--- title: "PA/03538/25: Sanctioning as built of existing residential unit in San Pawl il-Bahar |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03538-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-as-built-of-existing-residential-unit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Sanctioning as built of existing residential unit at ground floor level. Including proposed internal… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0353825 # PA/03538/25: Sanctioning as built of existing residential unit in San Pawl il-Bahar Hilltop, Ground floor Serenity, Triq Piscopo Macedonia, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar Sanctioning as built of existing residential unit at ground floor level. Including proposed internal alterations, and to convert garage into a living room. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Hilltop, Ground floor Serenity, Triq Piscopo Macedonia, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Mark D'Emmanuele](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-demmanuele) - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-bonello) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 23 April 2025 - **Validated:** 4 June 2025 - **Published:** 4 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 8 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03538/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03538&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Hilltop, Ground floor Serenity, Triq Piscopo Macedonia, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar 103 other applications within 300 m: 62 granted, 2 refused, 11 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/06990/20). On Triq Piscopo Macedonia: 33 other applications, 22 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Duncan Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-formosa), [Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/01942/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01942-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing garage and construction of new ground floor garage, reservoir and 4 floors comprised of a single dwelling. Status being checked, 4 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/02132/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02132-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-to-property-and-proposed-change): Proposed internal alterations to property and proposed changes to facade Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/07236/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07236-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-part-change): To propose minor internal alterations and part change of use of existing garage approved in RG/01524/19 to Class 4A consulting room. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/06753/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06753-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-as-built-which-differs-from): To sanction apartment as built which differs from PA/679/89. Granted, validated 25 November 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/00383/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00383-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-pool-at-upper-roof-level-and): To construct pool at upper roof level and minor alterations to approved permit PA/05419/23. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/05419/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05419-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-in-lieu-of-permit-pa4530-16): Proposed alterations in lieu of permit PA4530/16. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/00704/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00704-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-to-apartment-from-previous-appro): To sanction variations to apartment from previous approved permit PA/4530/16. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/00550/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00550-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-includes-change-of-use-of-garage): Proposal includes change of use of garage (at lower semi-basement level) to a public service garage. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/05017/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05017-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-variations-on-set-back-floor): To sanction minor variations on set back floor from PA/04530/16 including position of apertures. Granted, validated 1 October 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/07180/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07180-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-third-floor-apartment-as-built-as): To sanction third floor apartment as built as per permit PB/03065/89. Granted, validated 18 January 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/00040/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00040-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-includes-change-of-use-of-garage): Proposal includes change of use of garage (at lower semi-basement level) to a public service garage. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/02458/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02458-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-alterations-and-proposed-works-as): To sanction minor alterations and proposed works as per approved drawings. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/02577/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02577-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-additions-and-alterations-to-pa-4530-16-including): Proposed additions and alterations to PA 4530/16 including internal alterations at level 5 and receded floor level and proposed overlying roof garden with pool. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/01425/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01425-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-one-full-floor-and-one): Construction of one full floor and one receded floor over the existing fifth floor, including the extension of the existing stairwell and lift shaft. The… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/07716/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-domestic-garage-as-built-from-approved): To sanction domestic garage as built from approved PB1368/90/3065/89. Granted, validated 20 February 2024, 53 m away ## More by Mario Bonello - [**PA/06650/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06650-26/floriana-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit): Minor internal alterations to existing residential unit (pre-1967). Pending - [**PA/04405/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04405-26/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-plan-layout-changes-and): To sanction minor internal plan layout changes and discrepancies in elevations from the approved Class 4A Offices (4 floors) and underground parking (2… Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/01946/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01946-26/qormi-installation-of-a-second-lift-with-the): Installation of a second lift with the office building, and related minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 20 April 2026 - [**PA/00517/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00517-26/st-julians-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-pb5102-88): To sanction apartment as built from PB5102/88. Granted, validated 4 May 2026 - [**PA/08352/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08352-25/zurrieq-erection-of-a-party-wall-on-the): Erection of a party wall on the applicant’s property, contiguous with the boundary and matching the height and alignment of the party walls approved for… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/07957/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07957-25/qormi-installation-of-ground-mounted-photovoltaic-farm-on): Installation of ground mounted photovoltaic farm on existing disused and unfertile field and any Enemalta/pv system switchgear/substation. Refused, validated 10 December 2025 [All applications by Mario Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-bonello) ## More from Mark D'Emmanuele - [**PA/02957/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02957-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-as-built-of-existing-residential-unit): Sanctioning as built of existing residential unit at ground floor level. Including proposed internal alterations, and proposed change of use from garage to… Withdrawn, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/01311/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01311-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1967-garage): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1967 garage to Class 4B shop (hair salon + beauty parlour) including installation of signage, and other minor changes. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)