--- title: "PA/02818/23: change of use from residential to restaurant in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02818-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-residential-to-restaurant 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 residential to restaurant Class 4D and extensions. To carry out internal… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0281823 # PA/02818/23: change of use from residential to restaurant in San Pawl il-Bahar 25, Triq l-Imhar, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar Proposed change of use from residential to restaurant Class 4D and extensions. To carry out internal alterations and construction of chimney flue at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 25, Triq l-Imhar, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Ms Marlene Vella Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/marlene-vella-camilleri) - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 9 January 2023 - **Validated:** 17 May 2023 - **Published:** 17 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 16 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 July 2023 - **Permit expires:** 30 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02818/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02818&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 25, Triq l-Imhar, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar 108 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 2 refused, 11 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/08577/24). On Triq l-Imhar: 8 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [MODEL](https://propertylist.mt/perit/model). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/02575/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02575-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavate-and-construct-38-no): Excavate and construct 38 no. garages at lower and upper basement levels, 1no Class 4C and 2no apartments at ground floor level and 27 no. apartments at… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/06858/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06858-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-3-star-hotel-class-3b): Proposed 3-star hotel Class 3B, including two additional floors and excavation to accommodate two floors of basement level. The development includes a main… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/00517/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00517-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-consolidation-of-2-class-3b-hotels): To sanction consolidation of 2 Class 3B hotels (originally approved in PAPB1405/86, PAPB2528/88, PA3888/15) and interconnection for a total room count of 252… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 8 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/08577/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08577-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-using-the-height-limitation-adjustment-pol): Proposed extension using the Height Limitation Adjustment Policy for hotels above existing Class 3B hotel including change of use from rooms to extend cafe, a… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 10 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/00074/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00074-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-16-apartments-at-ground): To construct 16 apartments at ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 14 January 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/07308/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07308-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavate-and-construct-36no-garages-at-lower): Excavate and construct 36no garages at lower basement and upper basement levels (accessible from adjacent development as approved by PA/2575/24), 3no Class 4B… Pending, validated 12 November 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/01536/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01536-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-residential-garage-to): Proposed change of use of residential garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/02235/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02235-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-roofing-over-backyard-at-ground-floor): To sanction roofing over backyard at ground floor, erected lightweight canopy in backyard and coldroom at first floor level, conversion of existing entrance… Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/04884/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04884-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-internal-alterations-and-external-outline-o): To sanction internal alterations and external outline of an apartment from that approved in PB5139/78 to the existing official alignment. Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/03257/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03257-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-3-basement-level-garages): To construct 3 basement level garages,11 maisonettes at ground floor level, 72 apartments from first till sixth floor level and 10 penthouses at penthouse… Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/03047/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03047-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-glass-enclosure-of-front-entrance-in-front): Proposed glass enclosure of front entrance in front garden area of Class 4B shop. Refused, validated 31 May 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/05102/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05102-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-beach-room-to): Change of use from beach room to Class 4B Shop and fixing of a non-illuminated sign. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 78 m away - [**PA/06399/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06399-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-existing-pre-68-space-into-a-class): To change existing pre-68 space into a Class 4B (selling souvenirs). Proposal include addition of sign. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/01243/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01243-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-existing-2-penthouses-to-convert): Proposed changes to existing 2 penthouses to convert into 2 apartments, and construction of 2 additional apartments, together with 1 penthouse above. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/02814/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02814-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations): Proposed sanctioning of internal alterations, extending use from souvenir shop to Class 4B (general retail) and proposed sign at facade. Granted, validated 13 June 2024, 86 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) ## More from Marlene Vella Camilleri - [**PA/06490/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06490-25/mgarr-sanctioning-of-rubble-walls-height): Sanctioning of rubble wall's height, gate's height, internal stone retaining wall and soil deposit. formation of soil deposit with internal pathways leading… Withdrawn, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/00816/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00816-25/mgarr-construct-pump-room-for-approved-reservoir): To construct pump room for approved reservoir, to carry restoration works of rubble wall and plant new trees. Granted, validated 20 March 2025 - [**PA/00957/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00957-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to mini market (convenience shop) including the installation of signage Status being checked [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)