--- title: "PA/02508/25: sanctioning of stores in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02508-25/paola-sanctioning-of-stores source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Proposed sanctioning of stores. Proposed construction of stores at basement level in view that bedrock level was… Planning applications › Paola › PA0250825 # PA/02508/25: sanctioning of stores in Paola 45, Luana, Triq l-Isqof Pietru Pace, Paola Proposed sanctioning of stores. Proposed construction of stores at basement level in view that bedrock level was found to be at lower level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 45, Luana, Triq l-Isqof Pietru Pace, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 19 February 2025 - **Validated:** 22 May 2025 - **Published:** 16 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 May 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 4 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02508/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02508&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 45, Luana, Triq l-Isqof Pietru Pace, Paola 145 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 4 refused, 14 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Triq l-Isqof Pietru Pace: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/03556/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03556-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of four garages at ground level, six apartments from the first to the third floor and two receded penthouses… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/04047/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04047-23/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4-shop): Change of use from Class 4 shop to Class 4A office. Application includes minor alterations to facades, internal alterations and installation of signage. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/00497/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00497-22/paola-sanction-property-as-constructed-from-approved-pa03562-15): To sanction property as constructed from approved PA03562/15 including bedroom layouts, main stairs positioning, shaft for third party window. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/00371/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00371-23/paola-sanction-apartments-a1): To sanction apartments A1, A2, A6, A10, A14 at level 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively, and garages 1 and 2 at level -1; as built. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 5 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/06544/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06544-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-washrooms): Demolition of existing washrooms, extension of existing second floor, construction of a separate apartment at third floor and room at roof level. Application… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 4 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/07652/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-24/paola-opening-of-window-from-basement-garage-onto): Proposed opening of window from basement garage onto the street. Granted, validated 7 January 2025, 78 m away - [**PA/01895/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01895-21/paola-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, construction of 18 garages and 45 apartments including penthouses (including jacuzzi/pool) Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/01050/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-20/paola-renewal-of-approved-pa3904-14): Renewal of approved PA3904/14. (Proposed change of use to Class 4A (office) & minor internal alterations (no changes to elevation) Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/04042/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04042-23/paola-construction-of-an-extension-to-a-pre-1967): Construction of an extension to a pre-1967 internal garage. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 83 m away - [**PA/01762/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01762-21/paola-1-proposed-alteration-at-ground-floor-level): 1) Proposed alteration at ground floor level: including demolishing of existing staircase, construction of lift shaft and staircase at Triq Brittanja; 2) To… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 83 m away - [**PA/06745/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06745-23/paola-construction-of-store): Proposed construction of store (ancillary to Class 4A office) at second floor level. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/01282/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01282-24/paola-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop. Application also includes minor internal alterations and a signage proposal. Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/08497/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08497-24/paola-subdivision-of-apartment-d1-from-permit-pa-01895-21): Proposed subdivision of Apartment D1 from permit PA/01895/21 into two apartments. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/00886/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00886-24/paola-changes-to-layout-approved-in-pa1762-21): Proposed changes to layout approved in PA1762/21; - enlarge openings on the facade to form an open balcony. - slight amendments to the internal layout -… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/05622/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05622-26/paola-change-the-facade): To change the facade, and internal alterations. Granted, validated 22 September 2026, 92 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from Joseph Portelli - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07203/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07203-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-03484-25): Correction of site plan of PA/03484/25. Changes to development approved in PA/03484/25. Pending - [**PA/07184/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07184-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-04799-25): Correction of site plan of PA/04799/25. Changes to development approved in PA/04799/25. Pending - [**PA/06892/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06892-26/nadur-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-house): Proposed excavation and construction of residential house. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06476/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06476-26/mgarr-change-of-use-unit-01-at-ground): Change of use unit 01 at ground floor from Class 4A office to maisonette 01 Class 1 dwellings. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06356/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06356-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-excavation-of-a-vacant-site): Demolition and excavation of a vacant site to propose an apartment block consisting of parking spaces and a substation at the basement level -1, 23… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)