Planning applications in San Gwann

758 planning applications since 3 March 2020: 474 granted, 18 refused, 80 pending. Tallest granted: 7 floors. 149 applications so far in 2026, 40 validated in the last 90 days. 96% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 1,106 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (285), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (118), Change of Use (56), New Construction (Residential) (38), Alterations & Extensions (Residential) (37).

Busiest streets: Triq Sant' Antnin (22), Triq in-Naxxar (20), Triq Santa Margerita (18), Triq il-Hida (18), Triq tal-Mensija (18), Triq Bernardette (17).

Most active periti here: Edwin Mintoff, David Vassallo, Samuel Formosa, Bencini and Associates, Justin Spiteri.

Latest decisions in San Gwann

PA/04375/26 San Gwann: Proposed development of airspace at fourth floor level into residential unit including the extension of common parts served with lift. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, decided 26 October 2026
PA/04400/26 San Gwann: Proposed construction of airspaces at second and third floor level including the extension of the common parts and lift. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, decided 26 October 2026
PA/05223/26 San Gwann: Proposed installation of a Single-Sided Solar Powered External Illuminated Billboard – static billboard with external lighting (Non-LED Display). Granted, validated 29 July 2026, decided 16 October 2026
PA/05057/26 San Gwann: Proposed introduction of illuminated signage to facade of Class 4A and 5B establishment for the use as a blood, essential tissue, and cell banking facility,… Granted, validated 22 July 2026, decided 14 October 2026
PA/02046/26 San Gwann: Sanctioning the building as constructed, which deviates from permit PA/08944/20. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, decided 13 October 2026

Latest applications in San Gwann

PA/07810/26 San Gwann: To sanction pigeon loft as built. Pending
PA/07594/26 San Gwann: To renew permit PA/01307/21 consisting of the following: To replace dangerous roofs over second floor level of residence, including washroom. To demolish rear… Pending, 3 floors
PA/07593/26 San Gwann: To sanction existing discount store (Trading Licence 53/83) having a different wall layout than what was approved in PA/1357/00. Pending
PA/07555/26 San Gwann: Extension of an existing building, comprising the construction of two two-bedroom apartment units within the current airspace, along with the extension and… Pending
PA/07494/26 San Gwann: Minor internal and external amendments to dwelling approved in RG/01045/22 and PA/04739/23. Pending
PA/07288/26 San Gwann: To sanction variations to existing permit PA03975/22 for villa alterations. Pending
PA/07266/26 San Gwann: To demolish exsiting dwelling and construct a semi-detached villa and a fully detached villa with pools. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07249/26 San Gwann: Proposal of change of class from garage approved in PA/02060/24 to Class 4A office at basement level with dedicated entrance. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07226/26 San Gwann: To change use of part of approved garage to Class 4A (office), and to install office sign on the facade. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07225/26 San Gwann: To sanction the change of use of existing premises for security purposes - Class 4A and Class 5A - including two floors plus roof level, consisting of a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor
PA/07213/26 San Gwann: To sanction domestic store and stairs, proposed alterations and slab replacement. Pending
PA/07069/26 San Gwann: Proposed construction of a lightweight roof structure at second floor level. Pending
PA/07027/26 San Gwann: To sanction property as built. To propose change of use from a private garage to Class 4B. To carry out internal and external changes and to fix a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/06931/26 San Gwann: To sanction internal and external alterations to the apartment from PA/07511/06. Pending
PA/06855/26 San Gwann: Proposed demolition of the existing structures and construction of four semi-detached villas. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor
PA/06843/26 San Gwann: Change of use from approved Class 4A (PA 2226/19) to Class 4B. Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06766/26 San Gwann: Proposed extension of the existing EBTC "Tezor tal-Hajja" covered by permit PA/05712/18 to develop new Blood Donation Centre (Centru tal-Ghoti tad-Demm)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06689/26 San Gwann: Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B Shop including Confectionery and Pastizzeria, construction of toilet and stores at the back of the premises. Pending, validated 30 September 2026
PA/06687/26 San Gwann: Proposed alterations to existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette, proposed demolition of low of roof structure and proposed washroom and pool at second floor… Pending, validated 30 September 2026
PA/06654/26 San Gwann: To sanction as built garage from that approved in PA08226/94. Pending, validated 30 September 2026
PA/06644/26 San Gwann: Application to sanction as built the terraced house, approved through PB/03578/76. Pending
PA/06642/26 San Gwann: To affect external alteration to facade by removing closed stone balcony and convert to open balcony. To remove stone balustrades and convert to plain stone… Granted, validated 16 October 2026
PA/06505/26 San Gwann: Proposed minor alterations to facade at ground floor and alterations to existing parapet wall, including conversion of existing/approved living room to garage… Pending
PA/06494/26 San Gwann: Proposed extensions at roof level and to sanction minor changes to facade. Pending
PA/06353/26 San Gwann: Demolition of terraced house and the construction of a basement garage, 4 flats and a penthouse connected to PA2102/20. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06227/26 San Gwann: Proposed alterations to the existing terraced house, comprising minor internal alterations; an increase in the height of the backyard wall; replacement and… Granted, validated 15 October 2026
PA/06222/26 San Gwann: Proposed accessible ramp to provide access to the common parts of the existing block. Pending
PA/06217/26 San Gwann: Demolition of existing duplex maisonette from first floor upwards, alterations to existing private car garage, construction of lift, and development of… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 5 floors
PA/06138/26 San Gwann: Proposed change of use of an existing ground floor commercial premises from Class 4B (retail) to Class 2A (dental clinic), together with minor internal… Pending, validated 9 September 2026
PA/06136/26 San Gwann: To sanction the existing staircase leading to the washroom and the size of washroom from previously approved permit PAPB107/89. Proposed construction of… Pending, validated 9 September 2026
PA/06024/26 San Gwann: To sanction alterations from approved permit PB/04250/79. The proposal include also sanctioning of sign. Pending, validated 2 September 2026
PA/05996/26 San Gwann: Proposed reconfiguration of approved PA/5406/16 to create one - 1 bedroom unit and two - 2 bedroom units. Pending, validated 2 September 2026
PA/05969/26 San Gwann: Proposed changes to internal uses within a residential dwelling, consisting of conversion from living room to bedroom, and from bedroom to home office. Pending, validated 2 September 2026
PA/05911/26 San Gwann: To sanction a variation from approved PA/04751/16, comprising the relocation of walls, doors, and windows, together with amendments to the site layout and… Granted, validated 20 October 2026
PA/05752/26 San Gwann: Proposed internal and external alterations of an existing first floor maisonette including the demolition of an existing washroom and extension at second… Granted, validated 30 September 2026, 2 floors
PA/05736/26 San Gwann: Proposed demolition of existing building, proposed excavation of reservoir, and construction of basement level, maisonette, three apartments and a penthouse… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05719/26 San Gwann: To change use of two approved Class 4A offices as per PA/1341/23 to residential units as per original layout permit PA/5659/08. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05711/26 San Gwann: Proposed sanctioning of external areas of a fully detached villa approved in PA/6674/05 and sectioning of existing built detached villa with an untraced… Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05706/26 San Gwann: To sanction variances from approved plan at level 2 of PA1241/22, and proposed additional floor of Class 4A offices over the existing. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05687/26 San Gwann: To sanction garage at street level from approved permit PB3686/87. Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/05490/26 San Gwann: Demolition of existing corner villa, including excavation and construction of a new semi-detached villa, on two floors including underlying basement and pool… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors
PA/05458/26 San Gwann: To sanction minor variation from PA955/94 and proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 September 2026
PA/05412/26 San Gwann: Change of use from garage to public service garage and sanctioning of premises from that approved in PB/3882/86, including the variations from the official… Pending, validated 5 August 2026
PA/05290/26 San Gwann: Sanctioning of the apartment as constructed, based on a property survey, including minor variations in the positioning of internal walls from the originally… Granted, validated 16 September 2026
PA/05264/26 San Gwann: Sanctioning of site configuration and property as built from that approved in PA/06049/23. Granted, validated 11 September 2026
PA/05228/26 San Gwann: Internal alterations at ground floor and basement level, shifting of existing dividing wall and construction of swimming pool. Pending, validated 29 July 2026
PA/05223/26 San Gwann: Proposed installation of a Single-Sided Solar Powered External Illuminated Billboard – static billboard with external lighting (Non-LED Display). Granted, validated 29 July 2026
PA/05171/26 San Gwann: To sanction variations from PB/4377/89, including the repositioning of internal walls, doors, and windows. Granted, validated 2 September 2026
PA/05135/26 San Gwann: Proposed development including the sub-division of the existing property into two residential units. The development will also include internal and external… Pending, validated 2 September 2026
PA/05057/26 San Gwann: Proposed introduction of illuminated signage to facade of Class 4A and 5B establishment for the use as a blood, essential tissue, and cell banking facility,… Granted, validated 22 July 2026

Planning in San Gwann: common questions

How many planning applications are there in San Gwann?

PropertyList has 758 Planning Authority applications on record for San Gwann, 149 of them from 2026 and 40 validated in the last 90 days.

What share of planning applications are approved in San Gwann?

96% of the 492 decided applications in San Gwann on record were granted (474 granted, 18 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan.

How high can you build in San Gwann?

Granted applications in San Gwann with a stated height are typically 4 floors; the tallest granted on record is 7 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map.

Which periti submit the most applications in San Gwann?

The most active periti in San Gwann are Edwin Mintoff (17), David Vassallo (13), Samuel Formosa (12), Bencini and Associates (12), Justin Spiteri (11).

How do I object to a planning application in San Gwann?

Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website.

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