--- title: "PA/01301/26: Construction of ground floor staircase in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01301-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-ground-floor-staircase source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Construction of ground floor staircase, alteration to existing first floor, construction of 6 overlying… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0130126 # PA/01301/26: Construction of ground floor staircase in San Pawl il-Bahar 66, Dolfin, Triq Efesu, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar Construction of ground floor staircase, alteration to existing first floor, construction of 6 overlying floors including the receded floor, development to accommodate 5 additional apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 66, Dolfin, Triq Efesu, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 7 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 28 November 2025 - **Validated:** 15 April 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 19 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 19 August 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01301/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01301&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 66, Dolfin, Triq Efesu, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar 296 other applications within 300 m: 186 granted, 10 refused, 31 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07562/24). On Triq Efesu: 16 other applications, 12 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri), [Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/07932/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07932-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-the-existing-two-storey-structure): Demolition of the existing two-storey structure, retaining the shared staircase, and the construction of 3 private garages with 5 overlying apartments and a… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/03598/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03598-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-erection-of-5-new-residential-levels-over): Proposed erection of 5 new residential levels over existing apartment block that include 2 in no. 1 bedroom apartments, 1 in no. 3 bedroom (duplex) apartment,… Granted, validated 1 June 2022, 23 m away - [**PA/00763/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00763-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-change-of-use-of-existing-residence): To propose change of use of existing residence to garage including internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/03150/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03150-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-ground-floor-garage-as-built-and): To sanction ground floor garage as built and to carry out internal alterations to link garage to disused rooms and change of use from garage to Class 4B and… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 1 floor, 24 m away - [**PA/05967/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05967-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-to-fa-ade-balconies): Alterations to façade balconies. Granted, validated 8 October 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/06177/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06177-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-modifications-to-approved-pa-3598-22-consisting-of): Modifications to approved PA 3598/22 consisting of alteration to internal balcony's for third party property's first and second floors, construction of… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/03628/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03628-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-due-to): Sanctioning of garage as built due to deviations from PA4142/93. Granted, validated 30 June 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/00508/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00508-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa9000-17-demolition): Renewal of approved permit PA9000/17 - Demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of garage and 7 apartments. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/04684/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04684-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-apartments-as-built-over-pa-05960-09): Sanctioning of apartments as built over PA/05960/09 and DN/00350/19 including alterations. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 36 m away - [**PA/05339/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05339-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-a-ground-floor-and-first): The demolition of a ground floor and first floor maisonette to construct a ground floor garage and 6 overlying residential units. Granted, validated 8 October 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/01524/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01524-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-indication-of-doors): To sanction the indication of doors. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/06755/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06755-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-elevation-and-wall-configuration-of): Proposed sanctioning of elevation and wall configuration of units at fifth floor level from that approved by way of PA/03394/20. Wall configuration already… Refused, validated 15 May 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/04685/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04685-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-garage-constructed-with-different-siz): Sanctioning of garage constructed with different size and configuration to that as approved in PB194/78, including a shorter depth, narrower width, lower… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/03214/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03214-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-internal-alterations-and-to-convert-1): Proposed minor internal alterations and to convert 1 apartment at 4th floor level into 2 separate apartments, and convert 2 duplex apartments into 2… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/03922/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03922-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-67-ground-floor): Proposed internal alterations to existing pre-67 Ground Floor Maisonette including proposed extension of bedroom with en-suite in backyard and alterations to… Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 50 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) ## More from Daniel Zahra - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)