--- title: "PA/02595/25: Renewal of PA/03077/16: Amendments to approved PA/01790/13 in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02595-25/paola-renewal-of-pa-03077-16-amendments-to-approved-pa-01790-13 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Renewal of PA/03077/16: Amendments to approved PA/01790/13 - Construction of MCAST Resource Centre (MRC), with… Planning applications › Paola › PA0259525 # PA/02595/25: Renewal of PA/03077/16: Amendments to approved PA/01790/13 in Paola MCR, MCAST Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola Renewal of PA/03077/16: Amendments to approved PA/01790/13 - Construction of MCAST Resource Centre (MRC), with changes mainly in the outline and height of the building [Class 2B (c) and Class 2C (b)]. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** MCR, MCAST Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Stephen Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stephen-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Renewal of development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Received:** 18 December 2024 - **Validated:** 23 April 2025 - **Published:** 23 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 23 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 16 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02595/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02595&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around MCR, MCAST Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola 83 other applications within 300 m: 59 granted, 1 refused, 10 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03902/24). On Triq Kordin: 14 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro). Approval estimate for permit renewal applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/06428/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06428-24/paola-sanction-modifications-to-existing-class-6a-commercial): To sanction modifications to existing Class 6A commercial store (PA/01603/14). Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 9 m away - [**PA/04170/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04170-25/paola-construct-3-additional-levels-of-class-6a): To construct 3 additional levels of Class 6A commercial warehouses overlying existing Class 6A warehouse approved in PA/06428/24, including minor… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 3 floors, 16 m away - [**PA/00216/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00216-26/paola-change-of-use-of-showroom-to-class): Proposed change of use of showroom to Class 4B shop and sanctioning of minor changes on facade including fixing of sign. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/00646/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00646-23/paola-renewal-of-pa7459-17-change-of-use): Renewal of PA7459/17 - Change of use from existing Warehouse (Class 6A) to workshop (Class 5B). Proposal shall include also internal modifications, demolition… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/01446/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01446-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-store-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing store and excavation of basement. Proposed construction of Class 4D (restaurant) at ground floor and Class 3A (guesthouse) at… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/02765/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02765-23/paola-renew-pa-03428-18-fixing-of-sign-on): To renew PA/03428/18 - Fixing of sign on facade at No.15, Triq Kordin, Paola. Granted, validated 20 June 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/06520/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06520-25/paola-sanction-facade-restoration-works): To sanction facade restoration works. Granted, validated 31 October 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/01594/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01594-26/paola-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to a Class 2C motoring school, alterations to facade, sanctioning of fascia sign, sanctioning of air-conditioning boxes. Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/01861/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01861-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-with): Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette with the retention of the facade, and construction of 5 apartments and a penthouse at receded floor… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/03378/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03378-24/paola-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-and-the): To sanction internal and external alterations and the installation of car lift. Also to propose the change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/00810/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00810-23/paola-demolish-existing-pre-1968-class-5a-warehouses): To demolish existing pre-1968 Class 5A warehouses, and erect 3 levels of basement garages, Class 5A warehouses at levels 0, 1 and 2, and ancillary offices at… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors, 87 m away - [**PA/00111/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00111-26/paola-erect-boundary-wall): To erect boundary wall. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/02626/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02626-25/paola-sanction-the-construction-of-a-tent-within): To sanction the construction of a tent within an industrial site approved with PA/02899/91 and renewed with PA/00078/95. Withdrawn, validated 23 April 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/06142/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-23/paola-renewal-of-pa10467-17-rebuilding-of-deteriorated): Renewal of PA10467/17 - Rebuilding of deteriorated front garden wall, elements on facade of building, demolition of part of apartment, excavation of rear of… Granted, validated 14 November 2023, 98 m away - [**PA/04150/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04150-25/paola-demolition-of-the-existing-house-and-three): Proposed demolition of the existing house and three underlying garages. Excavation is proposed to create a basement for private car parking spaces and a car… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 115 m away ## More by Christian Buhagiar - [**PA/07441/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07441-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-existing-facade): Proposed minor alterations to existing facade. Pending - [**PA/07028/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-26/balzan-conversion-of-the-main-entrance-and-the): Proposed conversion of the main entrance and the existing staircase into a common staircase and a lift. Proposal also includes the construction of a duplex… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06690/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06690-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/00047/21. Pending - [**PA/05848/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05848-26/zejtun-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-existing-facade): Proposed internal alterations and restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05793/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05793-26/luqa-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/4506/18, including proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05503/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05503-26/marsaskala-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-the-internal): This application seeks to sanction the internal layout of the apartment as built, which differs from the permit PB/1986/93. The proposed sanctioning includes… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 [All applications by Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) ## More from Stephen Vella - [**PA/03216/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03216-26/paola-construction-of-the-new-ica-building): Proposed construction of the new ICA building, as extension to the existing St. Joseph School following approval of the PA2505/25. The proposed building will… Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07338/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-25/paola-installation-of-fire-exit-staircase-to-existing): Proposed installation of fire exit staircase to existing Block D building within the Paola Campus. Granted, validated 1 December 2025 - [**PA/07110/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07110-25/paola-construction-of-atm-and-installation-of-atm): Proposed construction of ATM and installation of ATM machine. Granted, validated 15 December 2025 - [**PA/02505/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02505-25/paola-formation-of-institute-for-the-creative-arts): Formation of Institute for the Creative Arts (ICA) Phase 1: Proposed demolition of part of the St. Joseph School within the MCAST Paola Campus including bulk… Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02449/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02449-25/mosta-construction-of-masonry-fencing): Proposed construction of masonry fencing, paving works and access ramps. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/01489/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01489-25/san-gwann-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa-02497-22): To sanction minor changes from PA/02497/22, including internal and external alterations, and to propose planters in part of the roof. Proposal also includes… Granted, validated 12 March 2025 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)