--- title: "PA/04971/24: Change of use of a lotto office in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04971-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-a-lotto-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Change of use of a lotto office and a gaming parlour, approved by PA/04024/22, into a Class 4B shop.… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0497124 # PA/04971/24: Change of use of a lotto office in San Pawl il-Bahar Ermitage, 7, Triq l-Alka, San Pawl il-Bahar Change of use of a lotto office and a gaming parlour, approved by PA/04024/22, into a Class 4B shop. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ermitage, 7, Triq l-Alka, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** Emanuel Chetcuti - **Perit:** [Perit John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 5 June 2024 - **Validated:** 31 July 2024 - **Published:** 31 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 13 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04971/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04971&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Ermitage, 7, Triq l-Alka, San Pawl il-Bahar 222 other applications within 300 m: 132 granted, 9 refused, 26 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/08467/24). On Triq l-Alka: 9 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/05950/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05950-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-changes-to-development-approved-in-pb-02236): To sanction changes to development approved in PB/02236/88. Granted, validated 7 October 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/03277/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03277-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-class-4b-as-built-including): To sanction existing Class 4B as built including the existing aluminum structure covering the existing front garden. The proposal is to include the use of… Refused, validated 21 May 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/01204/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01204-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-projection-from-approved-development-permis): To sanction projection from approved development permission PA789/17 and railing in lieu of solid parapet wall in line with building alignment at penthouse… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/07904/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07904-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Withdrawn, validated 20 November 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/07113/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07113-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-garage-as-existing-from-approved-pa4359-81): To sanction garage as existing from approved PA4359/81, to change use from garage to Class 4B and to propose installation of sign and internal partition walls. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/07396/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07396-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-use-from-class-4b-and-class): To change use from Class 4B and Class 4D to gym - Class 3C with ancillary facilities. Property will retain class 4C.Proposal include also internal alterations Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/03569/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03569-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-property-approved-by-pb6605-82-435): To sanction existing property approved by PB6605/82/4359/81 as built Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/05520/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05520-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-erect-residential-block-of-6-floors-plus): To erect residential block of 6 floors plus receded floor over ground floor garage. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/02869/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02869-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built): Sanctioning of apartment as built Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/05792/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05792-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-receded-floor): To construct receded floor (2 new units) overlying approved development. Granted, validated 14 October 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/04064/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04064-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-and-correc): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations and correction of pool dimensions. Granted, validated 15 July 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/01419/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01419-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-subdivide-two-bedroom-apartment-into-two-separate): To subdivide two bedroom apartment into two separate one bedroom units. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/01236/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01236-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-a-second-floor-apartment-as-built-from): To sanction a second-floor apartment as built from the approved PB/00256/80. Granted, validated 13 April 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/04240/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04240-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-penthouse): To demolish existing penthouse. Proposed construction of 3 residential units. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 84 m away - [**PA/01010/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01010-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-part-of-existing): Change of use of part of existing establishment to a Class 4D food and drink establishment (mixed use). Application to include the sanctioning of other minor… Status being checked, 85 m away ## More by John Schembri - [**PA/04576/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04576-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1968 town house. Proposal also includes an extension at roof level. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/00519/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00519-26/zejtun-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa05534-20): To sanction changes from approved permit PA05534/20. Changes include variations in the overall height of the block and the replacement of the study room at… Refused, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/06598/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06598-25/marsaskala-sanction-changes-from-the-approved-permit-pa00465-13): To sanction changes from the approved permit PA00465/13. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05302/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05302-25/zurrieq-sanction-changes-to-a-pre-1967-residence-and): To sanction changes to a pre-1967 residence and to erect an extension at first floor. Proposal also includes the sanctioning of the reconstruction of a… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/05248/25** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05248-25/mtarfa-erect-two-apartments-at-first-and-second): To erect two apartments at first and second floor levels, a garage at ground floor with underlying stores and reservoirs. Proposal also includes a recessed… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03870/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03870-25/cospicua-bormla-convert-a-pre-1967-property-into-a-habitable): To convert a pre-1967 property into a habitable, small dwelling by doing internal and external alterations. Proposal also includes the replacement of parts of… Granted, validated 11 June 2025 [All applications by John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)