PA/03216/26: construction of the new ICA building in Paola
St.Joseph School, within the (MCAST Paola Campus), Triq Kordin, Paola
Proposed construction of the new ICA building, as extension to the existing St. Joseph School following approval of the PA2505/25. The proposed building will have three levels of basement garages, and four levels dedicated for education facilities (Class 2C). The building will include class rooms, workshops, tv studios, recording booths and administrative facilities.
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)
- Location
- St.Joseph School, within the (MCAST Paola Campus), Triq Kordin, Paola
- Locality
- Paola
- Applicant
- Stephen Vella
- Perit
- Perit Christian Buhagiar
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Educational
- Height
- 4 floors
- Received
- 23 March 2026
- Validated
- 20 May 2026
- Published
- 20 May 2026
- Comments close
- 19 June 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around St.Joseph School, within the (MCAST Paola Campus), Triq Kordin, Paola
14 other applications on the same street: 12 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/04170/25).
On Triq Kordin: 14 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: Christian Buhagiar, Andre Magro, Innovative Design Architects (iDA).
- PA/01861/26 Paola: Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette with the retention of the facade, and construction of 5 apartments and a penthouse at receded floor…
- PA/01594/26 Paola: Change of use of pre-1968 garage to a Class 2C motoring school, alterations to facade, sanctioning of fascia sign, sanctioning of air-conditioning boxes.
- PA/01446/26 Paola: Proposed demolition of existing store and excavation of basement. Proposed construction of Class 4D (restaurant) at ground floor and Class 3A (guesthouse) at…
- PA/00460/26 Paola: To convert planter within front garden into a series of ramps.
- PA/07110/25 Paola: Proposed construction of ATM and installation of ATM machine.
- PA/07338/25 Paola: Proposed installation of fire exit staircase to existing Block D building within the Paola Campus.
- PA/06520/25 Paola: To sanction facade restoration works.
- PA/04586/25 Paola: To construct elevator within stairwell.
- PA/04170/25 Paola: To construct 3 additional levels of Class 6A commercial warehouses overlying existing Class 6A warehouse approved in PA/06428/24, including minor…
- PA/02505/25 Paola: Formation of Institute for the Creative Arts (ICA) Phase 1: Proposed demolition of part of the St. Joseph School within the MCAST Paola Campus including bulk…
- PA/02595/25 Paola: Renewal of PA/03077/16: Amendments to approved PA/01790/13 - Construction of MCAST Resource Centre (MRC), with changes mainly in the outline and height of the…
- PA/06428/24 Paola: To sanction modifications to existing Class 6A commercial store (PA/01603/14).
- PA/06142/23 Paola: Renewal of PA10467/17 - Rebuilding of deteriorated front garden wall, elements on facade of building, demolition of part of apartment, excavation of rear of…
- PA/02765/23 Paola: To renew PA/03428/18 - Fixing of sign on facade at No.15, Triq Kordin, Paola.
More by Christian Buhagiar
- PA/07441/26 Mosta: Proposed minor alterations to existing facade.
- PA/07028/26 Balzan: Proposed conversion of the main entrance and the existing staircase into a common staircase and a lift. Proposal also includes the construction of a duplex…
- PA/06690/26 Marsaskala: To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/00047/21.
- PA/05848/26 Zejtun: Proposed internal alterations and restoration of existing facade.
- PA/05793/26 Luqa: To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/4506/18, including proposed internal alterations.
- PA/05503/26 Marsaskala: This application seeks to sanction the internal layout of the apartment as built, which differs from the permit PB/1986/93. The proposed sanctioning includes…
All applications by Christian Buhagiar
More from Stephen Vella
- PA/07338/25 Paola: Proposed installation of fire exit staircase to existing Block D building within the Paola Campus.
- PA/07110/25 Paola: Proposed construction of ATM and installation of ATM machine.
- PA/02595/25 Paola: Renewal of PA/03077/16: Amendments to approved PA/01790/13 - Construction of MCAST Resource Centre (MRC), with changes mainly in the outline and height of the…
- PA/02505/25 Paola: Formation of Institute for the Creative Arts (ICA) Phase 1: Proposed demolition of part of the St. Joseph School within the MCAST Paola Campus including bulk…
- PA/02449/25 Mosta: Proposed construction of masonry fencing, paving works and access ramps.
- PA/01489/25 San Gwann: To sanction minor changes from PA/02497/22, including internal and external alterations, and to propose planters in part of the roof. Proposal also includes…