--- title: "PA/00085/25: demolition of an abandoned carpentry shop and in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00085-25/paola-demolition-of-an-abandoned-carpentry-shop-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Paola: The demolition of an abandoned carpentry shop and stores to construct two ground floor maisonettes and three… Planning applications › Paola › PA0008525 # PA/00085/25: demolition of an abandoned carpentry shop and in Paola 192, Triq Nazzarenu c/w, Triq Lampuka, Paola The demolition of an abandoned carpentry shop and stores to construct two ground floor maisonettes and three overlying apartments. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 192, Triq Nazzarenu c/w, Triq Lampuka, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Aim High Properties Attn: Mohib Abouzidan](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/aim-high-properties) - **Perit:** [Perit Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 23 September 2024 - **Validated:** 15 January 2025 - **Published:** 15 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 21 January 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00085/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00085&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 192, Triq Nazzarenu c/w, Triq Lampuka, Paola 158 other applications within 300 m: 111 granted, 2 refused, 15 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07264/23). On Triq Nazzarenu: 13 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/07272/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07272-26/paola-changes-in-layout-to-approved-permit): Changes in layout to approved permit, PA/02348/18, including the position of the lift and common staircase. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/07442/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07442-23/paola-sanction-the-replacement-of-the-structurally-unstable): To sanction the replacement of the structurally unstable roof over second floor and proposed increase in height of the common party wall. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/03598/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03598-23/paola-connection-of-approved-penthouse-level-approved-by): Proposed connection of approved penthouse level approved by virtue of PA7811/20 with existing approved washroom built on a separate block approved by virtue… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/05985/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05985-23/paola-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-townhouse): Sanctioning of alterations to townhouse (deviations from DN/869/11 and DN/00766/04) and proposed minor alteration to create staircase from second floor to… Granted, validated 21 November 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/03714/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03714-23/paola-replacement-of-the-existing-aluminium-balcony-with): Proposed replacement of the existing aluminium balcony with a white aluminium balcony retaining its features and replacement of the aluminium apertures at… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/00698/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00698-20/paola-extension-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-with): Proposed extension of existing first floor maisonette with an additional recessed floor Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/08455/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08455-24/paola-application-includes-minor-internal-alterations-to-the): Application includes minor internal alterations to the approved RG/01655/21 together with an extension at the rear of the property. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/00399/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00399-24/paola-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavation of basement floor, construction of basement floor, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse… Granted, validated 17 May 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/00502/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00502-25/paola-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-that): To sanction internal and external alterations from that approved in PA3177/79 due to change in configuration of site after survey including changes to… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 3 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/06660/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06660-26/paola-propose-internal-alterations-and-increase-of-aperture): To propose internal alterations and increase of aperture size on the facade. It is proposed to excavate the basement to one continuous formation level rather… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/01499/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01499-23/paola-retention-of-existing-window-opening-on-facade): Retention of existing window opening on facade of first floor apartment. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/04199/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04199-23/paola-propose-internal-alterations-and-part-demolition-of): To propose internal alterations and part demolition of the house, retaining the facade, to convert existing dwelling into a basement garage, 4 floors and a… Granted, validated 27 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/00300/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00300-21/paola-construction-of-two-floors-over-and-as): Construction of two floors over and as an extension to a first floor maisonette, part of which to be used as a ‘casa-bottega’ Class 1D; and the construction… Status being checked, 4 floors, 61 m away - [**PA/01741/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01741-22/paola-shifting-of-internal-door-position-and-sanctioning): Shifting of internal door position and sanctioning of 3rd floor to roof staircase configuration; extension of receded floor and change of niche position on… Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/03319/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03319-25/paola-sanction-property-from-that-as-built-pre-1967): To sanction property from that as built pre-1967 and proposed minor alterations. Proposal includes subdivision of the site into two residential units. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 64 m away ## More by Steven Ebejer - [**PA/07086/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07086-26/birkirkara-sanction-a-residential-garage-as-built-and): To sanction a residential garage as built and the change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06503/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06503-26/sliema-sanction-a-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction a first floor apartment as built, with variations from the approved development permit PA579/95. Pending - [**PA/06283/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06283-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level-and-the): Internal alterations at first-floor level and the conversion of an existing enclosed balcony into an open balcony. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06124/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06124-26/swieqi-sanction-a-duplex-apartment-as-built-at): To sanction a duplex apartment as built at ground and first floor levels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05890/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-the-semi-detached-villa-approved-under): Proposed changes to the semi-detached villa approved under PA3071/23, consisting of a complete redesign of the villa, including the internal layout and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) ## More from Aim High Properties - [**PA/04711/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04711-26/lija-demolition-of-a-terraced-house-and-the): Demolition of a terraced house and the excavation of the site, to construct 2 basement garages and 5 overlying residential units. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05241/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05241-25/msida-construct-a-small-pool-on-the-roof): To construct a small pool on the roof of a duplex apartment. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/00812/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00812-25/balzan-demolition-of-a-terraced-house): The demolition of a terraced house, excavation of the site, and the construction of basement garages, a ground floor maisonette and four overlying apartments. Granted, validated 3 April 2025, 5 floors [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)