--- title: "PA/04794/25: demolition of existing property in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04794-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of three basement level for parking accessed from… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0479425 # PA/04794/25: demolition of existing property in San Pawl il-Bahar Lancester Court, Triq il-Halel c/w, Triq il-Glieba, San Pawl il-Bahar Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of three basement level for parking accessed from third party property and construction of 70 overlying apartments from ground floor to seventh floor level. Proposal includes also 3 street level garages and an office (Class 4A) at ground floor level and signage for office. Proposal includes also jacuzzis/pools . - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Lancester Court, Triq il-Halel c/w, Triq il-Glieba, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Silvan Mizzi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/silvan-mizzi) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 8 floors - **Residential units:** 70 - **Received:** 26 March 2025 - **Validated:** 23 July 2025 - **Published:** 23 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 14 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04794/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04794&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Lancester Court, Triq il-Halel c/w, Triq il-Glieba, San Pawl il-Bahar 208 other applications within 300 m: 121 granted, 9 refused, 27 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/04795/25). On Triq il-Halel: 13 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Matthew Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gatt). 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/00378/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00378-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, including variations from approved planning permit PA/0628/07. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 16 m away - [**PA/06761/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06761-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-convert-existing-maisonette-into-two-separate-dwelli): To convert existing maisonette into two separate dwelling units (two one bedroom maisonettes). Refused, validated 11 December 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00872/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00872-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-variances-from-pa-02169-07-which-cons): To sanction minor variances from PA/02169/07 which consist in a wider front balcony and a wider internal corridor width and other minor internal wall… Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/02177/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02177-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-internal-alterations-and-alterations-to-sit): To sanction internal alterations and alterations to site configuration, from approved permit PA2090/07, and proposed colour change to apertures and railing at… Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/06656/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06656-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-install-a-retractable-awning-along-the-penthouse): To install a retractable awning along the penthouse elevation and to install solar pv panels at roof level of property approved and sanctioned by PA/07915/19. Pending, 37 m away - [**PA/02880/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02880-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-differences-within-basements-of-appro): To sanction minor differences within basements of approved Permit PA/00873/18. Sanctioning includes shifting of walls and addition of back of rooms at… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/00500/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00500-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-construction-of-an-enclosure-next): To sanction the construction of an enclosure next to the service entrance of the gastropub in order to house 18 in no. portable LPG cylinders. Refused, validated 31 January 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/03612/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03612-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-part-change-of-use-from-class-4d): Proposed part change of use from Class 4D to Class 4B. Application also includes internal and external alterations incl. extension in back yard. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/05217/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05217-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-replacement-of-arch-from-facade-by-rectangular): Replacement of arch from facade by rectangular lintel. Granted, validated 26 November 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/00119/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00119-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-an-existing-class): Proposed change of use from an existing Class 4C approved by way of PA/01267/93 to a takeaway outlet. Sanctioning of wall configuration and extension to the… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/05892/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05892-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-of-the-existing-fifth-floor-receded): Proposed extension of the existing fifth floor receded penthouses up to the building line and the construction of 3 (2+1 receded) more floors of apartments to… Refused, validated 4 September 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/05323/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05323-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-site-configuration): Proposed sanctioning of site configuration, signage and minor variations to Class 4D as per approved PA/02314/19 and subdivision of said Class 4D unit from… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/07148/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07148-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-2-maisonettes-and-4-apartments): To demolish existing 2 maisonettes and 4 apartments, excavation of site, and construction of 3 basement garage levels having 20 garages, 2 maisonettes at… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/01035/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01035-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4B retail including internal and external alterations and fixing of signage. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/05182/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05182-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-changes-to-ground-floor-level): To sanction minor changes to ground floor level 0 from that approved in PA/5433/20 including 3 separate 500L bulk LPG tanks Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 54 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from Silvan Mizzi - [**PA/06077/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06077-26/paola-sanctioning-of-access-hatches-at-ground-floor): Proposed sanctioning of access hatches at ground floor level and proposed sanctioning of all domestic stores at sub-basement level in view that bedrock level… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05148/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05148-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-subdivision-of-apartment-at-sixth-floor-level): Proposed subdivision of apartment at sixth floor level in lieu of PA/01573/23. Proposal also includes internal alterations. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04079/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-26/pieta-sub-division-of-the-approved-unit-at): Sub division of the approved unit at the fifth floor level to create two separate residential units, including changes to the internal door numbering at the… Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/07860/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07860-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-pa2172-24): Proposed changes to PA2172/24. Changes include elimination of basement level -1, change of use from Class 4B shop to substation and connection of apartments… Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/07323/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07323-25/sannat-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4d): Extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D on public open space compromising of tables and chairs. Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/07301/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-25/paola-rehabilitation-of-three-existing-pre-1967-townhouses): Rehabilitation of three existing pre-1967 townhouses, including demolition and alteration works to remove dangerous structures including collapsed ceilings… Granted, validated 30 January 2026 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)