--- title: "PA/02088/25: Change of use of from garage to in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02088-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-from-garage-to 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 of from garage to shop (Class 4C - No cooking allowed). Proposal to include subdivision of… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0208825 # PA/02088/25: Change of use of from garage to in San Pawl il-Bahar No.72, Triq ix-Xitwa c/w, Triq Sant' Antnin, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar Change of use of from garage to shop (Class 4C - No cooking allowed). Proposal to include subdivision of residential property and addition of shop signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No.72, Triq ix-Xitwa c/w, Triq Sant' Antnin, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** Julian Buhagiar - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 28 January 2025 - **Validated:** 2 April 2025 - **Published:** 2 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 9 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02088/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02088&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No.72, Triq ix-Xitwa c/w, Triq Sant' Antnin, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar 302 other applications within 300 m: 185 granted, 11 refused, 40 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/03795/25). On Triq ix-Xitwa: 13 other applications, 7 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). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/03311/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03311-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa895-21-including): To sanction variations from approved PA895/21 including 1) Addition of tables and chairs and proposed 1) extension to existing pavement through a timber… Status being checked, 15 m away - [**PA/00895/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00895-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-1-to-relocate-the-kitchen-approved-in): 1) To relocate the kitchen approved in PA 115/18 in place of existing and approved bathrooms and stores, while retaining pre-existing bar counter in its… Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/00594/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00594-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to the existing building at ground, first, second, and third-floor levels, including partial demolition and… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 17 m away - [**PA/03231/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-public-service-garage): Change of use from public service garage to Class 4B Retail. Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/07297/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07297-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-layout-of-apartment-from-that): To sanction existing layout of apartment from that as per approved per permit PB/4957/78. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/04207/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04207-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-existing-domestic-store): Change of use of existing domestic store to Class 4B outlet. Proposed alterations to form a w.c and replace existing front door. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/02123/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02123-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-add-ancillary-use-as-class-4a-veterinary): To add ancillary use as Class 4A veterinary service to existing Class 4B pet shop. and internal alterations (portions walls). Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 26 m away - [**PA/01995/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01995-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-garage-into-class): Proposed change of use of garage into 'Class 4B', installation of signage and joining of said shop with previously approved 'Class 4B' outlet. To include… Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/01347/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01347-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction existing first floor apartment as built, including variations from approved permit PAPB/713/76. Variations include the balcony to the front, the… Granted, validated 18 April 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/08117/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08117-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Demolition of the existing structure, followed by the construction of two basement levels, including 13 parking spaces. Construction of a 2-bedroom maisonette… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/06015/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-appr): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved permit PB2475/66, including removal and addition and shifting of walls. Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/04028/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04028-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-development-of-current-airspace-into-2-apartments): Proposed development of current airspace into 2 apartments at third and fourth level, together with a duplex apartment at fifth and receded floor levels.… Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/00245/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00245-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-1-basement-floor-level): Construction of 1 basement floor level, 2 Class 4B shops at ground floor and 12 residential units from 1st floor to 6th floor, and 2 penthouses at receded… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 55 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, 55 m away - [**PA/04820/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04820-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-second-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction existing second floor apartment as built. Withdrawn, 55 m away ## More by Matthew Gauci - [**PA/07240/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07240-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07238/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07145/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07145-26/mosta-propose-demolition-of-existing-building-with-retention): Propose demolition of existing building with retention of the facade and excavation of two levels to construct of garages at basement, 1 bedroom unit at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07002/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07002-26/birzebbuga-amendment-to-pa3173-24): Amendment to PA3173/24, to include additional property in the redevelopment of both sites including demolition of existing structures and construction of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06929/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06929-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-from-approved-per): Sanctioning of internal variations from approved permit PA/1653/17 (MA), including the reinstatement of the third bedroom in accordance with the layout… Pending - [**PA/06547/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06547-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-amendment-to-pa-6301-23-previously-approved-in-pa-13): Amendment to PA/6301/23 previously approved in PA/1311/18 including demolition of roof above 5th floor and extension of same floor, construction of 6th floor… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)