--- title: "PA/04697/24: sanction change of use from Class 4B in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04697-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to 1 bedroom residential unit, construction of room in… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0469724 # PA/04697/24: sanction change of use from Class 4B in San Pawl il-Bahar 24, Triq Sir Luigi Preziosi, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to 1 bedroom residential unit, construction of room in backyard, and other internal and external additions and alterations. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 24, Triq Sir Luigi Preziosi, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Anthony Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anthony-zahra) - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 6 June 2024 - **Validated:** 17 July 2024 - **Published:** 17 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 16 September 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04697/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04697&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 24, Triq Sir Luigi Preziosi, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar 26 other applications on the same street: 18 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/07562/24). On Triq Sir Luigi Preziosi: 26 other applications, 18 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Fabrizio Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/fabrizio-baldacchino), [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi), [Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia), [Kurt Camilleri Burlo'](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-camilleri-burlo), [Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/06988/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06988-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-property-and): Demolition of existing first floor property and proposed construction of 6 overlying units. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05933/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05933-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-flat-3-as-built-due): Sanctioning of Flat 3 as built due to deviations from PB/05377/85. Deviations consist of shifting of facade apertures, internal shifting of walls and updating… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07059/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07059-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-remaining-part-of): Proposed change of use from remaining part of garage to garage for public service garage. No changes to front elevation. One private car is being retained. Pending, validated 14 October 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/02528/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02528-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-changes-to-parking-layout-at-level): To sanction changes to parking layout at level 0 and internal alterations at level 7 and to propose pool at roof level. Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/02191/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02191-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-1-bedroom-duplex-apartment): Proposed change of use from 1-bedroom duplex apartment at ground floor to a class 4B shop at ground floor and a 1-bedroom apartment at 1st floor. This… Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/02074/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02074-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-1-x-2-bedroom-flat-and): Construction of 1 x 2-bedroom flat and 1 x 1 bedroom penthouse over existing block of flats and variation from the official alignment. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/05154/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05154-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-staircase-from-receded-to-roof): Construction of staircase from receded to roof floor levels and construction of pool and planter at roof level. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/05468/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05468-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-two-garages-at-street-level): Sanctioning of two garages at street level and Sanctioning of garages previously approved as storage space in permit PB434/90. Proposed change of use from 2… Pending, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/04654/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04654-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-small-extension-at-first-and): Proposed sanctioning of small extension at first and second floor level to pre-67 dwelling, and proposed raising of party wall in back yard for privacy. Granted, validated 25 August 2025 - [**PA/04826/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04826-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-1-x-2-bedroom-flat-and): Construction of 1 x 2-bedroom flat and 1 x 1 bedroom penthouse over existing block of flats. Refused, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/01924/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01924-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-to-pa-00333-17-and-correction-of): To sanction variations to PA/00333/17 and correction of site. Granted, validated 8 May 2025 - [**PA/00528/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00528-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-07445-19-alterations-and-additions): Renewal of PA/07445/19 - Alterations and additions to existing duplex at 3rd and 4th floor and construction of 1 bedroom duplex at 5th and 6th floor. Granted, validated 10 March 2025, 7 floors - [**PA/07562/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07562-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-apartment-block-and-construct-a): To demolish existing apartment block and construct a 7 floor +1 receded unit residential block overlying ground floor garages and excavate a small basement… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04982/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04982-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-staircase-and-propose-construction): To demolish existing staircase and propose construction of new stairs and lift and additional two apartments at fourth and fifth floors and one duplex unit at… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor ## More by Falzon & Cutajar - [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) ## More from Anthony Zahra - [**PA/05423/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05423-24/siggiewi-sanction-construction-of-underground-winery-in-reservoir): To sanction construction of underground winery in reservoir area approved in PA7246/06 instead of disused quarry, sanctioning of adjacent underground store,… Withdrawn, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/03359/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03359-24/qrendi-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-existing-dwelling-through): Restoration and rehabilitation of existing dwelling through: minor internal alterations; removal of two rooms built within existing courtyard; removal and… Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/00948/23** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00948-23/mdina-construction-of-perimeter-rubble-walls): Construction of perimeter rubble walls, construction of underground reservoir, ancillary pump room and agricultural store. Granted, validated 22 February 2023 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)