--- title: "PA/01987/24: Internal alterations to existing townhouse in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01987-24/paola-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Internal alterations to existing townhouse (pre-1968), including the demolition of rooms in backyard and the… Planning applications › Paola › PA0198724 # PA/01987/24: Internal alterations to existing townhouse in Paola 10,11,12, Triq l-Oratorju, Paola Internal alterations to existing townhouse (pre-1968), including the demolition of rooms in backyard and the extension of roof structure and construction of pool at roof level, introduction of chimney flue and sanctioning of change from approved permit PB/2248/89. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 10,11,12, Triq l-Oratorju, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Ryan Ellul and Antonella Ellul - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 7 February 2024 - **Validated:** 3 April 2024 - **Published:** 3 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 3 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 29 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01987/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01987&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 10,11,12, Triq l-Oratorju, Paola 207 other applications within 300 m: 136 granted, 5 refused, 17 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02691/22). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 43 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/02285/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02285-23/paola-restoration-of-facade-and-maintenance-of-balcony): Restoration of facade and maintenance of balcony. Granted, validated 26 June 2023, 12 m away - [**PA/04560/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04560-25/paola-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed minor internal alterations at ground floor level and replacement of back facade at ground floor level only. Proposed removal of part of reinforced… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 3 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/03914/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03914-24/paola-alterations): Proposed alterations (shifting of walls) and proposed extension at 2nd floor level to existing pre-1968 premises. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 3 floors, 28 m away - [**PA/03388/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03388-21/tarxien-internal-alteration-to-pre-1968-one-storey-town): Internal alteration to pre-1968 one storey town house, including extension of washroom, and sanctioning of chimney. Granted, validated 13 October 2021, 33 m away - [**PA/03097/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03097-23/tarxien-construction-of-airspace-above-34): Construction of airspace above 34, Triq Sant’ Antnin, to include first floor and receded floor and common area as approved in PA number PA8553/20. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/03777/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03777-26/paola-demolition-of-accretions-in-backyard): Proposed demolition of accretions in backyard, alterations to existing ground floor, extension of dwelling at first and second floor, and subdivision in a… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 2 floors, 40 m away - [**PA/00085/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00085-25/paola-demolition-of-an-abandoned-carpentry-shop-and): The demolition of an abandoned carpentry shop and stores to construct two ground floor maisonettes and three overlying apartments. Refused, validated 15 January 2025, 2 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/00434/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00434-24/tarxien-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/02830/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02830-24/paola-alterations-to-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to terraced house. Alterations include the shifting of walls internally, the extension at the second floor level, and the addition of a… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 3 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/06346/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06346-24/paola-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-slabs-at-a): Demolition and reconstruction of slabs at a higher level at ground floor and roof levels, extension of rooms overlooking backyard and internal alterations to… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/05907/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05907-24/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Proposed change of use from Class 4B retail to takeaway with cooking facilities, internal alterations, external alterations and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/00925/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00925-23/tarxien-change-of-use-from-existing-shop-to): Proposed change of use from existing shop to a sitting room and to interconnect with existing town house. Proposed modifications to internal walls,… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03485/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03485-22/tarxien-sanction-washroom-as-approved-by-rg2870-19): To sanction washroom as approved by RG2870/19. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/01971/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01971-21/paola-demolition-of-damaged-roofs-and-other-alterations): Demolition of damaged roofs and other alterations at ground floor and new construction of rooms at first floor and at the receded level Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/02177/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02177-24/tarxien-restructuring-of-existing-vacant-town-dwelling): Restructuring of existing vacant town dwelling. Proposed works include partial demolition, internal alterations and extensions at first and roof level. Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 61 m away ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)