--- title: "PA/02040/24: sanction minor differences to internal layout approved in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02040-24/paola-sanction-minor-differences-to-internal-layout-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Paola: To sanction minor differences to internal layout approved in PB255/76 and change of use from garage to residential… Planning applications › Paola › PA0204024 # PA/02040/24: sanction minor differences to internal layout approved in Paola 126, Triq is-Sultana, Paola To sanction minor differences to internal layout approved in PB255/76 and change of use from garage to residential dwelling, minor internal alterations and amendments to facade door. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 126, Triq is-Sultana, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Bertram Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/bertram-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 6 February 2024 - **Validated:** 10 April 2024 - **Published:** 10 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 10 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 4 September 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02040/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02040&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 126, Triq is-Sultana, Paola 224 other applications within 300 m: 154 granted, 4 refused, 23 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04286/23). On Triq is-Sultana: 11 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 53 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/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, 14 m away - [**PA/06522/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06522-25/paola-sanction-extension-to-pre-1968-building): To sanction extension to pre-1968 building. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/06417/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06417-26/paola-sanction-alterations-to-the-internal-layout-and): To sanction alterations to the internal layout and change to elements in facade from PA2190/16. Pending, 23 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, 29 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, 31 m away - [**PA/00902/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00902-26/paola-extension-to-existing-maisonette): Extension to existing maisonette, creating an additional unit, and changes to approved PA/03477/24.Proposal includes minor sanctioning of room uses and… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/03477/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03477-24/paola-sanction-modifications-to-existing-maisonette): To sanction modifications to existing maisonette (PB/01246/68). Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/01143/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01143-23/paola-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construct a Public services garage for ONE Public services vehicle (minivan) with additional residential parking… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 2 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/02981/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02981-22/paola-sanction-existing-terraced-house-as-built): To sanction existing terraced house as built. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/00645/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00645-25/paola-convert-a-terraced-house-approved-in-pa1143-23): To convert a terraced house approved in PA1143/23 into an apartment and construct two additional apartments and a receded floor above it. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 42 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, 46 m away - [**PA/01631/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01631-22/paola-renewal-to-pa7028-17-to-demolish-existing): Renewal to PA7028/17 - To demolish existing building and construct garages at basement level, Class 4A office, residential units at ground, 1st, 2nd, and… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**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, 49 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, 50 m away - [**PA/00518/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00518-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-residential-housing): Demolition of existing residential housing. Construction of a Class 2A (nursing home extension) consisting of 7 bedrooms to be interconnected with existing… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 1 floor, 51 m away ## More by Anthony Robinson - [**PA/07586/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07586-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-deviations-from-approved-pa-05674-00-and-pa): To sanction deviations from approved PA/05674/00 and PA/02202/03. Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D restaurant; internal and external… Pending - [**PA/06903/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06903-26/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-the-approved-pa347-24): To sanction differences from the approved PA347/24. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06543/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06543-26/luqa-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-one-basement): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate one basement level and underlying reservoir, and erect one floor at basement level with four garages and five… Pending, 5 floors - [**PA/06538/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06538-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-residential-building): Demolition of the existing residential building, excavation to accommodate two basement floors below ground-floor level, including a lift pit and water… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 10 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06069/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06069-26/siggiewi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pa-04811-24): Internal and external alterations to PA/04811/24, changes to the basement access ramp, basement layout, inclusion of a reservoir, ground floor layout, and… Granted, validated 13 October 2026 - [**PA/05794/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05794-26/luqa-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-residential-dwelling): Alterations to existing first-floor residential dwelling, and construction of two residential dwellings at 2nd floor and residential dwelling at receded floor… Granted, validated 1 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson) ## More from Bertram Vella - [**PA/06921/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06921-23/naxxar-renewal-of-pa-03308-18-including-the-change-of): Renewal of PA/03308/18 including the change of use from disused space into a Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal to include the widening of entrance door way,… Granted, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/05382/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05382-23/naxxar-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Proposed change of use from a garage to a Class 4B retail outlet. Development to include the replacement of garage door, internal alterations and installation… Granted, validated 13 September 2023 - [**PA/01853/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01853-23/naxxar-renewal-of-pa1278-18-and-pa1205-13): Renewal of PA1278/18 and PA1205/13, for the change of use from 2 no. garages to 2 no. Class 4 shops and signs (retail outlet Class 4B). Granted, validated 3 May 2023 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)