--- title: "PA/01787/25: change of use from Class 4B shop in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01787-25/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Paola: Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to a pastizzeria. Proposal also includes fixing of external sign on… Planning applications › Paola › PA0178725 # PA/01787/25: change of use from Class 4B shop in Paola 36, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Paola Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to a pastizzeria. Proposal also includes fixing of external sign on facade. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 36, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Louis Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/louis-muscat) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-fenech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 4 February 2025 - **Validated:** 18 March 2025 - **Published:** 18 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01787/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01787&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 36, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Paola 80 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 2 refused, 1 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03641/24). On Triq Ghajn Dwieli: 20 other applications, 13 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero), [Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi), [Robert Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-fenech), [Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/05588/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05588-24/paola-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two Class 4B shops and six overlying apartments. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 10 m away - [**PA/05275/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-24/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-from): To sanction minor internal and external alteration from approved PA/187/16 Class 4B shop, including removal of shop sign, increase in steps and internal layout. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/06615/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06615-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-derelict-structure-and-construction): Demolition of existing derelict structure and construction of a common area at ground floor, 2 apartments at first and second floor, and 2 duplex apartments… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07966/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07966-24/paola-change-of-use-from-vacant-property-to): Proposed change of use from vacant property to Class 5B (electric motorcycles diagnostics). Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/01363/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01363-25/paola-renewal-to-pa-09532-19): Renewal to PA/09532/19. Internal and external demolition of existing carpentry, upholstery, and furniture and garage and construction of Class 4B and fixing… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/03641/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03641-24/paola-demolish-site-located-at-3): To demolish site located at 3, Villa Panorama, Triq L-Isqof Buhagiar, Paola and construct new ancillary storage at basement level together with the… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/00148/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-20/paola-construction-of-5-garages-at-basement-level): Construction of 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/8035/18 Status being checked, 1 floor, 73 m away - [**PA/07301/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-25/paola-rehabilitation-of-three-existing-pre-1967-townhouses): Rehabilitation of three existing pre-1967 townhouses, including demolition and alteration works to remove dangerous structures including collapsed ceilings… Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/06775/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06775-23/paola-construction-of-3-underlying-basement-garage-levels): Construction of 3 underlying basement garage levels consisting of 82 car spaces; 2 Class 4A, 5 Class 4B, 3 Class 4C, 4 Class 4D, and 3 residential units at… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/05958/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05958-20/paola-construct-swimming-pool-at-roof-level): To construct swimming pool at roof level Granted, validated 6 November 2020, 85 m away - [**PA/03591/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03591-23/paola-sanction-existing-and-to-propose-changes-in): To sanction existing and to propose changes in lieu of PA8721/18. Changes involve mainly the design of the facade on Triq il-Vittmi tax-Xoghol, changes to… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 98 m away - [**PA/04224/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04224-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of the internal parts of an existing dwelling while retaining the existing facade, together with the… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 103 m away - [**PA/02562/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02562-23/paola-demolish-internal-parts-of-an-existing-dwelling): To demolish internal parts of an existing dwelling, retaining the facade, and proposed construction of 4 floors and a setback floor (in total 10 dwelling… Withdrawn, validated 17 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 103 m away - [**PA/04496/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04496-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-garages): Demolition of existing garages, excavation of water reservoir, proposed construction of ground floor garages, 10 apartments and duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 104 m away ## More by Christian Fenech - [**PA/06941/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06941-26/cospicua-bormla-create-a-separate-entrance-for-a-residential): To create a separate entrance for a residential unit (maisonette). Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05724-26/balzan-sanction-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa-2679-17): To sanction internal alterations from approved PA/2679/17, to convert the existing apartment into a three-bedroom unit. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/04701/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04701-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-lightweight-structure-at-receded-floor-level): Proposed lightweight structure at receded floor level. Granted, validated 3 September 2026 - [**PA/03635/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03635-26/hamrun-sanction-changes-from-pb-2639-80-and-pb-3074-85): To sanction changes from PB/2639/80 and PB/3074/85, and proposed parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02466/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02466-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-of-existing-penthouse-to-form-two): Proposed extension of existing penthouse to form two 1-bedroom apartments and construction of two 1-bedroom penthouses above. Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/02416/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02416-26/mosta-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, including proposed alterations and facade signage. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 [All applications by Christian Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-fenech) ## More from Louis Muscat - [**PA/01612/23** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01612-23/cospicua-bormla-renew-pa9247-17): To renew PA9247/17, which consists of the erection of room at roof level and effect minor alterations at roof level. Granted, validated 10 May 2023 - [**PA/00588/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00588-23/xewkija-renewal-of-pa-07083-17-construct-agricultural-store): Renewal of PA/07083/17 - Construct agricultural store on the top of approve reservoir. Withdrawn, validated 19 April 2023 - [**PA/02426/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02426-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-changes-from-pa7881-06): To sanction changes from PA7881/06. Status being checked - [**PA/00240/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00240-22/mosta-change-of-use-from-massage-parlour-to): Proposed change of use from massage parlour to Class 4B (autoparts). Application also includes the sanctioning of layout, existing ac outdoor units within… Status being checked [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)