--- title: "PA/00757/23: Change of use from residential building to in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00757-23/paola-change-of-use-from-residential-building-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Change of use from residential building to Class 4A office, including minor alterations and proposal of signage.… Planning applications › Paola › PA0075723 # PA/00757/23: Change of use from residential building to in Paola 33, Alpha, Triq Nazzarenu, Paola Change of use from residential building to Class 4A office, including minor alterations and proposal of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 33, Alpha, Triq Nazzarenu, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Ms Miriam Catania - **Perit:** [Perit Anne Polidano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anne-polidano) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 14 November 2022 - **Validated:** 22 February 2023 - **Published:** 22 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 24 March 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 May 2023 - **Permit expires:** 24 May 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00757/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00757&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 33, Alpha, Triq Nazzarenu, Paola 158 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07264/23). On Triq Nazzarenu: 13 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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 Anne Polidano - [**PA/07815/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07815-26/hamrun-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-ground): Internal and external alterations to the ground floor maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07555/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07555-26/san-gwann-extension-of-an-existing-building): Extension of an existing building, comprising the construction of two two-bedroom apartment units within the current airspace, along with the extension and… Pending - [**PA/07233/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-26/fgura-sanction-the-property-as-built-following-a): To sanction the property as built following a site survey, from the approved PB/04512/81, together with proposed internal alterations to subdivide the… Pending - [**PA/07118/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07118-26/marsaxlokk-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-second-floor): Internal alterations to the existing second floor apartment, including the construction of an extension over the existing terrace, the construction of a… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06942/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06942-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation and construction of a basement level and reservoir to accommodate basement garages, two ground floor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06934/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06934-26/luqa-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and-construction): Demolition of the existing building and construction of three residential units overlying a Class 4B shop, including the installation of associated signage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Anne Polidano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anne-polidano) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)