--- title: "PA/00752/24: construction of 2 basement levels of parking in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00752-24/paola-construction-of-2-basement-levels-of-parking source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Paola: Proposed construction of 2 basement levels of parking spaces and garages, 17 retail shops (Class 4B) at ground floor… Planning applications › Paola › PA0075224 # PA/00752/24: construction of 2 basement levels of parking in Paola Ex Castille Leathers, Triq Ninu Cremona c/w Triq L-Ibjar, Triq il-Belt Valletta, Paola Proposed construction of 2 basement levels of parking spaces and garages, 17 retail shops (Class 4B) at ground floor level and 103 residential units from first floor to receded fourth floor level. Proposal also includes signage, pools/jacuzzi and construction of substation and reservoirs. Phase 1 is to be covered by PA1436/24. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Ex Castille Leathers, Triq Ninu Cremona c/w Triq L-Ibjar, Triq il-Belt Valletta, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [EXCEL Investments Ltd Attn: Mark Agius](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/excel-investments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 103 - **Received:** 6 October 2023 - **Validated:** 19 August 2026 - **Published:** 19 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00752/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00752&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Ex Castille Leathers, Triq Ninu Cremona c/w Triq L-Ibjar, Triq il-Belt Valletta, Paola 237 other applications within 300 m: 158 granted, 6 refused, 25 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Triq Ninu Cremona: 28 other applications, 19 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Sergio De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sergio-de-gabriele). Approval estimate for signage applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01954/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01954-24/paola-propose-minor-internal-alterations): To propose minor internal alterations, lightweight partitions, rooftop room addition, and change of use from dwelling to a Class 3A guesthouse. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/02045/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02045-24/paola-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure): To propose demolition of existing structure, construction of street level garage for private vehicles and one single residential dwelling at first floor level. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 2 floors, 25 m away - [**PA/03483/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03483-22/paola-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations to existing dwelling, including construction of pool. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/01480/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01480-23/paola-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/05099/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05099-23/paola-renewal-of-pa-05222-18-to-demolish-back): Renewal of PA/05222/18 - To demolish back of property (including accretions) and carry out internal alterations. To construct an additional floor and stair… Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/05125/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05125-25/paola-propose-extension): To propose extension, internal alterations, external works, and sanctioning: ground floor change in layout of pool; first floor internal bedroom… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 3 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/02743/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02743-26/paola-demolish-and-re-build-garage-as-part-of): To demolish and re-build garage as part of the development approved under PA7028/17 and PA1631/22. Pending, 48 m away - [**PA/05716/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05716-24/paola-sanction-the-replacing-of-i): To sanction the replacing of i. two external doors from timber to timber imitation aluminium and ii. 1 window from gold colour to white colour aluminium. Refused, validated 18 December 2024, 51 m away - [**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… Granted, validated 28 July 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/01409/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01409-23/paola-demolish-and-replace-concrete-slab-over-kitchen): To demolish and replace concrete slab over kitchen but at a raised level. Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/02791/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02791-25/paola-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling (demolition already approved in PA/2671/20) and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of basement garage for… Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/00097/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00097-24/paola-demolition-of-parts-of-existing-property-and): Demolition of parts of existing property and construction of back rooms and first floor. Including internal alterations, and opening of garage door. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 2 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/02258/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02258-22/paola-alterations-to-existing-residence): Alterations to existing residence (relocation of shower room and enlargement of kitchen/dining area) and enlargement of washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/08297/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08297-25/paola-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct, water reservoir and parking facilities at levels -1 and -2 and residential units at levels 0,1,2 and 3… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/03110/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03110-26/paola-sanction-garages-approved-in-pa-06215-97-as-built): To sanction garages approved in PA/06215/97 as built, including the correction of the site. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 64 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from EXCEL Investments Ltd - [**PA/05223/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05223-24/qala-sanction-the-construction-of-2-pools-as): To sanction the construction of 2 pools as well as soft landscaping. Pending, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/03666/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03666-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-building): Proposed demolition of building, excavation of two basements, and construction of 17 garages at basement -1 and -2, 7 commercial class 4B shops with signage… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01471/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01471-24/ta-xbiex-construction-of-wall-and-extension-of-front): Proposed construction of wall and extension of front balconies from second to fifth floor. Granted, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/01436/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-24/paola-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing structures and excavation of 2 basement levels as per proposed plans. Phase 2 is to be covered by T/N 278321. (Proposed… Granted, validated 13 March 2024 - [**PA/00394/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00394-24/xewkija-minor-changes-to-pa756-22-in-internal-layouts): Minor changes to PA756/22 in internal layouts due to a slight change in site configuration and changing duplex 7 to a three-bedroom apartment keeping the same… Granted, validated 31 January 2024 - [**PA/04143/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04143-23/msida-demolition-of-existing-building-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and excavation of 2 basement levels as per proposed plans. Phase 2 future development detailed in PA3117/23.… Granted, validated 12 July 2023 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)