--- title: "PA/05161/25: excavation of 4 basement levels in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05161-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-of-4-basement-levels 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 excavation of 4 basement levels, 2 duplex maisonettes, 5 apartments and a duplex penthouse.… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0516125 # PA/05161/25: excavation of 4 basement levels in San Pawl il-Bahar Site at, Triq is-Simar, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar Proposed excavation of 4 basement levels, 2 duplex maisonettes, 5 apartments and a duplex penthouse. Access from common area is approved in PA2172/24. Proposal includes pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq is-Simar, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Carmel Polidano obo Xemxija Estates Ltd.](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/xemxija-estates-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthea Huber](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthea-huber) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Pool - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 29 May 2025 - **Validated:** 6 August 2025 - **Published:** 6 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 3 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05161/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05161&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq is-Simar, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar 83 other applications within 300 m: 48 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/03295/22). On Triq is-Simar: 12 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar). - [**PA/02919/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02919-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-of-a-vacant-plot-to-construct): Proposed excavation of a vacant plot to construct two underground basement level carpark (with 13 No. open parking bays substituting the 8 No. closed 1-car… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/03529/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03529-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-work-from-pa2919-21): Proposed alterations and sanctioning of work from PA2919/21, The alterations are: Change in the site perimeter as per latest survey, construction of garages… Pending, validated 27 July 2022, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/04281/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04281-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-variations-from-official-building-alignments-to-the): Variations from official building alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit RG/00373/17 and sanctioning of buttress ground slab… Suspended, validated 2 July 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/05413/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05413-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-existing): To sanction property as existing (original permit not retrieved). Withdrawn, validated 27 August 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/01027/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01027-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-garages-and-apartments): To demolish existing garages and apartments, excavate and construct garage at basement level, 1no maisonette at ground floor level and 6no in total apartments… Suspended, validated 18 February 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/06539/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06539-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-balconies-and-alterations-at-second): Sanctioning of balconies and alterations at second floor level from approved DS/00251/22, and proposed balcony extension at first floor level. Refused, validated 27 March 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/04063/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04063-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-cantilevers-and-alterations-at-second): Sanctioning of cantilevers and alterations at second floor level from approved DS/00251/22, and proposed balcony extension at first floor level. Proposal also… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/01457/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01457-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to existing first floor maisonette. To extend existing dwelling by constructing a second floor and third floor… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 4 floors, 64 m away - [**PA/03001/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03001-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-convert-approved-class-3b): To convert approved Class 3B, 3-star hotel and Class 4D restaurant, to a Class 3B, 3-star hotel and stand alone Class 4D restaurant, convert 2 units to four… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/01247/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01247-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-remove-stairs-connecting-the-approved-class-3b): To remove stairs connecting the approved Class 3B, 3-star hotel and standalone Class 4D restaurant and, sanction minor alterations and signage from PA/3001/21… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/00046/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00046-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-refurbishment-of-existing-villa-including): Proposed refurbishment of existing villa including, demolition & excavation of existing pool area, construction of a 4 car garage with overlying swimming… Status being checked, 73 m away - [**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, 76 m away - [**PA/06772/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06772-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4A dentist. Proposed minor internal alterations and addition of platform lift for accessibility. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/01983/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01983-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-the-existing-apartment-following-a): Sanctioning of the existing apartment following a detailed survey, which identified minor deviations from the approved plans under PA/05597/08, including… Granted, validated 4 May 2026, 90 m away - [**PA/06604/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06604-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-boundary-wall-and-gate): To construct boundary wall and gate. Change of use from a vacant site to private parking area. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 90 m away ## More by Anthea Huber - [**PA/07464/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07464-26/st-julians-demolition-of-an-existing-class-2c): Proposed demolition of an existing Class 2C (residential school) spanning five floors; the proposal includes the excavation of 2 floors and reservoir and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05711/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05711-26/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-external-areas-of-a-fully): Proposed sanctioning of external areas of a fully detached villa approved in PA/6674/05 and sectioning of existing built detached villa with an untraced… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05570/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05570-26/mosta-propose-sanctioning-of-signage-from-previously-approved): To propose sanctioning of signage from previously approved permit PA/06528/18. Granted, validated 11 September 2026 - [**PA/05324/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05324-26/mosta-sanction-and-propose-changes-from-approved-development): To sanction and propose changes from approved development permission PA/1764/21. Proposal includes pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05220/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05220-26/rabat-rehabilitation-of-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Proposed rehabilitation of existing pre-1967 townhouse. Proposal includes removal of existing accretions to the set-back floor and proposed construction of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04880/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04880-26/belt-valletta-class-3a-guest-house-at-87-and): Class 3A guest house at 87 & 88,Triq l-Arcisqof c/w, Triq il-Punent, Belt Valletta Proposal: Correction of the site configuration following a professional… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Anthea Huber](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthea-huber) ## More from Xemxija Estates Ltd - [**PA/01046/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01046-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-apartment-blocks-consisting-of-25): Proposed construction of apartment blocks consisting of 25 apartments, 1 duplex penthouse, 24 garages, 8 car spaces, 6 domestic stores at level 1 and level 2,… Granted, validated 1 March 2023 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)