--- title: "Triq il-Kahli, San Pawl il-Bahar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-il-kahli source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Kahli, San Pawl il-Bahar: 13 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 5 floors, typically 6 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › San Pawl il-Bahar › Triq il-Kahli # Triq il-Kahli, San Pawl il-Bahar: planning intelligence 13 applications on record: 8 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 6 floors. 40 residential units granted. 3 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map 42): **5 Floors**, an overall height of 22.90 m (23.80 m with a basement, 25.00 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation. Policy zones along the street: NWSP7 (62%); Tourism Zone (19%); St.Paul's Bay Village/Bu gibb a/Qawra Residential Area NWUS 3 (19%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 5 floors; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, and some grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places). Along the street the policy map shows NWSP7 (62% of the frontage); Tourism Zone (19% of the frontage); St.Paul's Bay Village/Bu gibb a/Qawra Residential Area NWUS 3 (19% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/03923/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03923-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-railing-and-to-split-the-4th): To sanction railing and to split the 4th floor apartment into 2 apartments and to develop 2 apartments instead of the penthouse at 5th floor level. An overlying Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, decided 5 April 2024 - [**PA/01576/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-stairwell-to-includ): Demolition and reconstruction of stairwell to include lift, internal alterations to existing 4 apartments at levels 1 and 2 and construction of overlying 6 apar Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 20 March 2025 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq il-Kahli: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Pending now - [**PA/06672/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06672-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-additional-use-as-class-4b-mini-market-selling): Proposed additional use as Class 4B Mini-Market selling groceries, everyday essentials and household goods, as well as alcoholic beverages and tobacco / vapes, Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04240/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04240-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-penthouse): To demolish existing penthouse. Proposed construction of 3 residential units. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Kahli - [**PA/06672/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06672-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-additional-use-as-class-4b-mini-market-selling): Proposed additional use as Class 4B Mini-Market selling groceries, everyday essentials and household goods, as well as alcoholic beverages and tobacco / vapes, Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04240/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04240-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-penthouse): To demolish existing penthouse. Proposed construction of 3 residential units. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/07627/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07627-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-green): Change of use from Class 4B Green Grocer to Class 4B Butcher. Application also includes the sanctioning of a sign. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/06847/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06847-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-the-existing-property): Proposed demolition of the existing property, excavation of the plot, and construction of a basement level store, one commercial area Class 4D at ground floor l Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/02874/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-and-the-introduction-of-a): Proposed internal alterations and the introduction of a garage door opening in the facade. Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/06286/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06286-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-class-from-4b-retail): Change of use Class from 4B retail (general) to Class 4B mini-market/green-grocer. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/01576/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-stairwell-to-includ): Demolition and reconstruction of stairwell to include lift, internal alterations to existing 4 apartments at levels 1 and 2 and construction of overlying 6 apar Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04347/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04347-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-2-car-garage): Change of use from 2 car garage to Class 4B retail outlet and alteration to main aperture on façade. Granted, validated 19 July 2023 - [**PA/03923/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03923-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-railing-and-to-split-the-4th): To sanction railing and to split the 4th floor apartment into 2 apartments and to develop 2 apartments instead of the penthouse at 5th floor level. An overlying Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01166/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01166-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-external-alterations-as-built-of-approved-o): To sanction external alterations as-built of approved old people’s home institution (Class 2A), from previous permit PA8638/18. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/01010/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01010-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-part-of-existing): Change of use of part of existing establishment to a Class 4D food and drink establishment (mixed use). Application to include the sanctioning of other minor in Status being checked - [**PA/01746/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01746-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-install-a-light-weight-retractable-canopy-with): To install a light weight retractable canopy with easily demountable transparent plastic sheeting to a permitted snack bar (PA 5372/04) in a tourism zone. Status being checked - [**PA/01347/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01347-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-installation-of-a-chimney-in): To sanction the installation of a chimney in relation to a licensed Class 4D restaurant and the installation of a glass sliding door Status being checked Other streets in San Pawl il-Bahar: [Triq San Pawl](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-san-pawl), [Triq il-Qawra](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-il-qawra), [Triq it-Turisti](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-it-turisti), [Triq Burmarrad](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-burmarrad), [Triq it-Tamar](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-it-tamar), [Triq Piscopo Macedonia](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-piscopo-macedonia), [Dawret il-Gzejjer](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/dawret-il-gzejjer), [Triq il-Wardija](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-il-wardija), [Triq Sant' Antnin](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-sant-antnin), [Triq it-Trunciera](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-it-trunciera), [Triq Sir Luigi Preziosi](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-sir-luigi-preziosi), [Triq Parades](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-parades).