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Triq il-Palma, Paola: planning intelligence

24 applications on record: 16 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 14 residential units granted. 5 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 (76%); Pace Grasso Opportunity Area-SMPA OS (24%).

Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area-SMHO02, SMSE04 (76% of the frontage); Pace Grasso Opportunity Area-SMPA OS (24% of the frontage).

Height precedents

  • PA/00833/24 Paola: Alteration to existing ground and first floor of pre-1968 townhouse, creation of a one-bedroom apartment at first floor level. Construction of an additional flo Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 23 September 2025
  • PA/06638/24 Paola: Internal alterations on ground floor and first floor. Removal of staircase and internal wall at first floor and room at roof level. Sanctioning of post 1967 add Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 22 May 2025
  • PA/01592/26 Paola: To demolish existing dwellings whilst retaining the façade and entrance hall and to construct nine residential units and two Class 4B shops at ground floor leve Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 1 floor, decided 7 July 2026

What the planning files say

No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Palma yet.

Pending now

  • PA/05725/26 Paola: Alterations to existing commercial outlets (pre-1967 building) to reconfigure their layout, to create entrance to common area including construction of lift and Pending, validated 19 August 2026
  • PA/05586/26 Paola: Change of use from Class 4B shop to residential, interconnection of two units from previous permit PA/00688/16 and proposed minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 19 August 2026

Latest applications on Triq il-Palma

  • PA/05725/26 Paola: Alterations to existing commercial outlets (pre-1967 building) to reconfigure their layout, to create entrance to common area including construction of lift and Pending, validated 19 August 2026
  • PA/05622/26 Paola: To change the facade, and internal alterations. Granted, validated 22 September 2026
  • PA/05586/26 Paola: Change of use from Class 4B shop to residential, interconnection of two units from previous permit PA/00688/16 and proposed minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
  • PA/02663/26 Paola: To change use from residential to office and carry out internal and external alterations including the installation of a lift. Granted, validated 6 May 2026
  • PA/01592/26 Paola: To demolish existing dwellings whilst retaining the façade and entrance hall and to construct nine residential units and two Class 4B shops at ground floor leve Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 1 floor
  • PA/06411/25 Paola: Correction of site from approved PA775/93 and change of use from Class 4B shop to a residential unit, including alterations to facade. Granted, validated 22 October 2025
  • PA/02615/25 Paola: Proposed conversion of approved two residential units in PA/7671/18 to a single residential unit and sanctioning of property as constructed. Granted, validated 23 April 2025
  • PA/01722/25 Paola: Sanctioning of property from approved PA/01225/21 and proposed change of use to Class 3A (guest house) including 5 rooms (x10 guests). Granted, validated 18 March 2025
  • PA/00833/25 Paola: To open up shop front (Class 4B) approved in PA 9642/19 and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 12 February 2025
  • PA/00451/25 Paola: To change existing Class 4B use to Class 4D, demolish internal walls and construct a wc. To install signage on facade. Granted, validated 29 January 2025
  • PA/06638/24 Paola: Internal alterations on ground floor and first floor. Removal of staircase and internal wall at first floor and room at roof level. Sanctioning of post 1967 add Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/05781/24 Paola: Change of use of a pre-1987 private car garage to a public service garage. Withdrawn, validated 28 August 2024
  • PA/02762/24 Paola: Replacement of deteriorated parapet wall on facade. Granted, validated 31 May 2024
  • PA/02674/24 Paola: Proposed correction of site plan to approved permit PA/03081/00. Granted, validated 8 May 2024
  • PA/01282/24 Paola: Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop. Application also includes minor internal alterations and a signage proposal. Granted, validated 6 March 2024
  • PA/00833/24 Paola: Alteration to existing ground and first floor of pre-1968 townhouse, creation of a one-bedroom apartment at first floor level. Construction of an additional flo Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06745/23 Paola: Proposed construction of store (ancillary to Class 4A office) at second floor level. Granted, validated 15 November 2023
  • PA/04912/23 Paola: To sanction minor changes to approved plan in PA3098/09. Granted, validated 23 August 2023
  • PA/04047/23 Paola: Change of use from Class 4 shop to Class 4A office. Application includes minor alterations to facades, internal alterations and installation of signage. Granted, validated 19 July 2023
  • PA/00497/22 Paola: To sanction property as constructed from approved PA03562/15 including bedroom layouts, main stairs positioning, shaft for third party window. Status being checked
  • PA/03298/21 Paola: Amendments to approved building. Works to include splitting into 2 separate units. Status being checked
  • PA/01225/21 Paola: Minor ground floor internal alterations and replacement of damaged roofs Status being checked
  • PA/00224/21 Paola: Proposed demolition of back area and re-construction in a different layout including extension at second floor and installation of lift Status being checked
  • PA/01050/20 Paola: Renewal of approved PA3904/14. (Proposed change of use to Class 4A (office) & minor internal alterations (no changes to elevation) Status being checked

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