--- title: "PA/02580/25: sanction changes in receded floor from PA/459/20 in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02580-25/paola-sanction-changes-in-receded-floor-from-pa-459-20 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: To sanction changes in receded floor from PA/459/20 including the change from washroom to apartment. Proposed… Planning applications › Paola › PA0258025 # PA/02580/25: sanction changes in receded floor from PA/459/20 in Paola 157, Triq Santa Monika, Paola To sanction changes in receded floor from PA/459/20 including the change from washroom to apartment. Proposed construction of an extension at the back of the receded floor to form a bedroom and a back terrace and the installation of pv panels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 157, Triq Santa Monika, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Clinton Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/clinton-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 4 March 2025 - **Validated:** 23 April 2025 - **Published:** 23 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 23 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02580/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02580&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 157, Triq Santa Monika, Paola 180 other applications within 300 m: 124 granted, 4 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02851/23). On Triq Santa Monika: 14 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Jason Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jason-zammit), [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/02680/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02680-26/paola-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Internal alterations to pre-1968 first floor maisonette and construction of overlying apartment. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 2 floors, 8 m away - [**PA/06614/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06614-24/tarxien-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 24 October 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/01861/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01861-25/tarxien-removal-of-soil): Proposed removal of soil, restoration of walls and pool in back garden. Granted, validated 8 May 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/03102/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03102-22/tarxien-increase-height-of-party-wall-to-7): To increase height of party wall to 7 courses high. Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/02525/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02525-25/paola-minor-internal-alterations-consisting-of-shifting-of): Proposed minor internal alterations consisting of shifting of lightweight walls and proposed construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/07934/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07934-23/paola-minor-alterations-to-existing-commercial-premises-including): Minor alterations to existing commercial premises including new shopfront and awning installation Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/03513/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03513-24/tarxien-propose-an-extension-to-dwelling-on-the): To propose an extension to dwelling on the second and setback floor. Under appeal, validated 18 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/01010/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01010-26/paola-propose-the-construction-of-a-bedroom-on): To propose the construction of a bedroom on the second level. Proposed installation of panelling and wrought iron fan light to main door. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/02169/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02169-22/paola-cover-existing-ac-unit-with-timber-louvered): To cover existing ac unit with timber louvered screen along facade, and proposed sign to existing shop. Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/00021/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00021-22/tarxien-carry-out-extension-at-roof-level-to): To carry out extension at roof level to a pre-1968 residence (no permits were found). Application also includes sanctioning of walk-in over staircase and new… Granted, validated 18 May 2022, 84 m away - [**PA/06668/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06668-25/paola-maintenance-and-upgrading-of-public-garden): Maintenance and upgrading of public garden, upgrading of lighting system, upgrade of play equipment and its soft flooring area, installation of railings,… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/01248/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01248-24/tarxien-sanction-removal-of-part-of-approved-stone): To sanction removal of part of approved stone balsutrade and to replace balcony stone balustrade with wrought iron railing. Granted, validated 11 April 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/00752/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00752-26/tarxien-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-second-floor): Internal alterations and extension of second floor to existing townhouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 95 m away - [**PA/02561/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02561-25/tarxien-internal-alterations-and-formation-of-garage-at): Internal alterations and formation of garage at ground floor, relocation of existing stone staircase from ground floor to first floor, formation of link to… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/04723/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04723-24/paola-replacement-of-deteriorated-timber-balcony-with-new): Proposed replacement of deteriorated timber balcony with new timber balcony of similar design, replacement of aluminum apertures and facade parapet wall at… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 103 m away ## More by Chris Grech - [**PA/07386/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07386-26/mosta-extension-to-pavement): Proposed extension to pavement. Proposal also includes the placing of tables and chairs in front of approved Class 4C shop (PA/6607/24). Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06797/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06797-26/birkirkara-interconnecting-property-approved-by-pa-818-25-to-adjacent): Proposed interconnecting property approved by PA/818/25 to adjacent pre-1967 building to form one residential unit. Application also includes internal and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06303/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06303-26/zejtun-changes-to-layout-and-extension-to-approved): Changes to layout and extension to approved Class 6A (stores) and Class 5B (workshops) in PA493/21 including additional floor at first floor by keeping the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05830/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05830-26/munxar-demolition-of-rooms-in-backyard): Demolition of rooms in backyard, excavation of pool, pump room and balance tank and the construction of a pool and bathroom in the backyard. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/04366/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04366-26/vittoriosa-birgu-installation-of-balconies-at-third-floor-level): Proposed installation of balconies at third floor level and fouth floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04023/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04023-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-third-floor-apartment-from): To sanction changes to third floor apartment from PA/1355/13. Proposed extension and alterations at third floor level and construction of new receded level to… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech) ## More from Clinton Galea - [**PA/03506/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03506-26/fgura-sanction-garages-within-a-garage-complex-as): To sanction garages within a garage complex as built. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03334/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03334-26/marsa-installation-of-static-billboard): Proposed installation of static billboard (not LED). Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/06263/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06263-24/msida-installation-of-non-led-billboard-with-external-solar-powered): Proposed installation of non-led billboard with external solar-powered lighting. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/02474/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02474-24/paola-installation-of-non-led-billboard): Proposed installation of non LED billboard. Granted, validated 30 April 2024 - [**PA/01292/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01292-24/fgura-addition-of-class-4a-office-at-ground): Proposed addition of Class 4A office at ground floor (through subdivision of Class 4B retail outlet approved in PA/7052/21), minor facade alteration and… Granted, validated 6 March 2024 - [**PA/03239/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03239-23/marsa-advertisement-billboard): Proposed advertisement billboard. Granted, validated 6 June 2023 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)