--- title: "Triq l-Iskuna, San Pawl il-Bahar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-l-iskuna source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq l-Iskuna, San Pawl il-Bahar: 7 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 5 floors, typically 6 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › San Pawl il-Bahar › Triq l-Iskuna # Triq l-Iskuna, San Pawl il-Bahar: planning intelligence 7 applications on record: 7 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 6 floors. 3 residential units granted. 1 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: St.Paul's Bay Village/Bu gibb a/Qawra Residential Area NWUS 3. 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 St.Paul's Bay Village/Bu gibb a/Qawra Residential Area NWUS 3. ## Height precedents - [**PA/06049/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06049-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-extension-to-existing-penthouse-at): To carry out extension to existing penthouse at level 4, and erect additional flat at level 5 and a receded floor at level 6. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, decided 29 May 2025 - [**PA/01563/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01563-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-that-approved-in-pa04480-07): To sanction variations from that approved in PA04480/07 and to convert existing penthouse into apartment at fifth floor level and construct new penthouse at six Granted, validated 20 April 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04855/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04855-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa3714-18-converting-existing-setback): Renewal of PA3714/18 - Converting existing setback floor at 4th floor level into a duplex at 4th and a setback 5th floor. Application also includes correction o Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq l-Iskuna yet. ## Latest applications on Triq l-Iskuna - [**PA/02116/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02116-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-application-includes-minor-demolition-and-constructi): Application includes minor demolition and construction works to the rear back yard approved under RG/00699/22 and installation of metal grating. Granted, validated 2 May 2026 - [**PA/05461/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05461-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-variations-in-layout-from-approved): To sanction minor variations in layout from approved permit PA03773/00 and change of use from approved showrooms to two Class 4B shops. Proposal also includes v Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/06049/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06049-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-extension-to-existing-penthouse-at): To carry out extension to existing penthouse at level 4, and erect additional flat at level 5 and a receded floor at level 6. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06229/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06229-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA7913/94, including internal changes to layout and small changes on the external elevation. Granted, validated 7 December 2023 - [**PA/05077/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05077-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-removal-of-back-balcony-and): Proposed sanctioning of removal of back balcony and change in wall configuration including use of rooms at fifth floor level, and reduced size of back terrace a Granted, validated 5 April 2024 - [**PA/04855/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04855-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa3714-18-converting-existing-setback): Renewal of PA3714/18 - Converting existing setback floor at 4th floor level into a duplex at 4th and a setback 5th floor. Application also includes correction o Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01563/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01563-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-that-approved-in-pa04480-07): To sanction variations from that approved in PA04480/07 and to convert existing penthouse into apartment at fifth floor level and construct new penthouse at six Granted, validated 20 April 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor 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).