--- title: "PA/03085/26: demolition of existing first floor maisonette and in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03085-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Paola: Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette and ground floor garages, and construction of 8 dwellings… Planning applications › Paola › PA0308526 # PA/03085/26: demolition of existing first floor maisonette and in Paola 161, Monte Carmelo, Triq il-Foss c/w, Triq Athlone, Paola Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette and ground floor garages, and construction of 8 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 161, Monte Carmelo, Triq il-Foss c/w, Triq Athlone, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [James Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/james-barbara) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 9 February 2026 - **Validated:** 13 May 2026 - **Published:** 13 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 12 June 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03085/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03085&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 161, Monte Carmelo, Triq il-Foss c/w, Triq Athlone, Paola 217 other applications within 300 m: 142 granted, 6 refused, 25 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Triq il-Foss: 22 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima), [Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/05111/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05111-24/paola-subdivide-maisonette): To subdivide maisonette (approved in RG/01148/20) and Class 4B unit (approved in PA/4036/15). Granted, validated 26 September 2024, 11 m away - [**PA/06798/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06798-23/paola-sanction-apartment-at-second-floor-level): To sanction apartment at second floor level. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/05622/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05622-26/paola-change-the-facade): To change the facade, and internal alterations. Granted, validated 22 September 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/07478/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07478-26/paola-affect-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To affect internal and external alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of roofs, affecting an extension at the rear and opening of walls at… Pending, 31 m away - [**PA/06745/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06745-23/paola-construction-of-store): Proposed construction of store (ancillary to Class 4A office) at second floor level. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/01050/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-20/paola-renewal-of-approved-pa3904-14): Renewal of approved PA3904/14. (Proposed change of use to Class 4A (office) & minor internal alterations (no changes to elevation) Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/01623/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01623-21/paola-internal-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed internal alterations to existing first floor maisonette including the installation of a spiral staircase and the construction of a parapet wall at… Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/05731/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05731-25/paola-sanction-changes-from-1992-permit): To sanction changes from 1992 permit (PA3888/92) including internal and external alterations and correction of site. Granted, validated 20 October 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00720/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00720-22/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling including excavation and construction of swimming pool at ground floor level, changes in… Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/00576/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00576-24/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Internal and external alterations to existing townhouse incl changes to internal layout, addition of lift, back balcony, front balcony balustrade, enlarge… Withdrawn, validated 7 February 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/04292/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04292-26/paola-alterations-to-existing-property): Proposed alterations to existing property. Granted, validated 30 July 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/05605/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05605-26/paola-sanction-existing-washroom-at-roof-level-as): To sanction existing washroom at roof level as built. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/02762/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02762-24/paola-replacement-of-deteriorated-parapet-wall-on-facade): Replacement of deteriorated parapet wall on facade. Granted, validated 31 May 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/00877/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00877-22/paola-sanction-minor-alteration-extension-at-ground-floor-level): To sanction minor alteration/extension at ground floor level and proposed extension at first floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors, 61 m away - [**PA/08454/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08454-24/paola-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa-7830-17): To sanction changes from approved [PA/7830/17], the proposal includes the construction of a canopy on the roof, as well as the installation of timber slats in… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 63 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from James Barbara - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05910/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05910-26/tarxien-amended-application-from-approved-pa-9328-17): Proposed amended application from approved PA/9328/17, including changes from 2 terraced dwellings to 5 residential apartments, including construction of pool… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/03105/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03105-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-2-levels-of-basement): To excavate and construct 2 levels of basement garages (44 garages in all), 3 maisonettes at ground floor level, 12 apartments from first till third floor and… Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02715/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02715-26/safi-excavation-of-vacant-plot-for-1-level): Proposed excavation of vacant plot for 1 level semi-basement, and construction of reservoir at basement level and 4 private car-parking spaces, and 5… Granted, validated 16 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02365/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02365-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-offices-approved-in): Proposed change of use from offices approved in PA/01606/08 to 2 residential units and change of part of garage to residential unit and sanctioning of minor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/07517/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07517-25/mosta-excavation-of-additional-interconnected-basement-level-to): Proposed excavation of additional interconnected basement level to approved PA/6754/24, resulting in a total of 56 private parking garages. Pending, validated 7 January 2026 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)