--- title: "PA/03188/26: Sanctioning of existing retail shop and proposed in San Pawl il-Bahar |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03188-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-existing-retail-shop-and-proposed source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Sanctioning of existing retail shop and proposed change of use from to a gelateria/take away. Perit Ruben… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0318826 # PA/03188/26: Sanctioning of existing retail shop and proposed in San Pawl il-Bahar Valletta Glass, Triq it-Turisti, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar Sanctioning of existing retail shop and proposed change of use from to a gelateria/take away. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Valletta Glass, Triq it-Turisti, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Paul Said](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-said) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 17 February 2026 - **Validated:** 20 May 2026 - **Published:** 5 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03188/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03188&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Valletta Glass, Triq it-Turisti, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar 174 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 4 refused, 20 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/00272/26). On Triq it-Turisti: 63 other applications, 37 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci), [Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo), [Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 51 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/02703/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02703-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-departures-as-built-in-existing-residential): To sanction departures as built in existing residential units (duplexes) from that approved in PA1671/19, which changes include difference in internal layouts… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/00272/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00272-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-houses): Proposed demolition of existing terraced houses. Proposed excavation of basement garage and reservoir. Proposed construction of; garages at basement and… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/04663/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04663-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-as-built-garage-from-approved-pa1926-89): To sanction as built garage from approved PA1926/89. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/02394/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02394-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-existing-internal-slab-over-existing): Sanctioning of existing internal slab over existing garage and door height, and widening of garage door and lowering of floor of garage. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/03805/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03805-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-external-alternations-to-existing-facade-inclu): Proposed minor external alternations to existing facade including removal of grating and installation of railing on external top balcony. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/01835/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01835-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-deviations-from-previously-a): To sanction minor internal deviations from previously approved permit - PA/4423/17, and to carry out a minor internal alteration related to the opening of a… Granted, validated 2 May 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/02845/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02845-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-residential-garage-to): Change of use from residential garage to public service garage, widening of garage door and lowering of floor of garage. Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/06896/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06896-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of garage as built, proposed change of use of part of garage approved in PA/04710/97 to Class 4B shop (beauty salon) and to use one of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/00775/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00775-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-public): Proposed change of use from garage to public service garage and minor internal works. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/01436/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-fourth-floor-level): Proposed demolition of existing fourth floor level, over which a further recessed floor was recently granted permission by way of PA/08507/19, and… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/01164/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01164-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-projection-overlooking-backyard-at-third-fl): To sanction projection overlooking backyard at third floor level over site covered by PA/9153/19. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 88 m away - [**PA/00996/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-garage-at): Proposed internal alterations and extension of garage at basement level with corresponding raising of backyard and backyard wall (facade not affected). Status being checked, 90 m away - [**PA/07371/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07371-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-differences-fro): To sanction minor internal and external differences from PA/05196/03. Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/02615/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02615-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-summer-residence-to): Change of use from summer residence to Class 4B shop, and installation of signage. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/03595/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03595-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-which-consist-in-minor-changes): Alterations which consist in - minor changes to façade, elimination of external access to roof level, changes to terraces partition walls, relocation of… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 96 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Paul Said - [**PA/05976/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05976-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-detached-villa): Demolition of existing detached villa, excavation of basement level and construction of detached villa with rooftop pool. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/00478/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00478-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa3627-17-additions-and-alterations-to): Renewal of PA3627/17: Additions and alterations to two storey villa with underlying basement, including, extension of basement, installation of lift and… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/02271/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02271-21/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-to-internal-layouts-and): To sanction minor changes to internal layouts and stairs to recessed third floor as from approved in PA 7700/18. Changes to facade. Status being checked [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)