--- title: "PA/02312/24: proposal consists of minor internal alterations in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02312-24/paola-proposal-consists-of-minor-internal-alterations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: The proposal consists of minor internal alterations; an extension of 1 floor at second floor to treat a two-storey… Planning applications › Paola › PA0231224 # PA/02312/24: proposal consists of minor internal alterations in Paola 161, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Paola The proposal consists of minor internal alterations; an extension of 1 floor at second floor to treat a two-storey high blank party wall and partly receded to create a stepping effect in order to enhance the streetscape with a smooth transition; dismantling part of the roof at second floor to incorporate a staircase leading from first to second floor and the addition of a staircase at the back of the property leading from second floor to roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 161, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Marcin Owczarczak - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 4 December 2023 - **Validated:** 24 April 2024 - **Published:** 24 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 24 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02312/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02312&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 161, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Paola 80 other applications within 300 m: 57 granted, 2 refused, 1 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03641/24). On Triq Ghajn Dwieli: 20 other applications, 12 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi), [Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero), [Robert Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-fenech), [Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/05588/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05588-24/paola-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two Class 4B shops and six overlying apartments. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 10 m away - [**PA/05275/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-24/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-from): To sanction minor internal and external alteration from approved PA/187/16 Class 4B shop, including removal of shop sign, increase in steps and internal layout. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/06615/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06615-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-derelict-structure-and-construction): Demolition of existing derelict structure and construction of a common area at ground floor, 2 apartments at first and second floor, and 2 duplex apartments… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07966/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07966-24/paola-change-of-use-from-vacant-property-to): Proposed change of use from vacant property to Class 5B (electric motorcycles diagnostics). Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/01363/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01363-25/paola-renewal-to-pa-09532-19): Renewal to PA/09532/19. Internal and external demolition of existing carpentry, upholstery, and furniture and garage and construction of Class 4B and fixing… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/03641/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03641-24/paola-demolish-site-located-at-3): To demolish site located at 3, Villa Panorama, Triq L-Isqof Buhagiar, Paola and construct new ancillary storage at basement level together with the… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/00148/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-20/paola-construction-of-5-garages-at-basement-level): Construction of 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/8035/18 Status being checked, 1 floor, 73 m away - [**PA/01787/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01787-25/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to a pastizzeria. Proposal also includes fixing of external sign on facade. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/07301/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-25/paola-rehabilitation-of-three-existing-pre-1967-townhouses): Rehabilitation of three existing pre-1967 townhouses, including demolition and alteration works to remove dangerous structures including collapsed ceilings… Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/06775/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06775-23/paola-construction-of-3-underlying-basement-garage-levels): Construction of 3 underlying basement garage levels consisting of 82 car spaces; 2 Class 4A, 5 Class 4B, 3 Class 4C, 4 Class 4D, and 3 residential units at… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/05958/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05958-20/paola-construct-swimming-pool-at-roof-level): To construct swimming pool at roof level Granted, validated 6 November 2020, 85 m away - [**PA/03591/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03591-23/paola-sanction-existing-and-to-propose-changes-in): To sanction existing and to propose changes in lieu of PA8721/18. Changes involve mainly the design of the facade on Triq il-Vittmi tax-Xoghol, changes to… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 98 m away - [**PA/04224/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04224-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of the internal parts of an existing dwelling while retaining the existing facade, together with the… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 103 m away - [**PA/02562/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02562-23/paola-demolish-internal-parts-of-an-existing-dwelling): To demolish internal parts of an existing dwelling, retaining the facade, and proposed construction of 4 floors and a setback floor (in total 10 dwelling… Withdrawn, validated 17 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 103 m away ## More by Robert Sarsero - [**PA/07680/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07680-26/hamrun-proposal-includes-change-of-use-from-private): Proposal includes change of use from private garage to Class 4B, internal and external alterations including installation of signage. Proposal includes… Pending - [**PA/07542/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07542-26/mosta-sanctioning-related-to-previous-pa-07343-03-including-internal): Proposed sanctioning related to previous PA/07343/03 including internal and external alterations to existing upper ground floor maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07180/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07180-26/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, retaining the existing facade and construction of 5, 1 bedroom apartments. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06418/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06418-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-includes-changes-to-the-approved-pa-06719-2): The proposal includes changes to the approved PA/06719/21, including the relocation of a substation from the adjacent approved site at basement level -2 and… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06335/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06335-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-existing-building-as-approved): Internal alterations to existing building as approved in PA/4522/95. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06086/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06086-26/pieta-restore-internally-and-externally-an-existing-dilapidated): To restore internally and externally an existing dilapidated old building, including alterations and extensions of additional floors. Proposal consists of… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026 [All applications by Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)