--- title: "PA/01861/26: demolition of existing first floor maisonette with in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01861-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-with 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 first floor maisonette with the retention of the facade, and construction of 5… Planning applications › Paola › PA0186126 # PA/01861/26: demolition of existing first floor maisonette with in Paola 20, Triq Kordin, Paola Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette with the retention of the facade, and construction of 5 apartments and a penthouse at receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 20, Triq Kordin, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Gordon Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gordon-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Grech Seychell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-grech-seychell) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 28 February 2026 - **Validated:** 18 March 2026 - **Published:** 18 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01861/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01861&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 20, Triq Kordin, Paola 83 other applications within 300 m: 59 granted, 1 refused, 10 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03902/24). On Triq Kordin: 14 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/06428/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06428-24/paola-sanction-modifications-to-existing-class-6a-commercial): To sanction modifications to existing Class 6A commercial store (PA/01603/14). Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 9 m away - [**PA/04170/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04170-25/paola-construct-3-additional-levels-of-class-6a): To construct 3 additional levels of Class 6A commercial warehouses overlying existing Class 6A warehouse approved in PA/06428/24, including minor… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 3 floors, 16 m away - [**PA/00216/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00216-26/paola-change-of-use-of-showroom-to-class): Proposed change of use of showroom to Class 4B shop and sanctioning of minor changes on facade including fixing of sign. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/00646/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00646-23/paola-renewal-of-pa7459-17-change-of-use): Renewal of PA7459/17 - Change of use from existing Warehouse (Class 6A) to workshop (Class 5B). Proposal shall include also internal modifications, demolition… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/01446/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01446-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-store-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing store and excavation of basement. Proposed construction of Class 4D (restaurant) at ground floor and Class 3A (guesthouse) at… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/02765/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02765-23/paola-renew-pa-03428-18-fixing-of-sign-on): To renew PA/03428/18 - Fixing of sign on facade at No.15, Triq Kordin, Paola. Granted, validated 20 June 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/06520/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06520-25/paola-sanction-facade-restoration-works): To sanction facade restoration works. Granted, validated 31 October 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/01594/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01594-26/paola-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to a Class 2C motoring school, alterations to facade, sanctioning of fascia sign, sanctioning of air-conditioning boxes. Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/03378/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03378-24/paola-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-and-the): To sanction internal and external alterations and the installation of car lift. Also to propose the change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/00810/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00810-23/paola-demolish-existing-pre-1968-class-5a-warehouses): To demolish existing pre-1968 Class 5A warehouses, and erect 3 levels of basement garages, Class 5A warehouses at levels 0, 1 and 2, and ancillary offices at… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors, 87 m away - [**PA/00111/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00111-26/paola-erect-boundary-wall): To erect boundary wall. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/02626/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02626-25/paola-sanction-the-construction-of-a-tent-within): To sanction the construction of a tent within an industrial site approved with PA/02899/91 and renewed with PA/00078/95. Withdrawn, validated 23 April 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/06142/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-23/paola-renewal-of-pa10467-17-rebuilding-of-deteriorated): Renewal of PA10467/17 - Rebuilding of deteriorated front garden wall, elements on facade of building, demolition of part of apartment, excavation of rear of… Granted, validated 14 November 2023, 98 m away - [**PA/04150/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04150-25/paola-demolition-of-the-existing-house-and-three): Proposed demolition of the existing house and three underlying garages. Excavation is proposed to create a basement for private car parking spaces and a car… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 115 m away - [**PA/05164/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05164-23/paola-sanction-minor-layout-details-in-garage): To sanction minor layout details in garage. Withdrawn, validated 24 January 2024, 116 m away ## More by Karl Grech Seychell - [**PA/05847/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05847-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-variation-in-internal-heights-of): Proposed sanctioning of variation in internal heights of apartment in lieu of PA6897/17. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/06822/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06822-25/kalkara-sanction-garage-in-private-drive-as-is): To sanction garage in private drive as is. Granted, validated 28 November 2025 - [**PA/07999/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07999-24/lija-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (covered by PA/2150/99) to a public service garage. Granted, validated 27 November 2024 [All applications by Karl Grech Seychell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-grech-seychell) ## More from Gordon Grech - [**PA/03615/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03615-25/mqabba-sanction-changes-from-approved-permits-pa-00392-98-and): To sanction changes from approved permits PA/00392/98 and PA/02538/10. Changes include correction of site extent, shifting of walls and change in levels. Granted, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/01087/21** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01087-21/kercem-construct-two-stables-and-ancillary-facilities): To construct two stables and ancillary facilities Status being checked [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)