--- title: "Triq San Xmun, San Pawl il-Bahar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-san-xmun source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq San Xmun, San Pawl il-Bahar: 20 planning applications, 92% granted, official limit 5 floors, typically 2 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › San Pawl il-Bahar › Triq San Xmun # Triq San Xmun, San Pawl il-Bahar: planning intelligence 20 applications on record: 11 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending (92% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 29 residential units granted. 5 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 2 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/05078/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05078-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and construction of seven apartments consisting of duplex at ground / first floor, apartments at second to sixth floor Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, decided 27 February 2024 - [**PA/00366/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00366-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-houses-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing houses and construct ground floor garages, 6 overlying apartments and a receded penthouse including a pool at roof level. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, decided 23 June 2023 - [**PA/02497/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02497-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, to excavate and to construct 6 residential dwellings and a restaurant (Class 4D) with underlying store and water reservoir. To a Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor, decided 27 October 2026 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq San Xmun yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/02323/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02323-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-to-internal-height-of-dwellings-as): Alterations to internal height of dwellings as approved in PA6815/20 at fifth and receded floor levels. Refused, validated 24 April 2024 ## Pending now - [**PA/06707/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06707-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of-a): To demolish existing dwelling and construction of a new residential development consisting of ground floor garages, reservoir, six overlying apartments, and a r Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/02468/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02468-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, including re-levelling at fifth and penthouse levels from the approved permit PA/6815/20. Pending, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/02139/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02139-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alteration-to-existing-staircase): Alteration to existing staircase, sanction of fourth floor not built as per PA7078/06 construction of four floors and a stairwell to create three new one bedroo Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06993/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06993-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-includes-the-demolition-of-washroom-at): Proposal includes the demolition of washroom at roof level and the construction of two 1-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom receded duplex apartment Pending, validated 10 March 2021 ## Latest applications on Triq San Xmun - [**PA/06707/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06707-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of-a): To demolish existing dwelling and construction of a new residential development consisting of ground floor garages, reservoir, six overlying apartments, and a r Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/02608/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02608-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-permit-pa-2625-19): Renewal of permit PA/2625/19 (To change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D - food and drink establishment where cooking is allowed - as per LN74 of 2014 - includi Granted, validated 8 May 2026 - [**PA/02497/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02497-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, to excavate and to construct 6 residential dwellings and a restaurant (Class 4D) with underlying store and water reservoir. To a Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/02468/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02468-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, including re-levelling at fifth and penthouse levels from the approved permit PA/6815/20. Pending, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/02139/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02139-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alteration-to-existing-staircase): Alteration to existing staircase, sanction of fourth floor not built as per PA7078/06 construction of four floors and a stairwell to create three new one bedroo Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06642/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06642-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-penthouses-and-construction-o): Demolition of existing penthouses and construction of 4 full apartments and 2 duplex penthouses over existing airspace including alterations and extensions to e Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/03874/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03874-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-conversion-of-an-approved-duplex-in-pa7232-17): Conversion of an approved duplex in PA7232/17 into two one-bedroom units. Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/03621/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03621-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-maisonette): Internal alterations to existing pre-1967 maisonette including changes to internal layout and extension to kitchen and bathroom. Granted, validated 30 June 2025 - [**PA/06315/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-ancillary-casa-bottega-to-existing): Sanctioning of ancillary casa bottega to existing maisonette covered by PA/03312/22 (no changes to internal layout). Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/06055/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06055-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-application-includes-minor-internal-and-external-alt): Application includes minor internal and external alterations to facade together with an extension at second floor. Granted, validated 3 December 2024 - [**PA/04705/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04705-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-additions-to-internal-gypsum-soffit): To sanction minor additions to internal gypsum soffit and minor external alterations to the back terrace from the approved PA/1001/17. Granted, validated 24 October 2024 - [**PA/02323/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02323-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-to-internal-height-of-dwellings-as): Alterations to internal height of dwellings as approved in PA6815/20 at fifth and receded floor levels. Refused, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/05078/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05078-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and construction of seven apartments consisting of duplex at ground / first floor, apartments at second to sixth floor Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02317/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02317-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-use-of-a-pre-1968-building): To sanction existing use of a pre-1968 building and to change use from a Class 4B shop to a Class 4D restaurant. To propose minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**PA/00366/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00366-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-houses-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing houses and construct ground floor garages, 6 overlying apartments and a receded penthouse including a pool at roof level. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03344/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03344-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-external-alterations-and-extension-to-exist): Proposed internal/external alterations and extension to existing dwelling. Status being checked - [**PA/03312/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03312-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-splash-pool-at-roof-level): Proposed construction of splash pool at roof level over block of apartments covered by PA00704/19. Status being checked - [**PA/02624/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02624-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-originally-approved-permit): To sanction variations from originally approved permit PA5572/07. Application also includes the proposed extension of existing 5th floor level receded floor and Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01651/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01651-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-first): To sanction first, second and third floor as built over PA4235/00. Status being checked, 4 floors - [**PA/06993/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06993-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-includes-the-demolition-of-washroom-at): Proposal includes the demolition of washroom at roof level and the construction of two 1-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom receded duplex apartment Pending, validated 10 March 2021 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).