--- title: "PA/02865/26: Change of use from pastizzerija in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02865-26/paola-change-of-use-from-pastizzerija source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Change of use from pastizzerija, approved PA/04092/22 to Class 4B (butcher). Perit Robert Vella. Validated 20 May 2026. Planning applications › Paola › PA0286526 # PA/02865/26: Change of use from pastizzerija in Paola 165, Triq Bormla, Paola Change of use from pastizzerija, approved PA/04092/22 to Class 4B (butcher). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 165, Triq Bormla, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** George Rejoice - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 2 March 2026 - **Validated:** 20 May 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 19 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 14 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02865/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02865&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 165, Triq Bormla, Paola 123 other applications within 300 m: 96 granted, 5 refused, 2 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01670/24). On Triq Bormla: 25 other applications, 19 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Jesmond Mugliett](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jesmond-mugliett), [Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg), [Emmanuel Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emmanuel-agius). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/04106/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04106-23/paola-changing-of-door-on-facade-to-window): Changing of door on facade to window and restoration of facade (Irrestwara Darek). Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/02947/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02947-25/paola-sanction-alterations-from-a-pre-1968-townhouse-and): To sanction alterations from a pre-1968 townhouse and proposed construction of a setback floor at roof level. The proposal also includes the sanctioning of… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 2 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/04478/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04478-25/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4d-snack): Proposed change of use from Class 4D snack bar/cafeteria to Class 4A office. Proposal includes sanctioning of site perimeter after correct site survey,… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/01355/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01355-25/paola-alterations-to-the-dwelling): Proposed alterations to the dwelling, including demolition works and the construction of extensions at first and second floor levels. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 3 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/03316/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03316-25/paola-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Alterations to existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette, including addition of room at second floor. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/06743/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-23/paola-minor-internal-alterations-and-raising-of-parapet): Minor internal alterations and raising of parapet wall. Granted, validated 8 January 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/01169/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01169-26/paola-restoration-of-the-front-elevation-and-repair): Proposed restoration of the front elevation and repair of the existing timber apertures and closed balcony, together with an extension at washroom level and… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/05217/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05217-25/paola-changes-to-dwelling-further-to-pa-08035-24-including): Proposed changes to dwelling further to PA/08035/24 including; excavation and construction of pool and pump room in back yard, minor internal and external… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/08035/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08035-24/paola-alterations-to-the-existing-dwelling-following-rg-02580-19): Proposed alterations to the existing dwelling following RG/02580/19 including: the creation of a private car garage, removal of the internal walls at ground… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/01112/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01112-26/paola-change-of-use-from-part-of-class): Change of use from part of Class 2C (day centre) into sub station. Works to include slight alterations and trenching works. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/02889/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02889-21/paola-correct-site-plan-of-pa3542-19): To correct site plan of PA3542/19 Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/00820/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00820-20/paola-minor-alteration-and-addition-to-signage): Minor alteration and addition to signage Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/04076/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-23/paola-restoration-of-facade-as-requested-by-gs-00345-21): Restoration of facade as requested by GS/00345/21. Granted, validated 1 August 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01001/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01001-25/paola-renewal-of-approved-planning-permit-pa-2373-20): Renewal of approved planning permit PA/2373/20, for the proposed minor internal alterations including construction of a washroom at receded floor level. Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/01000/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01000-23/paola-change-of-use): Proposed change of use, from 2 Class 4A (offices) units to a single dwelling (Class 1). The proposal includes minor internal alterations using lightweight… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 64 m away ## More by Robert Vella - [**PA/07181/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07181-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to property approved by PA/00399/25. Pending - [**PA/05988/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05988-26/msida-propose-a-facility-for-the-care-of): To propose a facility for the care of the elderly (Class 2A) instead of a hotel (Class 3B) as approved in PA/00393/22. Proposal includes changes to design… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/05582/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05582-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-property-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to property approved by PA/01175/01. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05439/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05439-26/munxar-sanction-first-floor-apartment-as-existing-from): To sanction first floor apartment as existing from previously approved PA/00999/88. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/04940/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04940-26/sliema-carry-out-minor-alterations-to-pa-04955-24-including): To carry out minor alterations to PA/04955/24 including replacement of washroom with pergola, changes to pool layout and the addition of photovoltaic panels Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04926/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-26/ghaxaq-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-of): To sanction domestic store at roof level of a pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 [All applications by Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)