--- title: "PA/04969/25: Demolition of existing pre-1968 dilapidated residential building in San Pawl…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04969-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-dilapidated-resident 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 pre-1968 dilapidated residential building; excavation of site down to street… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0496925 # PA/04969/25: Demolition of existing pre-1968 dilapidated residential building in San Pawl il-Bahar 108, 110 & 111, Telghet ix-Xemxija, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar Demolition of existing pre-1968 dilapidated residential building; excavation of site down to street level, Construction of six private garages and a studio maisonette at ground floor with ten apartments and two penthouses above. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 108, 110 & 111, Telghet ix-Xemxija, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Claude Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-mallia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 12 - **Received:** 1 June 2025 - **Validated:** 3 September 2025 - **Published:** 3 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 3 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 1 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04969/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04969&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 108, 110 & 111, Telghet ix-Xemxija, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar 13 other applications on the same street: 5 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 83% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Telghet ix-Xemxija: 13 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Karl Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-ebejer). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). No granted application nearby states a height to compare with. 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/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/04318/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04318-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-block-of-flats-with): 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… Refused, validated 19 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**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 Claude Mallia - [**PA/07791/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07791-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-structures-in): Demolition of existing dwelling and structures in garden; levelling of site and excavation for the construction of a reservoir; construction of 8 garages at… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07334/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07334-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-basement-as-built-including-new-ramp): To sanction basement as built including: new ramp leading to garage, alterations to the internal layouts at basement. Proposed change of use of the basement… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06977/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06977-26/hamrun-demolish-the-existing-3-storey-dwelling-and-construct): To demolish the existing 3-storey dwelling and construct a 5-storey apartment building, comprising a separate domestic store and Class 4B commercial premises… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/06936/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06936-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-08002-25): Changes to development approved in PA/08002/25, consisting of the redesign of the internal layout of the apartments (number of units unchanged) and the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06921/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06921-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-villa-and-re-positioning): Sanctioning of existing villa and re- positioning of pool as built including rebuilding of corridor joining the two buildings. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06648/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06648-26/pieta-part-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and): Part demolition of the existing building and construction of an apartment block with a commercial ground floor. Ground floor to be Class 4C (food and drink… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Claude Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-mallia) ## More from Joseph Portelli - [**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/07203/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07203-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-03484-25): Correction of site plan of PA/03484/25. Changes to development approved in PA/03484/25. Pending - [**PA/07184/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07184-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-04799-25): Correction of site plan of PA/04799/25. Changes to development approved in PA/04799/25. Pending - [**PA/06892/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06892-26/nadur-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-house): Proposed excavation and construction of residential house. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06476/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06476-26/mgarr-change-of-use-unit-01-at-ground): Change of use unit 01 at ground floor from Class 4A office to maisonette 01 Class 1 dwellings. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06356/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06356-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-excavation-of-a-vacant-site): Demolition and excavation of a vacant site to propose an apartment block consisting of parking spaces and a substation at the basement level -1, 23… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)