--- title: "PA/01436/24: demolition of existing structures and excavation of in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-24/paola-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-excavation-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Proposed demolition of existing structures and excavation of 2 basement levels as per proposed plans. Phase 2 is to… Planning applications › Paola › PA0143624 # PA/01436/24: demolition of existing structures and excavation of in Paola Ex Castille Leathers, Triq Ninu Cremona c/w Triq l-Ibjar c/w, Triq il-Belt Valletta, Paola 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 temporary wall surrounding the property). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ex Castille Leathers, Triq Ninu Cremona c/w Triq l-Ibjar c/w, 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:** Demolition - **Received:** 16 November 2023 - **Validated:** 13 March 2024 - **Published:** 13 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 19 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 29 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01436/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01436&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Ex Castille Leathers, Triq Ninu Cremona c/w Triq l-Ibjar c/w, Triq il-Belt Valletta, Paola 237 other applications within 300 m: 157 granted, 6 refused, 26 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Triq Ninu Cremona: 28 other applications, 18 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 demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/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/00752/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00752-24/paola-construction-of-2-basement-levels-of-parking): 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… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**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)