--- title: "PA/05065/23: Restoration of the external building envelope of in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05065-23/belt-valletta-restoration-of-the-external-building-envelope-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: Restoration of the external building envelope of The Customs House, Xatt Lascaris, Valletta including vaulted… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0506523 # PA/05065/23: Restoration of the external building envelope of in Belt Valletta Customs House, Xatt Lascaris, Belt Valletta Restoration of the external building envelope of The Customs House, Xatt Lascaris, Valletta including vaulted entrance hall and main staircase - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Customs House, Xatt Lascaris, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** Mr Christopher Magri - **Perit:** [Perit Jean Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-frendo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 13 July 2023 - **Validated:** 11 October 2023 - **Published:** 30 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 September 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 25 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05065/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05065&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Customs House, Xatt Lascaris, Belt Valletta 57 other applications within 300 m: 38 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03142/24). On Xatt Lascaris: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/02035/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02035-25/belt-valletta-restoration-and-structural-consolidation-of-the-grand): Restoration and structural consolidation of the Grand Harbour fortifications along Telghet Liesse starting from Lascaris Bastion up to the Ta Liesse Church. Granted, validated 20 May 2025, 9 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, 81 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, 89 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, 100 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, 100 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, 102 m away - [**PA/04440/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04440-25/belt-valletta-minor-internal-additions-and-alterations-to-existing): Minor internal additions and alterations to existing apartment. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 102 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, 102 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, 102 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, 105 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, 112 m away - [**PA/06449/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06449-25/belt-valletta-restoration-of-existing-street-facing-facade-at-triq): Restoration of existing street-facing facade at Triq il-Gdida and Xatt il-Barriera under the Irrestawra Darek scheme. Granted, validated 8 February 2026, 118 m away - [**PA/02707/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02707-23/belt-valletta-demolish-dangerous-structures-in-yard-and-construct): To demolish dangerous structures in yard and construct new toilet facilty. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 123 m away - [**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, 126 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, 127 m away ## More by Jean Frendo - [**PA/07600/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07600-25/zurrieq-restoration-works-of-the-external-envelope-of): Restoration works of the external envelope of the parish church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Zurrieq. Granted, validated 18 December 2025 - [**PA/02040/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02040-23/lija-restoration-of-the-external-building-envelope-of): Restoration of the external building envelope of Il-Knisja Parrokkjali l-Qadima tas-Salvatur, Hal Lija. Granted, validated 28 April 2023 [All applications by Jean Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jean-frendo) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)