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Triq Parades, San Pawl il-Bahar: planning intelligence

25 applications on record: 15 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 6 floors. 25 residential units granted. 6 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

Official height limit (2006 local plan, map 41): 4 Floors, an overall height of 19.90 m (20.80 m with a basement, 22.00 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation.

The 2006 local plan limit here is 4 floors; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, and the tallest grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places).

Height precedents

  • PA/05908/25 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed demolition of the existing fourth floor including reconstruction of fourth floor slab at a lower level. Proposed development of additional 3 floors in Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 7 floors, decided 25 August 2026
  • PA/07218/23 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed extension of an existing class 1 residential dwelling. Extension includes the construction of lift, bedrooms and a domestic store at third, fourth, fif Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 7 floors
  • PA/04920/25 San Pawl il-Bahar: To subdivide existing penthouse at level 5 as approved in PA2592/12 into three units; internal alterations and extensions to create the three additional units a Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, decided 11 December 2025

What the planning files say

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Pending now

  • PA/07421/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction apartment under PA/5974/22 as built and proposed additional bedroom and internal partition. Pending
  • PA/07057/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed changing of balcony and minor internal alterations. Pending
  • PA/04938/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed demolition of existing 2 maisonettes, and construction of 7 dwellings from ground till receded floor. Proposal includes connection with approved common Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor
  • PA/01527/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To demolish existing dwelling and construct two-car garage at ground-floor level, 3 flatted dwellings and 1 duplex setback floor at overlying levels. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor

Latest applications on Triq Parades

  • PA/07421/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction apartment under PA/5974/22 as built and proposed additional bedroom and internal partition. Pending
  • PA/07057/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed changing of balcony and minor internal alterations. Pending
  • PA/04938/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed demolition of existing 2 maisonettes, and construction of 7 dwellings from ground till receded floor. Proposal includes connection with approved common Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor
  • PA/04277/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 13 August 2026
  • PA/01527/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To demolish existing dwelling and construct two-car garage at ground-floor level, 3 flatted dwellings and 1 duplex setback floor at overlying levels. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/01455/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Change of use from Class 1 residential dwelling into Class 3A guesthouse. Application also includes the sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 4 March 2026
  • PA/08322/25 San Pawl il-Bahar: Demolition of existing elevated maisonette and construction of 5 dwellings and rooftop pool. Granted, validated 24 December 2025
  • PA/06648/25 San Pawl il-Bahar: Sub-division of existing Class 4B approved under PA/08630/20 into a Class 5A (printing and plotting of stickers) and Class 4B retail shop. Granted, validated 15 October 2025
  • PA/05908/25 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed demolition of the existing fourth floor including reconstruction of fourth floor slab at a lower level. Proposed development of additional 3 floors in Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 7 floors
  • PA/05618/25 San Pawl il-Bahar: Alterations to facade: removal of existing tiling and replacing by rendering and a marble dado. Granted, validated 24 September 2025
  • PA/04920/25 San Pawl il-Bahar: To subdivide existing penthouse at level 5 as approved in PA2592/12 into three units; internal alterations and extensions to create the three additional units a Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/08323/24 San Pawl il-Bahar: To propose washroom and drying area at roof level and pv panels over the drying area. Granted, validated 18 December 2024
  • PA/04663/24 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction PA/07499/19 levels -2, -1, ground floor, and 1st as built, due to structure and internal alterations including a loss of two parking spaces on basem Granted, validated 17 July 2024
  • PA/04063/24 San Pawl il-Bahar: Demolition of existing building, excavation of reservoir and basement level (domestic store), and construction of 7 dwellings from ground till receded floor lev Granted, validated 3 July 2024
  • PA/03562/24 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed alterations to existing first floor level and construction of second and third floor levels to convert apartment into townhouse. Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 4 floors
  • PA/07218/23 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed extension of an existing class 1 residential dwelling. Extension includes the construction of lift, bedrooms and a domestic store at third, fourth, fif Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 7 floors
  • PA/04821/23 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction minor internal variations on a pre-67 property from previous permit PA3501/21 and DN1235/17. Granted, validated 16 August 2023
  • PA/01883/23 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed changes in layout and design from PA/03618/19 including, changes to retain existing floor layout at fourth floor and extension at fifth floor with redu Granted, validated 16 May 2023, 6 floors
  • PA/01632/23 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed renewal of approved permit PA9547/17 - Proposed additions and alterations to existing property to create enclosed stairwell and divide into three one-b Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 4 floors
  • PA/03339/22 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction pre-1967 dwelling as built. Proposal includes part demolition of the facade to create a garage opening. The minor internal alterations include the s Status being checked
  • PA/00133/22 San Pawl il-Bahar: Minor internal alterations to existing pre-1967 residential unit, alterations include widening of 2 doors, creation of a study and change of use from kitchen/di Status being checked
  • PA/03501/21 San Pawl il-Bahar: Extension of room at 2nd floor and installation of retractable awning in backyard. Status being checked
  • PA/02875/21 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposal of internal alterations and an extension along the back end of the property at ground floor level. The proposal also includes an addition of a mezzanin Status being checked
  • PA/01493/21 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed internal and external alterations to the existing dwelling. Proposal also includes construction of additional floors and installation of lift. Status being checked
  • PA/00166/20 San Pawl il-Bahar: To convert Class 2C use from primary school to childcare centre, including internal and external alterations, minor demolition and construction of ramp for acce Status being checked

Other streets in San Pawl il-Bahar: Triq San Pawl, Triq il-Qawra, Triq it-Turisti, Triq Burmarrad, Triq it-Tamar, Triq Piscopo Macedonia, Dawret il-Gzejjer, Triq il-Wardija, Triq Sant' Antnin, Triq it-Trunciera, Triq Sir Luigi Preziosi, Triq Gulju.