--- title: "PA/01135/26: change the use of a Class 4B in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01135-26/paola-change-the-use-of-a-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: To change the use of a Class 4B shop into a take away (no cooking), and to fix a sign. Perit Mario Formosa. Validated… Planning applications › Paola › PA0113526 # PA/01135/26: change the use of a Class 4B in Paola 39, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Paola To change the use of a Class 4B shop into a take away (no cooking), and to fix a sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 39, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Lucy Anne Ragab - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Signage - **Received:** 7 November 2025 - **Validated:** 25 February 2026 - **Published:** 29 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 29 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01135/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01135&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 39, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Paola 180 other applications within 300 m: 131 granted, 6 refused, 9 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04057/26). On Triq Haz-Zabbar: 20 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. - [**PA/01096/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01096-26/paola-sanction-as-existing-dwelling): To sanction as existing dwelling. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/03027/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03027-25/paola-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, addition of passengers' lift, swimming pool and construction of additional floor to townhouse approved in… Refused, validated 14 May 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/05536/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05536-26/paola-internal-alterations-and-part-extension-at-receded): Proposed internal alterations and part extension at receded second floor to existing single dwelling. Granted, validated 2 October 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/04633/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04633-26/paola-carry-out-restoration-of-facade-of-approved): To carry out restoration of facade of approved PA6605/20, consisting of removal of render and changing of existing pvc apertures to timber like apertures. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/07480/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07480-25/paola-sanctioning-of-pre-1968-townhouse-due-to-extension): Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse due to extension of ensuite post-1968. Granted, validated 16 January 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/01138/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01138-23/paola-sanctioning-of-first-floor-maisonette-from-pa-04433-06): Proposed sanctioning of first floor maisonette from PA/04433/06, with variations comprising changes to internal layouts at first and second floor levels, and… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/02322/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02322-21/paola-replacing-of-slab-above-ground-floor-and): Proposed replacing of slab above ground floor and staircase and addition of 2 new levels to create a single - 3 bedroom residential unit with 2 car garage at… Status being checked, 3 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/08146/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08146-24/paola-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-minor-changes): To sanction minor internal alterations and minor changes on the back facade in lieu to DN582\19 and DN1432\19. Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/06333/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06333-26/paola-removal-of-approved-but-not-constructed-washroom-extension-at-ro): Proposed removal of approved-but-not-constructed washroom extension at roof level. Sanctioning of security screens over party walls. Proposed installation of… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/03772/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03772-26/paola-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-rg423-24): Minor internal and external alterations to RG423/24 (at ground floor no.22) and demolition and construction, with minor internal alterations to pre-1967… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/04909/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04909-23/paola-minor-internal-alterations-in-property): Minor internal alterations in property, including an extension at the back of the property. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/03046/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03046-22/paola-addition-of-new-level-as-domestic-store): Addition of new level as domestic store in area where loose fill was found underneath ground floor of PA02322/21 and relocation of reservoir and addition of… Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/03610/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03610-24/paola-minor-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Minor internal alterations at first floor level and roof level. Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/03651/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03651-22/paola-rehabilitation-of-the-dilapidated-property-and-extension): Rehabilitation of the dilapidated property and extension at first and second-floor level including internal alterations. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/02505/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02505-26/paola-extension-of-approved-class-4b-pharmacy): Extension of approved Class 4B pharmacy (DN/00681/25) into neighboring approved Class 4B retail outlet (PA/07113/19) including necessary internal opening and… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 68 m away ## More by Mario Formosa - [**PA/05574/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05574-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-a): Change of use of part of a residential garage into a public service garage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05297/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05297-26/qormi-sanction-the-rebuilding-of-a-dangerous-wall): To sanction the rebuilding of a dangerous wall. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04656/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04656-26/swieqi-variations-from-alignment-as-per-circular-1-24): Variations from alignment as per Circular 1/24. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/01745/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01745-26/zabbar-sanction-the-layout-and-dimensions-of-an): To sanction the layout and dimensions of an existing garage covered by PB193/75, propose the rebuilding of a corner (since it has been hit by a truck), the… Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/01361/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01361-26/zurrieq-construct-a-ground-floor-level-private-vehicles): To construct a ground floor level private vehicles garage (with an underlying rainwater reservoir), 3 apartments (at first, second and third floor level) and… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05478/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05478-25/birkirkara-sanction-garage): To sanction garage (for private cars) due to discrepancies with respect to the approved permit PA3511/03. Granted, validated 23 September 2025 [All applications by Mario Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-formosa) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)