--- title: "PA/05733/25: sanction a Class 3B hotel in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05733-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-a-class-3b-hotel source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction a Class 3B hotel, including internal and external alterations across all levels, as per… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0573325 # PA/05733/25: sanction a Class 3B hotel in San Pawl il-Bahar 258, Triq it-Turisti /, Triq il-Fliegu, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar To sanction a Class 3B hotel, including internal and external alterations across all levels, as per approved permits PA/02718/22, PA/05149/20, and PA/04941/17. The development includes a Class 3B hotel overlying nine floors and an intermediate level. The hotel will comprise a total of 31 rooms, one duplex service apartment, and a lounge area at roof level. A parking area is located at level -1. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 258, Triq it-Turisti /, Triq il-Fliegu, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Mr Robert Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/robert-sammut) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 9 floors - **Received:** 3 June 2025 - **Validated:** 3 September 2025 - **Published:** 3 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 3 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 14 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05733/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05733&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 258, Triq it-Turisti /, Triq il-Fliegu, Qawra, San Pawl il-Bahar 122 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 2 refused, 16 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/00272/26). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 77% (likely range 47–100%, low reliability, from 34 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 9 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 7. 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/02703/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02703-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-departures-as-built-in-existing-residential): To sanction departures as built in existing residential units (duplexes) from that approved in PA1671/19, which changes include difference in internal layouts… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/00272/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00272-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-houses): Proposed demolition of existing terraced houses. Proposed excavation of basement garage and reservoir. Proposed construction of; garages at basement and… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/04663/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04663-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-as-built-garage-from-approved-pa1926-89): To sanction as built garage from approved PA1926/89. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/02394/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02394-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-existing-internal-slab-over-existing): Sanctioning of existing internal slab over existing garage and door height, and widening of garage door and lowering of floor of garage. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/03805/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03805-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-external-alternations-to-existing-facade-inclu): Proposed minor external alternations to existing facade including removal of grating and installation of railing on external top balcony. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/01835/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01835-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-deviations-from-previously-a): To sanction minor internal deviations from previously approved permit - PA/4423/17, and to carry out a minor internal alteration related to the opening of a… Granted, validated 2 May 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/02845/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02845-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-residential-garage-to): Change of use from residential garage to public service garage, widening of garage door and lowering of floor of garage. Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/06896/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06896-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of garage as built, proposed change of use of part of garage approved in PA/04710/97 to Class 4B shop (beauty salon) and to use one of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/00775/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00775-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-public): Proposed change of use from garage to public service garage and minor internal works. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/01436/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-fourth-floor-level): Proposed demolition of existing fourth floor level, over which a further recessed floor was recently granted permission by way of PA/08507/19, and… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/01164/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01164-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-projection-overlooking-backyard-at-third-fl): To sanction projection overlooking backyard at third floor level over site covered by PA/9153/19. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 88 m away - [**PA/00996/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-garage-at): Proposed internal alterations and extension of garage at basement level with corresponding raising of backyard and backyard wall (facade not affected). Status being checked, 90 m away - [**PA/07371/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07371-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-differences-fro): To sanction minor internal and external differences from PA/05196/03. Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/02615/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02615-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-summer-residence-to): Change of use from summer residence to Class 4B shop, and installation of signage. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/03595/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03595-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-which-consist-in-minor-changes): Alterations which consist in - minor changes to façade, elimination of external access to roof level, changes to terraces partition walls, relocation of… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 96 m away ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) ## More from Robert Sammut - [**PA/02785/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02785-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-development-as-built-from-the): To sanction the development as built from the approved permit PA/03030/07. The proposal includes the partial demolition of the 4th, 5th, and roof structures,… Suspended, validated 29 April 2026, 6 floors - [**PA/00826/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00826-23/qormi-replace-timber-balcony-approved-in-pa10145-17-with): To replace timber balcony approved in PA10145/17 with steel wrought iron railings, at first floor balcony. Refused, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/01885/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01885-22/naxxar-conversion-of-existing-unit-into-a-duplex): Proposed conversion of existing unit into a duplex penthouse. Works include the extension of the existing receded floor level, extension of the common parts… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)