanction-departures-from-pa-7255-17-to-class-4c): To sanction departures from PA/7255/17 to Class 4C outlet which includes changes to the internal layout and facades and the installation of a shop front.… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/03010/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03010-26/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-interconnect-two-existing-proper): Internal alterations to interconnect two existing properties into a single residential unit, including internal modifications and the construction of a… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/02864/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02864-26/belt-valletta-minor-alterations-to-pa-04464-22-including-removal-of): Minor alterations to PA/04464/22 including: removal of louvers from second floor, replacement of timber balcony and changes at roof level. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 30 m away - [**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, 44 m away - [**PA/00422/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00422-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-pre-1967-carpenters): Change of use from a pre-1967 carpenter’s workshop to a Class 1A dwelling with minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 January 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/02158/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02158-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-an-existing-class): Change of use from an existing Class 4 (selling of domestic appliances/servicing) to a Class 4B (hairdressing and tattoo artist) and to remove the façade… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/00283/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00283-22/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade-including-apertures-and-introducti): Restoration of facade including apertures and introduction of new balcony for the concealment of services. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/06925/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06925-26/belt-valletta-sanction-alteration-of-facade-aperture-and-change): To sanction alteration of facade aperture and change of use of to public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/00751/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-21/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-shop-to-class): Proposed change of use from shop to Class 4D, including internal alterations and sign on facade. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/06612/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06612-23/belt-valletta-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to the approved layout and installation of railings at recessed level. Proposed painting of roof structure in stone… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/02618/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02618-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Minor internal alterations at ground floor level, change of use of five (5) residential units (Class 1A) to Class 3A, and change in area designation of two… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/06229/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06229-24/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-changes-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal changes to approved guest house Class 3A at ground, first and second floor and submission of updated engineer's report to… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 64 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) ## More from Heritage Malta - [**PA/07681/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07681-25/vittoriosa-birgu-removal-of-dangerous-structures-and-modern-accretions): Removal of dangerous structures and modern accretions; and the structural consolidation and restoration of the original fabric. Granted, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/06669/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06669-25/vittoriosa-birgu-alterations-and-additions-including-the-installation): Alterations and additions including the installation of an external lift; introduction of additional sanitary facilities; kitchen; and store. Pending, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05541/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05541-25/tarxien-installation-of-banner-against-facade): Installation of banner against facade. Granted, validated 30 October 2025 - [**PA/05103/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05103-25/tarxien-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment-along): Variations from the official building alignment along Triq Sammat & Triq Santa Monika in terms of PA Circular 1/24. Granted, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/04076/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-25/kalkara-restoration-of-boundary-historic-walls-and-stabilization): Restoration of boundary historic walls and stabilization of foreshore, including the reconstruction of collapsed section - Heritage Malta area. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/02337/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02337-25/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-facades-of-inquisitors-palace-on): Restoration of facades of Inquisitor's Palace on Triq il-Mina l-Kbira and Triq in-Nofs in-Nhar. Granted, validated 22 May 2025 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)