--- title: "PA/02445/25: change of use from existing ground floor in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02445-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-existing-ground-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed change of use from existing ground floor level garage to Class 4B shop including installation of… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0244525 # PA/02445/25: change of use from existing ground floor in San Pawl il-Bahar 72, Triq ic-Cern, San Pawl il-Bahar Proposed change of use from existing ground floor level garage to Class 4B shop including installation of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 72, Triq ic-Cern, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Carmen Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmen-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 January 2025 - **Validated:** 16 April 2025 - **Published:** 16 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 23 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02445/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02445&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 72, Triq ic-Cern, San Pawl il-Bahar 198 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 9 refused, 27 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/08169/25). On Triq ic-Cern: 10 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/00895/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00895-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-an-extension-of-the-fifth): To carry out an extension of the fifth floor level apartment, as well as to construct an overlying duplex apartment on the sixth and seventh floor levels.… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 7 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/02126/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02126-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-extend-an-existing-apartment-at-fifth-floor): To extend an existing apartment at fifth floor level and construct a new apartment at receded level Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/06275/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06275-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-addition-of-rooms-to-existing-penthouse): Addition of rooms to existing penthouse, placing of pergola and addition of solar panels at upper room. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/00484/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00484-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-part-of-garage): Proposed change of use of part of garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/00471/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00471-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-changes-to-existing-ground-floor): To sanction minor changes to existing ground floor level garage and underlying domestic store as built, originally approved in PA2631/92. Pending, validated 25 March 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/02661/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02661-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B Shop (PA 2445/25) to Pastizzeria Withdrawn, validated 29 April 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/06714/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06714-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-store-to-garage): Change of use from store to garage. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/00963/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00963-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-alterations-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor alterations from the approved permit PA/02707/97, and to propose a change of use from a garage previously approved for self-drive and hire… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/05405/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05405-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 1 residential maisonette; including sanctioning of premises as built. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 81 m away - [**PA/02557/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02557-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-internal-changes-to-the-existing-recessed): Minor internal changes to the existing recessed floor and an extension of the recessed facade, proposed to be built in line with the existing facade. Proposed… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/00524/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00524-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-original-permit-pa684-89-an): To sanction variations from original permit PA684/89 and proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 83 m away - [**PA/04170/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04170-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-convert-an-existing-hotel-into-a-block): To convert an existing hotel into a block of 27 no. apartments, 3 no. penthouses; domestic stores, games rooms and study at the basement level interconnected… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/00422/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00422-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as-built (original permit could not be traced), make minor internal alterations and removal of part of the front garden parapet wall to… Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/07334/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07334-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-basement-as-built-including-new-ramp): To sanction basement as built including: new ramp leading to garage, alterations to the internal layouts at basement. Proposed change of use of the basement… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/03651/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03651-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-extension-of-property-at-rear-and): To sanction extension of property at rear and minor adjustment in internal walls. Proposed change of use from garage to butcher and Class 4B grocery store.… Status being checked, 85 m away ## More by Christian Buhagiar - [**PA/07441/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07441-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-existing-facade): Proposed minor alterations to existing facade. Pending - [**PA/07028/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-26/balzan-conversion-of-the-main-entrance-and-the): Proposed conversion of the main entrance and the existing staircase into a common staircase and a lift. Proposal also includes the construction of a duplex… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06690/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06690-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/00047/21. Pending - [**PA/05848/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05848-26/zejtun-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-existing-facade): Proposed internal alterations and restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05793/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05793-26/luqa-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/4506/18, including proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05503/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05503-26/marsaskala-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-the-internal): This application seeks to sanction the internal layout of the apartment as built, which differs from the permit PB/1986/93. The proposed sanctioning includes… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 [All applications by Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) ## More from Carmen Caruana - [**PA/06391/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06391-23/st-julians-blocking-off-of-openings-currently-linking-3-storey-class): Blocking-off of openings currently linking 3-storey Class 4D premises to third party contiguous premises; demolition of the interior part of the building… Withdrawn, validated 1 November 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/01277/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01277-21/ghaxaq-replace-damaged-roof-in-same-material): Application to replace damaged roof in same material, extension at first floor and construction of domestic store at roof level to a pre-1967 residence. Status being checked, 2 floors [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)