--- title: "PA/02347/23: increase height of the existing masonry pillars/boundary in San Pawl il-Bahar |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02347-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-increase-height-of-the-existing-masonry-pillars-boun source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: To increase height of the existing masonry pillars/boundary wall and re-install existing railing at… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0234723 # PA/02347/23: increase height of the existing masonry pillars/boundary in San Pawl il-Bahar 20, Cosmopolitan, Block A/1, Triq l-Istamnar, San Pawl il-Bahar To increase height of the existing masonry pillars/boundary wall and re-install existing railing at proposed level. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 20, Cosmopolitan, Block A/1, Triq l-Istamnar, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** Simon Hansford - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Minor - **Received:** 11 March 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 21 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 August 2024 - **Permit expires:** 25 September 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02347/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02347&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 20, Cosmopolitan, Block A/1, Triq l-Istamnar, San Pawl il-Bahar 100 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/02964/23). On Triq l-Istamnar: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. - [**PA/05730/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05730-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-the-use-of-a-garage-into): To change the use of a garage into a Class 4A office, and to carry out internal and external alterations Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/03054/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03054-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-additional-units-from-fourth-floor-to): To construct additional units from fourth floor to sixth floor level. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 7 floors, 21 m away - [**PA/02824/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02824-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartments-as-existing): To sanction apartments as existing. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/01177/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01177-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-property-as-built-and-to): To sanction the property as built and to propose internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/06015/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-alterations-at-level-6): To sanction alterations at level 6, approved by PA/4705/07 and to propose an extension at the same level 6. Granted, validated 16 October 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/02172/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02172-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-pastizeria-approved-by): Proposed change of use from pastizeria approved by PA/01894/20 to Class 1 residential. Proposed formation of door and windows on facade and erection of… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/02964/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02964-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-further-excavation-of-basement-as-required-and): Further excavation of basement as required and construction of Class 3B hotel (3 Star - B&B - 20 self catering units - 11 storeys) including parking spaces at… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 11 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/00075/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00075-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-size-of-garage-door-opening): To sanction size of garage door opening Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/02843/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02843-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-changes-from-pa-04391): Sanctioning of minor internal changes from PA/04391/99. Granted, validated 20 June 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/05549/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05549-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-connect-two-penthouses-into-one-including-minor): To connect two penthouses into one including minor internal and external changes. Granted, validated 27 September 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/07417/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07417-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-install-open-fence-on-front-garden-boundary): To install open fence on front garden boundary wall. Granted, validated 13 February 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00228/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00228-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-erect-3-additional-floors-with-6-in): To erect 3 additional floors with 6 in no two bedroomed apartments and 3 in no. one bedroom apartments and an overlying receded floor with 2 flats, over an… Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/03016/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03016-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-removable-slatted-fence-installed-on-existi): To sanction removable slatted fence installed on existing front garden wall for security. Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/05835/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05835-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-external-alteration-which-included-repositioni): Minor external alteration which included repositioning of glass railing at roof level having a different layout from PA10797/17. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/08025/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08025-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-extension-of-an-existing-chimney): To sanction the extension of an existing chimney flue system due to the development under PA/7735/16. Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 63 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)