--- title: "Triq Sant' Aristarku, San Pawl il-Bahar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/san-pawl-il-bahar/triq-sant-aristarku source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Sant' Aristarku, San Pawl il-Bahar: 21 planning applications, 85% granted, official limit 5 floors, typically 8 floors granted. Conditions, consultees… Planning applications › Area intelligence › San Pawl il-Bahar › Triq Sant' Aristarku # Triq Sant' Aristarku, San Pawl il-Bahar: planning intelligence 21 applications on record: 11 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending (85% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 8 floors. 9 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 (58%); St.Paul's Bay Village/Bu gibb a/Qawra Residential Area NWUS 3 (35%); NWSP7 (7%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 5 floors; granted buildings are typically 8 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 (58% of the frontage); St.Paul's Bay Village/Bu gibb a/Qawra Residential Area NWUS 3 (35% of the frontage); NWSP7 (7% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/06087/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06087-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-at-first-floor-level): To carry out alterations at first floor level and to construct overlying apartments from second floor level to seventh floor level. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 8 floors, decided 22 May 2025 - [**PA/00881/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00881-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-alterations-from-pa-6104-98-and-change): Minor alterations from PA 6104/98 and change of use of first floor shop from Class 4B (sale of appliances) to Class 4A (office). Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 2 floors, decided 1 August 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Sant' Aristarku yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/02102/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02102-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floo): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garages, 5 apartments and a duplex apartment. Refused, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/00977/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00977-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-for-tables-and-chairs-in-front): Proposal for tables and chairs in front of Cafe Bistro. Refused, validated 1 March 2023 ## Pending now - [**PA/03028/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03028-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 12 garages and 38 residential units. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/01679/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01679-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-apart): To demolish existing terraced house and construct apartment block consisting of ground floor maisonette and overlying seven apartments (one receded). Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06940/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06940-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-forming-common-area-at-ground-floor-level): Forming common area at ground floor level. Internal alterations to existing commercial premises, Class 3D and 4C. Sanctioning of Class 4D. The proposal also inc Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 1 floor ## Latest applications on Triq Sant' Aristarku - [**PA/05748/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05748-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb3887-76): To sanction variations from approved permit PB3887/76. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/03028/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03028-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 12 garages and 38 residential units. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/02211/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02211-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-alterations): Proposed minor alterations. Granted, validated 19 May 2026 - [**PA/01679/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01679-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-apart): To demolish existing terraced house and construct apartment block consisting of ground floor maisonette and overlying seven apartments (one receded). Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07949/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07949-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-changes-from-rg-4274-17): To sanction changes from RG/4274/17. Changes include front garden and internal wall. Granted, validated 19 January 2026 - [**PA/06940/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06940-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-forming-common-area-at-ground-floor-level): Forming common area at ground floor level. Internal alterations to existing commercial premises, Class 3D and 4C. Sanctioning of Class 4D. The proposal also inc Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/04208/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04208-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-approved-by-pa-5072-0): Sanctioning of existing garage approved by PA/5072/02. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/00881/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00881-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-alterations-from-pa-6104-98-and-change): Minor alterations from PA 6104/98 and change of use of first floor shop from Class 4B (sale of appliances) to Class 4A (office). Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/07383/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07383-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-and-construction-of-a-water-reservoir): Proposed excavation and construction of a water reservoir, 1 basement level containing 3 basement garages, with 1 maisonette, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse at re Granted, validated 10 April 2025 - [**PA/06816/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06816-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-hive-off-a-pizzeria-forming-part-of): To hive off a pizzeria forming part of a Class 3B hotel, to reduce the area of the pizzeria in order to introduce a store interconnected with the hotel, to carr Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/06087/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06087-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-at-first-floor-level): To carry out alterations at first floor level and to construct overlying apartments from second floor level to seventh floor level. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 8 floors - [**PA/05163/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05163-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-convert-a-pre-1967-property-to-a-class): To convert a pre-1967 property to a Class 4A office space including storage space. The proposal shall include the installation of new apertures and a sign on th Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/04082/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04082-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-common-area-at-fifth-floor-and): To sanction common area at fifth floor and roof level from that approved in PA/04652/07. Granted, validated 27 August 2024 - [**PA/02102/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02102-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floo): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garages, 5 apartments and a duplex apartment. Refused, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/01356/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01356-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-changes-to-store-art-121-garage-as): To sanction changes to store art 121/garage as approved with PB2582/73, and proposed change of use to a public service garage. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/00977/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00977-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-for-tables-and-chairs-in-front): Proposal for tables and chairs in front of Cafe Bistro. Refused, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/03630/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03630-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-changes-to-existing-commercial-store-as): To sanction changes to existing commercial store as approved with PB2582/73. Status being checked - [**PA/02613/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02613-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-signage): Proposed signage. Status being checked - [**PA/02746/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02746-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-removal-of-a-concrete-platform): To sanction the removal of a concrete platform in front of Med Asia Restaurant in order to create 2 car-spaces and to remove a concrete platform/pavement in ord Status being checked - [**PA/00176/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00176-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-alteration-to-facade-at-ground-floor): Minor alteration to facade at ground floor level in order to conceal air conditioner external unit. Status being checked - [**PA/00079/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00079-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-maisonette): Minor internal alterations to existing maisonette 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).