--- title: "PA/04318/23: Construction of a block of flats with in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04318-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-block-of-flats-with source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Construction of a block of flats with an overlying penthouse floor and underlying basement garages in… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0431823 # PA/04318/23: Construction of a block of flats with in San Pawl il-Bahar Wembley House, Telghet ix-Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar Construction of a block of flats with an overlying penthouse floor and underlying basement garages in lieu of block of flats as approved in valid permit PA04888/15. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Wembley House, Telghet ix-Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [James Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/james-barbara) - **Perit:** [Perit Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 9 March 2023 - **Validated:** 19 July 2023 - **Published:** 19 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 27 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04318/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04318&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Wembley House, Telghet ix-Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar 13 other applications on the same street: 6 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/04969/25). On Telghet ix-Xemxija: 13 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Karl Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-ebejer). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 74% (likely range 44–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 4 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 3. 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/04969/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04969-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-dilapidated-resident): Demolition of existing pre-1968 dilapidated residential building; excavation of site down to street level, Construction of six private garages and a studio… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04972/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04972-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-changes-from-that-approved-in): Sanctioning of changes from that approved in PA2769/21 including variations and extensions to approved Class 3B hotel. Proposed balcony for room 10 at level… Pending, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/01858/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01858-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-and-washroom): To sanction apartment and washroom, approved by way of PB/1547/69, as built and to propose internal alterations to apartment. Granted, validated 14 May 2024 - [**PA/04697/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04697-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-at-basement-level-from-approved): To sanction variations at basement level from approved PA7095/18 due to piling works which resulted in the loss of one parking space. Granted, validated 9 August 2023 - [**PA/03291/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03291-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-reconstruction-of-a-deteriorated-concrete-deck): Reconstruction of a deteriorated concrete deck. Granted, validated 6 June 2023 - [**PA/02750/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02750-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4d-restaurant): Change of use from Class 4D Restaurant to Class 4B Pharmacy and Class 2A Clinic including minor internal alterations and changes to sign on facade. Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/00790/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00790-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-front-elevation-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of front elevation from that approved in PA06049/20. Granted, validated 23 March 2023 - [**PA/00811/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00811-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-alterations-to-pa11105-17): Minor alterations to PA11105/17, including the removal of basement level, minor external and internal alterations to the apartments and facade. Development to… Pending, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/00077/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00077-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-installation-of-1-timber-bar): To sanction the: installation of 1 timber bar; a timber lounge area; an annex to serve as storage and toilets; the opening of door interconnecting restaurant… Status being checked - [**PA/00302/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00302-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-pa-7203-17): Proposed changes to PA 7203/17. Splitting of duplex 1 into: Class 4C snackbar, and apartment; splitting of duplex 2 into: 2 separate apartments. Including… Status being checked - [**PA/00456/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00456-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-excavation): Demolition of terraced house and excavation. Construction of one basement level including two parking spaces, one Class 4A office at a ground floor, five… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01965/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01965-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-twelve-residential-units): Construction of twelve residential units, two penthouse, parking area and domestic store at basement level with a different layout from that approved in… Status being checked - [**PA/02769/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02769-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-1): Proposed change of use from Class 1 (dwelling) to Class 3B (hotel), including ancillary facilities and restaurant. Proposed external and internal alterations,… Status being checked ## More by Paul Camilleri - [**PA/07675/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07675-26/gzira-splitting-up-of-duplex-apartment-into-two): Splitting up of duplex apartment into two separate apartments including related alterations and sanctioning of variations from permit PA/01144/19. Pending - [**PA/07644/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07644-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-the-removal-of-the-original): Sanctioning of the removal of the original deteriorated rendering and peeling paint of the facades and the re-rendering and re-painting thereof to exactly the… Pending - [**PA/07626/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07626-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-partial-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette): Partial demolition of first floor maisonette, converting it into a flat and the construction of an additional overlying three flats and a duplex penthouse. Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07224/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07224-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-the-existing-layout-of-class): Sanctioning of the existing layout of Class 4B shop (licensed as an ironmongery) layout and correction of site from that approved in permit PB/5149/81 and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07197/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07197-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-of-class-4c-snack): Change of use of Class 4C snack bar to Class 4D restaurant. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07188/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07188-26/marsaxlokk-minor-alterations-to-semi-detached-villa-as-approved): Minor alterations to semi-detached villa as approved in permit PA/03184/20 and sanctioning of other alterations which have been carried out. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri) ## More from James Barbara - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05910/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05910-26/tarxien-amended-application-from-approved-pa-9328-17): Proposed amended application from approved PA/9328/17, including changes from 2 terraced dwellings to 5 residential apartments, including construction of pool… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/03105/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03105-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-2-levels-of-basement): To excavate and construct 2 levels of basement garages (44 garages in all), 3 maisonettes at ground floor level, 12 apartments from first till third floor and… Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03085/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03085-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette and ground floor garages, and construction of 8 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/02715/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02715-26/safi-excavation-of-vacant-plot-for-1-level): Proposed excavation of vacant plot for 1 level semi-basement, and construction of reservoir at basement level and 4 private car-parking spaces, and 5… Granted, validated 16 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02365/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02365-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-offices-approved-in): Proposed change of use from offices approved in PA/01606/08 to 2 residential units and change of part of garage to residential unit and sanctioning of minor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)