PA/02628/26: conversion of a residential block into a in Belt Valletta
88,89,67B, 67A, Triq Santa Lucija c/w, Triq Marsamxett, Belt Valletta
Proposed conversion of a residential block into a Class 3A guest house. Proposal includes extensions at fourth floor level, the addition of a lift and recessed floor, and a pool at roof. The proposal also entails the restoration of facade, and various minor internal alterations.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 88,89,67B, 67A, Triq Santa Lucija c/w, Triq Marsamxett, Belt Valletta
- Locality
- Belt Valletta
- Applicant
- Marsamuscetto Real Estate Ltd Attn: George Briffa
- Perit
- Perit Matthew Gatt
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Hotel
- Height
- 5 floors plus a receded floor
- Received
- 18 February 2026
- Validated
- 22 April 2026
- Published
- 22 April 2026
- Comments close
- 22 May 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 16 September 2026
- Permit expires
- 14 October 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 88,89,67B, 67A, Triq Santa Lucija c/w, Triq Marsamxett, Belt Valletta
395 other applications within 300 m: 219 granted, 20 refused, 45 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25).
On Triq Santa Lucija: 38 other applications, 26 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: Ray Demicoli, Valentino Architects, Kerstien Micallef, Malcolm Xuereb, Mannie Galea.
Approval estimate for hotel applications like this here: about 86% (likely range 56–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/03398/24 Belt Valletta: To sanction change of use of existing commercial premises Class 4B shop to Class 4C(Cafeteria) including alterations and changes to signage
- PA/03058/22 Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4C cafeteria including minor internal/external alterations.
- PA/01603/25 Belt Valletta: To sanction changes from PA/03058/22 including design of shopfront and proposed fixing of retractable awning.
- PA/07795/25 Belt Valletta: Proposed tables and chairs ancillary to Class 4D outlet approved in PA/2533/23.
- PA/02533/23 Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D establishment. Including minor internal alterations and modifications to shopfronts.
- PA/05435/24 Belt Valletta: Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C comprising of tables and chairs.
- PA/03587/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed renovation of an existing Class 4D bar (PA/02533/23), including the annexation of an adjacent property and change of use from Class 4B shop to Class…
- PA/07877/25 Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D, including a proposed extension to the existing basement, internal alterations and proposed new entrance door and…
- PA/06471/25 Belt Valletta: Change of colour of timber apertures from PA/07080/21.
- PA/05011/23 Belt Valletta: Restoration and conservation of façade and apertures.
- PA/00937/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C comprising of tables and chairs.
- PA/02535/23 Belt Valletta: To sanction the removal of lightweight timber mezzanine due to chance of imminent collapse, to sanction also removal of internal dividing wall, and to propose…
- PA/01174/26 Belt Valletta: Restoration of facade.
- PA/02547/25 Belt Valletta: Sanctioning the change of use from the approved retail shop (PA4290/98) to a Class 4C food and drink outlet, including alterations to signage.
- PA/02708/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 3B hotel and ancillary facilities. Proposal includes minor alterations.
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