--- title: "PA/02694/23: sanction change of use from existing wedding in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02694-23/paola-sanction-change-of-use-from-existing-wedding source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: To sanction change of use from existing wedding hall to Class 3C gymnasium, and proposed installation of passenger… Planning applications › Paola › PA0269423 # PA/02694/23: sanction change of use from existing wedding in Paola Strong Box, Triq Toni Ellul, Paola To sanction change of use from existing wedding hall to Class 3C gymnasium, and proposed installation of passenger lift and other minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Strong Box, Triq Toni Ellul, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Mr Alan Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alan-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 6 March 2023 - **Validated:** 10 May 2023 - **Published:** 10 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 9 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02694/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02694&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Strong Box, Triq Toni Ellul, Paola 144 other applications within 300 m: 92 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Triq Toni Ellul: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 35 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/01290/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01290-21/paola-replace-existing-galvanised-steel-garage-door-with): To replace existing galvanised steel garage door with a pvc shutter door Status being checked, 15 m away - [**PA/02073/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02073-24/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-including-raising-of): Proposed internal and external alterations including raising of parapet wall to 1m. Granted, validated 6 June 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/02622/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02622-22/paola-change-of-use-from-reception-hall-to): Proposed change of use from reception hall to Class 3C gymnasium, including internal alterations and change of sign. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/03863/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03863-23/paola-change-of-use-from-a-class-3c): Change of use from a Class 3C Gymnasium to a Class 6A Warehousing, with internal alterations of existing building. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/00820/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00820-25/paola-sanction-existing-building-from-that-approved-in): To sanction existing building from that approved in PB 2681/81 due to change is site configuration. Works to include internal alterations construction of lift… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 4 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/01396/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01396-23/paola-sanction-pre-1993-class-4b-retail-with-store): To sanction pre-1993 Class 4B retail with store including structure as built. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/03395/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03395-21/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to): To sanction minor internal and external changes to existing permit PA/01175/16, including the subdivision of the duplex unit into 2 separate units (a 2… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/03653/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03653-26/paola-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house): To demolish the existing terraced house, excavation of a reservoir, and construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonettes, 1st to third floor… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/00114/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00114-24/paola-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-including-shifting-and): To sanction minor internal alterations including shifting and changing of apertures, minor alterations to railing design and sanctioning of a bird cage in the… Refused, validated 19 June 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/01303/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01303-22/paola-propose-the-excavation-of-two-basement-floors): To propose the excavation of two basement floors garages at level -1 and -2 (22 garages) together with the proposal of 4 three-bedroom apartments at ground,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/04220/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04220-26/paola-new-garage-door-opening-to-the-approved): New garage door opening to the approved garage in PA/08366/18. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/04998/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04998-24/paola-demolish-existing-residential-dwelling-and-excavate-site): To demolish existing residential dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of a garage for private car parking at basement level… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/02040/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02040-24/paola-sanction-minor-differences-to-internal-layout-approved): To sanction minor differences to internal layout approved in PB255/76 and change of use from garage to residential dwelling, minor internal alterations and… Refused, validated 10 April 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/04312/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04312-25/paola-sanction-changes-from-what-was-approved-in): To sanction changes from what was approved in PA/4456/22, including changes to internal layout, changes to the elevation and site correction from the… Granted, validated 28 July 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/07522/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07522-24/paola-external-and-internal-modifications-to-approved-ground): Proposed external and internal modifications to approved ground floor level maisonette. Change of use from sitting /living room to garage for private use. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 80 m away ## More by Krista Xuereb - [**PA/07760/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07760-26/gudja-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external lighting. Pending - [**PA/07659/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07659-26/mellieha-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external lighting (Non-LED). Pending - [**PA/07440/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07440-26/mgarr-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external illumination. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07411/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07411-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to studio maisonette and Class 4B to private car garage. Works to include minor internal and external alterations. Application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07261/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07261-26/paola-retain-and-restore-part-of-facade): To retain and restore part of facade, to demolish part of existing dwellings, excavate reservoir and basement, and to construct 12 garages at basement level,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07192/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-26/mellieha-sanction-a-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction a terraced house approved in (PA/01099/93) as built and change the use to a guesthouse (Class 3A); proposed construction of full second floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb) ## More from Alan Micallef - [**PA/02622/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02622-22/paola-change-of-use-from-reception-hall-to): Proposed change of use from reception hall to Class 3C gymnasium, including internal alterations and change of sign. Status being checked - [**PA/01172/21** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01172-21/naxxar-minor-internal-alterations-to-remove-arches-and): Minor internal alterations to remove arches and include beams, and to open door instead of window at ground floor. External alterations to demolish the… Status being checked [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)