--- title: "PA/01730/26: development comprises a change of use of in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01730-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-development-comprises-a-change-of-use-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed development comprises a change of use of the existing garage, previously approved under… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0173026 # PA/01730/26: development comprises a change of use of in San Pawl il-Bahar 16, Flat 2 & Garage 18, Crystal Flats, Triq il-Harifa, San Pawl il-Bahar Proposed development comprises a change of use of the existing garage, previously approved under PA/3032/09, to a Class 4D outlet. The proposal also includes the demolition of the existing washroom at roof level and the construction of four additional floors, providing a total of three apartments and one penthouse unit. Works further include the demolition of the existing common stairwell and the reconstruction of the common parts to accommodate a new lift and stair core. External alterations are proposed, including the replacement of apertures and railings to the facade, the installation of a shop sign, and other associated embellishments. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 16, Flat 2 & Garage 18, Crystal Flats, Triq il-Harifa, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** John Mifsud - **Perit:** [Perit Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 4 February 2026 - **Validated:** 18 March 2026 - **Published:** 18 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01730/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01730&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 16, Flat 2 & Garage 18, Crystal Flats, Triq il-Harifa, San Pawl il-Bahar 320 other applications within 300 m: 199 granted, 10 refused, 43 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07562/24). On Triq il-Harifa: 8 other applications, 3 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/05570/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05570-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, establishing use of Class 4B, inclusion of ancillary store and install a fixed structure to extend shop in a tourism… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 13 m away - [**PA/05723/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05723-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-from-approved-pa-96): Sanctioning of minor alterations from approved PA/9658/17 due to new survey and alterations to fixed lightweight structure and shop sign. Granted, validated 14 November 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/04016/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04016-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-consists-of-the-change-of-use): The proposal consists of the change of use from public service garage to Class 4B. The proposal include also the sanctioning of the construction of front… Refused, validated 5 July 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/01042/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01042-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use): Change of use (48 sq.m) from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4B butcher Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/04957/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04957-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-washroom-to-a): Proposed change of use from washroom to a Class 1 - residential unit. Proposal includes also minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/02166/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02166-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-roof-structures-and-construct-one): To demolish existing roof structures and construct one bedroom apartment at fourth floor level and two overlying duplex units at fifth and sixth floor level.… Status being checked, 7 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/01757/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01757-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-apartment-as-built): To sanction existing apartment as built. Proposed internal alterations including removal and formation of new walls and apertures. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/00599/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-raise-parapet-wall-at-roof-level-up): To raise parapet wall at roof level up to 1m. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/02074/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02074-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-1-x-2-bedroom-flat-and): Construction of 1 x 2-bedroom flat and 1 x 1 bedroom penthouse over existing block of flats and variation from the official alignment. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/05900/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05900-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built. Granted, validated 7 October 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/04826/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04826-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-1-x-2-bedroom-flat-and): Construction of 1 x 2-bedroom flat and 1 x 1 bedroom penthouse over existing block of flats. Refused, validated 23 July 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/05916/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05916-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-to-pa-5677-18-to-propose-sanctioning): Renewal to PA/5677/18 - To propose sanctioning of the existing fourth floor (alterations to PA/3128/98), including proposed internal alterations at the fourth… Withdrawn, validated 11 October 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/00549/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00549-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-and-external-modifications-in-backyard-and): Internal and external modifications in backyard and facade at ground floor maisonette and basement level. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03240/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03240-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction): To sanction (departing from PA7078/17) minor interior alterations and on facade, including reduction in internal height, re-alignment of internal yard and… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/01050/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-changes-and-minor-changes): To sanction minor internal changes and minor changes to facade from approved PA798/18;'Part demolition of Limelight hotel and construction of one maisonette… Granted, validated 12 June 2025, 60 m away ## More by Analisa Lombardi - [**PA/06883/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06883-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structures-and-to-propose): To demolish existing dilapidated structures and to propose a new dwelling. Proposal also includes part excavation for a basement garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06478/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06478-26/birzebbuga-propose-a-pump-room-over-an-existing): To propose a pump room over an existing reservoir approved in DN/1482/98 and to propose a boundary wall in loose rubble stone surrounding the land. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05584/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05584-26/attard-it-is-being-proposed-to-extend-the): It is being proposed to extend the recessed room at Setback Floor Level, as approved under PA/5174/23, towards the rear portion of the property only.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05480/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-26/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-space-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking space fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA/6745/18 to cater for tables and chairs. Proposal… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04672/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04672-26/naxxar-proposal-involves-the-conversion-of-an-existing): The proposal involves the conversion of an existing garage forming part of a dwelling previously approved under application PA/8605/19 into a separate,… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04438/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04438-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-and): Demolition of an existing terraced house and construction of a block of apartments comprising a basement garage, four floors, and a setback floor, consisting… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)