--- title: "PA/00312/26: excavation to create a basement level and in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00312-26/paola-excavation-to-create-a-basement-level-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Proposed excavation to create a basement level and reservoir at level -2 underlying approved basement in PA4597/25… Planning applications › Paola › PA0031226 # PA/00312/26: excavation to create a basement level and in Paola Sunrise, Triq tax-Xewk, abutting Nos 26 - 27, Little Cottage, Triq Marija Addolorata, Paola Proposed excavation to create a basement level and reservoir at level -2 underlying approved basement in PA4597/25 and to interconnect proposed basement with the existing basement at level -2 approved in PA3926/23. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sunrise, Triq tax-Xewk, abutting Nos 26 - 27, Little Cottage, Triq Marija Addolorata, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Propjeta' Limited Attn: Kirsten Axisa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/propjeta-ltd) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 5 December 2025 - **Validated:** 21 January 2026 - **Published:** 21 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 10 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00312/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00312&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Sunrise, Triq tax-Xewk, abutting Nos 26 - 27, Little Cottage, Triq Marija Addolorata, Paola 109 other applications within 300 m: 70 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00124/26). On Triq tax-Xewk: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/00301/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00301-22/paola-sanction-internal-layout-changes-to-approved-class): To sanction internal layout changes to approved Class 4A office in PA00699/14 and the installation of a sign. Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/06739/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06739-24/paola-renewal-of-permit-pa-11221-18-construction): Renewal of permit - PA/11221/18 - Construction of 5 housing units instead of previous permit PA/1002/14. Granted, validated 3 December 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/04856/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04856-25/paola-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate to required levels and construction of basement garages, ground floor apartment, first to third floor apartments… Granted, validated 13 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/00737/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00737-21/paola-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-per): Sanctioning building as built not as per approved in PA/00699/14, sanctioning includes: minor alterations to internal walls and apertures at all levels,… Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/03926/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03926-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 2 basement level garages, two maisonettes, six apartments and two penthouses at receded floor level Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/04597/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04597-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of one basement level, and the construction of eight overlying residential units and two… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/06785/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06785-25/paola-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-7104-07-including): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/7104/07 including shifting of walls, formation of room at first floor, canopy at first floor level and changes on… Granted, validated 17 November 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/06332/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-23/paola-demolish-existing-garage-and-overlying-dwelling-and): To demolish existing garage and overlying dwelling and construction of replacement building which include, garage and three overlying apartments. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/00669/21** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00669-21/santa-lucija-installation-of-a-non-electronic-billboard): Proposed installation of a non-electronic billboard Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/01760/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01760-23/paola-additional-rooms-and-washroom-over-existing-elevated): Proposed additional rooms and washroom over existing elevated terraced house approved in PA6378/96. The proposal also includes the addition of back balconies… Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/00195/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00195-20/tarxien-erect-dwelling-house-with-swimming-pool-and): To erect dwelling house with swimming pool and lower ground floor garage as per amended plans to those approved in PA 6100/17 in view of archeological issues… Status being checked, 85 m away - [**PA/05008/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05008-24/paola-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/3582/98 and change of use from garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/00637/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00637-23/paola-sanction-internal-and-external-alteration-to-existing): To sanction internal and external alteration to existing property from PB3670/88. Granted, validated 24 April 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/06877/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06877-25/paola-formation-of-garage-door-on-elevation): Proposed formation of garage door on elevation. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 105 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)