--- title: "PA/02713/23: redevelopment of the seaside lidos belonging to in San Pawl il-Bahar |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02713-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-redevelopment-of-the-seaside-lidos-belonging-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: The redevelopment of the seaside lidos belonging to the Sunny Coast Hotel and Luzzu lido - following… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0271323 # PA/02713/23: redevelopment of the seaside lidos belonging to in San Pawl il-Bahar Sunny Coast Lido, Luzzu Lido, Triq il-Qawra, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar The redevelopment of the seaside lidos belonging to the Sunny Coast Hotel and Luzzu lido - following Outline Development Permit PA/05952/21 and continuation of a seamless promenade and lido as approved in PA/06179/21; retaining its primary use as ancillary function to the Sunny Coast and Suncrest Hotels; integrating a parking facility at basement level; and redistributing street level commercial outlets to be integrated within a large scale network of pedestrianised urban spaces: including the creation of a widened promenade walk and pedestrian routes. To include for the demolition of existing structures and the excavation of the site. The redeveloped site includes: an underground delivery area and a parking facility (Class 3B and 3C) at basement level; ancillary functions to the hotels at lido level which include an indoor and outdoor pool and pool deck (Class 3C), and related ancillary back of house facilities (Class 3B and 3C); and pedestrianised, accessible urban spaces in the form of gardens and walkways and commercial outlets (Class 4B and 4C), at street level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sunny Coast Lido, Luzzu Lido, Triq il-Qawra, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Ms Denise Micallef Xuereb o.b.o Suncrest Hotels Plc](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/denise-micallef-xuereb-o-b-o-suncrest-hotels-plc) - **Perit:** [Perit Peter Brincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/peter-brincat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Received:** 16 December 2022 - **Validated:** 17 May 2023 - **Published:** 17 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 16 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 8 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02713/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02713&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Sunny Coast Lido, Luzzu Lido, Triq il-Qawra, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar 137 other applications within 300 m: 91 granted, 2 refused, 9 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02706/25). On Triq il-Qawra: 66 other applications, 47 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Jingyao Xu](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jingyao-xu), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360). - [**PA/01620/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01620-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-alterations-with-approved-permit-pa6975-03): To sanction alterations with approved permit PA6975/03 and to propose perspex behind the balcony railing. Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/00077/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00077-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-pa-06975-03-including-garag): To sanction variations from PA/06975/03 including garage dimensions and change in configuration. Granted, validated 20 February 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/02946/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02946-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-dilapidated-structure): To demolish existing dwelling and dilapidated structures, excavate and construct 9no parking spaces & 40no garages and 48no residential units. Application… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/05832/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05832-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-changes-to-hostel): To sanction minor changes to hostel (Class 3A) and cafeteria (Class 4C) approved in PA7695/07, proposed internal alterations and proposed addition of floors. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/05461/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05461-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-variations-in-layout-from-approved): To sanction minor variations in layout from approved permit PA03773/00 and change of use from approved showrooms to two Class 4B shops. Proposal also includes… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/03924/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03924-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-structure): Demolition of existing structure, excavation of 1 basement level and construction of 8 private parking garages at level -1 and ground floor, and 14 dwellings… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/01563/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01563-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-that-approved-in-pa04480-07): To sanction variations from that approved in PA04480/07 and to convert existing penthouse into apartment at fifth floor level and construct new penthouse at… Granted, validated 20 April 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/05077/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05077-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-removal-of-back-balcony-and): Proposed sanctioning of removal of back balcony and change in wall configuration including use of rooms at fifth floor level, and reduced size of back terrace… Granted, validated 5 April 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/02116/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02116-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-application-includes-minor-demolition-and-constructi): Application includes minor demolition and construction works to the rear back yard approved under RG/00699/22 and installation of metal grating. Granted, validated 2 May 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/00555/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00555-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-to-existing-dwelling-at-fifth-and): Extension to existing dwelling at fifth and receded floor level, as well as alteration to approved fourth floor level. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/06229/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06229-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA7913/94, including internal changes to layout and small changes on the external elevation. Granted, validated 7 December 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/06049/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06049-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-extension-to-existing-penthouse-at): To carry out extension to existing penthouse at level 4, and erect additional flat at level 5 and a receded floor at level 6. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/06044/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06044-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-basement-level-garages): Proposed construction of basement level garages, pool and one maisonette at ground floor level underlying six apartment units and one unit at the receded… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/03499/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03499-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa612-15): Renewal of PA612/15 (Renewal of PA2554/09 to construct semi-basement garage and overlying five flats and penthouse). Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/01397/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01397-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-of-empty-plot-on-three-levels): Proposed excavation of empty plot on three levels and construction of three basement parking levels including sub station with overlying residential… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 99 m away ## More by Peter Brincat - [**PA/07106/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07106-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-additions-to-pre-1968-townhouse): Sanctioning of additions to pre-1968 townhouse. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04247/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04247-26/qormi-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-to-the-dwelling): Sanctioning of minor alterations to the dwelling as previously approved in PA/04128/19, limited to the layout of the internal staircases and the skylight… Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04162/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04162-26/birkirkara-rehabilitation-of-an-existing-pre-1967-townhouse-including): Rehabilitation of an existing pre-1967 townhouse including internal alterations at ground and first floor levels, the replacement of the existing staircase… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/02703/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02703-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-installation-of-two-storage-facilities-for-below): Proposed installation of two storage facilities for below ground, vertical, bulk LPG tanks and underlying reservoirs within the approved PA/07802/22 site. Suspended, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02618/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02618-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Minor internal alterations at ground floor level, change of use of five (5) residential units (Class 1A) to Class 3A, and change in area designation of two… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/01962/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01962-26/san-gwann-rehabilitation-of-modernist-villa-including-minor-internal): Rehabilitation of modernist villa including minor internal alterations at ground floor and first floor levels an extension to the master bedroom at first… Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Peter Brincat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/peter-brincat) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)