PA/05627/24: proposed extension of the existing Phoenicia Hotel in Belt Valletta
The Phoenicia Malta, The Mall, Vjal ir-Re Dwardu Vii c/w Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Floriana and, Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Belt Valletta
The proposed extension of the existing Phoenicia Hotel Malta facilities within St John’s ditch, including the demolition of disused ex-laundry buildings, the proposed rehabilitation of and extension to the existing Stables and Coach house buildings and the construction of new accommodation for a total of 51 additional guestrooms and ancillary front and back-of-house facilities, the proposed newly landscaped ditch forming St John’s Gardens, the proposed extension to the Bastion Pool facility and proposed embellishment works to various external areas of the hotel. The proposal includes the restoration of the Stables and Coach House buildings, the Counterscarp running through the length of the ditch and the restoration and/or reconstruction of the boundary wall along Great Siege Road.
- Status
- Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request)
- Location
- The Phoenicia Malta, The Mall, Vjal ir-Re Dwardu Vii c/w Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Floriana and, Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Belt Valletta
- Locality
- Belt Valletta
- Applicant
- The Phoenicia Malta Attn: Jean Pierre Ellul Castaldi
- Perit
- AP Valletta
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Received
- 13 June 2024
- Validated
- 22 October 2025
- Published
- 22 October 2025
- Comments close
- 21 November 2025
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around The Phoenicia Malta, The Mall, Vjal ir-Re Dwardu Vii c/w Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Floriana and, Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Belt Valletta
43 other applications within 300 m: 25 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04939/25).
On The Mall: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused.
- PA/06473/25 Floriana: To sanction car display and totem sign at entrance of car park.
- PA/08223/24 Belt Valletta: To sanction variations to Class 2B – museum and Class 4D – restaurant approved in PA/2891/12 which includes correction to the site configuration and to the…
- PA/07381/24 Belt Valletta: A proposed receded hotel suite at the first floor level of the existing Class 3B hotel, including the installation of a lift to provide access to the same.
- PA/06421/23 Belt Valletta: Renewal of PA4206/18 - Restoration of Valletta fortifications.
- 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/07861/24 Belt Valletta: Replacement of broken stone columns.
- PA/05207/25 Belt Valletta: To sanction differences from approved permit PA/01048/22, minor internal changes.
- PA/03835/25 Floriana: Siting of kiosk Class 4C – No cooking in Olive Garden area.
- PA/05616/26 Floriana: Internal and external alterations including replacement of dangerous roofs at existing Class 4A office block.
- PA/01048/22 Belt Valletta: Proposed outdoor catering area to Class 4D outlet approved in PA05032/17 on public open space. Proposal includes the sanctioning of placing of tables, chairs…
- PA/06715/26 Belt Valletta: To sanction the existing office unit (Class 4A) as built.
- 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/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/05341/26 Belt Valletta: To remove existing signage and proposed new signage
- 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.
More by AP Valletta
- PA/07541/26 Rabat: Change of use from single storey rural dwelling/agricultural storage rooms to a single storey Class 2B Visitor Hub and Research Centre with an audio-visual…
- PA/07438/26 Floriana: Proposed alterations to PA/05176/18, including a new proposal for the facade of the building and proposed changes to approved internal layouts at all levels,…
- PA/06579/26 Kirkop: Restoration and extension of abandoned convent into a co-living residential institution (Class 2A), with additional facilities providing a night-shelter and…
- PA/06266/26 Lija: Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse following updated survey, including sanctioning of photovoltaic (pv) panels, and sanctioning of variations from approved…
- PA/06221/26 St Julians: Internal and external alterations to semi-detached residential dwelling and construction of plunge pool, including sanctioning of minor variances from…
- PA/05694/26 Zejtun: Change of use of the training facilities in the existing GO plc Campus Block C to a Class 4B retail outlet ancillary to GO plc's services, and minor…
All applications by AP Valletta
More from The Phoenicia Malta
- PA/07381/24 Belt Valletta: A proposed receded hotel suite at the first floor level of the existing Class 3B hotel, including the installation of a lift to provide access to the same.