--- title: "PA/02298/26: Replacement of the statue of the Baptism in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02298-26/belt-valletta-replacement-of-the-statue-of-the-baptism source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Replacement of the statue of the Baptism of Christ with copy and the restoration of the adjacent parapet… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0229826 # PA/02298/26: Replacement of the statue of the Baptism in Belt Valletta Statue of Baptism of Christ, Triq il-Lvant, Belt Valletta Replacement of the statue of the Baptism of Christ with copy and the restoration of the adjacent parapet wall. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Statue of Baptism of Christ, Triq il-Lvant, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Restoration and Preservation Department Attn: Norbert Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/restoration-and-preservation-department) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 23 March 2026 - **Validated:** 28 April 2026 - **Published:** 8 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 23 April 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 13 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02298/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02298&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Statue of Baptism of Christ, Triq il-Lvant, Belt Valletta 246 other applications within 300 m: 139 granted, 13 refused, 21 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/04201/23). On Triq il-Lvant: 22 other applications, 16 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb). Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/03242/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03242-24/belt-valletta-minor-alterations-to-existing-town-house): Minor alterations to existing town house, including the combining of adjacent property into one habitation and the sanctioning of maintenance and restoration… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 11 m away - [**PA/01536/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01536-22/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-vacant-site-to): Change of use from vacant site to Class 5A hotel kitchen/food preparation area. Status being checked, 11 m away - [**PA/03717/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03717-23/belt-valletta-renewal-of-pa5006-16-rehabilitation-and-restoration): Renewal of PA5006/16 - Rehabilitation and restoration of 2 town houses; conversion there-of into 6 apartments/maisonettes; including related alterations such… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 12 m away - [**PA/06436/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06436-23/belt-valletta-closing-off-of-doorway-s-linking-it-to-contiguous): Closing-off of doorway/s linking it to contiguous property, change of use to Class 4A office, related internal alterations and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/02323/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02323-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-to-residential-use): Proposed change of use to residential use (Class 1), from last known use for property (catechism classes); and proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/06062/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06062-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-residential-to-guest): Change of use from residential to guest house (Class 3A), internal alterations, restaurant ancillary to guest house (Class 3A) and joining of property at… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/03733/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03733-23/belt-valletta-sanction-internal-alterations-as-built-over-approved): To sanction internal alterations as built over approved Class 4D shop by PA2982/16. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/03773/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03773-23/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-to-install-new-bathroom): Minor internal alterations to install new bathroom and storage facilities, installation of new counter and preparation area, placing of new tables and chairs… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/07583/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07583-25/belt-valletta-sanction-minor-internal-variations-from-pa-03266-16-afte): To sanction minor internal variations from PA/03266/16 after re-surveying of property. To demolish approved lift shaft, upper roof slab and roof structure. To… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/01529/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01529-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-facade-including-the-widening-of): Alterations to facade including the widening of existing garage door. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/01355/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01355-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations to existing dwelling, extension at third floor and new roof access, restoration of facade. Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/01449/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01449-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-existing-store-into): Change of use from existing store into Class 4D, including internal alterations Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/03606/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03606-22/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-including-repainting-of-the-facade): Internal alterations including repainting of the facade. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/04411/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04411-24/belt-valletta-retain-partially-offices-on-the-ground-floor): To retain partially offices on the ground floor (as approved in PA2289/09 and previous permits) and change of use to Class 3 (A) guesthouse for the upper four… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/03494/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03494-22/belt-valletta-change-of-internal-door-position-at-receded): Change of internal door position at receded floor level of hotel, use of roof as roof terrace including erection of safety railing and sanctioning of… Status being checked, 47 m away ## More by Mark Azzopardi - [**PA/05788/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05788-26/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-fortification-walls): Restoration of fortification walls. Granted, validated 20 October 2026 - [**PA/04570/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04570-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Granted, validated 10 August 2026 - [**PA/02726/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02726-25/zurrieq-restoration-works-including-removal-of-dangerous-structure): Restoration works including removal of dangerous structure by dismantling and re-erecting the portico spalling concrete beams and roofing slab and replacing… Granted, validated 22 May 2025 - [**PA/01101/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01101-25/xewkija-sanction-installation-of-generator-with-diesel-storage): To sanction installation of generator with diesel storage. Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/00174/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00174-25/birkirkara-restore-the-belfry-of-the-chapel-for): To restore the belfry of the Chapel for Our Lady of Victories. Granted, validated 27 March 2025 - [**PA/07793/24** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07793-24/floriana-restoration-of-nymphaeum): Restoration of Nymphaeum. Granted, validated 19 December 2024 [All applications by Mark Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-azzopardi) ## More from Restoration and Preservation Department - [**PA/05788/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05788-26/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-fortification-walls): Restoration of fortification walls. Granted, validated 20 October 2026 - [**PA/03795/24** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03795-24/kalkara-restoration-of-boundary-wall): Restoration of boundary wall. Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/06660/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06660-23/cospicua-bormla-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Granted, validated 30 November 2023 - [**PA/05110/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05110-23/kalkara-restoration-of-the-statue-of-st-joseph): Restoration of the statue of St Joseph Granted, validated 19 September 2023 - [**PA/05034/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05034-23/kalkara-restoration-of-the-statues-on-the-fa-ade): Restoration of the statues on the façade of Sta Liberata Church. Granted, validated 18 October 2023 - [**PA/03978/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03978-23/kalkara-restoration-of-the-statue-of-madonna-ta): Restoration of the statue of Madonna ta’ Loretu. Granted, validated 25 July 2023 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)