--- title: "PA/02628/26: conversion of a residential block into a in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02628-26/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-residential-block-into-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed conversion of a residential block into a Class 3A guest house. Proposal includes extensions at… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0262826 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Marsamuscetto Real Estate Ltd Attn: George Briffa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/marsamuscetto-real-estate-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02628/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02628&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Valentino Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/valentino-architects), [Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef), [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03398-24/belt-valletta-sanction-change-of-use-of-existing-commercial): To sanction change of use of existing commercial premises Class 4B shop to Class 4C(Cafeteria) including alterations and changes to signage Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 13 m away - [**PA/03058/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03058-22/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4C cafeteria including minor internal/external alterations. Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/01603/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01603-25/belt-valletta-sanction-changes-from-pa-03058-22-including-design-of): To sanction changes from PA/03058/22 including design of shopfront and proposed fixing of retractable awning. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/07795/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07795-25/belt-valletta-tables-and-chairs-ancillary-to-class-4d): Proposed tables and chairs ancillary to Class 4D outlet approved in PA/2533/23. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/02533/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02533-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D establishment. Including minor internal alterations and modifications to shopfronts. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/05435/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05435-24/belt-valletta-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4c): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C comprising of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 28 August 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/03587/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03587-26/belt-valletta-renovation-of-an-existing-class-4d-bar): 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… Suspended, validated 3 June 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/07877/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07877-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): 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… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/06471/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06471-25/belt-valletta-change-of-colour-of-timber-apertures-from): Change of colour of timber apertures from PA/07080/21. Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/05011/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05011-23/belt-valletta-restoration-and-conservation-of-fa-ade-and-apertures): Restoration and conservation of façade and apertures. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/00937/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00937-26/belt-valletta-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4c): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C comprising of tables and chairs. Refused, validated 18 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/02535/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02535-23/belt-valletta-sanction-the-removal-of-lightweight-timber-mezzanine): 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… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01174/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01174-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 17 March 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/02547/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02547-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-the-change-of-use-from-the): Sanctioning the change of use from the approved retail shop (PA4290/98) to a Class 4C food and drink outlet, including alterations to signage. Refused, validated 23 April 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/02708/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02708-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): Change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 3B hotel and ancillary facilities. Proposal includes minor alterations. Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 47 m away ## More by Matthew Gatt - [**PA/07111/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07111-26/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-residential-property-into-a): Proposed conversion of a residential property into a Class 3A guest house. Proposal includes extensions at fourth and fifth floor levels, the addition of a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 6 floors - [**PA/07014/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07014-26/naxxar-sanction-changes-in-garage-from-pa-03109-08): To sanction changes in garage from PA/03109/08, and the proposed change from industrial garage to public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06612/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06612-26/rabat-construct-a-class-6a-warehouse-to-relocate): To construct a Class 6A warehouse to relocate activity already licensed on the opposite side of the street. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06357/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06357-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-apartment-from-pb-04274-85): To sanction changes to apartment from PB/04274/85. Changes include shifting of walls and changes in site configuration, and to sanction the roof area,… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06272/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06272-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of three bedroom house. Proposal includes excavation for garage at semi-basement level and construction… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Matthew Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gatt) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)