--- title: "Triq l-Arkata, Paola: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-l-arkata source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq l-Arkata, Paola: 31 planning applications, 95% granted, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Paola › Triq l-Arkata # 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](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Paola). 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03327-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-building-excavation-for-level): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04399-25/paola-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-additions-to): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04244-24/paola-dismantling-of-accretions-on-the-rear-of): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-24/paola-installation-of-timber-kiosk-including-tables-and): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07313-26/paola-sanction-changes-to-pre-1967-building): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07261-26/paola-retain-and-restore-part-of-facade): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07098-26/paola-propose-the-replacement-of-timber-balcony-and): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07313-26/paola-sanction-changes-to-pre-1967-building): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07261-26/paola-retain-and-restore-part-of-facade): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07098-26/paola-propose-the-replacement-of-timber-balcony-and): To propose the replacement of timber balcony and door in view of the irrestawra darek grant scheme. Pending - [**PA/04292/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04292-26/paola-alterations-to-existing-property): Proposed alterations to existing property. Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/03195/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03195-26/paola-carry-out-alterations-and-extension-at-ground): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02202-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-pb-1087-81-and-to-propose): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01104-26/paola-sanctioning-of-construction-of-slab-to-remove): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-26/paola-propose-the-demolition-of-the-kitchen-and): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06705-25/paola-sanction-change-in-configuration-of-staircase-from): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05731-25/paola-sanction-changes-from-1992-permit): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04399-25/paola-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-additions-to): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04129-25/paola-sanction-minor-alterations-in-dwelling-unit-from): To sanction minor alterations in dwelling unit from approved permit PA/6394/02. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/03806/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03806-25/paola-sanctioning-of-room-on-second-floor): Sanctioning of room on second floor. Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/01818/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01818-25/paola-excavation-for-proposed-pool): Excavation for proposed pool. Proposed washroom. Change of use to garage. Proposed facade alterations. Granted, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/01406/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01406-25/paola-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-additions-to): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-24/paola-installation-of-timber-kiosk-including-tables-and): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04244-24/paola-dismantling-of-accretions-on-the-rear-of): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00576-24/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04733-23/paola-extension-at-first-floor-level-and-construction): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04625-23/paola-renewal-of-pa811-18-demolition-of-external): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03750-23/paola-change-of-use-from-existing-enemalta-store): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03327-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-building-excavation-for-level): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02097-23/paola-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-property): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01949-23/paola-restoration-of-the-facade): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01914-23/paola-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): 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 Other streets in Paola: [Triq Ninu Cremona](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-ninu-cremona), [Triq Bormla](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-bormla), [Triq il-Palma](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-il-palma), [Triq il-Foss](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-il-foss), [Triq il-Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-il-belt-valletta), [Triq Ghajn Dwieli](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-ghajn-dwieli), [Triq Haz-Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-haz-zabbar), [Triq il-Gdida](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-il-gdida), [Pjazza Antoine De Paule](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/pjazza-antoine-de-paule), [Triq Hal Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-hal-luqa), [Triq Kordin](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-kordin), [Triq Sammat](https://propertylist.mt/area/paola/triq-sammat).