--- title: "PA/04201/23: sanction 6-storey Class 3B 'Diffuso' hotel with in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04201-23/belt-valletta-sanction-6-storey-class-3b-diffuso-hotel-with source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: To sanction 6-storey Class 3B 'Diffuso' hotel with underlying basement as built, as shown on proposed… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0420123 # PA/04201/23: sanction 6-storey Class 3B 'Diffuso' hotel with in Belt Valletta British Hotel, 41 & 265, 266, 266A, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, Triq il-Batterija and, Triq Sant' Orsla, Belt Valletta To sanction 6-storey Class 3B 'Diffuso' hotel with underlying basement as built, as shown on proposed drawings in its entirety including reception, breakfast areas, offices, stores, kitchenettes, laundry room, restrooms, changing rooms and 35 guestrooms and addition of parapet wall at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** British Hotel, 41 & 265, 266, 266A, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, Triq il-Batterija and, Triq Sant' Orsla, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Iniala Management Ltd Att: Alex Zilber](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/iniala-management-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 6 floors - **Residential units:** 35 - **Received:** 10 March 2023 - **Validated:** 12 July 2023 - **Published:** 12 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 August 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 17 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04201/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04201&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around British Hotel, 41 & 265, 266, 266A, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, Triq il-Batterija and, Triq Sant' Orsla, Belt Valletta 113 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 4 refused, 14 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03142/24). On Triq il-Batterija: 16 other applications, 7 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 sanctioning applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 14 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 Ray Demicoli - [**PA/07595/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07595-26/st-julians-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation and construction of a 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising of 102 suites and associated amenities, including a multipurpose hall,… Pending - [**PA/07523/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07523-26/belt-valletta-additional-uses-at-levels-b1-and-b2): Proposed additional uses at levels B1 and B2 consisting of the following: At level B1 – car park management office and ancillary back-of-house adjacent to the… Pending - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07344/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07344-26/rabat-demolition-and-excavation-of-existing-vacant-pre-1967): Demolition and excavation of existing vacant pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of a three bedroom residence in lieu of PA/01506/24, including internal… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07064/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07064-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-a-class-4a): Proposed change of use from a Class 4A office to a Class 3C pilates studio, including ancillary facilities, and sanctioning of minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06935/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06935-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed minor changes to approved permit. Change of use from Class 3C (gym/yoga space) to Class 2A therapy medical clinic. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) ## More from Iniala Management Ltd - [**PA/06935/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06935-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed minor changes to approved permit. Change of use from Class 3C (gym/yoga space) to Class 2A therapy medical clinic. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**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 - [**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 - [**PA/00783/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00783-26/belt-valletta-minor-alterations-to-approved-hotel-class-3b): Minor alterations to approved hotel Class 3B, (PA4201/23) and addition of new properties to the approved hotel (33 and 36 Battery Street; 269 St Ursula… Pending, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/08080/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08080-25/belt-valletta-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed minor changes to approved permit. Change of use from Class 4C (catering establishment) to Class 3C (gym/yoga space) and Class 2A therapy and medical… Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/00690/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00690-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-4-dwellings-class): Change of use of 4 dwellings Class 1 to guesthouse Class 3A [13 rooms] at upper floors with Class 4B retail and Class 4C establishment at elevated ground… Granted, validated 5 February 2025 [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)