Planning applications in Belt Valletta

707 planning applications since 25 November 2019: 401 granted, 34 refused, 79 pending. Tallest granted: 6 floors. 127 applications so far in 2026, 29 validated in the last 90 days. 92% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 326 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Change of Use (157), Sanctioning (145), Restoration (88), Other (65), Permit Renewal (40).

Busiest streets: Triq ir-Repubblika (63), Triq San Pawl (48), Triq il-Merkanti (47), Triq Santa Lucija (39), Triq Sant' Orsla (30), Triq l-Arcisqof (29).

Most active periti here: Edwin Mintoff, Paul Camilleri, Ray Demicoli, AP Valletta, Elena Borg Costanzi.

Latest decisions in Belt Valletta

PA/07877/25 Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4C to Class 4D, including a proposed extension to the existing basement, internal alterations and proposed new entrance door and… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, decided 28 October 2026
PA/03010/26 Belt Valletta: Internal alterations to interconnect two existing properties into a single residential unit, including internal modifications and the construction of a… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, decided 28 October 2026
PA/02204/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use of existing pre-1968 residence into Class 3A guesthouse with 5 bedrooms in total. To include internal alterations and construction of recessed… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, decided 27 October 2026
PA/04346/26 Belt Valletta: Sanctioning of change of use of part of an approved [PA/7295/16] Class 4C unit to a Class 4B unit, through the erection of a non-load bearing partition wall… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, decided 20 October 2026
PA/03954/26 Belt Valletta: Sanctioning of a Class 4C shop as built over PA/03745/22. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, decided 20 October 2026

Latest applications in Belt Valletta

PA/07739/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed Minor changes, mainly internal alterations to walls and dilapidated ceilings to approved permit PA/04650/25. The project consists of a Class 3A… Pending
PA/07660/26 Belt Valletta: To renew permit approved by PA00857/14 (Alterations to existing building to change dangerous slabs, improve room layouts and introduce restaurant and… Pending
PA/07644/26 Belt Valletta: Sanctioning of the removal of the original deteriorated rendering and peeling paint of the facades and the re-rendering and re-painting thereof to exactly the… Pending
PA/07604/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use from boutique hotel (Class 3A) into a 5-star hotel (Class 3B); minor alterations to facade and addition of facade signage, demolishing of… Pending
PA/07523/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed additional uses at levels B1 and B2 consisting of the following: At level B1 – car park management office and ancillary back-of-house adjacent to the… Pending
PA/07412/26 Belt Valletta: To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07165/26 Belt Valletta: Restoration of facade of a pre-1967 property. Pending
PA/07111/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed conversion of a residential property into a Class 3A guest house. Proposal includes extensions at fourth and fifth floor levels, the addition of a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 6 floors
PA/07042/26 Belt Valletta: Restoration of facade. Pending
PA/06935/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed minor changes to approved permit. Change of use from Class 3C (gym/yoga space) to Class 2A therapy medical clinic. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/06925/26 Belt Valletta: To sanction alteration of facade aperture and change of use of to public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/06898/26 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)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06887/26 Belt Valletta: To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06715/26 Belt Valletta: To sanction the existing office unit (Class 4A) as built. Pending, validated 30 September 2026
PA/06685/26 Belt Valletta: Replacement of facade apertures and alterations at roof level. Pending
PA/06608/26 Belt Valletta: Restoration of facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06470/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use from a Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (cafeteria), including alterations to facade and internal layout. Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06448/26 Belt Valletta: To propose the change of use from existing Class 4B outlet to pastizzeria, including internal and external additions and alterations. Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06052/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4A (offices) to Class 3A (guesthouse) with Class 4C (cafeteria) facilities, as well as respective internal alterations. Pending, validated 2 September 2026
PA/06013/26 Belt Valletta: Minor alterations to facade of existing private car garage, including removal of steel beam in facade, widening of doorway to ease with use due to narrow… Pending, validated 2 September 2026
PA/05927/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use of a pre-1968 unlicensed commercial property which is currently vacant, to a takeaway outlet. Proposal includes a new frontage with sign. Pending, validated 26 August 2026
PA/05925/26 Belt Valletta: Changes to internal layout of Class 4D premises and sanctioning of variations to facade from that approved in PA/01464/20. Pending, validated 26 August 2026
PA/05854/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 2C dance studio to facility ancillary store, and sanction a lightweight mezzanine structure dividing the internal height. Pending, validated 26 August 2026
PA/05836/26 Belt Valletta: 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/05825/26 Belt Valletta: To subdivide existing Class 4B commercial retail premises into two separate units, accessed from 2 different streets. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05772/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed 1m-high terrace wall (opramorta) at upper roof level to screen plant area and ensure safety and protection. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05566/26 Belt Valletta: Renewal of PA/04130/17 - "Proposed alterations to Class 4A at second floor mainly shifting of walls and creating a staircase leading to third floor,… Granted, validated 16 September 2026
PA/05475/26 Belt Valletta: Alterations to convert existing three-bedroom dwelling into two two-bedroom units and one one-bedroom unit. Pending, validated 5 August 2026
PA/05447/26 Belt Valletta: To sanction internal alterations within an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including erection of internal partitions and soffits. Pending, validated 5 August 2026
PA/05366/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed tables and chairs ancillary to Class 4C. Pending, validated 5 August 2026
PA/05341/26 Belt Valletta: To remove existing signage and proposed new signage Pending, validated 5 August 2026
PA/05293/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use of residence as approved PA/00135/17 to Class 3A guest house including 5 rooms. Proposal includes minor internal alterations. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026
PA/05249/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D and minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 29 July 2026
PA/05234/26 Belt Valletta: To change use from an approved Class 4 shop covered by PA2490/07 to a Class 4D restaurant including minor internal alterations and proposed fixing of timber… Pending, validated 29 July 2026
PA/05205/26 Belt Valletta: To sanction changing site configuration and minor internal alterations to permitted layout as per PA/09987/17. Granted, validated 6 September 2026
PA/05110/26 Belt Valletta: Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C (no cooking) application also includes proposed sign on the facade. Pending, validated 22 July 2026
PA/05005/26 Belt Valletta: 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
PA/04950/26 Belt Valletta: Insertion of lift and lift shaft in existing internal yard and vertical extension of apartment (Class 1) to accommodate a new study room and roof terrace. Suspended, validated 15 July 2026
PA/04939/26 Belt Valletta: To propose installation of lift to pre-1967 site. Granted, validated 1 October 2026
PA/04880/26 Belt Valletta: Class 3A guest house at 87 & 88,Triq l-Arcisqof c/w, Triq il-Punent, Belt Valletta Proposal: Correction of the site configuration following a professional… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 2 floors
PA/04848/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed changed of use of existing pre-67 premises to Class 4D. Application also includes minor alterations. Refused, validated 15 July 2026
PA/04842/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed replacement of deteriorated beams and lintel to the internal window, extension of the window opening, reconstruction of the collapsed floor,… Granted, validated 13 September 2026
PA/04732/26 Belt Valletta: Minor internal alterations in order to subdivide a 4 bedroom apartment into 2 separate 1 bedroom apartments and 1 separate 2 bedroom apartment. Pending, validated 8 July 2026
PA/04728/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed outdoor seating, consisting of two tables and chairs to Class 4C outlet approved PA2863/19. Pending, validated 8 July 2026
PA/04570/26 Belt Valletta: Restoration of facades. Granted, validated 10 August 2026
PA/04562/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed installation of photovoltaic panels and construction of parapett wall at roof level, plus access to same. Replacement of facade's apertures with… Pending
PA/04522/26 Belt Valletta: To renew PA/1517/15 - Additions at fifth floor and construction of an overlying penthouse. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor
PA/04478/26 Belt Valletta: To restore the facade, the wooden balcony and to change the apertures. Granted, validated 4 August 2026
PA/04346/26 Belt Valletta: Sanctioning of change of use of part of an approved [PA/7295/16] Class 4C unit to a Class 4B unit, through the erection of a non-load bearing partition wall… Granted, validated 24 June 2026
PA/04265/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 21 July 2026

Planning in Belt Valletta: common questions

How many planning applications are there in Belt Valletta?

PropertyList has 707 Planning Authority applications on record for Belt Valletta, 127 of them from 2026 and 29 validated in the last 90 days.

What share of planning applications are approved in Belt Valletta?

92% of the 435 decided applications in Belt Valletta on record were granted (401 granted, 34 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan.

How high can you build in Belt Valletta?

Granted applications in Belt Valletta with a stated height are typically 5 floors; the tallest granted on record is 6 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map.

Which periti submit the most applications in Belt Valletta?

The most active periti in Belt Valletta are Edwin Mintoff (30), Paul Camilleri (27), Ray Demicoli (16), AP Valletta (16), Elena Borg Costanzi (14).

How do I object to a planning application in Belt Valletta?

Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website.

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