--- title: "PA/02947/25: sanction alterations from a pre-1968 townhouse and in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02947-25/paola-sanction-alterations-from-a-pre-1968-townhouse-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: To sanction alterations from a pre-1968 townhouse and proposed construction of a setback floor at roof level. The… Planning applications › Paola › PA0294725 # PA/02947/25: sanction alterations from a pre-1968 townhouse and in Paola 156, Triq Bormla, Paola 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 the replacement of the first-floor ceilings. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 156, Triq Bormla, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Ryan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ryan-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 4 March 2025 - **Validated:** 7 May 2025 - **Published:** 7 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 6 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 22 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02947/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02947&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 156, 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), [Emmanuel Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emmanuel-agius). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/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 - [**PA/03342/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03342-26/paola-construct-a-conservatory-at-receded-floor): To construct a conservatory at receded floor. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 67 m away ## More by Karl Borg - [**PA/07536/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-26/msida-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate to the required levels, and construct basement garages, a ground-floor maisonette, apartments on the first to… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06807/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06807-26/pembroke-variations-from-official-alignments-to-the-development): Variations from official alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PAPB/02901/87, DN/00047/06 and pending application PA/06519/24 Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06592/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06592-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing rear-yard structures approved in RG/01221/22, excavation works to form the required site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06191/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06191-26/qormi-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-and): To sanction a garage for private vehicles and a domestic store as built (no permits traced). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05673/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05673-26/sliema-sanction-alterations-to-a-duplex-penthouse-approved): To sanction alterations to a duplex penthouse approved in PA/02130/16. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05296/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05296-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation on site to form levels, and construction of basement garages with underlying reservoir, ground floor… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) ## More from Ryan Grech - [**PA/06176/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06176-26/gudja-closure-of-a-pedestrian-access-and-opening): Closure of a pedestrian access and opening of a pre-1967 access to agricultural holding. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/08452/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08452-24/qormi-renewal-to-pa-00515-20-minor-internal-alterations): Renewal to PA/00515/20: Minor internal alterations, extension of washroom at roof level and construction of pergola with overlying pv panels; minor… Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/01913/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01913-24/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1968 dwelling, including the replacement of closed aluminium balcony with closed timber balcony, opening of… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/06299/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06299-23/zurrieq-renewal-of): Proposed renewal of (PA/04306/18): Proposed internal alternations, including jacuzzi in the ground floor, an extension of the first floor and propose a new… Granted, validated 1 November 2023 - [**PA/00515/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00515-20/qormi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, extension of washroom at roof level and construction of pergola with overlying PV Panels; minor alterations in facade. Status being checked [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)