--- title: "PA/01397/25: excavation of empty plot on three levels in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01397-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-of-empty-plot-on-three-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 of empty plot on three levels and construction of three basement parking levels… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0139725 # PA/01397/25: excavation of empty plot on three levels in San Pawl il-Bahar Empty Plot, Triq il-Fugass c/w, Triq Cassarino, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar Proposed excavation of empty plot on three levels and construction of three basement parking levels including sub station with overlying residential development consisting of (9) maisonettes, (54) apartments and (6) penthouses. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Empty Plot, Triq il-Fugass c/w, Triq Cassarino, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Plan ( Qawra) Ltd Attn: Paul Attard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/plan-qawra-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 20 December 2024 - **Validated:** 5 March 2025 - **Published:** 5 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 16 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01397/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01397&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Empty Plot, Triq il-Fugass c/w, Triq Cassarino, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar 112 other applications within 300 m: 69 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02706/25). On Triq il-Fugass: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). 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/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, 11 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, 27 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, 31 m away - [**PA/00361/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00361-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-garage-from): Sanctioning of minor changes to garage from PA/07503/06 Status being checked, 40 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, 43 m away - [**PA/04855/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04855-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa3714-18-converting-existing-setback): Renewal of PA3714/18 - Converting existing setback floor at 4th floor level into a duplex at 4th and a setback 5th floor. Application also includes correction… Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 49 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, 52 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, 55 m away - [**PA/05134/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05134-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-rearrangement-of-spaces-and-overall-layout-design): Proposed rearrangement of spaces and overall layout design of approved PA1397/25, PA2900/25 and PA1396/25. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/02900/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02900-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-structures): Proposed demolition of existing structures, excavation of three basement levels, construction of substation, 63 Garages, 11 Parking Spaces, 9 Maisonettes & 65… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 60 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, 76 m away - [**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, 78 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, 83 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, 85 m away - [**PA/02155/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02155-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-additions-and-alterations-to-convert-a-1): Proposed additions and alterations to convert a 1 bedroom penthouse into a 3 bedroom duplex. Status being checked, 85 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Plan ( Qawra) Ltd - [**PA/05134/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05134-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-rearrangement-of-spaces-and-overall-layout-design): Proposed rearrangement of spaces and overall layout design of approved PA1397/25, PA2900/25 and PA1396/25. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/02900/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02900-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-structures): Proposed demolition of existing structures, excavation of three basement levels, construction of substation, 63 Garages, 11 Parking Spaces, 9 Maisonettes & 65… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01396/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01396-25/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 with overlying residential development consisting of (6)… Granted, validated 5 March 2025 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)