--- title: "PA/07833/25: Change of use from Class 4A office in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Change of use from Class 4A office to public service garage, with ancillary office space. Perit James… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0783325 # PA/07833/25: Change of use from Class 4A office in San Pawl il-Bahar 32, Triq il-Ghabex, San Pawl il-Bahar Change of use from Class 4A office to public service garage, with ancillary office space. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 32, Triq il-Ghabex, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** Andrew Barr - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 8 November 2025 - **Validated:** 3 December 2025 - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07833/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07833&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 32, Triq il-Ghabex, San Pawl il-Bahar 228 other applications within 300 m: 138 granted, 11 refused, 28 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/05349/23). On Triq il-Ghabex: 8 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/07116/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07116-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-omission-of-reservoir-originally-approved-i): To sanction omission of reservoir originally approved in PA0776/18 due to geotechnical considerations and construction of a piled raft foundation and RC tie… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/07094/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07094-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-aluminium-glazed-privacy-screen-at-back-yar): To sanction aluminium/glazed privacy screen at back yard at first floor level-flat 1. Withdrawn, validated 29 November 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/00649/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00649-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-renovations-to-existing-top-floor-and): Internal renovations to existing top floor and an extension of 3 floors on top, with a total of 3 new units. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/07353/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07353-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-alteration-to-existing-balconies): Minor alteration to existing balconies. Pending, 29 m away - [**PA/02635/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02635-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-development-of-airspace-over-fourth-floor-to): Proposed development of airspace over fourth floor to construct three overlying apartments. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/05080/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05080-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. No previous permits were traced. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/03028/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03028-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 12 garages and 38 residential units. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor, 44 m away - [**PA/07199/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07199-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-joining-two-different-properties-pre): Sanctioning of joining two different properties pre-1967 into one. Proposed minor alterations on the facade. Under appeal, validated 13 February 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/05142/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05142-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-discrepancies-in-plan-from-approved): Proposed sanctioning of discrepancies in plan from approved permit PA/07851/06, and internal alterations, to existing Class 4 Convenience shop. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/06672/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06672-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-additional-use-as-class-4b-mini-market-selling): Proposed additional use as Class 4B Mini-Market selling groceries, everyday essentials and household goods, as well as alcoholic beverages and tobacco /… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/02874/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02874-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-and-the-introduction-of-a): Proposed internal alterations and the introduction of a garage door opening in the facade. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/01576/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-stairwell-to-includ): Demolition and reconstruction of stairwell to include lift, internal alterations to existing 4 apartments at levels 1 and 2 and construction of overlying 6… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/00977/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00977-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-for-tables-and-chairs-in-front): Proposal for tables and chairs in front of Cafe Bistro. Refused, validated 1 March 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/05748/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05748-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb3887-76): To sanction variations from approved permit PB3887/76. Granted, validated 29 September 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/01679/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01679-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-apart): To demolish existing terraced house and construct apartment block consisting of ground floor maisonette and overlying seven apartments (one receded). Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)