--- title: "PA/02323/24: Alterations to internal height of dwellings as in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02323-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-to-internal-height-of-dwellings-as source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Alterations to internal height of dwellings as approved in PA6815/20 at fifth and receded floor levels.… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0232324 # PA/02323/24: Alterations to internal height of dwellings as in San Pawl il-Bahar 185, Albatross Court, Triq San Xmun, San Pawl il-Bahar Alterations to internal height of dwellings as approved in PA6815/20 at fifth and receded floor levels. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 185, Albatross Court, Triq San Xmun, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/chris-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 15 March 2024 - **Validated:** 24 April 2024 - **Published:** 24 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 24 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 11 March 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02323/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02323&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 185, Albatross Court, Triq San Xmun, San Pawl il-Bahar 213 other applications within 300 m: 134 granted, 4 refused, 28 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/03795/25). On Triq San Xmun: 19 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [Andrew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-psaila), [Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/02139/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02139-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alteration-to-existing-staircase): Alteration to existing staircase, sanction of fourth floor not built as per PA7078/06 construction of four floors and a stairwell to create three new one… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors, 3 m away - [**PA/04705/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04705-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-additions-to-internal-gypsum-soffit): To sanction minor additions to internal gypsum soffit and minor external alterations to the back terrace from the approved PA/1001/17. Granted, validated 24 October 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/04519/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04519-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-maisonette): Proposed internal alterations to a pre-1968 maisonette. Granted, validated 23 September 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/07826/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07826-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-covered-by): To demolish existing first floor maisonette covered by RG/490/25, and construct five one-bedroom units and a two-bedroom duplex unit above. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/00806/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00806-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-internal-walls-of-ground-floor-unit): To demolish internal walls of ground floor unit, rear bathroom to create required depth of backyard, construct lift and stairwell from ground floor to the… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/01617/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01617-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-of-the-fifth-floor-level-and): Proposed extension of the fifth floor level and construction of sixth floor level to form a duplex including minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 7 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/05133/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05133-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-construction-of-studio-apartments-from): To propose the construction of studio apartments from third to receded floor. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/03655/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03655-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B Shop to Pastizzeria Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/07016/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07016-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling): To propose the demolition of an existing dwelling, excavation of a basement level and construction of an apartment complex consisting of six two bedroom… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/05763/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05763-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-1-to-sanction-variations-from-the-approved): 1) To sanction variations from the approved PA/09384/17 at fifth floor and sixth floor levels. 2) Internal and external alterations at sixth floor level,… Pending, 56 m away - [**PA/05078/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05078-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and construction of seven apartments consisting of duplex at ground / first floor, apartments at second to sixth… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/03621/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03621-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-maisonette): Internal alterations to existing pre-1967 maisonette including changes to internal layout and extension to kitchen and bathroom. Granted, validated 30 June 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/01651/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01651-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-first): To sanction first, second and third floor as built over PA4235/00. Status being checked, 4 floors, 60 m away - [**PA/04901/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04901-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-in-lieu-to-pa10827-18-which-include): Proposed changes in lieu to PA10827/18 which include internal alterations from basement level to level 7, changes in number of parking spaces and minor… Pending, validated 26 September 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/03204/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03204-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-permit-pa-01771-17-construction-of): Renewal of permit PA/01771/17 - Construction of fourth floor and duplex fifth-floor level. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 6 floors, 62 m away ## More by Giorgio Schembri - [**PA/07425/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07425-26/naxxar-alterations-to-the-external-area-at-ground): Alterations to the external area at ground and first floors. Pending - [**PA/07419/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-showroom-as-built): Sanctioning of showroom as built (including its site configuration) and proposed change of use to Class 4D restaurant, including proposed changes to the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07361/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07361-26/ghajnsielem-outline-application-to-construct-three-in-number): Outline application: To construct three in number residential units on two floors. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07341/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07341-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-construction-of-agricultural-stores): To sanction the construction of agricultural stores. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07032/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-26/ghaxaq-sanction-the-reconstruction): To sanction the reconstruction, extension and change of use of a dilapidated structure to a residential structure, including a pool. Construction of 2… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06983/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06983-26/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-layout-as): To carry out internal and external layout as approved in PA/04628/24 and construct an additional floor plus a washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) ## More from Chris Grech - [**PA/06710/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06710-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-buildings): Demolition of existing buildings, construction of 4 floors and penthouse comprising of 1 street level garage for private vehicles and Class 4A office,… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**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/03097/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03097-26/mosta-sanction-alterations): To sanction alterations (internal and external) carried out to a Class 3A Guesthouse and interconnected Class 4D Shop. To change colour of ground floor… Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02468/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02468-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, including re-levelling at fifth and penthouse levels from the approved permit PA/6815/20. Pending, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00568/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00568-25/mosta-change-of-use-from-garage-approved-in): Proposed change of use from garage approved in PA5571/23 to Class 2C childcare centre. Application also includes minor internal alterations and external… Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/05303/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05303-24/swieqi-propose-external-and-internal-alterations-at-all): To propose external and internal alterations at all levels and construction of pool from approved permit by virtue PA/6331/19. Granted, validated 7 August 2024 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)