--- title: "PA/04974/26: Excavation of reservoir in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04974-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-of-reservoir source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Excavation of reservoir, change from Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/3366/18 to Class 3B hotel… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0497426 # PA/04974/26: Excavation of reservoir in San Pawl il-Bahar 1, Sunstone Hotel, Triq il-Kavetta, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar Excavation of reservoir, change from Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/3366/18 to Class 3B hotel including additional floors over 11 levels, including also pv panels at roof level. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 1, Sunstone Hotel, Triq il-Kavetta, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Keith Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/keith-grima) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Height:** 11 floors - **Received:** 15 April 2026 - **Validated:** 22 July 2026 - **Published:** 22 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04974/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04974&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 1, Sunstone Hotel, Triq il-Kavetta, Bugibba, San Pawl il-Bahar 171 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 7 refused, 27 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/04794/25). On Triq il-Kavetta: 2 other applications, 0 granted and 1 refused. - [**PA/07877/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07877-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permi): To sanction differences from approved development permission PA/6544/95 including additions and alterations at elevated ground floor level and front garden,… Refused, validated 20 November 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/00139/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00139-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-existing-residential-ground): Change of use from existing residential ground floor unit to Class 2C child care center and including internal and external alterations, construction of back… Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/07882/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07882-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-snack-bar-at-ground-floor): To sanction existing snack bar at ground floor level including canopy. To change of use from snack bar to Class 4D (food and establishments where cooking is… Refused, validated 20 November 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/03743/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03743-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to a pre-1968 apartment. Granted, validated 7 July 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/04504/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04504-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-10688-17): Renewal of PA 10688-17. To convert existing penthouse into three bedroom apartment, construct fifth floor three bedroom apartment and sixth floor three… Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/03238/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03238-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-damaged-cantilever-balcony-and-reconst): Demolition of damaged cantilever balcony and reconstruction of same balcony including counterweight as required. Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 64 m away - [**PA/07919/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07919-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-correction-of-site-configuration-following): To sanction correction of site configuration following accurate survey over the unit covered by PB/1023/81. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/02661/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02661-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B Shop (PA 2445/25) to Pastizzeria Withdrawn, validated 29 April 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/00914/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00914-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-already-approved-dn-339-21-including): Changes to already approved DN 339/21 including construction of parapet wall, installation of PV panels below parapett wall level and sanctioning of front… Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 87 m away - [**PA/02159/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02159-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-construction-of-an-enclosure-for-storage): To sanction construction of an enclosure for storage purposes to Class IVB convenience shop as shown on attached drawings and sign. Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/01070/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01070-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 7 April 2026, 89 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, 91 m away - [**PA/01191/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01191-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-4-apartments-overlaying-an-existing-block): To construct 4 apartments overlaying an existing block of apartments and garages. Proposed consists of 3 apartments at fifth floor and 1 apartment at sixth… Status being checked, 7 floors, 91 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, 92 m away - [**PA/08205/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08205-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa5668-16): Renewal of PA5668/16. Construction of 30 garages, 4 maisonettes, 36 apartments and 4 penthouses. Granted, validated 27 January 2025, 101 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) ## More from Keith Grima - [**PA/07674/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07674-26/birzebbuga-propose-1-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): To propose: 1) Demolition of existing dwelling. 2) Excavation for the construction of an underground reservoir. 3) Construction of maisonette at ground floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07342/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07342-26/mosta-propose-1): To propose: 1. Demolition of existing dwelling. 2. Excavation for the construction of underground private garages and underlying reservoir. 3. Construction of… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06538/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06538-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-residential-building): Demolition of the existing residential building, excavation to accommodate two basement floors below ground-floor level, including a lift pit and water… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 10 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06373/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06373-26/gudja-demolish-residence-and-excavate-and-construct-basement): To demolish residence and excavate and construct basement garages and overlying residential units. Receded unit to have a pool at roof level. Pending - [**PA/06232/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06232-26/attard-sanctioning-of-a-double-sided-external-illuminated-billboard): Sanctioning of a double-sided external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04634/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04634-26/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-vacant-property): Demolition of existing pre-1967 vacant property, excavation, and construction of Class 3A guest house with thirty (30) guest rooms and ancillary facilities at… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 2 floors [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)