--- title: "PA/02721/24: Change of use from disused building in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02721-24/paola-change-of-use-from-disused-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Change of use from disused building (pre-1967) to Class 4C (cafeteria). Proposal includes internal alterations… Planning applications › Paola › PA0272124 # PA/02721/24: Change of use from disused building in Paola 33, Pjazza Antoine De Paule, Paola Change of use from disused building (pre-1967) to Class 4C (cafeteria). Proposal includes internal alterations consisting of the demolition of dilapidated roof in glass blocks at the back, reconstruction of the same roof in reinforced concrete at a more elevated level, construction of an internal partition to form a store and proposed shop sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 33, Pjazza Antoine De Paule, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Samira D'Amato - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 11 December 2023 - **Validated:** 8 May 2024 - **Published:** 8 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 10 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 August 2024 - **Permit expires:** 11 September 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02721/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02721&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 33, Pjazza Antoine De Paule, Paola 185 other applications within 300 m: 128 granted, 6 refused, 13 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07264/23). On Pjazza Antoine De Paule: 17 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Kurt Camilleri Burlo'](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-camilleri-burlo), [CVC Architecture](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cvc-architecture). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/04882/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04882-23/paola-correction-of-site): Correction of site. To sanction as built façade on Triq Ninu Cremona and internal alterations. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/01853/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01853-25/paola-extension-of-already-existing-outdoor-area-including): Proposed extension of already existing outdoor area including, tables, chairs and umbrellas to a Class 4D. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/01670/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01670-24/paola-construct-third-floor-cafeteria): To construct third floor cafeteria (Class 4D) at roof level plus other internal and external additions and alteration to levels -1 to level 2. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/01582/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01582-25/paola-retain-as-built-elements-in-fa-ade-prior): To retain as built elements in façade prior to PA/2323/05, to sanction changes from PA/2323/05 in overall layout, to excavate backyard, demolish and rebuild… Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/02539/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02539-21/paola-alterations-to-ground-floor-entrance-steps-and): Alterations to ground floor entrance steps and construction of new disabled ramp, replacement of two apertures at ground floor, replacement of shop sign and… Status being checked, 50 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, 52 m away - [**PA/00336/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00336-26/paola-alterations-to-existing-office-spaces-at-first): Alterations to existing office spaces at first floor level and change of use from Class 4A to Class 1. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/05697/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05697-24/paola-propose-construction-of-an-additional-room-on): To propose construction of an additional room on second floor. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 3 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/03919/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03919-24/paola-sanctioning-of-property-as-built): Sanctioning of property as built, internal and external alterations and proposed changes to facade including signage. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/08300/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08300-24/paola-installation-of-a-vending-machine-and-led): Installation of a vending machine and LED display board on the perimeter of ceiling of kiosk to screen services. Refused, validated 11 December 2024, 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, 71 m away - [**PA/04992/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04992-26/paola-part-demolition-of-existing-property): Part demolition of existing property, retaining facade and construction of 4 residential units. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/06855/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06855-24/paola-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, extension at ground and first floor for the installation of a lift. Conversion of a pre-1968 previously used as a dental… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/02194/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02194-26/paola-extension-to-existing-approved-receded-third-floor): Extension to existing approved receded third floor and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/00364/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00364-24/paola-demolish-2-maisonettes-while-retaining-facade): To demolish 2 maisonettes while retaining facade, restoration of facade, construction of ground floor maisonette, first and second (receded) floor apartments. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away ## More by Robert Borg Hayman - [**PA/07708/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07708-26/qormi-roof-over-basement-driveway): To roof-over basement driveway. Pending - [**PA/07673/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07673-26/marsaskala-install-aluminum-louvers-on-facade-to-screen): To install aluminum louvers on facade to screen ac compressors. Pending - [**PA/07396/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07396-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate to form basement garage interconnected with a car lift to a public services garage at ground floor, construct… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07265/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07265-26/qormi-sanction-extension-in-front-terrace-of-an): To sanction extension in front terrace of an existing penthouse built with PA/749/07 and sanctioned with PA/6022/17, and to construct a parapet wall to screen… Pending - [**PA/07244/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07244-26/qormi-renewal-of-pa-09636-17-to-install-pv): Renewal of PA/09636/17 - To install pv panels with required structure above existing garage and driveway. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06635/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06635-26/zurrieq-sanction-changes-carried-out-differently-from-what): To sanction changes carried out differently from what was approved with PA/04377/23 to pre-1967 Terraced house. Proposal included correction of height of… Pending [All applications by Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)