--- title: "PA/02503/25: propose garage at ground floor in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02503-25/paola-propose-garage-at-ground-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: To propose garage at ground floor, internal alterations at all floors and the dismantling of existing stairs to… Planning applications › Paola › PA0250325 # PA/02503/25: propose garage at ground floor in Paola 23, Triq Hal Saflieni, Paola To propose garage at ground floor, internal alterations at all floors and the dismantling of existing stairs to install a steel staircase. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 23, Triq Hal Saflieni, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Ryan Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ryan-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Received:** 4 March 2025 - **Validated:** 16 April 2025 - **Published:** 16 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02503/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02503&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 23, Triq Hal Saflieni, Paola 222 other applications within 300 m: 148 granted, 7 refused, 17 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07264/23). On Triq Hal Saflieni: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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, 18 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, 33 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, 38 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, 43 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, 44 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, 51 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, 56 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, 56 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, 59 m away - [**PA/05598/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05598-25/paola-this-proposal-seeks-to-carry-out-minor): This proposal seeks to carry out minor internal alterations, extend the room at roof level, convert the front room into a garage and to demolish and… Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 61 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, 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, 65 m away - [**PA/00833/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00833-25/paola-open-up-shop-front): To open up shop front (Class 4B) approved in PA 9642/19 and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 69 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, 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, 71 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**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 - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) ## More from Ryan Galea - [**PA/00922/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00922-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-class): To demolish existing terraced house and construct Class 2C childcare centre at ground floor level and overlying four residential units. Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/03186/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03186-21/qormi-sanctioning-of-property-as-built): Sanctioning of property as built (from approved PB 5339/81), minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, installation of lift and construction of 3… Status being checked [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)