--- title: "PA/06399/26: change existing pre-68 space into a Class in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06399-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-existing-pre-68-space-into-a-class 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 change existing pre-68 space into a Class 4B (selling souvenirs). Proposal include addition of sign.… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0639926 # PA/06399/26: change existing pre-68 space into a Class in San Pawl il-Bahar Garages 4, 5, Triq l-Imhar, San Pawl il-Bahar To change existing pre-68 space into a Class 4B (selling souvenirs). Proposal include addition of sign. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Garages 4, 5, Triq l-Imhar, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** Joseph Bonavia - **Perit:** [Perit Charlie Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlie-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Received:** 8 August 2026 - **Validated:** 23 September 2026 - **Published:** 23 September 2026 - **Comments close:** 23 October 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06399/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06399&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Garages 4, 5, Triq l-Imhar, San Pawl il-Bahar 108 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/08577/24). On Triq l-Imhar: 8 other applications, 6 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [MODEL](https://propertylist.mt/perit/model). Approval estimate for signage applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/02575/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02575-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavate-and-construct-38-no): Excavate and construct 38 no. garages at lower and upper basement levels, 1no Class 4C and 2no apartments at ground floor level and 27 no. apartments at… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/06858/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06858-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-3-star-hotel-class-3b): Proposed 3-star hotel Class 3B, including two additional floors and excavation to accommodate two floors of basement level. The development includes a main… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/00517/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00517-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-consolidation-of-2-class-3b-hotels): To sanction consolidation of 2 Class 3B hotels (originally approved in PAPB1405/86, PAPB2528/88, PA3888/15) and interconnection for a total room count of 252… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 8 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/08577/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08577-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-using-the-height-limitation-adjustment-pol): Proposed extension using the Height Limitation Adjustment Policy for hotels above existing Class 3B hotel including change of use from rooms to extend cafe, a… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 10 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/02818/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02818-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-residential-to-restaurant): Proposed change of use from residential to restaurant Class 4D and extensions. To carry out internal alterations and construction of chimney flue at roof level. Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/00074/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00074-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-16-apartments-at-ground): To construct 16 apartments at ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 14 January 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/07308/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07308-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavate-and-construct-36no-garages-at-lower): Excavate and construct 36no garages at lower basement and upper basement levels (accessible from adjacent development as approved by PA/2575/24), 3no Class 4B… Pending, validated 12 November 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/01536/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01536-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-of-residential-garage-to): Proposed change of use of residential garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/02235/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02235-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-roofing-over-backyard-at-ground-floor): To sanction roofing over backyard at ground floor, erected lightweight canopy in backyard and coldroom at first floor level, conversion of existing entrance… Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/04884/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04884-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-internal-alterations-and-external-outline-o): To sanction internal alterations and external outline of an apartment from that approved in PB5139/78 to the existing official alignment. Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/03257/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03257-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-3-basement-level-garages): To construct 3 basement level garages,11 maisonettes at ground floor level, 72 apartments from first till sixth floor level and 10 penthouses at penthouse… Status being checked, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/03047/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03047-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-glass-enclosure-of-front-entrance-in-front): Proposed glass enclosure of front entrance in front garden area of Class 4B shop. Refused, validated 31 May 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/05102/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05102-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-beach-room-to): Change of use from beach room to Class 4B Shop and fixing of a non-illuminated sign. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 78 m away - [**PA/01243/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01243-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-existing-2-penthouses-to-convert): Proposed changes to existing 2 penthouses to convert into 2 apartments, and construction of 2 additional apartments, together with 1 penthouse above. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/02814/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02814-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations): Proposed sanctioning of internal alterations, extending use from souvenir shop to Class 4B (general retail) and proposed sign at facade. Granted, validated 13 June 2024, 86 m away ## More by Charlie Farrugia - [**PA/07830/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07830-26/zurrieq-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling, including the demolition of existing rear rooms, construction and alteration works at ground- and first-floor… Pending - [**PA/07616/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07616-26/zurrieq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permits-pa-02380-01-and): To sanction variations from approved permits PA/02380/01 and DN/01247/14, consisting of shifting of internal walls, stairs alignment, and vertical… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07576/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07576-26/zurrieq-reinstate-the-original-internal-wall-layouts-of): To reinstate the original internal wall layouts of the two apartments, reversing the alterations approved under PA/1017/13, while retaining the existing… Pending - [**PA/04883/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04883-26/zurrieq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb1150-78-and): To sanction variations from approved permit PB1150/78 and convert part into a Class 4B (hairdressing). Granted, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03113/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-26/fgura-sanction-variation-in-facade-colors-and-internal): To sanction variation in facade colors and internal false ceiling from approved permit PA6784/18. Granted, validated 22 June 2026 - [**PA/02887/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02887-26/naxxar-sanction-construction-of-kitchenette-and-raising-of): To sanction construction of kitchenette and raising of party wall from approved PA/3165/23. To construct lounge at third floor level, and raise party wall at… Granted, validated 16 June 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Charlie Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlie-farrugia) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)