--- title: "PA/02260/24: conversion of two belfry towers forming part in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02260-24/paola-conversion-of-two-belfry-towers-forming-part source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Paola: Proposed conversion of two belfry towers forming part of Christ the King Basilica into an interpretation centre from… Planning applications › Paola › PA0226024 # PA/02260/24: conversion of two belfry towers forming part in Paola Christ the King Basilca, Pjazza Antoine de Paule, Triq Guze D'Amato/, Triq il-Knisja, Paola Proposed conversion of two belfry towers forming part of Christ the King Basilica into an interpretation centre from level 1 to level 6, formation of an observation deck at level 7, demolition of existing garages and construction of a class 4B shop and Class 4C cafeteria to compliment the interpretation centre at level 0 on Triq il-Knisja. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Christ the King Basilca, Pjazza Antoine de Paule, Triq Guze D'Amato/, Triq il-Knisja, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Marc Camilleri - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 13 October 2023 - **Validated:** 30 April 2024 - **Published:** 30 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 30 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 20 January 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02260/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02260&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Christ the King Basilca, Pjazza Antoine de Paule, Triq Guze D'Amato/, Triq il-Knisja, Paola 221 other applications within 300 m: 150 granted, 6 refused, 16 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07264/23). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, 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/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, 8 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, 37 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, 41 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, 41 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, 45 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, 49 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, 52 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, 53 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, 58 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, 60 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, 60 m away - [**PA/02539/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02539-21/paola-alterations-to-ground-floor-entrance-steps-and): Alterations to ground floor entrance steps and construction of new disabled ramp, replacement of two apertures at ground floor, replacement of shop sign and… Status being checked, 63 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, 68 m away - [**PA/02922/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02922-26/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1967): Proposed internal and external alterations to a pre-1967 townhouse, including modifications to the facade to introduce a garage door at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 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, 74 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)