--- title: "PA/06898/26: Proposal includes minor amendments beyond those as in Belt Valletta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06898-26/belt-valletta-proposal-includes-minor-amendments-beyond-those-as source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Belt Valletta: Proposal includes minor amendments beyond those as approved in PA/01302/15, as renewed through PA/03881/23,… Planning applications › Belt Valletta › PA0689826 # PA/06898/26: Proposal includes minor amendments beyond those as in Belt Valletta No. 291 & 292, Triq Sant' Orsla, Belt Valletta 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) Lift extending to lower ground floor, (2) Adjustment of slab levels between lower ground and ground floor such that both floors are habitable (2.60m min. height). (3) Introduction of a spiral staircase between the lower floors to create a duplex residential unit. (4) Minor amendment of internal apertures at lower ground floor to create a lift lobby. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** No. 291 & 292, Triq Sant' Orsla, Belt Valletta - **Locality:** [Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta) - **Applicant:** Sam Borg - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 30 July 2026 - **Validated:** 7 October 2026 - **Published:** 7 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06898/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06898&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around No. 291 & 292, Triq Sant' Orsla, Belt Valletta 29 other applications on the same street: 17 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08368/25). On Triq Sant' Orsla: 29 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Silvienne Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/silvienne-camilleri), [CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture), [Joanna Spiteri Staines](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joanna-spiteri-staines). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, 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/05836/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05836-26/belt-valletta-separate-the-approved-class-3a): To separate the approved Class 3A (as per PA/00152/20), retain the Class 3A use, incorporate additional roof structures to accommodate a lift, changes to the… Suspended, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/03928/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03928-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Proposed change of use from Class 4A (offices) as approved in PA/02796/23 to 3 residential units, including internal alterations. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/01521/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01521-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-glazed-canopy-over-lift-as): Sanctioning of glazed canopy over lift as approved in PA/02130/23. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/00783/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00783-26/belt-valletta-minor-alterations-to-approved-hotel-class-3b): Minor alterations to approved hotel Class 3B, (PA4201/23) and addition of new properties to the approved hotel (33 and 36 Battery Street; 269 St Ursula… Pending, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00611/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00611-26/belt-valletta-restore-the-fa-ade-and-the-existing-structure): To restore the façade and the existing structure, and to propose a change of use of the vacant site into a community center for recreational activities as an… Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/08368/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08368-25/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-society-of-christian): Proposed change of use from Society of Christian Doctrine to Class 3A guest house which includes internal alterations, installation of lift and construction… Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05293/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05293-25/belt-valletta-sanction-the-reduction-in-size-of-the): To sanction the reduction in size of the approved 27-room Class 3b Hotel approved in PA/00152/20 to a 21-room hotel, by removal of the properties at nos. 80 &… Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**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 - [**PA/06062/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06062-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-residential-to-guest): Change of use from residential to guest house (Class 3A), internal alterations, restaurant ancillary to guest house (Class 3A) and joining of property at… Granted, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/04411/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04411-24/belt-valletta-retain-partially-offices-on-the-ground-floor): To retain partially offices on the ground floor (as approved in PA2289/09 and previous permits) and change of use to Class 3 (A) guesthouse for the upper four… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01355/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01355-24/belt-valletta-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations to existing dwelling, extension at third floor and new roof access, restoration of facade. Granted, validated 6 March 2024 - [**PA/07753/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07753-23/belt-valletta-restoration-works-along-the-facade): Restoration works along the facade. Works include cleaning of stone, plastic repair and/or piecing in of new stone, replacement of existing doors and… Granted, validated 30 January 2024 - [**PA/07375/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-23/belt-valletta-demolish-some-of-the-internal-walls-and): To demolish some of the internal walls and construct some new internal walls to change the internal layout of the apartment. Granted, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/06534/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06534-23/belt-valletta-clean-and-restore-convents-facade-along-triq): To clean and restore convent’s facade along Triq Sant Orsla and to carry out maintenance repointing on convent’s facade along Triq Santa Lucija. Granted, validated 1 November 2023 - [**PA/03016/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03016-23/belt-valletta-install-new-sign-in-the-same-positioning): To install new sign in the same positioning and with the same dimensions as the previously installed signage that had to be removed due to bad weathering for… Granted, validated 30 August 2023 ## More by Malcolm Cachia - [**PA/07303/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-26/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-pa-04963-24-to-include): Proposed alterations and additions to PA/04963/24 to include a basement level and outdoor pool and deck area. Proposal also includes minor changes to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07286/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07286-26/gzira-demolition-of-stairs-and-slab-at-level): Proposed demolition of stairs and slab at level 1, extension in backyard for provision of lift, and construction of four (4) studio apartments and one (1)… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07047/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07047-26/zabbar-addition-of-washroom-at-roof-level-to): Proposed addition of washroom at roof level to be constructed in line with adjacent property approved in PA/01398/24. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05741/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05741-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction of one (1) maisonette at ground floor, six… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05683/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05683-26/st-julians-inclusion-of-a-garage-within-the-front): Proposed inclusion of a garage within the front garden perimeter making use of natural change in level of the site. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05009/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05009-26/attard-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation for basement garages and underlying reservoirs, and construction of one (1) maisonette including a pool… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) [All planning applications in Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/belt-valletta)