--- title: "PA/03231/21: Change of use from public service garage in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03231-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-public-service-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Change of use from public service garage to Class 4B Retail. Perit David Ellul Mercer. Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0323121 # PA/03231/21: Change of use from public service garage in San Pawl il-Bahar David's Rent-a-Car, Triq Gulju, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar Change of use from public service garage to Class 4B Retail. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** David's Rent-a-Car, Triq Gulju, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** Mr David Mangion - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03231/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03231&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around David's Rent-a-Car, Triq Gulju, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar 309 other applications within 300 m: 185 granted, 12 refused, 41 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/01983/25). On Triq Gulju: 22 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Adam Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adam-pace), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/01386/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01386-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-of-existing-apartment-to-a-3): Extension of existing apartment to a 3 bedroom and games room. Application also includes alterations to facade. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 20 m away - [**PA/00630/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00630-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-subdivision-of-an-existing-three-bedroom-apartment-a): Subdivision of an existing three-bedroom apartment approved under PA/06978/23 into 1 studio and 1 two-bedroom apartment. Application also included the… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/06978/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06978-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): Minor internal and external alterations to the approved PA/1386/23. Granted, validated 18 January 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/01983/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01983-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-01196-17-alterations-and-extension): Renewal of PA/01196/17 - Alterations and extension to existing sixth floor apartment and construction of 1 overlying apartment and receded penthouse. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/00599/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-raise-parapet-wall-at-roof-level-up): To raise parapet wall at roof level up to 1m. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/06538/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06538-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-variations-from-permit-dn-2079-15): To sanction minor variations from permit DN/2079/15. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/04827/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04827-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-at-penthouses-level-balconie): To sanction minor internal at penthouses level balconies, minor changes to facade including changes to balcony railings and external screen/shading devices. Granted, validated 26 September 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/04927/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04927-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-additional-floors-over-existing-buil): Proposed construction of additional floors over existing building to include 20 apartments, 13 washrooms and 29 domestic stores. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/00979/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00979-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-following-accurate-survey-of-app): To sanction variations following accurate survey of approved site covered by PA 6034/18. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/01587/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01587-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-balcony-and-reconstruct-balcony-at): To demolish existing balcony and reconstruct balcony at back area overlooking the swimming pool. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/01050/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-changes-and-minor-changes): To sanction minor internal changes and minor changes to facade from approved PA798/18;'Part demolition of Limelight hotel and construction of one maisonette… Granted, validated 12 June 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/04957/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04957-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-washroom-to-a): Proposed change of use from washroom to a Class 1 - residential unit. Proposal includes also minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/05568/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05568-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-structural-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-dom): Structural alterations and extension to existing domestic store. Construction of rear extensions for 3 overlying pre-1967 apartments. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/06884/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06884-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-01093-15-proposed-5x-one): Renewal of PA/01093/15 - Proposed 5x one bedroom apartment units overlooking Triq Gulju. Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 1 floor, 49 m away - [**PA/05480/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-an-extension-to-a-pre-1967): Construction of an extension to a pre-1967 garage. Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 49 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)