--- title: "PA/02496/26: internal and external alterations to the existing in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02496-26/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Proposed internal and external alterations to the existing building approved under PA/6791/04 and PA/2145/13; the… Planning applications › Paola › PA0249626 # PA/02496/26: internal and external alterations to the existing in Paola 143, 144, Pjazza Antoine De Paule, Paola Proposed internal and external alterations to the existing building approved under PA/6791/04 and PA/2145/13; the construction of a new third floor and setback level; change of use from a Class 6 shop (approved under PA/2145/13) to a Class 4A bank; and proposed excavation of basement level -1. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 143, 144, Pjazza Antoine De Paule, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [APS Bank Plc Attn: Edward Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/aps-bank-plc) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 12 March 2026 - **Validated:** 22 April 2026 - **Published:** 22 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02496/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02496&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 143, 144, Pjazza Antoine De Paule, Paola 185 other applications within 300 m: 128 granted, 6 refused, 13 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07264/23). On Pjazza Antoine De Paule: 17 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Kurt Camilleri Burlo'](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-camilleri-burlo), [CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/04882/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04882-23/paola-correction-of-site): Correction of site. To sanction as built façade on Triq Ninu Cremona and internal alterations. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/01853/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01853-25/paola-extension-of-already-existing-outdoor-area-including): Proposed extension of already existing outdoor area including, tables, chairs and umbrellas to a Class 4D. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/01670/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01670-24/paola-construct-third-floor-cafeteria): To construct third floor cafeteria (Class 4D) at roof level plus other internal and external additions and alteration to levels -1 to level 2. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/02721/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02721-24/paola-change-of-use-from-disused-building): Change of use from disused building (pre-1967) to Class 4C (cafeteria). Proposal includes internal alterations consisting of the demolition of dilapidated… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/01582/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01582-25/paola-retain-as-built-elements-in-fa-ade-prior): To retain as built elements in façade prior to PA/2323/05, to sanction changes from PA/2323/05 in overall layout, to excavate backyard, demolish and rebuild… Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 46 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, 50 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, 52 m away - [**PA/00336/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00336-26/paola-alterations-to-existing-office-spaces-at-first): Alterations to existing office spaces at first floor level and change of use from Class 4A to Class 1. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/05697/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05697-24/paola-propose-construction-of-an-additional-room-on): To propose construction of an additional room on second floor. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 3 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/03919/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03919-24/paola-sanctioning-of-property-as-built): Sanctioning of property as built, internal and external alterations and proposed changes to facade including signage. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/08300/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08300-24/paola-installation-of-a-vending-machine-and-led): Installation of a vending machine and LED display board on the perimeter of ceiling of kiosk to screen services. Refused, validated 11 December 2024, 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, 71 m away - [**PA/04992/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04992-26/paola-part-demolition-of-existing-property): Part demolition of existing property, retaining facade and construction of 4 residential units. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/06855/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06855-24/paola-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, extension at ground and first floor for the installation of a lift. Conversion of a pre-1968 previously used as a dental… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/02194/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02194-26/paola-extension-to-existing-approved-receded-third-floor): Extension to existing approved receded third floor and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 80 m away ## More by Joseph Bondin - [**PA/07614/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-26/st-julians-changes-in-layout-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed changes in layout to approved Class 3B hotel in PA/2151/23, changes include merging of property to existing hotel approved in PA/6725/20. Proposal… Pending - [**PA/07580/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07580-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-change-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and change of use from Class 1 residential to construct Class 3A five-storey guesthouse comprising a total of 18… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07514/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07514-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-at-first-floor-level): Proposed change of use at first floor level from Class 4A offices to Class 2C educational institution for foreign students coming over to Malta for… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07349/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-correction-of-site-following-survey): Proposed alterations and correction of site following survey as built for levels which have been approved by planning applications PA/2035/20 and PA/4006/22.… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07300/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07300-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of 3 basement levels for parking and construction of six levels building including showroom Class 4B,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 6 floors [All applications by Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin) ## More from APS Bank plc - [**PA/00002/21** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00002-21/attard-sanctioning-of-interconnection-of-approved-class-4a): Proposed sanctioning of interconnection of approved Class 4A banking/offices to consolidate into one unit including sanctioning of minor internal variations… Granted, validated 13 January 2021 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)