--- title: "PA/07433/23: Demolition of existing building and excavation and in San Pawl il-Bahar |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07433-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-excavation-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Demolition of existing building and excavation and construction of basement as storage space. Proposed… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0743323 # PA/07433/23: Demolition of existing building and excavation and in San Pawl il-Bahar SunFlower, 15 & 17, Dawret il-Gzejjer, San Pawl il-Bahar Demolition of existing building and excavation and construction of basement as storage space. Proposed construction of 2 Class 4B shops at ground floor of which 1 shop interconnected with part of basement store and 6 levels of apartments which consists of 6 in no 2 bedroom and 6 1 bedroom apartments. Proposed receded floor as 2 bedroom apartment. Proposed communal pool at roof level. Proposed shop signs. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** SunFlower, 15 & 17, Dawret il-Gzejjer, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Sandro Grixti](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sandro-grixti) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 7 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 13 - **Received:** 10 November 2023 - **Validated:** 12 December 2023 - **Published:** 12 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 27 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07433/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07433&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around SunFlower, 15 & 17, Dawret il-Gzejjer, San Pawl il-Bahar 228 other applications within 300 m: 134 granted, 11 refused, 32 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/04794/25). On Dawret il-Gzejjer: 31 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Sean Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-buttigieg), [Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia), [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/01444/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01444-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-tourist-agency-office): Change of use from tourist agency office (Class 4A) to take away. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/04480/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04480-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-house-on-five-floors): Construction of a house on five floors and receded floor Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/00119/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00119-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-an-existing-class): Proposed change of use from an existing Class 4C approved by way of PA/01267/93 to a takeaway outlet. Sanctioning of wall configuration and extension to the… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/05182/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05182-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-changes-to-ground-floor-level): To sanction minor changes to ground floor level 0 from that approved in PA/5433/20 including 3 separate 500L bulk LPG tanks Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/00953/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00953-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-removing-of-basement-2-due): Proposed sanctioning of removing of basement -2 due to structural problems due to sea water level and sanctioning of alterations already carried out with a… Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/00500/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00500-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-construction-of-an-enclosure-next): To sanction the construction of an enclosure next to the service entrance of the gastropub in order to house 18 in no. portable LPG cylinders. Refused, validated 31 January 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/04842/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04842-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-installation-of-sign-and-slight-variations): To sanction installation of sign and slight variations in facade, required for structural purposes. To propose the installation of further 3 fascia signs and… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/05892/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05892-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-of-the-existing-fifth-floor-receded): Proposed extension of the existing fifth floor receded penthouses up to the building line and the construction of 3 (2+1 receded) more floors of apartments to… Refused, validated 4 September 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04678/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04678-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-approved-pa-02895-02): Proposed changes to approved PA/02895/02, including minor internal alterations, changes to the façade signage, and the removal of the approved outdoor seating… Granted, validated 8 July 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/06761/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06761-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-convert-existing-maisonette-into-two-separate-dwelli): To convert existing maisonette into two separate dwelling units (two one bedroom maisonettes). Refused, validated 11 December 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/02819/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02819-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-erect-demountable-retractable-roof-aluminium-structu): To erect demountable retractable roof aluminium structure, signs and sitting area in front of Class 4D shop approved in PA5806/23. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/03612/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03612-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-part-change-of-use-from-class-4d): Proposed part change of use from Class 4D to Class 4B. Application also includes internal and external alterations incl. extension in back yard. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/03616/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03616-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-store-to-take-away): Proposed change of use from store to take-away outlet. Proposal also entails internal alterations and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 65 m away - [**PA/01035/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01035-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4B retail including internal and external alterations and fixing of signage. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/07204/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07204-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-change-in-material-of-apertures): To propose change in material of apertures. Granted, validated 24 November 2025, 74 m away ## More by Joseph Bondin - [**PA/07614/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-26/st-julians-changes-in-layout-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed changes in layout to approved Class 3B hotel in PA/2151/23, changes include merging of property to existing hotel approved in PA/6725/20. Proposal… Pending - [**PA/07580/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07580-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-change-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and change of use from Class 1 residential to construct Class 3A five-storey guesthouse comprising a total of 18… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07514/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07514-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-at-first-floor-level): Proposed change of use at first floor level from Class 4A offices to Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to Malta for… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07349/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-correction-of-site-following-survey): Proposed alterations and correction of site following survey as built for levels which have been approved by planning applications PA/2035/20 and PA/4006/22.… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07300/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07300-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of 3 basement levels for parking and construction of six levels building including showroom Class 4B,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 6 floors [All applications by Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) ## More from Sandro Grixti - [**PA/03295/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03295-25/naxxar-sanctioning-of-repair-works-to-existing-rubble): Sanctioning of repair works to existing rubble walls, restoration of existing rubble walls, construction of new boundary walls and construction of reservoir… Pending, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/04292/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04292-24/naxxar-changes-to-the-existing-property-approved-in): Proposed changes to the existing property approved in PA/01124/15 and construction of additional retail (Class 4B) floors at elevated ground floor, first,… Withdrawn, validated 10 July 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/05782/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05782-23/swieqi-renew-pa9095-18-demolition-of-existing-terraced): To renew PA9095/18 - Demolition of existing terraced house and proposed construction of basement garage, 4 apartments and penthouse. Granted, validated 31 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)