--- title: "PA/01848/26: extension of the fourth floor level at in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01848-26/belt-valletta-extension-of-the-fourth-floor-level-at source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed extension of the fourth floor level at a Class 3A boutique guest house. Perit Luke Fenech.… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0184826 # PA/01848/26: extension of the fourth floor level at in Belt Valletta 56, 57 The Barrister, Triq San Kristofru c/w, Triq id-Dejqa, Belt Valletta Proposed extension of the fourth floor level at a Class 3A boutique guest house. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 56, 57 The Barrister, Triq San Kristofru c/w, Triq id-Dejqa, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Mark Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-gauci) - **Perit:** [Perit Luke Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/luke-fenech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Received:** 3 January 2026 - **Validated:** 18 March 2026 - **Published:** 18 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01848/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01848&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 56, 57 The Barrister, Triq San Kristofru c/w, Triq id-Dejqa, Belt Valletta 274 other applications within 300 m: 157 granted, 15 refused, 28 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02555/26). On Triq San Kristofru: 17 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Valentino Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/valentino-architects). Approval estimate for hotel applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01776/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01776-21/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade-works): Proposed restoration of facade works. Status being checked, 9 m away - [**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),… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/00152/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00152-23/belt-valletta-sanction-existing-dwelling): To sanction existing dwelling. Withdrawn, validated 15 March 2023, 31 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, 33 m away - [**PA/05772/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05772-26/belt-valletta-1m-high-terrace-wall): Proposed 1m-high terrace wall (opramorta) at upper roof level to screen plant area and ensure safety and protection. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/02491/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02491-24/belt-valletta-re-arrangement-of-residential-unit): Proposed re-arrangement of residential unit (Use Class Order as per Legal Notice 74/2014 - Class 1) and offices in part of the building at levels -1 and 0… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 48 m away - [**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, 50 m away - [**PA/06789/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06789-23/belt-valletta-renew-planning-authority-permit-pa595-15-to): To renew planning authority permit PA595/15 - to restore the main facades of the whole block on Merchant Street, Arbishop Street, St Paul Street and St… Granted, validated 4 January 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/05386/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05386-23/belt-valletta-renewal-of-pa3148-14-for-renovations-and-alterations): Renewal of PA3148/14 for 'Renovations and alterations to existing dwelling into a residential unit (Use Class Order as per Legal Notice 74/2014 - Class 1) and… Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/04280/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04280-23/belt-valletta-sanction-minor-modifications-and-annexing-of-pre): To sanction minor modifications and annexing of pre 1967 dwelling with garage. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 51 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, 52 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, 53 m away - [**PA/00371/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00371-21/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alteration-and-proposed-new-balcony): Minor internal alteration and proposed new balcony on main facade. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/07753/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07753-23/belt-valletta-restoration-works-along-the-facade): Restoration works along the facade. Works include cleaning of stone, plastic repair and/or piecing in of new stone, replacement of existing doors and… Granted, validated 30 January 2024, 54 m away ## More by Luke Fenech - [**PA/05374/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05374-26/qormi-re-construction-of-concrete-roof-of-garage): Proposed re-construction of concrete roof of garage. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/04431/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04431-26/qormi-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-townhouse): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to townhouse including changes to facade and installation of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 4 August 2026 - [**PA/02012/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02012-26/sannat-sanction-retractable-awnings-as-built-and-other): To sanction retractable awnings as built and other minor variations in penthouse from approved permit PA/05626/24. Granted, validated 10 May 2026 - [**PA/01143/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01143-25/marsa-sanction-industrial-warehouse-as-built-from-approved): To sanction industrial warehouse as built from approved PB/01037/92 including correction of site. Change of use from Class 6A warehouse to Class 5B workshop… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/07417/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07417-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-install-open-fence-on-front-garden-boundary): To install open fence on front garden boundary wall. Granted, validated 13 February 2024 - [**PA/06870/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06870-23/qormi-sanction-variations-from-pa-01394-97-re): To sanction variations from PA/01394/97 re. garage No.7 located in Falzon Garages, Triq Lydda, Qormi. Granted, validated 23 January 2024 [All applications by Luke Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/luke-fenech) ## More from Mark Gauci - [**PA/06130/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06130-25/luqa-demolition-of-existing-disused-poultry-farm-and): Demolition of existing disused poultry farm and proposed excavation of two basement floor levels; one level Class 6A storage unit and one level parking.… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/00061/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00061-25/naxxar-subdivision-of-approved-1-duplex-unit-by): Subdivision of approved 1 duplex unit by PA/00326/24, change of use from study room into an independent Class 4A office and connecting of garage No 7 to unit… Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/07841/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07841-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-excavation-of): Demolition of existing garage and excavation of site to construct a residential block consisting of basement garage, 6 apartments and one penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04068/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04068-24/mellieha-leveling-of-agricultural-field-by-displacement-of): Leveling of agricultural field by displacement of soil from upper part of field to lower part of field, to facilitate cultivation of seasonal crop. Proposal… Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/00612/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00612-24/belt-valletta-extension-to-existing-class-3a-boutique-hotel): Extension to existing Class 3A Boutique Hotel through the change of use of the adjacent property. Proposal to also include minor internal alterations to join… Granted, validated 8 March 2024 - [**PA/05570/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05570-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-from-approved-pa5448-21-which-include-the): Proposed changes from approved PA5448/21 which include: the division of a 3-bedroom apartment into two separate units (two 1-bedroom apartments) and minor… Refused, validated 27 September 2023 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)