--- title: "PA/02718/26: creation of a high-level window at basement in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02718-26/belt-valletta-creation-of-a-high-level-window-at-basement source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposed creation of a high-level window at basement level and internal reconfiguration to convert an… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0271826 # PA/02718/26: creation of a high-level window at basement in Belt Valletta 43, Triq il-Batterija, Belt Valletta Proposed creation of a high-level window at basement level and internal reconfiguration to convert an existing study into a bedroom. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 43, Triq il-Batterija, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Pierre Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/pierre-ellul) - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 30 March 2026 - **Validated:** 29 April 2026 - **Published:** 29 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 29 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02718/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02718&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 43, Triq il-Batterija, Belt Valletta 113 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 4 refused, 13 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03142/24). On Triq il-Batterija: 16 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/06898/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06898-26/belt-valletta-proposal-includes-minor-amendments-beyond-those-as): Proposal includes minor amendments beyond those as approved in PA/01302/15, as renewed through PA/03881/23, including the sanctioning of the following: (1)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 6 m away - [**PA/02796/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02796-23/belt-valletta-rehabilitation-of-existing-building-and-change-of): Proposed rehabilitation of existing building and change of use to Class 4A (offices); proposed replacement of dilapidated roofs and internal/external… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 6 m away - [**PA/03928/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03928-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Proposed change of use from Class 4A (offices) as approved in PA/02796/23 to 3 residential units, including internal alterations. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 14 m away - [**PA/04629/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04629-25/belt-valletta-splitting-of-approved-residential-dwelling): Proposed splitting of approved residential dwelling (PA 234/21) into 4 apartments and sanctioning of internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/00234/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00234-21/belt-valletta-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including): Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including minor modifications to the facade Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/03790/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03790-24/belt-valletta-extension-at-receded-floor-level): Proposed extension at receded floor level. Pending, validated 3 July 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/00100/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00100-22/belt-valletta-include-an-existing-old-window-located-at): To include an existing old window located at second floor which is overlooking third party property and was mistakenly left out in PA9325/19. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/02148/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02148-23/belt-valletta-renewal-to-pa04622-17-change-of-use-from): Proposed renewal to PA04622/17 {Change of use from (Class 1) dwelling to (Class 1) lodging including extension comprising 2 no. additional levels, internal… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/03201/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03201-26/belt-valletta-reinstate-the-vertical-connection-between-the-2): To reinstate the vertical connection between the 2 residences accessed from Battery Street number 57 covered by PA/06967/24 and the two residence accessed… Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/06967/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06967-24/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-two-existing-apartments): Internal alterations to two existing apartments, introduction of lift and realignment of apertures on facade. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/03016/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03016-23/belt-valletta-install-new-sign-in-the-same-positioning): To install new sign in the same positioning and with the same dimensions as the previously installed signage that had to be removed due to bad weathering for… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/02374/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02374-23/belt-valletta-renewal-of-pa-04871-17-proposed-demolition-of-second): Renewal of PA/04871/17: Proposed demolition of second, third and room at fourth floor, internal alterations at ground and first floor, extension of basement… Granted, validated 22 May 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/00786/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00786-21/belt-valletta-installation-of-timber-decking-and-jacuzzi-on): Installation of timber decking and jacuzzi on existing roof Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/07541/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07541-24/belt-valletta-renewal-of-permit-pa5708-19-proposed-internal-structural): Renewal of permit PA5708/19: Proposed internal structural alterations to existing house, including the introduction of a lift and proposed extension at roof… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/03142/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03142-24/belt-valletta-extension-to-approved-class-3a-guesthouse): Extension to approved Class 3A guesthouse, including construction at fourth and fifth floor level, minor internal alterations and sanctioning of internal… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 6 floors, 68 m away ## More by Malcolm Xuereb - [**PA/07527/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PB1257/90) to as built. Alterations to existing residential apartment, including the removal of the existing roof… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06470/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06470-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Change of use from a Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (cafeteria), including alterations to facade and internal layout. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06123/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06123-26/floriana-change-of-use-from-residential-apartment): Change of use from residential apartment (Class 1A) to guesthouse (Class 3A), including the installation of proposed signage. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06104/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06104-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-property-and-site): Demolition of the existing property and site clearance in preparation for future redevelopment. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/03910/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-disused-hospital): Change of use from disused hospital (Class 2A) to medical sleeping quarters (hostel) Class 3A, including minor internal alterations. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03852/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) to 'The Corner Hotel' (Class 3B), including the proposal of additional floors. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb) ## More from Pierre Ellul - [**PA/03645/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03645-23/san-gwann-sanction-internal-alterations-at-second-floor): To sanction internal alterations at second floor, the introduction of a lift shaft, extension over terrace at second floor level - one dwelling. Proposal also… Granted, validated 1 November 2023 - [**PA/00814/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00814-21/belt-valletta-sanction-works-as-built): To sanction works as built. Status being checked [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)