--- title: "PA/00883/26: sanction existing shop in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00883-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction existing shop, front canopy and change of Class from Class 4B to Class 4C. Perit Edwin… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0088326 # PA/00883/26: sanction existing shop in San Pawl il-Bahar Essentials, Triq il-Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar To sanction existing shop, front canopy and change of Class from Class 4B to Class 4C. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Essentials, Triq il-Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** Catherine Abela - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 6 November 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00883/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00883&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Essentials, Triq il-Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar 137 other applications within 300 m: 92 granted, 2 refused, 9 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02706/25). On Triq il-Qawra: 66 other applications, 48 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Jingyao Xu](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jingyao-xu), [Peter Brincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/peter-brincat), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 46 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/01620/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01620-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-alterations-with-approved-permit-pa6975-03): To sanction alterations with approved permit PA6975/03 and to propose perspex behind the balcony railing. Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/00077/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00077-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-pa-06975-03-including-garag): To sanction variations from PA/06975/03 including garage dimensions and change in configuration. Granted, validated 20 February 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/02946/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02946-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-dilapidated-structure): To demolish existing dwelling and dilapidated structures, excavate and construct 9no parking spaces & 40no garages and 48no residential units. Application… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/05832/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05832-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-changes-to-hostel): To sanction minor changes to hostel (Class 3A) and cafeteria (Class 4C) approved in PA7695/07, proposed internal alterations and proposed addition of floors. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 48 m away - [**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… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/03924/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03924-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-structure): Demolition of existing structure, excavation of 1 basement level and construction of 8 private parking garages at level -1 and ground floor, and 14 dwellings… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 63 m away - [**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… Granted, validated 20 April 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**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… Granted, validated 5 April 2024, 69 m away - [**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, 70 m away - [**PA/00555/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00555-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-to-existing-dwelling-at-fifth-and): Extension to existing dwelling at fifth and receded floor level, as well as alteration to approved fourth floor level. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**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, 84 m away - [**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, 86 m away - [**PA/06044/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06044-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-basement-level-garages): Proposed construction of basement level garages, pool and one maisonette at ground floor level underlying six apartment units and one unit at the receded… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/03499/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03499-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa612-15): Renewal of PA612/15 (Renewal of PA2554/09 to construct semi-basement garage and overlying five flats and penthouse). Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/01397/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01397-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-of-empty-plot-on-three-levels): Proposed excavation of empty plot on three levels and construction of three basement parking levels including sub station with overlying residential… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 99 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)