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Triq Bormla, Paola: planning intelligence

26 applications on record: 20 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending (95% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 8 residential units granted. 6 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

The official height limit for this street is on Paola's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. See Paola's local plan maps.

Policy zones along the street: Residential Area-SMHO02, SMSE04; Primary Town Centre-SMCM01 (2%); Relocation of Flea Market-SMPA04 (1%).

Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area-SMHO02, SMSE04; Primary Town Centre-SMCM01 (2% of the frontage); Relocation of Flea Market-SMPA04 (1% of the frontage).

Height precedents

  • PA/03206/25 Paola: To sanction internal alterations from DN714/14 including indoor pool, internal alterations and proposed construction of a wash room at second floor level. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 3 floors, decided 22 January 2026
  • PA/02947/25 Paola: To sanction alterations from a pre-1968 townhouse and proposed construction of a setback floor at roof level. The proposal also includes the sanctioning of the Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 2 floors, decided 8 April 2026

What the planning files say

No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Bormla yet.

Refused here

  • PA/02273/23 Paola: Minor internal alterations and proposed changes to the facade to form a garage opening and changes at roof level. Refused, validated 26 April 2023

Latest applications on Triq Bormla

  • PA/04851/26 Paola: Proposed change of use from a residential townhouse approved in PA/00080/20 to a Guesthouse (Class 3A) including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 15 July 2026
  • PA/03342/26 Paola: To construct a conservatory at receded floor. Granted, validated 20 May 2026
  • PA/02865/26 Paola: Change of use from pastizzerija, approved PA/04092/22 to Class 4B (butcher). Granted, validated 20 May 2026
  • PA/01872/26 Paola: Proposed internal additions and alterations to pre-1967 maisonette at ground floor. Granted, validated 28 April 2026
  • PA/01169/26 Paola: Proposed restoration of the front elevation and repair of the existing timber apertures and closed balcony, together with an extension at washroom level and an Granted, validated 25 February 2026
  • PA/07301/25 Paola: Rehabilitation of three existing pre-1967 townhouses, including demolition and alteration works to remove dangerous structures including collapsed ceilings and Granted, validated 30 January 2026
  • PA/05217/25 Paola: Proposed changes to dwelling further to PA/08035/24 including; excavation and construction of pool and pump room in back yard, minor internal and external alter Granted, validated 6 August 2025
  • PA/04478/25 Paola: Proposed change of use from Class 4D snack bar/cafeteria to Class 4A office. Proposal includes sanctioning of site perimeter after correct site survey, removal Granted, validated 9 July 2025
  • PA/03206/25 Paola: To sanction internal alterations from DN714/14 including indoor pool, internal alterations and proposed construction of a wash room at second floor level. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 3 floors
  • PA/02947/25 Paola: To sanction alterations from a pre-1968 townhouse and proposed construction of a setback floor at roof level. The proposal also includes the sanctioning of the Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 2 floors
  • PA/08035/24 Paola: Proposed alterations to the existing dwelling following RG/02580/19 including: the creation of a private car garage, removal of the internal walls at ground flo Granted, validated 27 November 2024
  • PA/05647/24 Paola: To propose extension to existing pre-1967 ground floor maisonette, which includes bedroom and bathroom at the rear part of the property. Proposal consists also Granted, validated 21 October 2024
  • PA/04880/24 Paola: To sanction pre-1968 townhouse as built (permits not traced) due to possible internal alterations and replacement of ceilings. Proposal also includes replacemen Granted, validated 6 November 2024
  • PA/06743/23 Paola: Minor internal alterations and raising of parapet wall. Granted, validated 8 January 2024
  • PA/05482/23 Paola: Proposed internal modifications to previously approved regularisation application RG1428/22; alterations include removal of wall to increase area of open space, Granted, validated 24 October 2023
  • PA/04106/23 Paola: Changing of door on facade to window and restoration of facade (Irrestwara Darek). Granted, validated 18 October 2023
  • PA/04076/23 Paola: Restoration of facade as requested by GS/00345/21. Granted, validated 1 August 2023
  • PA/02273/23 Paola: Minor internal alterations and proposed changes to the facade to form a garage opening and changes at roof level. Refused, validated 26 April 2023
  • PA/01092/23 Paola: Proposed facade restoration works including the replacement of aperture and balcony at first floor level for approved grant GS/00273/21. Granted, validated 15 March 2023
  • PA/01000/23 Paola: Proposed change of use, from 2 Class 4A (offices) units to a single dwelling (Class 1). The proposal includes minor internal alterations using lightweight const Granted, validated 1 March 2023
  • PA/00412/23 Paola: Internal amendments and additions to townhouse. Granted, validated 8 February 2023
  • PA/03322/22 Paola: Alterations to pre-1968 terraced house consisting of roofing over of the backyard, demolition of roofed over internal yard, extension of washroom and other inte Status being checked
  • PA/02405/22 Paola: Demolition of existing property and proposal of 2 garages and 17 apartments including 2 penthouses, preserving the original façade and proposed substation. Status being checked
  • PA/01021/21 Paola: To carry out restoration works on existing façade. To replace existing aluminium aperture and balcony to timber Status being checked
  • PA/00820/20 Paola: Minor alteration and addition to signage Status being checked

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