--- title: "PA/01303/22: propose the excavation of two basement floors in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01303-22/paola-propose-the-excavation-of-two-basement-floors source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Paola: To propose the excavation of two basement floors garages at level -1 and -2 (22 garages) together with… Planning applications › Paola › PA0130322 # PA/01303/22: propose the excavation of two basement floors in Paola Vacant Site, Vjal Sir Paul Boffa, Paola To propose the excavation of two basement floors garages at level -1 and -2 (22 garages) together with the proposal of 4 three-bedroom apartments at ground, first, second, third and receded floor respectively. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Vacant Site, Vjal Sir Paul Boffa, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [JS Dimech Ltd](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/js-dimech-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Melanie Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melanie-spiteri) - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01303/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01303&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Vjal Sir Paul Boffa, Paola 119 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 4 refused, 18 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Vjal Sir Paul Boffa: 10 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/01396/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01396-23/paola-sanction-pre-1993-class-4b-retail-with-store): To sanction pre-1993 Class 4B retail with store including structure as built. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/02073/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02073-24/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-including-raising-of): Proposed internal and external alterations including raising of parapet wall to 1m. Granted, validated 6 June 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/01290/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01290-21/paola-replace-existing-galvanised-steel-garage-door-with): To replace existing galvanised steel garage door with a pvc shutter door Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/02622/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02622-22/paola-change-of-use-from-reception-hall-to): Proposed change of use from reception hall to Class 3C gymnasium, including internal alterations and change of sign. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/01347/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01347-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation over site and construction of basement garages with overlying office Class 4A and 9 apartments. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 3 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/02694/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02694-23/paola-sanction-change-of-use-from-existing-wedding): To sanction change of use from existing wedding hall to Class 3C gymnasium, and proposed installation of passenger lift and other minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/08539/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08539-24/paola-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-entrance-and): Demolition of existing ground floor entrance and first floor maisonette overlying third party property, and construction of 14, one bedroom units over 3… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/03863/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03863-23/paola-change-of-use-from-a-class-3c): Change of use from a Class 3C Gymnasium to a Class 6A Warehousing, with internal alterations of existing building. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/04312/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04312-25/paola-sanction-changes-from-what-was-approved-in): To sanction changes from what was approved in PA/4456/22, including changes to internal layout, changes to the elevation and site correction from the… Granted, validated 28 July 2025, 83 m away - [**PA/07522/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07522-24/paola-external-and-internal-modifications-to-approved-ground): Proposed external and internal modifications to approved ground floor level maisonette. Change of use from sitting /living room to garage for private use. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/00368/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00368-20/paola-sanction-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette): To sanction alterations to existing first floor maisonette including shifting walls from that approved under PB/02925/74 Status being checked, 89 m away - [**PA/03395/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03395-21/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to): To sanction minor internal and external changes to existing permit PA/01175/16, including the subdivision of the duplex unit into 2 separate units (a 2… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 93 m away - [**PA/04220/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04220-26/paola-new-garage-door-opening-to-the-approved): New garage door opening to the approved garage in PA/08366/18. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 96 m away - [**PA/00820/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00820-25/paola-sanction-existing-building-from-that-approved-in): To sanction existing building from that approved in PB 2681/81 due to change is site configuration. Works to include internal alterations construction of lift… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 4 floors, 99 m away - [**PA/02122/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02122-24/paola-sanction-property-as-built-with-changes-to): To sanction property as built with changes to approved PA/3490/85, including changes in internal layout, the elevation of the property and washroom at third… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 102 m away ## More by Melanie Spiteri - [**PA/06924/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06924-26/sliema-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor discrepancies from the approved permit to the as built. Pending - [**PA/06607/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06607-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. The proposal includes the excavation for basement garages, with overlying Class 2C childcare and three floor and a receded… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06553/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06553-26/nadur-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-permit-pa6303-24-to): To sanction minor discrepancies from permit PA6303/24 to as built receded dwelling unit. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06282/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06282-26/xghajra-make-changes-to-property-from-approved-permit): To make changes to property from approved permit PA/00203/16 by adding a garage and a lift, while extending the property by two floors and a receded floor.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05957/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05957-26/zabbar-sanction-internal-layout-changes-which-include-shifting): To sanction internal layout changes which include shifting of bathroom and shower walls, wall between sitting and garage at ground floor. At first floor level… Granted, validated 6 October 2026 - [**PA/05855/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05855-26/marsaskala-sanction-internal-alterations-and-configuration-of-the): To sanction internal alterations and configuration of the washroom and domestic store at third floor level. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Melanie Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melanie-spiteri) ## More from JS Dimech Ltd - [**PA/05278/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05278-26/zejtun-from-the-approved-permit-pa-03474-25-the-substation): From the approved permit PA/03474/25 the substation will be reallocated. Proposed of division of apartment unit and minor changes to plan. These changes are… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03474/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03474-25/zejtun-change-residential-units-at-ground-floor-level): To change residential units at ground floor level into Class 4B shops, and minor changes of receded floor units. Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/07461/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07461-24/mosta-demolish-existing-pre-1968-dwelling-and-adjacent-public): To demolish existing pre-1968 dwelling and adjacent public service garage approved in PA/560/15 and proposed construction of an apartment block comprising of… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00079/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00079-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-2-terraced-houses): Demolition of existing 2 terraced houses, excavation of one level basement, construction of garages/cars paces at basement level, 2 ground floor maisonettes… Granted, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/06405/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06405-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-an-extension-over-an-existing-two): To propose an extension over an existing two block of apartments. One block is proposed to be extended by 3 floors and a setback floor and the other by 2… Granted, validated 1 November 2023 - [**PA/00566/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00566-23/ta-xbiex-minor-changes-to-pa6356-21): Minor changes to PA6356/21, including additional 2 basement levels (levels -2 and -3) and proposed extension to development approved in PA6356/21 with ground… Granted, validated 19 July 2023 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)