--- title: "PA/05262/25: change of use from apartment to Class in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05262-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-apartment-to-class 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 change of use from apartment to Class 4B shop, proposed changes also include opening of windows… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0526225 # PA/05262/25: change of use from apartment to Class in San Pawl il-Bahar 59, Blue Seas, Flat 1, Triq il-Knisja, San Pawl il-Bahar Proposed change of use from apartment to Class 4B shop, proposed changes also include opening of windows to form a door and a shop front. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 59, Blue Seas, Flat 1, Triq il-Knisja, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Philip Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/philip-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Ivan Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-bondin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 25 June 2025 - **Validated:** 20 August 2025 - **Published:** 20 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05262/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05262&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 59, Blue Seas, Flat 1, Triq il-Knisja, San Pawl il-Bahar 117 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 6 refused, 15 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/05349/23). On Triq il-Knisja: 15 other applications, 7 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-attard). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/05626/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05626-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1968-stores): Change of use from existing pre-1968 stores (Class 6A) to a one bedroom maisonette. Works to include internal alterations, extension, alterations to openings… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/02677/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02677-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-03907-16): To renew PA/03907/16; Construction of two flats at fourth floor over an existing block of flats. Granted, validated 22 May 2025, 5 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/01670/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01670-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-permit-pa-9101-17-demolition): Renewal of permit PA 9101/17 - Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a terraced house. Refused, validated 20 September 2023, 16 m away - [**PA/02798/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02798-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-it-is-proposed-to-roof-the-front): It is proposed to roof the front terrace of the existing receded level and to construct an additional floor. The application also includes the installation of… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/06556/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06556-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-modification-to-the-existing-facade-and): Minor modification to the existing facade and replacement of a dangerous roof to a pre-1967 garage. Granted, validated 28 October 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/04571/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04571-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/01513/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01513-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4a-and): Change of use from Class 4A and 4B to a residential unit. Proposal includes minor alterations and sanctioning of minor amendments (shifting of walls) from… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/01382/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01382-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-changes-to-approved-pa3290-98-including-cha): To sanction changes to approved PA3290/98 including changes to back and front elevations and internal minor alterations Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/04860/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04860-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-in-lieu-of-pa5498-21-and-pa8675-21): Proposed changes in lieu of PA5498/21 and PA8675/21 which include internal alterations from basement level to penthouse level along with minor changes to… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/06241/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06241-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4C - (preparation of hot or cold foods and drinks), opening of an aperture at facade and inclusion of bathroom. Refused, validated 2 October 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/04603/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04603-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-removal-of-light-weight-structure-within-front-terra): Removal of light-weight structure within front terrace, and extension at fourth floor level and overlying airspace; to change one bedroom apartment into two… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/02193/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02193-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-2-dwellings): To demolish 2 dwellings, excavate and construct 15 garages and 4 parking spaces at lower and upper basement level, 1 maisonette and 19 apartments at ground,… Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/05519/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05519-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-redesign-of-the-lower-and-upper-basement): Redesign of the lower and upper basement levels originally approved by PA/2193/24. Proposed layout includes the buffer zone of the 76cms, resulting in the… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/06507/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06507-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-alterations-to-dwelling-post-rg626-16): To sanction minor alterations to dwelling post RG626/16. Granted, validated 13 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00729/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00729-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-subdivision-of-duplex-apartment-and-wall): To sanction subdivision of duplex apartment and wall in the internal yard and change use of rooms from utility to bedroom Status being checked, 48 m away ## More by Ivan Bondin - [**PA/07067/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07067-26/marsa-minor-and-internal-alterations-to-class-6a): Proposed minor and internal alterations to Class 6A stores and garages at ground floor level. Proposed construction of 3 apartments at first, second and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06757/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06757-26/gudja-sanction-minor-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-02471-14): To sanction minor changes from approved permit PA/02471/14, changes include shifting of walls and levels. Proposed changes to ground floor duplex unit,… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06649/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-pre-1967-property-including): Proposed alterations and additions to pre-1967 property including demolition of internal walls at ground floor, proposed alterations to stairwell at all… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/04978/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04978-26/zejtun-alteration-to-house-with-the-addition-of): Proposed alteration to house with the addition of a one car private parking garage. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04817/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04817-26/mqabba-changes-and-additions-to-approved-permit-pa-04405-18): Proposed changes and additions to approved permit PA/04405/18. Changes include reconfiguration of common area and first floor apartment. Proposed construction… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04658/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04658-26/zurrieq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-02945-25): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/02945/25, changes include shifting of levels and changes in configuration at ground floor level. Granted, validated 8 July 2026 [All applications by Ivan Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-bondin) ## More from Philip Portelli - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/01513/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01513-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4a-and): Change of use from Class 4A and 4B to a residential unit. Proposal includes minor alterations and sanctioning of minor amendments (shifting of walls) from… Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/03514/22** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03514-22/sannat-proposal-to-amend-aperture-along-fa-ade-and): Proposal to amend aperture along façade and lower the existing stepped part of the property to achieve a uniform internal level. Status being checked [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)