--- title: "PA/06789/23: renew planning authority permit PA595/15 - to in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06789-23/belt-valletta-renew-planning-authority-permit-pa595-15-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Belt Valletta: To renew planning authority permit PA595/15 - to restore the main facades of the whole block on Merchant… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0678923 # PA/06789/23: renew planning authority permit PA595/15 - to in Belt Valletta Old University Building & Jesuits Church, St.Paul Street, St. Christopher Street, Merchant Street, Triq l-Arcisqof, Belt Valletta To renew planning authority permit PA595/15 - to restore the main facades of the whole block on Merchant Street, Arbishop Street, St Paul Street and St Christopher Street, Valletta of the old university building and Jesuits Church. Proposal includes also the restoration of the facades of the internal yard of the old university and also the main cupola and roof areas of the Jesuits Church. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Old University Building & Jesuits Church, St.Paul Street, St. Christopher Street, Merchant Street, Triq l-Arcisqof, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** [Christopher Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-spiteri) - **Perit:** [Perit Amanda De' Giovanni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/amanda-de-giovanni) - **Application type:** Renewal of development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Received:** 13 July 2023 - **Validated:** 4 January 2024 - **Published:** 15 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 30 November 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 17 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06789/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06789&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Old University Building & Jesuits Church, St.Paul Street, St. Christopher Street, Merchant Street, Triq l-Arcisqof, Belt Valletta 239 other applications within 300 m: 143 granted, 12 refused, 26 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07420/25). Approval estimate for permit renewal applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/05005/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05005-26/belt-valletta-changes-to-a-pre-1968-structure-previously-approved): Changes to a pre-1968 structure previously approved under permit PA/2547/06, including the sanctioning of minor variations in layout following exact survey on… Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/08245/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08245-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-pre-67-class-4b): Change of use of pre-67 Class 4B shop currently selling miscellaneous diving equipment to Class 4D bar, including minor internal alterations. Refused, validated 18 December 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/04134/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04134-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C food and drink establishment as per LN74 of 2014 outlet including placing of tables and chairs and minor changes to… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/06163/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06163-24/belt-valletta-rehabilitation-of-existing-property-through-minor-altera): Rehabilitation of existing property through minor alterations, installation of lift, insertion of mezzanine at third floor level and extension of existing… Pending, validated 6 November 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/05857/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05857-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-pre-1968-apartment-at-second-floor): Alterations to pre-1968 apartment at second floor level. Proposed extension at third floor level for the creation of a new apartment at same level and new… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/03947/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03947-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-store): Change of use from existing pre-1968 store to Class 4C cafeteria including minor alterations and signage. Refused, validated 17 June 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/04319/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04319-24/belt-valletta-renewal-of-permit-pa9763-17-rehabilitation-of-premises): Renewal of permit PA9763/17: Rehabilitation of premises and conversion into the first Maltese socio-political house-museum including minor internal structure… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/00303/20** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00303-20/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4c-to): Change of use from Class 4C to 4D and to sanction internal alterations in approved permit PA/00459/06. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/05179/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05179-24/belt-valletta-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-on-demountable): To place outdoor tables and chairs on demountable timber platforms. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/00814/21** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00814-21/belt-valletta-sanction-works-as-built): To sanction works as built. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/02223/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02223-25/belt-valletta-repair-and-replacement-of-ceilings): Repair and replacement of ceilings (concrete, steel beams, timber beams and stone slabs) at Palazzo Castellania - Ministry of Health and Active Ageing Pending, validated 9 April 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/07101/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07101-25/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-last): Sanctioning of minor variations from the last approved: PA/04494/21. Variations include: the positioning and size of the counter, the position of the front… Pending, validated 5 November 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/00690/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00690-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-4-dwellings-class): Change of use of 4 dwellings Class 1 to guesthouse Class 3A [13 rooms] at upper floors with Class 4B retail and Class 4C establishment at elevated ground… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/01155/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01155-22/belt-valletta-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4c): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4C on public open space comprising of tables and chairs. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/02718/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02718-26/belt-valletta-creation-of-a-high-level-window-at-basement): Proposed creation of a high-level window at basement level and internal reconfiguration to convert an existing study into a bedroom. Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 55 m away ## More by Amanda De' Giovanni - [**PA/03997/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03997-26/marsaskala-install-lightweight-structure-to-take-pv-panels): To install lightweight structure to take pv panels at roof level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/01743/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01743-26/zurrieq-sanction-some-minor-internal-alterations-from-pa3294-94): To sanction some minor internal alterations from PA3294/94, and divide existing terraced house in two apartments, and minor internal alterations. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/00288/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00288-26/iklin-sanction-minor-amendments-from-papb350-87-including-change): To sanction minor amendments from PAPB350/87 including change in boxroom and toilet on ground floor, and doing an open balustraded balcony instead of a closed… Granted, validated 26 February 2026 - [**PA/05634/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05634-25/fgura-open-a-garage-door-on-facade-and): To open a garage door on facade and lower first room by 1 course. Application includes also minor internal alteration. Granted, validated 23 September 2025 - [**PA/05001/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05001-25/zejtun-dismantle-existing-internal-partitioning-of-existing-townhouse): To dismantle existing internal partitioning of existing townhouse and dismantling of roofs and erect two storey townhouse with receded storey. Proposal… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03740/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03740-25/vittoriosa-birgu-change-use-from-wine-bar-pa070-06-to): To change use from wine bar PA070/06 to residential. To carry out some internal alterations. To restore facade. Granted, validated 11 June 2025 [All applications by Amanda De' Giovanni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/amanda-de-giovanni) ## More from Christopher Spiteri - [**PA/03800/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03800-25/qormi-sanctioning-of-second-floor-apartment): Sanctioning of second floor apartment, structure at roof level, and common stairwell constructed with different layout and configuration in relation to… Granted, validated 27 June 2025 - [**PA/00599/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-24/msida-sanction-installation-of-wooden-gazebo-and-small): To sanction installation of wooden gazebo and small outdoor gym at University Campus. Granted, validated 4 February 2025 - [**PA/03320/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03320-22/mosta-sanction-first-floor-maisonette-as-built-with): To sanction first floor maisonette as built with variations from PB3208/91 including height of building, roof structures and internal alterations. Status being checked, 2 floors - [**PA/00304/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00304-20/msida-construction-of-maintenance-building-for-estates): Construction of Maintenance Building for Estates, Facilities and Capital Development at the University of Malta housing workshops (Class 5A ) storage space… Status being checked [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)