--- title: "PA/08577/24: extension using the Height Limitation Adjustment Policy in San Pawl il-Bahar |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08577-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-using-the-height-limitation-adjustment-pol source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed extension using the Height Limitation Adjustment Policy for hotels above existing Class 3B hotel… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0857724 # PA/08577/24: extension using the Height Limitation Adjustment Policy in San Pawl il-Bahar Santana Hotel, Triq il-Maskli c/w Triq in-Nakkri c/w, Triq l-Imhar, San Pawl il-Bahar 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 new fitness room, and shop at level +0. New lift, enlarging of multipurpose area to be used for entertainment incl. sanitary facilities at level +6. Proposed stores and rooms at level +7. Class 3B ancillary bistro at roof level, additional pools, pool deck area at level +8, and 2 new units at level +9. The proposed maximum height of 31.8m from HPL. total net increase of 7 rooms. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Santana Hotel, Triq il-Maskli c/w Triq in-Nakkri c/w, Triq l-Imhar, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Sunroute Hotels, Ltd Attn: George Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sunroute-hotels-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Avellino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-avellino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 10 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 25 November 2024 - **Validated:** 21 May 2025 - **Published:** 21 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 20 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08577/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08577&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Santana Hotel, Triq il-Maskli c/w Triq in-Nakkri c/w, Triq l-Imhar, San Pawl il-Bahar 107 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/02964/23). On Triq il-Maskli: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/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, 17 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, 19 m away - [**PA/00802/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00802-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa4803-16-demolition-of-existing-building): Renewal of PA4803/16: Demolition of existing building (as approved in PA3877/09) and construction of 70 basement garages at levels -3, -2 and -1, 7 shops… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 8 floors, 25 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, 26 m away - [**PA/06547/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06547-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-a-duplex-apartment-on-the-fourth): To construct a duplex apartment on the fourth and fifth floors, along with a washroom and toilet on the sixth floor by removing the roof over the existing… Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 7 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/07839/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07839-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-differences-of-garages-at-basement-levels): To sanction differences of garages at basement levels -1 and -2 , numbering and internal height of sixth floor, from approved development permission… Pending, 52 m away - [**PA/06763/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06763-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-installation-of-travertine-cladding-on-lowe): To sanction installation of travertine cladding on lower part of façade. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/02142/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02142-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-maisonettes-as-constructed-previously-formi): To sanction maisonettes as constructed previously forming part of an apartment block with permit number PB05125/79. Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/06685/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06685-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 18 November 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/00448/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00448-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated stone on facade and installation of steel railings on parapet wall. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/03348/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03348-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built, variations from PB/5125/79. Granted, validated 21 August 2024, 67 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, 68 m away - [**PA/00815/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00815-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-flats-and-garages-and-erect): To demolish existing flats and garages and erect 2 maisonettes, 2 Class 4B shops, 24 apartments, 4 penthouses and 17 garages. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/01115/20** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01115-20/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-as-built-internal-alterations-at-shops): To sanction as built internal alterations at shop’s groundfloor and basement levels and minor alterations tofaçade (amendments to approved permit PA/04423/06) Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/04024/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04024-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-changes-to-internal-layout-approved-by): To propose changes to internal layout approved by RG/00926/22, also change of use from Class A (office) to Class 2A (medical clinic). Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 92 m away ## More by Jonathan Avellino - [**PA/07492/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07492-26/attard-renewal-of-pa-04787-21): Renewal of PA/04787/21 (Demolition of existing villa and construction of 6 Class 1 terrace houses reaching an overall height of 11.4m). Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04489/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04489-26/birzebbuga-sanction-as-approved-apartment-in-pb-3207-72-to): To sanction as approved apartment in PB/3207/72 to as built. Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/03128/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03128-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposed-addition-of-a-basement-beneath-the): The proposed addition of a basement beneath the footprint of the villa. Proposed minor internal alterations to layout in lieu of permit PA/03150/24. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02627/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02627-26/zejtun-sanction-variations-from-papb-3462-2915-75-including-front-gard): To sanction variations from PAPB/3462/2915/75 including front garden and garages at basement level and a reduced built area at first floor level and to… Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/00914/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00914-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-already-approved-dn-339-21-including): Changes to already approved DN 339/21 including construction of parapet wall, installation of PV panels below parapett wall level and sanctioning of front… Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/08133/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08133-25/mqabba-internal-and-external-alterations-to-garden-center): Internal and external alterations to garden center approved in PA/8500/21 and PA/8108/24 with the reconfiguration, at all levels, of the approved structures.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Avellino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-avellino) ## More from Sunroute Hotels, Ltd - [**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 [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)