--- title: "PA/02191/26: change of use from 1-bedroom duplex apartment in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02191-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-1-bedroom-duplex-apartment source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed change of use from 1-bedroom duplex apartment at ground floor to a class 4B shop at ground floor… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0219126 # PA/02191/26: change of use from 1-bedroom duplex apartment in San Pawl il-Bahar 70, Triq Sir Luigi Preziosi, San Pawl il-Bahar Proposed change of use from 1-bedroom duplex apartment at ground floor to a class 4B shop at ground floor and a 1-bedroom apartment at 1st floor. This application also includes proposed minor changes to approved PA/02878/24 at upper floors. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 70, Triq Sir Luigi Preziosi, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Maria Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/maria-baldacchino) - **Perit:** [Perit Fabrizio Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/fabrizio-baldacchino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 8 February 2026 - **Validated:** 1 April 2026 - **Published:** 1 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 August 2026 - **Permit expires:** 16 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02191/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02191&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 70, Triq Sir Luigi Preziosi, San Pawl il-Bahar 26 other applications on the same street: 17 granted, 2 refused, 4 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07562/24). On Triq Sir Luigi Preziosi: 26 other applications, 17 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi), [Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia), [Kurt Camilleri Burlo'](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-camilleri-burlo), [Fabrizio Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/fabrizio-baldacchino), [Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/06988/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06988-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-property-and): Demolition of existing first floor property and proposed construction of 6 overlying units. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05933/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05933-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-flat-3-as-built-due): Sanctioning of Flat 3 as built due to deviations from PB/05377/85. Deviations consist of shifting of facade apertures, internal shifting of walls and updating… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07059/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07059-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-remaining-part-of): Proposed change of use from remaining part of garage to garage for public service garage. No changes to front elevation. One private car is being retained. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06011/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-additional-bedroom-and-bathroom): To propose additional bedroom and bathroom. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/02528/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02528-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-changes-to-parking-layout-at-level): To sanction changes to parking layout at level 0 and internal alterations at level 7 and to propose pool at roof level. Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/05154/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05154-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-staircase-from-receded-to-roof): Construction of staircase from receded to roof floor levels and construction of pool and planter at roof level. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/05468/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05468-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-two-garages-at-street-level): Sanctioning of two garages at street level and Sanctioning of garages previously approved as storage space in permit PB434/90. Proposed change of use from 2… Pending, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/04654/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04654-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-small-extension-at-first-and): Proposed sanctioning of small extension at first and second floor level to pre-67 dwelling, and proposed raising of party wall in back yard for privacy. Granted, validated 25 August 2025 - [**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 - [**PA/01924/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01924-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-to-pa-00333-17-and-correction-of): To sanction variations to PA/00333/17 and correction of site. Granted, validated 8 May 2025 - [**PA/00528/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00528-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-07445-19-alterations-and-additions): Renewal of PA/07445/19 - Alterations and additions to existing duplex at 3rd and 4th floor and construction of 1 bedroom duplex at 5th and 6th floor. Granted, validated 10 March 2025, 7 floors - [**PA/07562/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07562-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-apartment-block-and-construct-a): To demolish existing apartment block and construct a 7 floor +1 receded unit residential block overlying ground floor garages and excavate a small basement… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04982/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04982-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-staircase-and-propose-construction): To demolish existing staircase and propose construction of new stairs and lift and additional two apartments at fourth and fifth floors and one duplex unit at… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04697/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04697-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to 1 bedroom residential unit, construction of room in backyard, and other internal and external additions and… Refused, validated 17 July 2024 ## More by Fabrizio Baldacchino - [**PA/07547/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07547-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Proposed change of use from store to Class 4B shop including sanctioning of minor internal changes and aperture sizes from approved PA/PB/00589/91. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06940/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06940-26/mellieha-sanction-alterations-as-built-including-minor-internal): To sanction alterations as built including minor internal alterations and alterations to facade as approved in PA/00876/00. Pending - [**PA/06668/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06668-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of basement floor, construction of basement garage, maisonette at ground floor and 8 apartments including 2 pools… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06492/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06492-26/fgura-sanctioning-of-solitary-maisonette-as-built-from): Sanctioning of solitary maisonette as built from approved PAPB/4188/78. Pending - [**PA/05350/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05350-26/siggiewi-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-of-3): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations of 3 bedroom maisonette at first floor including sanctioning of lightweight staircase, sanctioning of PV panels and… Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/04780/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04780-26/santa-venera-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-apartment-as): To sanction minor internal alterations to apartment as approved in PA/05599/17, including shifting of doors and windows, sanctioning of internal yard size,… Granted, validated 17 August 2026 [All applications by Fabrizio Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/fabrizio-baldacchino) ## More from Maria Baldacchino - [**PA/04348/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04348-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-terrace-house): Demolition of terrace house, excavation from semi-basement to basement and construction of private car garages at basement level, 2-bedroom maisonette at… Granted, validated 27 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08015/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08015-25/zejtun-demolition-of-rooms-at-the-back-and): Demolition of rooms at the back and construction of kitchen dining living and bathroom on groundfloor, two bedrooms and bathroom on first floor and washroom… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/02878/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02878-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-proposed-constru): Demolition of existing property and proposed construction of an apartment block consisting of a one-bedroom duplex unit at 1st floor and ground floor, four… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01049/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01049-22/cospicua-bormla-change-of-use-from-breakfast-area-to): Change of use from breakfast area to Class 4C cafeteria and placing of tables and chairs. Status being checked [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)