--- title: "PA/01035/25: Change of use from Class 1 residential in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01035-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4B retail including internal and external alterations and… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0103525 # PA/01035/25: Change of use from Class 1 residential in San Pawl il-Bahar Magpie, Triq il-Bajja, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4B retail including internal and external alterations and fixing of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Magpie, Triq il-Bajja, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Neil Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/neil-muscat) - **Perit:** [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 18 November 2024 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 25 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01035/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01035&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Magpie, Triq il-Bajja, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar 6 other applications on the same street: 3 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/08424/24). On Triq il-Bajja: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/03612/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03612-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-part-change-of-use-from-class-4d): Proposed part change of use from Class 4D to Class 4B. Application also includes internal and external alterations incl. extension in back yard. Granted, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/08424/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08424-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-5no-apartments-over-pre-1967-residential-d): To construct 5no apartments over pre-1967 residential development at third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and receded floor levels. Application includes minor… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00772/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00772-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4c): Proposed change of use from Class 4C (as per previously approved PA/01082/16) to Class4D, with an increase in floor area under the same use, to also include… Granted, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/00359/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00359-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-2-apartments-at): Change of use from 2 apartments at levels 1 and 2 to guesthouse. Status being checked - [**PA/01444/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01444-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-tourist-agency-office): Change of use from tourist agency office (Class 4A) to take away. Status being checked - [**PA/06694/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06694-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-3-bedroom-apartment-at-receded): To sanction existing 3 bedroom apartment at receded fourth floor level 'as built' originally approved in PA3560/00, and proposed minor internal alterations. Pending ## More by architecture 360 - [**PA/07283/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-26/siggiewi-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment A2. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07072/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07072-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-6448-24): Alterations to approved permit PA/6448/24, including removal of proposed garage opening to retain existing facade, and the installation of pv panels at roof… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06922/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-26/mosta-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06459/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06459-26/mosta-sanction-restoration-works-carried-out-on-facade): To sanction restoration works carried out on facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05363/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05363-26/ghaxaq-proposal-includes-alterations-and-changes-to-the): Proposal includes alterations and changes to the layout of a pre-1967 town house; including demolition of internal walls and accretions to the original… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) ## More from Neil Muscat - [**PA/05964/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05964-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-latest): Sanctioning of minor variations from the latest approved permit PA/5501/25. Variations include changes to the location of internal partitions and the… Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/00503/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00503-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing townhouse and construction of a block of apartments consisting of five apartments and one penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06278/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06278-25/rabat-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967-property): Proposed alterations to an existing pre-1967 property, change of use from a restaurant to a Class 3A guesthouse and Class 4B retail outlet, and an extension… Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/05692/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05692-25/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-and-construction): Demolition of existing residential units and construction of a block of apartments consisting of ground floor garages level and five apartments and one… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/05501/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05501-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-variations-in-a-second-floor): To sanction the variations in a second floor apartment as built from the last approved PA/05546/01, variations include floor to ceiling height, size of… Granted, validated 10 October 2025 - [**PA/00552/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00552-25/qormi-alterations-to-pa-1368-24-to-construct-three-additional): Alterations to PA/1368/24 to construct three additional floors above the already approved showroom. Proposal includes two apartments at second and third… Pending, validated 5 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)