--- title: "PA/07759/23: Formation of a reed bed planted pond in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07759-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-formation-of-a-reed-bed-planted-pond source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Formation of a reed bed planted pond to act as a SUDS, increasing of tree coverage with local and… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0775923 # PA/07759/23: Formation of a reed bed planted pond in San Pawl il-Bahar Simar Nature Reserve, Triq il-Pwales, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar Formation of a reed bed planted pond to act as a SUDS, increasing of tree coverage with local and indigenous trees, upgrading of the sanitary facility. Formation of path and an education area for visitors. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Simar Nature Reserve, Triq il-Pwales, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Bird Life Malta Attn: Mark Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/bird-life-malta) - **Perit:** [Perit Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 12 July 2023 - **Validated:** 24 January 2024 - **Published:** 24 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 31 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07759/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07759&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Simar Nature Reserve, Triq il-Pwales, Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar 26 other applications within 300 m: 19 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/04023/23). On Triq il-Pwales: 10 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/06205/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06205-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette-and-constructio): Demolition of first floor maisonette and construction of 5 apartments. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 1 floor, 143 m away - [**PA/03475/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03475-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-and-external-modifications-and-addition-of): Internal and external modifications and addition of second floor level to existing first floor level maisonette. Proposed two overlying duplex apartments. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 3 floors, 143 m away - [**PA/03295/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03295-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavate and construct garage for private car parking at level 0 and part level 1 and construct 19 no residential units at… Status being checked, 9 floors, 147 m away - [**PA/02217/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02217-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-09759-17-for-the-proposal-reading): Renewal of PA/09759/17 for the proposal reading: Proposed demolition of dwellings. Construction of 5 apartments, a recessed floor and semi-basement garage. Granted, validated 15 May 2023, 161 m away - [**PA/04023/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04023-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-2no-maisonettes-at-ground-floor-level): To construct 2no maisonettes at ground floor level and 11no apartments at first, second, third, fourth, fifth and receded floor levels. Application includes 1… Granted, validated 17 August 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 162 m away - [**PA/03484/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03484-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-an-existing-washroom-and-construction): Demolition of an existing washroom and construction of a bedroom with en-suite Status being checked, 171 m away - [**PA/06130/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06130-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavate-and-construct-2no-domestic-stores-at): Excavate and construct 2no domestic stores at lower and upper basement levels, 2no garages at ground floor level and 6no apartments at first, second, third,… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 173 m away - [**PA/07294/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07294-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-garage-approved-by): Change of use from garage approved by PA/6130/23 to substation. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 175 m away - [**PA/05846/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05846-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavate-and-construct-21-garages-in-total): Excavate and construct 21 garages in total at lower basement, upper basement and ground floor level and 18 apartments in total at first, second, third,… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 184 m away - [**PA/08327/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08327-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-on-the): To sanction internal and external alterations on the receded floor level from approved permit PA401/14. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 185 m away - [**PA/01114/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01114-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-apartments-and-construct-2-garages): To demolish existing apartments and construct 2 garages at ground floor level, ten 2 bedroom units from first to fifth floor level and one 2 bedroom penthouse… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 200 m away - [**PA/05843/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05843-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-a-c-unit-on-fa-ade-in-triq): To sanction A/C unit on façade in Triq L-Awwista and proposed fixing of A/C units in coordination with the other interested owner in the block in vertical… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 211 m away - [**PA/05676/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05676-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa3433-18-and-to): To sanction differences from approved PA3433/18 and to separate triplex dwelling into two separate dwellings. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 211 m away - [**PA/06826/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06826-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-installation-of-solar-operated-desalination-system-i): Proposed installation of solar operated desalination system including ancillary works such as, formation of steel platform, installation of desalination… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 214 m away - [**PA/05472/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05472-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-fixing-of-a-c-units-on-fa-ade-triq): Proposed fixing of A/C units on façade Triq Il-Hagra l-Wieqfa in coordination with the other interested owner in the block in vertical alignment and to cover… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 215 m away ## More by Frank Muscat - [**PA/07148/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07148-26/kalkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external variations from approved PA/1370/12, and proposed part change of use from Class 4D to Class 4B shop, internal partitions and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06554/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06554-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-private-instituti): Proposed internal alterations within an existing private institution to provide 11 self-catering temporary social housing units (Class 2A). Proposal includes… Pending - [**PA/05700/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05700-26/qormi-relocation-of-approved-domestic-store-garage-to-basement): Proposed relocation of approved domestic store/garage to basement level, introduction of a retail outlet store room (Class 4B) serving the adjacent retail… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03198/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-26/santa-venera-include-a-store-room-at-the-razzett): To include a store room at the razzett in Romeo Romano Garden. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02975/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-26/rabat-gozo-proposal-for-a-temporary-ambulance-support-area): Proposal for a temporary ambulance support area comprising shaded ambulance parking, offices, and staff administrative facilities. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02947/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02947-26/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-new-dwelling-which): Proposed excavation and construction of new dwelling which includes, ground and basement level, reservoir and reinstating soil at roof level. Suspended, validated 6 May 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat) ## More from Bird Life Malta - [**PA/04211/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04211-23/mellieha-replacement-of-the-existing-bird-watch-hide): Replacement of the existing bird watch hide with a new hide able to cater for full class of school children to watch birds. It will provide access for all and… Granted, validated 19 July 2023 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)