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Triq l-Arkata, Paola: planning intelligence

31 applications on record: 20 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending (95% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 42 residential units granted. 7 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.

Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area-SMHO02, SMSE04.

Height precedents

  • PA/03327/23 Paola: Demolition of existing building excavation for level -1 garages for 14 garage spaces, commercial Class 4A at ground floor and overlying five levels that consist Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 6 floors, decided 5 September 2023
  • PA/04399/25 Paola: To propose minor internal alterations and additions to garages and units approved in PA/5573/22, as well as to construct an additional thirteen units on the sec Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 5 February 2026
  • PA/04244/24 Paola: Proposed dismantling of accretions on the rear of the property including garden shed; internal alterations and extension at ground and first; alterations on faç Granted, validated 8 November 2024, 2 floors

What the planning files say

No eapps planning files have been read for Triq l-Arkata yet.

Refused here

  • PA/07455/24 Paola: Proposed installation of timber kiosk including tables and chairs in surrounding seating area on existing external elevated terrace at A3 towers. Refused, validated 30 October 2024

Pending now

  • PA/07313/26 Paola: To sanction changes to pre-1967 building, which changes include the replacement of two small roofs and a small extension along Triq il-Brittanja which does not Pending
  • PA/07261/26 Paola: To retain and restore part of facade, to demolish part of existing dwellings, excavate reservoir and basement, and to construct 12 garages at basement level, 2 Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/07098/26 Paola: To propose the replacement of timber balcony and door in view of the irrestawra darek grant scheme. Pending

Latest applications on Triq l-Arkata

  • PA/07313/26 Paola: To sanction changes to pre-1967 building, which changes include the replacement of two small roofs and a small extension along Triq il-Brittanja which does not Pending
  • PA/07261/26 Paola: To retain and restore part of facade, to demolish part of existing dwellings, excavate reservoir and basement, and to construct 12 garages at basement level, 2 Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/07098/26 Paola: To propose the replacement of timber balcony and door in view of the irrestawra darek grant scheme. Pending
  • PA/04292/26 Paola: Proposed alterations to existing property. Granted, validated 30 July 2026
  • PA/03195/26 Paola: To carry out alterations and extension at ground and first floor to a pre-1967 residence. Application also includes the sanctioning of soffit ceiling in bedroom Granted, validated 28 July 2026
  • PA/02202/26 Paola: To sanction variations from PB/1087/81 and to propose internal alterations to create 2 separate maisonettes as well as the creation of a door and window in the Granted, validated 8 April 2026
  • PA/01104/26 Paola: Proposed sanctioning of construction of slab to remove the connection between the first floor apartment and underlying entrance hall at ground floor level. Prop Granted, validated 25 February 2026
  • PA/00996/26 Paola: To propose the demolition of the kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and the existing balcony on the first floor, in order to create a new layout on the fi Granted, validated 8 April 2026
  • PA/06705/25 Paola: To sanction change in configuration of staircase from first floor to second floor and sanctioning of other minor internal and external discrepancies, and includ Granted, validated 20 January 2026
  • PA/05731/25 Paola: To sanction changes from 1992 permit (PA3888/92) including internal and external alterations and correction of site. Granted, validated 20 October 2025
  • PA/04399/25 Paola: To propose minor internal alterations and additions to garages and units approved in PA/5573/22, as well as to construct an additional thirteen units on the sec Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/04129/25 Paola: To sanction minor alterations in dwelling unit from approved permit PA/6394/02. Granted, validated 25 June 2025
  • PA/03806/25 Paola: Sanctioning of room on second floor. Granted, validated 11 June 2025
  • PA/01818/25 Paola: Excavation for proposed pool. Proposed washroom. Change of use to garage. Proposed facade alterations. Granted, validated 18 March 2025
  • PA/01406/25 Paola: To propose minor internal alterations and additions to garages and units approved in PA/5573/22, as well as to construct an additional five units on the second Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors
  • PA/07455/24 Paola: Proposed installation of timber kiosk including tables and chairs in surrounding seating area on existing external elevated terrace at A3 towers. Refused, validated 30 October 2024
  • PA/04244/24 Paola: Proposed dismantling of accretions on the rear of the property including garden shed; internal alterations and extension at ground and first; alterations on faç Granted, validated 8 November 2024, 2 floors
  • PA/00576/24 Paola: Internal and external alterations to existing townhouse incl changes to internal layout, addition of lift, back balcony, front balcony balustrade, enlarge windo Withdrawn, validated 7 February 2024
  • PA/04733/23 Paola: Proposed extension at first floor level and construction of washroom at roof level plus other internal and external additions and alterations at ground and firs Granted, validated 9 August 2023
  • PA/04625/23 Paola: Renewal of PA811/18 - Demolition of external staircase and ground floor slab in common parts, proposed alterations and construction of a lift shaft and stairs. Granted, validated 6 September 2023
  • PA/03750/23 Paola: Change of use from existing Enemalta store to Enemalta electrical substation including replacement of existing door and opening of 2 ventilation openings to be Granted, validated 28 June 2023
  • PA/03327/23 Paola: Demolition of existing building excavation for level -1 garages for 14 garage spaces, commercial Class 4A at ground floor and overlying five levels that consist Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 6 floors
  • PA/02097/23 Paola: To sanction minor internal alterations to pre-1967 property and propose alterations. Works include demolition of existing washroom at roof level and constructio Granted, validated 12 April 2023
  • PA/01949/23 Paola: Restoration of the facade (Irrestawra Darek Scheme). Alterations to the internal layout of the dwelling at ground floor and first floor, construction of a washr Granted, validated 31 May 2023
  • PA/01914/23 Paola: Change of use from approved Class 4B shop and domestic kitchen/dining area into a snack bar (Class 4D) plus other additions and alterations from approved develo Granted, validated 5 April 2023

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