--- title: "PA/03858/23: Demolition of existing cinema complex in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03858-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-cinema-complex source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Demolition of existing cinema complex, comprising of cinemas (Class 3C), restaurants (Class 4D) and three… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0385823 # PA/03858/23: Demolition of existing cinema complex in San Pawl il-Bahar Empire Cinema Complex & Ex Stownes Complex on, Triq il-Bardnell and Empire Cinema Complex side entrance and 14, Bel Sol Court on, Triq il-Gifen, San Pawl il-Bahar Demolition of existing cinema complex, comprising of cinemas (Class 3C), restaurants (Class 4D) and three levels of parking, together with an apartment block (Class 1). Proposed construction of a 167-bedroom hotel (Class 3B) on eleven levels, including five levels of basement parking; restaurant (Class 4D) outlet at lower ground floor level and supermarket at upper ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Empire Cinema Complex & Ex Stownes Complex on, Triq il-Bardnell and Empire Cinema Complex side entrance and 14, Bel Sol Court on, Triq il-Gifen, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Carmel Polidano obo H&L 2 Ltd](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/h-and-l-2-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors - **Received:** 13 March 2023 - **Validated:** 17 April 2024 - **Published:** 17 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 17 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 28 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03858/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03858&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Empire Cinema Complex & Ex Stownes Complex on, Triq il-Bardnell and Empire Cinema Complex side entrance and 14, Bel Sol Court on, Triq il-Gifen, San Pawl il-Bahar 157 other applications within 300 m: 86 granted, 3 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/08467/24). On Triq il-Bardnell: 9 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/02701/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02701-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, variations from approved PB4905/84. Proposed alterations on facade, construction of additional floor to form part of existing… Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/02468/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02468-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-licensed): Proposed change of use of licensed (Class 4C) bar to a Class 4B retail shop, including minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/06970/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06970-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-canopy-over-front-garden): To sanction canopy over front garden, and proposed change of use from approved Class 4A office to Class 4B retail. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/02495/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02495-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-make-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To make minor internal and external alterations to an existing terraced house including extensions to roofed area. To demolish and sanction part of the… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/01739/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01739-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate, and construct private car garage at basement level, 4 overlying apartments, penthouse at fourth floor and pool at… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/05262/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05262-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-structure-at-roof-level): To demolish structure at roof level. Proposed development of airspace having 2 two-bedroom residential units at 4th and 5th floors and a one-bedroom unit and… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 6 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/08330/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08330-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA/02232/10 and proposed partial change of use of a private car space to a public service space together with… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/05487/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05487-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-as-built-over-site-covered-by): Sanctioning as built over site covered by PB/04010/81. Structural alterations to existing first floor maisonette, demolition of overlying rooms and… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/03221/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03221-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-class-4d-restaurant-as-built-not): Sanctioning Class 4D restaurant as built not as per approved in PB769/80, sanctioning include minor internal and external variations and extension of seating… Status being checked, 92 m away - [**PA/06540/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06540-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-make-alterations-to-existing-common-parts-including): To make alterations to existing common parts including the installation of lift at first floor level. To make alterations to existing third floor level,… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 95 m away - [**PA/01140/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01140-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-previous-approved-permit-pb): To sanction variations from previous approved permit PB/0769/80. Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/03638/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03638-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-variations-from-the-official-building-alignments): Variations from the official building alignments. To sanction Class 3D shop - marine leisure. Proposed anti room and toilet room. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 103 m away - [**PA/00433/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00433-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-subdivision-of-terraced-house-in-two-separate): Subdivision of terraced house in two separate maisonettes, including internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 105 m away - [**PA/00099/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00099-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing dwelling. Status being checked, 111 m away ## More by Malcolm Xuereb - [**PA/07527/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PB1257/90) to as built. Alterations to existing residential apartment, including the removal of the existing roof… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06470/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06470-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Change of use from a Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (cafeteria), including alterations to facade and internal layout. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06123/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06123-26/floriana-change-of-use-from-residential-apartment): Change of use from residential apartment (Class 1A) to guesthouse (Class 3A), including the installation of proposed signage. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06104/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06104-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-property-and-site): Demolition of the existing property and site clearance in preparation for future redevelopment. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/03910/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03910-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-disused-hospital): Change of use from disused hospital (Class 2A) to medical sleeping quarters (hostel) Class 3A, including minor internal alterations. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03852/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) to 'The Corner Hotel' (Class 3B), including the proposal of additional floors. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)