--- title: "PA/04311/23: Splitting and extension of existing duplex penthouse in San Pawl il-Bahar |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04311-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-splitting-and-extension-of-existing-duplex-penthouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Splitting and extension of existing duplex penthouse into 2 units and correction of site levels after… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0431123 # PA/04311/23: Splitting and extension of existing duplex penthouse in San Pawl il-Bahar Dacby, Penthouse 5, Triq San Gorg and, Triq Jean De La Cassiere, San Pawl il-Bahar Splitting and extension of existing duplex penthouse into 2 units and correction of site levels after survey. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Dacby, Penthouse 5, Triq San Gorg and, Triq Jean De La Cassiere, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Zarb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-zarb) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 15 February 2023 - **Validated:** 19 July 2023 - **Published:** 19 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 17 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04311/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04311&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Dacby, Penthouse 5, Triq San Gorg and, Triq Jean De La Cassiere, San Pawl il-Bahar 107 other applications within 300 m: 67 granted, 1 refused, 14 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/05908/25). On Triq San Gorg: 22 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara), [Christopher Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-tabone), [Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri), [David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/00532/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00532-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa807-18-and-pa1308-13-and-pa7697-07): Renewal of PA807/18 and PA1308/13 and PA7697/07 (Additional floors over existing residential block and alterations). Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/01123/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01123-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-dwelling-inclu): Alterations and extension to existing dwelling including to demolish existing domestic store and part of kitchen-dining room, and to construct new domestic… Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/00324/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00324-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-triplex-dwelling-overlying-block-of-apartments): Proposed triplex dwelling overlying block of apartments. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/07450/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07450-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-convert-washroom-to-a-domestic-store-at): To convert washroom to a domestic store at fourth floor level. Sanctioning of drying area at fifth floor level and proposed conversion of the latter to a… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/05908/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05908-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-the-existing-fourth-floor-including): Proposed demolition of the existing fourth floor including reconstruction of fourth floor slab at a lower level. Proposed development of additional 3 floors… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 7 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/00740/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00740-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-and-alterations-to-facade): Internal alterations and alterations to facade. Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/06210/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06210-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-departures-from-pa-8624-17-to-fourth-and): To sanction departures from PA/8624/17 to fourth and setback floor apartments which includes changes to the site configuration, internal layout, room uses,… Granted, validated 30 October 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/04277/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04277-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 13 August 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/01455/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01455-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential dwelling into Class 3A guesthouse. Application also includes the sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/01632/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01632-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa9547-17-proposed): Proposed renewal of approved permit PA9547/17 - Proposed additions and alterations to existing property to create enclosed stairwell and divide into three… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 4 floors, 78 m away - [**PA/07218/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07218-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-of-an-existing-class-1-residential): Proposed extension of an existing class 1 residential dwelling. Extension includes the construction of lift, bedrooms and a domestic store at third, fourth,… Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 7 floors, 82 m away - [**PA/02382/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02382-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-residential-building-comprising-ex): Proposed construction of a residential building comprising: excavation works for the construction of two basement levels for 27 parking spaces and 10 garages,… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/07057/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07057-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changing-of-balcony-and-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed changing of balcony and minor internal alterations. Pending, 86 m away - [**PA/08323/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08323-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-washroom-and-drying-area-at-roof): To propose washroom and drying area at roof level and pv panels over the drying area. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/06426/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06426-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-from): Sanctioning of existing first floor maisonette from approved PB/04448/79 including construction of washroom. Granted, validated 10 November 2025, 92 m away ## More by Stephen Farrugia - [**PA/07820/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07820-26/naxxar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of ground floor garage, construction of 2 bedroom apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and a 1 bedroom at receded level. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06396/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06396-26/mellieha-sanction-the-demolition-of-a-dangerous-structure): To sanction the demolition of a dangerous structure, stabilisation of the loose materials, and the reconstruction of the permitted structure as constructed by… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06388/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06388-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-pa03938-10-the-third-floor-workshop): Sanctioning of PA03938/10 the third floor workshop (Class 5A), located at third floor level to include minor alterations and removal of car lift. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06011/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-additional-bedroom-and-bathroom): To propose additional bedroom and bathroom. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05554/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05554-26/marsa-sanction-3rd-floor-level-as-built): To sanction 3rd floor level as built, and To propose internal alterations, subdivision of the apartment into 2 units and extension to the building alignment… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05448/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05448-26/cospicua-bormla-demolish-the-existing-structure): To demolish the existing structure, carry out minatory excavation works and to construct a residential dwelling comprising four bedrooms, one private parking… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) ## More from Joseph Zarb - [**PA/05409/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05409-26/zebbug-relocation-of-gate): Proposed relocation of gate, green house, and underlying reservoir. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/07642/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-25/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4C cafeteria, including the introduction of a sign. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/05505/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05505-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-greengrocer-approved-in): Change of use from greengrocer approved in PA7432/03 to Class 4B outlet as per LN74 of 2014. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/03557/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03557-24/mosta-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built, change of use from approved private garage in PB/04407/86 to Class 5B industrial garage and installation of signage. Granted, validated 19 June 2024 - [**PA/00921/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00921-24/hamrun-facade-alteration-increase-in-depth-to): Proposed facade alteration - increase in depth to existing balcony. Refused, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/01660/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01660-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-greengrocer-approved-in): Change of use from greengrocer approved in PA7432/03 to Class 4C outlet. Withdrawn, validated 22 March 2023 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)