--- title: "PA/01127/24: excavation and construction of 2 basement levels in San Pawl il-Bahar |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01127-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-and-construction-of-2-basement-levels source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed excavation and construction of 2 basement levels for parking. Proposed construction of 2… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0112724 # PA/01127/24: excavation and construction of 2 basement levels in San Pawl il-Bahar Vacant Site, Triq is-Simar, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar Proposed excavation and construction of 2 basement levels for parking. Proposed construction of 2 maisonettes at level 0, 3 apartments at levels 1-5 and 1 penthouse at recessed floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq is-Simar, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [James Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/james-zammit) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 6 December 2023 - **Validated:** 28 February 2024 - **Published:** 28 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 5 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01127/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01127&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq is-Simar, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar 83 other applications within 300 m: 47 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02327/24). On Triq is-Simar: 12 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/02919/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02919-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-of-a-vacant-plot-to-construct): Proposed excavation of a vacant plot to construct two underground basement level carpark (with 13 No. open parking bays substituting the 8 No. closed 1-car… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/03529/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03529-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-work-from-pa2919-21): Proposed alterations and sanctioning of work from PA2919/21, The alterations are: Change in the site perimeter as per latest survey, construction of garages… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/04281/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04281-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-variations-from-official-building-alignments-to-the): Variations from official building alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit RG/00373/17 and sanctioning of buttress ground slab… Suspended, validated 2 July 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/05413/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05413-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-existing): To sanction property as existing (original permit not retrieved). Withdrawn, validated 27 August 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/01027/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01027-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-garages-and-apartments): To demolish existing garages and apartments, excavate and construct garage at basement level, 1no maisonette at ground floor level and 6no in total apartments… Suspended, validated 18 February 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/06539/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06539-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-balconies-and-alterations-at-second): Sanctioning of balconies and alterations at second floor level from approved DS/00251/22, and proposed balcony extension at first floor level. Refused, validated 27 March 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/04063/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04063-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-cantilevers-and-alterations-at-second): Sanctioning of cantilevers and alterations at second floor level from approved DS/00251/22, and proposed balcony extension at first floor level. Proposal also… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/01457/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01457-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to existing first floor maisonette. To extend existing dwelling by constructing a second floor and third floor… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 4 floors, 64 m away - [**PA/03001/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03001-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-convert-approved-class-3b): To convert approved Class 3B, 3-star hotel and Class 4D restaurant, to a Class 3B, 3-star hotel and stand alone Class 4D restaurant, convert 2 units to four… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/01247/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01247-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-remove-stairs-connecting-the-approved-class-3b): To remove stairs connecting the approved Class 3B, 3-star hotel and standalone Class 4D restaurant and, sanction minor alterations and signage from PA/3001/21… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/00046/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00046-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-refurbishment-of-existing-villa-including): Proposed refurbishment of existing villa including, demolition & excavation of existing pool area, construction of a 4 car garage with overlying swimming… Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/00077/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00077-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-installation-of-1-timber-bar): To sanction the: installation of 1 timber bar; a timber lounge area; an annex to serve as storage and toilets; the opening of door interconnecting restaurant… Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/06772/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06772-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4A dentist. Proposed minor internal alterations and addition of platform lift for accessibility. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/01983/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01983-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-the-existing-apartment-following-a): Sanctioning of the existing apartment following a detailed survey, which identified minor deviations from the approved plans under PA/05597/08, including… Granted, validated 4 May 2026, 90 m away - [**PA/06604/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06604-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-boundary-wall-and-gate): To construct boundary wall and gate. Change of use from a vacant site to private parking area. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 90 m away ## More by Joseph Bondin - [**PA/07614/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-26/st-julians-changes-in-layout-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed changes in layout to approved Class 3B hotel in PA/2151/23, changes include merging of property to existing hotel approved in PA/6725/20. Proposal… Pending - [**PA/07580/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07580-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-change-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and change of use from Class 1 residential to construct Class 3A five-storey guesthouse comprising a total of 18… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07514/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07514-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-at-first-floor-level): Proposed change of use at first floor level from Class 4A offices to Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to Malta for… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07349/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-correction-of-site-following-survey): Proposed alterations and correction of site following survey as built for levels which have been approved by planning applications PA/2035/20 and PA/4006/22.… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07300/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07300-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of 3 basement levels for parking and construction of six levels building including showroom Class 4B,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 6 floors [All applications by Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) ## More from James Zammit - [**PA/07101/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07101-26/siggiewi-sanctioning-of-existing-third-floor-apartment-from): Sanctioning of existing third floor apartment from that approved in PA/09428/19. Pending - [**PA/04511/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04511-26/safi-demolition-of-existing-premises): Demolition of existing premises, excavation over site and construction of basement garages, with 3 overlying marionettes at ground floor and 11 apartments at… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06244/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-25/ghajnsielem-partially-demolish-existing-dwelling): To partially demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 4 residential units with underlying garage at ground floor level. To also construct a… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/05267/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05267-25/zebbug-construct-a-garden-centre-to-include-the): To construct a garden centre to include the excavation of land bearing approved PA2344/16 to create a basement parking area at level -1 having 16parking… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/03148/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03148-25/kercem-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of 3 basement garages with access from adjoining site approved in PA00698/22, ground floor garage 3… Granted, validated 26 June 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01047/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01047-25/belt-valletta-internal-alterations-to-convert-a-class-4c): Internal alterations to convert a Class 4C and a Class 4B shop into one Class 4D shop over site partly covered by PA/02103/21. Fixing of a/c and advertisement… Granted, validated 12 March 2025 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)