--- title: "PA/00996/26: propose the demolition of the kitchen and in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-26/paola-propose-the-demolition-of-the-kitchen-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: To propose the demolition of the kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and the existing balcony on the first… Planning applications › Paola › PA0099626 # PA/00996/26: propose the demolition of the kitchen and in Paola 49, Triq l-Arkata, Paola 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 first floor, construct a washroom on the second floor, and build a new balcony in pre-1967 structure. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 49, Triq l-Arkata, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Rachel Borg - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Received:** 20 January 2026 - **Validated:** 8 April 2026 - **Published:** 18 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 5 March 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 22 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00996/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00996&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 49, Triq l-Arkata, Paola 222 other applications within 300 m: 147 granted, 6 refused, 26 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Triq l-Arkata: 30 other applications, 19 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Etienne Magri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/etienne-magri), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 32 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/00877/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00877-22/paola-sanction-minor-alteration-extension-at-ground-floor-level): To sanction minor alteration/extension at ground floor level and proposed extension at first floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors, 17 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, 19 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, 26 m away - [**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… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 27 m away - [**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, 33 m away - [**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, 41 m away - [**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… Withdrawn, validated 7 February 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/00947/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00947-22/paola-sanction-construction-of-room-in-back-yard): To sanction construction of room in back yard, demolition of other room in backyard and proposed construction of balcony and parapet wall at first floor level… Status being checked, 44 m away - [**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, 45 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, 45 m away - [**PA/06798/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06798-23/paola-sanction-apartment-at-second-floor-level): To sanction apartment at second floor level. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/05111/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05111-24/paola-subdivide-maisonette): To subdivide maisonette (approved in RG/01148/20) and Class 4B unit (approved in PA/4036/15). Granted, validated 26 September 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/00720/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00720-22/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling including excavation and construction of swimming pool at ground floor level, changes in… Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/03435/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03435-24/paola-sanction-maisonette-covered-by-pa1006-04-and-pa-06778-04): To sanction maisonette covered by PA1006/04 and PA/06778/04 as built and proposed introduction of window to facade to close off existing opening and removal… Granted, validated 25 July 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/02406/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02406-22/paola-part-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed part demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of pool in backyard, reconstruction of ground and first floor level and new construction of proposed… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away ## More by Stephen Psaila - [**PA/07784/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07784-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-deviations-from-pa-00486-15): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal deviations from PA/00486/15, proposed change of use from class 4c shop to class 4d restaurant and installation of cold… Pending - [**PA/07592/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07592-26/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-6a-warehouse): Proposed change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07338/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C snack-bar, sanctioning of minor variations from PA/1901/02. Proposal includes the installation of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07326/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07326-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-vacant-property): Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07289/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07289-26/fgura-correction-of-site-plan-to-pa-05858-05-and): Correction of site plan to PA/05858/05 and sanctioning of deviations from PA/05858/05, namely relocation of bathroom and addition of washroom. Proposed also… Pending - [**PA/06559/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-26/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-pb-1065-84): Proposed sanctioning of minor deviations from PB/1065/84, sanctioning of construction of swimming pool and water reservoir, proposed internal alterations,… Pending [All applications by Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)