PA/04213/26: change of use of the 1st in Belt Valletta
The Savoy, Nos 264, 265, 266, 267, 269, 270, Triq ir-Repubblika c/w Nos 101, 101b, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta
Proposed change of use of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels from Class 4A offices to Class 3B hotel. Alterations to the existing roof to allow for the construction of a 4th floor dedicated to Class 3B and ancillary amenities including an open terrace, breakfast area and pool. Alterations at lower ground floor to create a hotel lobby and lobby bar as well as the re-organisation of the back of house to create integrated servicing areas and shifting of existing substation within the building. Further amenities to include an indoor pool with wellness facilities and a dedicated ancillary conference area. The proposal includes the demolition of structures at the existing 3rd floor to allow for a better stepped transition massing of the front facade along the 3rd floor and 4th floor levels.
- Status
- Suspended (The decision on this case has been suspended to allow for further assessment.)
- Location
- The Savoy, Nos 264, 265, 266, 267, 269, 270, Triq ir-Repubblika c/w Nos 101, 101b, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta
- Locality
- Belt Valletta
- Applicant
- CBC Plc Attn: Mr. Joseph Cortis
- Perit
- Perit Philip Micallef
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Height
- 4 floors
- Received
- 6 March 2026
- Validated
- 24 June 2026
- Published
- 24 June 2026
- Comments close
- 24 July 2026
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around The Savoy, Nos 264, 265, 266, 267, 269, 270, Triq ir-Repubblika c/w Nos 101, 101b, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta
175 other applications within 300 m: 102 granted, 10 refused, 23 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25).
On Triq ir-Repubblika: 62 other applications, 36 granted and 6 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: Edwin Mintoff, Robert Grech, Ivan Giordano, Frank Muscat, Darren Sciberras.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/00585/21 Belt Valletta: Proposed change of use from a pre-1967 Class 4B shop to a Class 4D snack bar. The latter includes partition wall at basement level to divide kitchen from area…
- PA/01379/23 Belt Valletta: To sanction internal alterations to gypsum partitions and suspended ceilings and replacement of shutter and sign on facade of Class 4B retail outlet from that…
- PA/08038/24 Belt Valletta: Proposal includes courtyard alterations, to demolish existng wc and extend courtyard, to demolish existing bathroom and use as a storage, remove the existing…
- PA/06421/23 Belt Valletta: Renewal of PA4206/18 - Restoration of Valletta fortifications.
- PA/06638/25 Belt Valletta: Restoration of shopfront (including repairing of wooden cladding, replacement of light fittings, signs and reinstatement of awnings, as well as the removal of…
- PA/03252/24 Belt Valletta: To sanction change of use from Class 4A (permit not found) to Class 4B shop and changes to internal walls and signage.
- PA/02065/21 Belt Valletta: To propose change of use from Class 4B Shop to Class 4D restaurant and minor internal alterations
- PA/06534/25 Belt Valletta: To propose minor internal alterations (lightweight internal walls), including the construction of a passenger lift from level 0 to level 1 and a dumbwaiter…
- PA/04087/24 Belt Valletta: To propose widening of opening and minor internal alterations.
- PA/07636/25 Belt Valletta: Proposed change of class from Class 4B to Class 4D, proposed external alterations, and proposed outdoor tables, chairs, umbrellas, and retractable awnings.
- PA/08563/24 Belt Valletta: Proposed placing of tables and chairs outside existing restaurant.
- PA/07861/24 Belt Valletta: Replacement of broken stone columns.
- PA/07976/24 Belt Valletta: Extension to dwelling, including internal alterations and sanctioning of railing.
- PA/03236/26 Belt Valletta: Internal and external alterations to 2 in No. Class 4B outlets covered by PA/00088/02 and PA/05760/03, to combine into 1 single Class 4B unit.
- PA/00115/25 Belt Valletta: To have an area for tables and chairs in front of established 4D restaurant.
More by Philip Micallef
- PA/06867/26 Marsa: To demolish existing structures and erect basement garages, 5 in no ground floor Class 5A garages, 1 in no ground floor Class 4B shop and overlying Class 1…
- PA/06196/26 Mgarr: Proposed additions and alterations to approved unit in PA5443/24.
- PA/04785/26 Birkirkara: Renewal of PA/07934/17 (Amended permit to effect alterations and additions to approved permit PA 2215/15 including change of use from shop to residential unit…
- PA/04454/26 Attard: To sanction changes in ground floor dwelling from those approved in PA8291/19 including sectioning of aperture (window instead of door) on facade, landscaping…
- PA/04265/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed internal alterations.
- PA/04257/26 Pieta: Proposed pool and landscaping at roof level. Proposal includes amendments to the access to roof level.
All applications by Philip Micallef
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