--- title: "Triq il-Palma, Paola: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-il-palma source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Palma, Paola: 24 planning applications, 100% granted, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Paola › Triq il-Palma # 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](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Paola). 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00833-24/paola-alteration-to-existing-ground-and-first-floor): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06638-24/paola-internal-alterations-on-ground-floor-and-first): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01592-26/paola-demolish-existing-dwellings-whilst-retaining-the-fa-ade): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05725-26/paola-alterations-to-existing-commercial-outlets): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05586-26/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05725-26/paola-alterations-to-existing-commercial-outlets): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05622-26/paola-change-the-facade): To change the facade, and internal alterations. Granted, validated 22 September 2026 - [**PA/05586/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05586-26/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02663-26/paola-change-use-from-residential-to-office-and): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01592-26/paola-demolish-existing-dwellings-whilst-retaining-the-fa-ade): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06411-25/paola-correction-of-site-from-approved-pa775-93-and): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02615-25/paola-conversion-of-approved-two-residential-units-in): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01722-25/paola-sanctioning-of-property-from-approved-pa-01225-21-and): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00833-25/paola-open-up-shop-front): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00451-25/paola-change-existing-class-4b-use-to-class): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06638-24/paola-internal-alterations-on-ground-floor-and-first): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05781-24/paola-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1987-private): Change of use of a pre-1987 private car garage to a public service garage. Withdrawn, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/02762/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02762-24/paola-replacement-of-deteriorated-parapet-wall-on-facade): Replacement of deteriorated parapet wall on facade. Granted, validated 31 May 2024 - [**PA/02674/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02674-24/paola-correction-of-site-plan-to-approved-permit): Proposed correction of site plan to approved permit PA/03081/00. Granted, validated 8 May 2024 - [**PA/01282/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01282-24/paola-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00833-24/paola-alteration-to-existing-ground-and-first-floor): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06745-23/paola-construction-of-store): Proposed construction of store (ancillary to Class 4A office) at second floor level. Granted, validated 15 November 2023 - [**PA/04912/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04912-23/paola-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-plan-in): To sanction minor changes to approved plan in PA3098/09. Granted, validated 23 August 2023 - [**PA/04047/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04047-23/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4-shop): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00497-22/paola-sanction-property-as-constructed-from-approved-pa03562-15): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03298-21/paola-amendments-to-approved-building): Amendments to approved building. Works to include splitting into 2 separate units. Status being checked - [**PA/01225/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01225-21/paola-minor-ground-floor-internal-alterations-and-replacement): Minor ground floor internal alterations and replacement of damaged roofs Status being checked - [**PA/00224/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00224-21/paola-demolition-of-back-area-and-re-construction-in): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-20/paola-renewal-of-approved-pa3904-14): Renewal of approved PA3904/14. 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