--- title: "PA/04223/26: Restoration of facade in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04223-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Restoration of facade. Perit Bernard Formosa. Validated 8 October 2026. Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0422326 # PA/04223/26: Restoration of facade in Belt Valletta 32b, Scots House, Triq Nofs in-Nhar, Belt Valletta Restoration of facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 32b, Scots House, Triq Nofs in-Nhar, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-gauci) - **Perit:** [Perit Bernard Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bernard-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 27 May 2026 - **Validated:** 8 October 2026 - **Published:** 24 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 9 July 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04223/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04223&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 32b, Scots House, Triq Nofs in-Nhar, Belt Valletta 22 other applications on the same street: 15 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq Nofs in-Nhar: 22 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi). Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/06715/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06715-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-existing-office-unit): To sanction the existing office unit (Class 4A) as built. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05205/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05205-26/belt-valletta-sanction-changing-site-configuration-and-minor-internal): To sanction changing site configuration and minor internal alterations to permitted layout as per PA/09987/17. Granted, validated 6 September 2026 - [**PA/06052/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06052-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Change of use from Class 4A (offices) to Class 3A (guesthouse) with Class 4C (cafeteria) facilities, as well as respective internal alterations. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05341/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05341-26/belt-valletta-remove-existing-signage-and-proposed-new-signage): To remove existing signage and proposed new signage Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05249/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05249-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D and minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/01856/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01856-26/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-in-pre-1968-apartment): Proposed internal alterations in pre-1968 apartment. Proposal also includes reinstatement of timber balconies and wrought iron railing and restoration of… Granted, validated 12 May 2026 - [**PA/02200/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02200-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-existing-pre-1968-fuel-storage-tanks): Proposed sanctioning of existing pre-1968 fuel storage tanks and boiler room at basement level. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/06534/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06534-25/belt-valletta-propose-minor-internal-alterations): To propose minor internal alterations (lightweight internal walls), including the construction of a passenger lift from level 0 to level 1 and a dumbwaiter… Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/04756/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04756-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-existing-elevation-including-sanctioning): Proposed sanctioning of existing elevation including sanctioning of sign. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/02878/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02878-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-office-unit-as-built): Sanctioning of office unit as built (Class 4A). Granted, validated 16 June 2025 - [**PA/01147/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01147-25/belt-valletta-restoration-to-the-facade-and-internal-barrel): Restoration to the facade and internal barrel vault including removal of black crust, biological growth, and removal of flaking of paint. Including proposed… Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/00115/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00115-25/belt-valletta-have-an-area-for-tables-and-chairs): To have an area for tables and chairs in front of established 4D restaurant. Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/00140/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00140-25/belt-valletta-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs): To place outdoor tables and chairs, to sanction design of sign and security shutter and to alter the shutter to have see through mesh. Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/08563/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08563-24/belt-valletta-placing-of-tables-and-chairs-outside-existing): Proposed placing of tables and chairs outside existing restaurant. Granted, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/04087/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04087-24/belt-valletta-propose-widening-of-opening-and-minor-internal): To propose widening of opening and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 7 October 2024 ## More by Bernard Formosa - [**PA/06676/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06676-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-changes-and-proposed-sub-division-of): To sanction minor changes and proposed sub-division of existing properties at level 2 and 3 to create two 1-bedroom units at each level. Proposed… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05192/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05192-26/naxxar-sanction-swimming-pool-at-roof-level): To sanction swimming pool at roof level. Granted, validated 3 September 2026 - [**PA/04641/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04641-26/mosta-internal-alterations-and-addition-of-pool-at): Internal alterations and addition of pool at third floor level. Granted, validated 18 August 2026 - [**PA/01310/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01310-26/birkirkara-additional-bedroom-with-gypsum-partition-at-first): Additional bedroom with gypsum partition at first floor and penthouse level to approved permit PA/05246/16. Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/01036/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01036-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-common-area-staircase-and-construct): To demolish existing common area staircase and construct common area lift and stairwell throughout ground, first, second and third floor. Construction of… Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/00385/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00385-26/mosta-sanction-existing-dwelling-from-approved-permit-pb-2598-86): To sanction existing dwelling from approved permit PB/2598/86. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 [All applications by Bernard Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bernard-formosa) ## More from Joseph Gauci - [**PA/02334/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02334-26/birkirkara-total-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Total demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of site to include a basement reserved for garages and the construction of 4 floors and a recessed… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00818/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00818-26/mellieha-demolish-part-of-poultry-farm-approved-in): To demolish part of poultry farm approved in virtue of PA/00916/08 and PA/05534/16 (Class 7 - S.L.552.15) and to construct an agro-tourism component… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04661/25** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04661-25/dingli-construction-of-dwelling-and-alterations-to-boundary): Construction of dwelling and alterations to boundary walls. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/03492/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03492-25/zurrieq-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa-04666-21-extending-the): To sanction variations from permit PA/04666/21 extending the reservoir. Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/02731/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02731-24/mellieha-demolish-part-of-existing-farm): To demolish part of existing farm (Class 7) and proposed construction of agri-tourism, consisting of 6 accommodation rooms, a lounge, an open kitchen, a food… Withdrawn, validated 8 May 2024 - [**PA/02975/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-23/mgarr-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing terraced house and construct garage at ground floor, three flats at levels 1, 2 and 3, and penthouse at level 4. Withdrawn, validated 23 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)