--- title: "PA/00517/23: sanction consolidation of 2 Class 3B hotels in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00517-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-consolidation-of-2-class-3b-hotels source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction consolidation of 2 Class 3B hotels (originally approved in PAPB1405/86, PAPB2528/88,… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0051723 # PA/00517/23: sanction consolidation of 2 Class 3B hotels in San Pawl il-Bahar Santana Hotel, Triq il-Maskli c/w Triq in-Nakkri c/w, Triq l-Imhar, San Pawl il-Bahar To sanction consolidation of 2 Class 3B hotels (originally approved in PAPB1405/86, PAPB2528/88, PA3888/15) and interconnection for a total room count of 252 bedrooms including those approved in PA/3888/15 and including conversion of self catering units into 47 bedrooms. Hotel comprises 8 floors above ground and 1 below with a maximum height of 26m. Sanctioning of tables and chairs on sidewalk and shifting of internal uses, and general shifting of walls and opening/closing of doors. Proposal includes variations from official building alignment. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Santana Hotel, Triq il-Maskli c/w Triq in-Nakkri c/w, Triq l-Imhar, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Sunroute Hotels ltd Attn: George Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sunroute-hotels-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Avellino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-avellino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 8 floors - **Received:** 25 October 2022 - **Validated:** 3 January 2024 - **Published:** 17 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 17 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 18 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00517/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00517&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Santana Hotel, Triq il-Maskli c/w Triq in-Nakkri c/w, Triq l-Imhar, San Pawl il-Bahar 106 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 2 refused, 9 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/02964/23). On Triq il-Maskli: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 25 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/02814/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02814-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations): Proposed sanctioning of internal alterations, extending use from souvenir shop to Class 4B (general retail) and proposed sign at facade. Granted, validated 13 June 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/04884/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04884-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-internal-alterations-and-external-outline-o): To sanction internal alterations and external outline of an apartment from that approved in PB5139/78 to the existing official alignment. Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/00802/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00802-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa4803-16-demolition-of-existing-building): Renewal of PA4803/16: Demolition of existing building (as approved in PA3877/09) and construction of 70 basement garages at levels -3, -2 and -1, 7 shops… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 8 floors, 25 m away - [**PA/05102/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05102-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-beach-room-to): Change of use from beach room to Class 4B Shop and fixing of a non-illuminated sign. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/06547/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06547-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-a-duplex-apartment-on-the-fourth): To construct a duplex apartment on the fourth and fifth floors, along with a washroom and toilet on the sixth floor by removing the roof over the existing… Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 7 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/06763/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06763-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-installation-of-travertine-cladding-on-lowe): To sanction installation of travertine cladding on lower part of façade. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/02142/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02142-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-maisonettes-as-constructed-previously-formi): To sanction maisonettes as constructed previously forming part of an apartment block with permit number PB05125/79. Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/06685/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06685-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 18 November 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/00448/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00448-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated stone on facade and installation of steel railings on parapet wall. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/03348/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03348-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built, variations from PB/5125/79. Granted, validated 21 August 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/08577/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08577-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-using-the-height-limitation-adjustment-pol): Proposed extension using the Height Limitation Adjustment Policy for hotels above existing Class 3B hotel including change of use from rooms to extend cafe, a… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 10 floors, 68 m away - [**PA/00815/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00815-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-flats-and-garages-and-erect): To demolish existing flats and garages and erect 2 maisonettes, 2 Class 4B shops, 24 apartments, 4 penthouses and 17 garages. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/01115/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01115-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-as-built-internal-alterations-at-shops): To sanction as built internal alterations at shop’s groundfloor and basement levels and minor alterations tofaçade (amendments to approved permit PA/04423/06) Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/04024/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04024-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-changes-to-internal-layout-approved-by): To propose changes to internal layout approved by RG/00926/22, also change of use from Class A (office) to Class 2A (medical clinic). Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/01536/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01536-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-residential-garage-to): Proposed change of use of residential garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 97 m away ## More by Jonathan Avellino - [**PA/07492/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07492-26/attard-renewal-of-pa-04787-21): Renewal of PA/04787/21 (Demolition of existing villa and construction of 6 Class 1 terrace houses reaching an overall height of 11.4m). Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04489/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04489-26/birzebbuga-sanction-as-approved-apartment-in-pb-3207-72-to): To sanction as approved apartment in PB/3207/72 to as built. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/03128/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03128-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposed-addition-of-a-basement-beneath-the): The proposed addition of a basement beneath the footprint of the villa. Proposed minor internal alterations to layout in lieu of permit PA/03150/24. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02627/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02627-26/zejtun-sanction-variations-from-papb-3462-2915-75-including-front-gard): To sanction variations from PAPB/3462/2915/75 including front garden and garages at basement level and a reduced built area at first floor level and to… Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/00914/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00914-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-already-approved-dn-339-21-including): Changes to already approved DN 339/21 including construction of parapet wall, installation of PV panels below parapett wall level and sanctioning of front… Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/08133/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08133-25/mqabba-internal-and-external-alterations-to-garden-center): Internal and external alterations to garden center approved in PA/8500/21 and PA/8108/24 with the reconfiguration, at all levels, of the approved structures.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Avellino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-avellino) ## More from Sunroute Hotels Ltd - [**PA/08577/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08577-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-using-the-height-limitation-adjustment-pol): Proposed extension using the Height Limitation Adjustment Policy for hotels above existing Class 3B hotel including change of use from rooms to extend cafe, a… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 10 floors [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)