--- title: "PA/06273/24: demolish existing Ambassador Hotel with a valid in San Pawl il-Bahar |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06273-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-ambassador-hotel-with-a-valid source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: To demolish existing Ambassador Hotel with a valid license and to construct a Class 3B hotel while… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0627324 # PA/06273/24: demolish existing Ambassador Hotel with a valid in San Pawl il-Bahar Ambassador Hotel, Triq il-Fekruna, San Pawl il-Bahar To demolish existing Ambassador Hotel with a valid license and to construct a Class 3B hotel while retaining the original volume and footprint. New construction will consist of 6 levels (dedicated for hotel rooms) above ground including one parking space at ground floor and a roof top bar at roof level and 2 levels (dedicated for Class 4D restaurant and 14 parking spaces) below ground. The existing pool area is to be retained. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Ambassador Hotel, Triq il-Fekruna, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-fenech) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 6 floors - **Received:** 24 July 2024 - **Validated:** 18 September 2024 - **Published:** 18 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 18 October 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06273/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06273&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Ambassador Hotel, Triq il-Fekruna, San Pawl il-Bahar 34 other applications within 300 m: 20 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/04969/25). On Triq il-Fekruna: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 78% (likely range 48–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision nearby). It proposes 6 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 3. 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/06983/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06983-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-as-constructed-external-and-internal-change): To sanction as constructed external and internal changes from the previously approved permit PA/02517/16 and proposed retractable awnings. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/00435/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00435-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-to-elevated-duplex-maisonette-to-include): Alterations to elevated duplex maisonette to include replacement of deteriorated concrete balconies and columns, construction of lift structure, adjoining… Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/04906/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04906-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to bedroom and placing of a jacuzzi. Sanctioning of creation of an internal spiral staircase to create a duplex apartment. Granted, validated 6 August 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/00863/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00863-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-2-commercial-offices): Change of use of 2 commercial offices at ground floor to studio apartments, addition of a car space at basement level, addition of 2 pools at roof level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/03942/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03942-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-buildings-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing buildings and excavation of site. Construction of two basements to accommodate private garages, a sub-station and reservoir.… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/04969/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04969-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-dilapidated-resident): Demolition of existing pre-1968 dilapidated residential building; excavation of site down to street level, Construction of six private garages and a studio… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/02545/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02545-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variances-from-pa6220-17-for-the-first): To sanction variances from PA6220/17 for the first floor maisonette only. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 90 m away - [**PA/02482/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02482-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variances-from-pa6220-17-for-the-ground): To sanction variances from PA6220/17 for the ground floor maisonette only, and including variations from the official alignment. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 90 m away - [**PA/00811/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00811-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-alterations-to-pa11105-17): Minor alterations to PA11105/17, including the removal of basement level, minor external and internal alterations to the apartments and facade. Development to… Pending, validated 22 February 2023, 90 m away - [**PA/04318/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04318-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-block-of-flats-with): Construction of a block of flats with an overlying penthouse floor and underlying basement garages in lieu of block of flats as approved in valid permit… Refused, validated 19 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/04087/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04087-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-block-of-flats-with): Construction of a block of flats with an overlying penthouse floor and underlying basement garages in lieu of block of flats as approved in valid permit… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 98 m away - [**PA/01343/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01343-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-internal-alterations-to-beach-room): To propose minor internal alterations to beach room from approved permit by virtue RG/00739/24. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 106 m away - [**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, 106 m away - [**PA/00790/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00790-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-front-elevation-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of front elevation from that approved in PA06049/20. Granted, validated 23 March 2023, 109 m away - [**PA/01794/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01794-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-penthouse-as-built-from-previously): Sanctioning of penthouse as built from previously approved PA/06049/20 and PA/00790/23. Granted, validated 16 April 2026, 118 m away ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) ## More from Joseph Fenech - [**PA/02073/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02073-26/gharghur-correction-of-location-of-site-as-marked): Proposed correction of location of site as marked on site plan approved by way of PA/07669/94, PA/08586/18, RG/03528/17 and RG/03527/17. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01794/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01794-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-penthouse-as-built-from-previously): Sanctioning of penthouse as built from previously approved PA/06049/20 and PA/00790/23. Granted, validated 16 April 2026 - [**PA/05198/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05198-25/ghaxaq-excavation-of-vacant-site): Excavation of vacant site. Construct basement store, Class 4B shop at ground floor, and 2 apartments at first floor and second floor. Proposal includes signage. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/04193/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-25/marsaskala-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-common-area): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of common area (stairs and lift) to extend to upper levels and construction of additional floors, partially approved… Granted, validated 11 August 2025 - [**PA/02062/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02062-25/mellieha-renew-valid-pa-03103-20-reading-to-renew-valid): To renew valid PA/03103/20 reading: To renew valid PA01314/15 : To renew PA01459/10 - proposed extension at second floor and third floor levels to existing… Granted, validated 9 May 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/06876/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06876-24/zurrieq-open-window-in-living-room): To open window in living room, increase size of existing window, and remove accretion in yard. Granted, validated 31 October 2024 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)