PA/05848/25: proposed development involves internal alterations and some in Belt Valletta
227, 228, 229, 229D, B48, C48 and D48, Triq ir-Repubblika c/w, Triq San Kristofru, Belt Valletta
The proposed development involves internal alterations and some changes of use across the floors of the existing building, converting it into a fully commercial mixed use property. The ground floor (level 0), currently used as a garage and workshop, will be modified to improve circulation and accommodate a lift, retaining the ancillary garage while replacing the workshop with a wine bar (Class 4C). The first floor (ground floor from Republic street), last used as a shop and office, will be converted into a restaurant (Class 4D) and a wine bar/coffee shop (Class 4C). The second floor will retain its office use (Class 4A), while the third floor will be changed from a three bedroom residential apartment (Class 1A) to three offices (Class 4A). The rear shaft will be redesigned to improve the configuration of the floating shafts and to continue the shaft design approved in the adjacent upper property under PA/01663/21. The overall proposal reflects a shift from a mixed residential-commercial use to a fully commercial and hospitality-oriented development, enhancing vertical circulation, accessibility, and internal functionality. The building currently suffers from significant structural issues, and the proposed changes will also address these deficiencies through necessary reinforcement and reconfiguration. This application also aims to consolidate the works proposed in DS/00133/25, DS/00270/21 and DS/00372/20 that were accepted but not actualized.
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)
- Location
- 227, 228, 229, 229D, B48, C48 and D48, Triq ir-Repubblika c/w, Triq San Kristofru, Belt Valletta
- Locality
- Belt Valletta
- Applicant
- Marcus John Scicluna Marshall
- Perit
- Perit Claude Borg
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 4 floors
- Received
- 20 May 2025
- Validated
- 10 September 2025
- Published
- 21 October 2026
- Comments close
- 20 November 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 227, 228, 229, 229D, B48, C48 and D48, Triq ir-Repubblika c/w, Triq San Kristofru, Belt Valletta
175 other applications within 300 m: 102 granted, 10 refused, 22 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, Philip Micallef, Frank Muscat.
Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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 Claude Borg
- PA/07782/26 Lija: Sanctioning of the front garden as built, following the works approved under PA 6295/05
- PA/07677/26 Fgura: Proposed internal alterations to existing terraced house, formation of garage through conversion of existing bedroom, replacement of façade apertures and…
- PA/07479/26 Siggiewi: Restoration of facade.
- PA/06420/26 Naxxar: The proposal consists of the reconstruction of a structurally unsafe rear building within a pre-1967 townhouse, incorporating modifications to ensure…
- PA/06260/26 Cospicua (Bormla): The proposed works to the pre-1968 townhouse include the reconstruction of existing ceilings on a like-for-like basis and internal alterations, including the…
- PA/05986/26 Zebbug: To connect an existing washroom to an underlying apartment. Proposed property will include an internally linked staircase and includes the roof. Raising of…
All applications by Claude Borg
More from Marcus John Scicluna Marshall
- PA/06260/26 Cospicua (Bormla): The proposed works to the pre-1968 townhouse include the reconstruction of existing ceilings on a like-for-like basis and internal alterations, including the…
- PA/07142/25 Belt Valletta: To replace a damaged ceiling of an apartment at basement level.
- PA/06082/25 Belt Valletta: To replace a damaged ceiling of a first floor apartment.
- PA/01424/25 Belt Valletta: Renewal of PA/01265/20 Block 160, Apartment 10, Triq l-Arcisqof, Belt Valletta; Alterations to interiors (including demolition of some walls).
- PA/08634/24 Belt Valletta: Renewal of PA/01752/20 - Restoration of the facade of the common entrance, restoration of common areas including staircase and internal courtyard, restoration…
- PA/08552/24 Belt Valletta: Renewal of PA/07591/19 - Restoration of facade and alteration to interiors (including demolition of some walls) of two apartments.