--- title: "PA/01972/24: include an existing aperture overlooking applicants own in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01972-24/paola-include-an-existing-aperture-overlooking-applicants-own source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: To include an existing aperture overlooking applicants own property in the approved drawings, to sanction minor… Planning applications › Paola › PA0197224 # PA/01972/24: include an existing aperture overlooking applicants own in Paola 98, Triq Hal Saflieni c/w, Triq San Alwigi, Paola To include an existing aperture overlooking applicants own property in the approved drawings, to sanction minor variations in the stairs leading up to the roof over roof, to include solar panels at roof level and the variations in facade material (from plaster to travertine), to reinstate the volumes overlying the applicants property previously approved in PA/4600/20. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 98, Triq Hal Saflieni c/w, Triq San Alwigi, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Mario Zarb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-zarb) - **Perit:** [Perit Sean Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-buttigieg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 21 February 2024 - **Validated:** 3 April 2024 - **Published:** 3 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 3 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 5 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01972/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01972&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 98, Triq Hal Saflieni c/w, Triq San Alwigi, Paola 222 other applications within 300 m: 148 granted, 7 refused, 17 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07264/23). On Triq Hal Saflieni: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 48 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/04793/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04793-25/paola-sanctioning-of-existing-layout): Sanctioning of existing layout, change of use from previous commercial use to two apartments, and minor changes in facade. The latest approved permit on this… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/04923/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04923-24/paola-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-previously): Sanctioning building as built not as previously approved in PA/03528/95, sanctioning includes internal and external variations after site survey. Proposed… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/04161/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04161-26/paola-internal-alterations-on-the-ground-and-first): Proposed internal alterations on the ground and first floors, and a proposed extension at roof level to the existing pre-1967 townhouse. Granted, validated 28 September 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/05196/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05196-23/paola-modifications-to-approved-permit-pa2160-20): Proposed modifications to approved permit PA2160/20 (Modifications include; shifting of walls and small increase to the washroom area). Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/00843/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00843-23/paola-removal-of-existing-open-balcony-and-reinstating): Removal of existing open balcony and reinstating timber balcony as previously installed. Granted, validated 30 March 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01820/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01820-24/paola-demolition-of-rooms-in-the-backyard): Proposed demolition of rooms in the backyard, construction of an extension to a townhouse and restoration of the facade. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/08417/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08417-24/paola-renew-pa-00339-20): To renew PA/00339/20 (Renewal of PA/02691/13) demolition of two dwellings at St. Monica Street, modifications of their facades, construction of Class 4 shop… Granted, validated 24 February 2025, 2 floors, 56 m away - [**PA/00339/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00339-20/paola-renewal-for-pa-02691-13-demolition-of-two): Request for renewal for PA/02691/13 - Demolition of two dwellings at St Monica Street, modifications of their facades, construction of Class 4 shop and… Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/04885/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04885-25/paola-sanction-class-1a-dwelling-as-built-from): To sanction Class 1A dwelling as built from that approved in permit PA/06314/99 of clinic and boutique (Class 4B) including proposed new internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/05598/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05598-25/paola-this-proposal-seeks-to-carry-out-minor): This proposal seeks to carry out minor internal alterations, extend the room at roof level, convert the front room into a garage and to demolish and… Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/05586/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05586-26/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to residential, interconnection of two units from previous permit PA/00688/16 and proposed minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/01815/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01815-24/paola-joining-of-two-properties-as-a-4b): Proposed joining of two properties as a 4B grocer and convenience shop, as well as proposed internal alterations at ground, intermediate and first floor level… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/00833/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00833-25/paola-open-up-shop-front): To open up shop front (Class 4B) approved in PA 9642/19 and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/00980/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00980-22/paola-sanction-alteration-to-basement): To sanction alteration to basement, GF entrance steps and construction of new disabled ramp, replacement of two apertures at GF, replacement of shop sign and… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/00451/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00451-25/paola-change-existing-class-4b-use-to-class): To change existing Class 4B use to Class 4D, demolish internal walls and construct a wc. To install signage on facade. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 71 m away ## More by Sean Buttigieg - [**PA/07763/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07763-26/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-last-approved): Sanctioning of minor variations from last approved PB/04162/79. Variations include: addition of an aperture overlooking the backyard in the stairwell leading… Pending - [**PA/06943/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06943-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-last-approved): Sanctioning of minor variations from last approved PA/4740/19. Variations include location of walls, internal height and location and width of apertures.… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06889/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06889-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-last): Sanctioning of minor variations from the last approved PA/9351/19, including minor changes to the location of internal partitions and apertures, minor… Pending - [**PA/06439/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06439-26/gzira-reversion-of-the-propertys-use-class-to): Reversion of the property's use class to a pre-1968 residence, conversion of the domestic garage approved under PA/4784/06 into an open-plan studio flat on a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06105/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06105-26/msida-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-last-approved): Sanctioning of minor variations from last approved PA/05269/06. Variations include: position of apartment, not on plan, but in section. The size and presence… Granted, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05964/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05964-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-latest): Sanctioning of minor variations from the latest approved permit PA/5501/25. Variations include changes to the location of internal partitions and the… Granted, validated 12 October 2026 [All applications by Sean Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sean-buttigieg) ## More from Mario Zarb - [**PA/01659/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01659-24/rabat-excavate-site-to-the-required-levels): To excavate site to the required levels, to construct agricultural store with underlying basement on field already covered by permit PA7573/21. Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/01794/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01794-23/attard-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-previously): Sanctioning of property as built from previously approved PAPB/840/80 and proposed addition of bathroom. Granted, validated 26 April 2023 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)