--- title: "PA/03216/26: construction of the new ICA building in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03216-26/paola-construction-of-the-new-ica-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Paola: Proposed construction of the new ICA building, as extension to the existing St. Joseph School following approval of… Planning applications › Paola › PA0321626 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Stephen Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stephen-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03216/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03216&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida). - [**PA/01861/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01861-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-with): Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette with the retention of the facade, and construction of 5 apartments and a penthouse at receded floor… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01594/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01594-26/paola-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): 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. Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01446/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01446-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-store-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing store and excavation of basement. Proposed construction of Class 4D (restaurant) at ground floor and Class 3A (guesthouse) at… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00460/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00460-26/paola-convert-planter-within-front-garden-into-a): To convert planter within front garden into a series of ramps. Granted, validated 17 February 2026 - [**PA/07110/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07110-25/paola-construction-of-atm-and-installation-of-atm): Proposed construction of ATM and installation of ATM machine. Granted, validated 15 December 2025 - [**PA/07338/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-25/paola-installation-of-fire-exit-staircase-to-existing): Proposed installation of fire exit staircase to existing Block D building within the Paola Campus. Granted, validated 1 December 2025 - [**PA/06520/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06520-25/paola-sanction-facade-restoration-works): To sanction facade restoration works. Granted, validated 31 October 2025 - [**PA/04586/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04586-25/paola-construct-elevator-within-stairwell): To construct elevator within stairwell. Granted, validated 9 September 2025 - [**PA/04170/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04170-25/paola-construct-3-additional-levels-of-class-6a): To construct 3 additional levels of Class 6A commercial warehouses overlying existing Class 6A warehouse approved in PA/06428/24, including minor… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/02505/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02505-25/paola-formation-of-institute-for-the-creative-arts): 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… Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02595/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02595-25/paola-renewal-of-pa-03077-16-amendments-to-approved-pa-01790-13): 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… Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/06428/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06428-24/paola-sanction-modifications-to-existing-class-6a-commercial): To sanction modifications to existing Class 6A commercial store (PA/01603/14). Granted, validated 20 November 2024 - [**PA/06142/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-23/paola-renewal-of-pa10467-17-rebuilding-of-deteriorated): Renewal of PA10467/17 - Rebuilding of deteriorated front garden wall, elements on facade of building, demolition of part of apartment, excavation of rear of… Granted, validated 14 November 2023 - [**PA/02765/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02765-23/paola-renew-pa-03428-18-fixing-of-sign-on): To renew PA/03428/18 - Fixing of sign on facade at No.15, Triq Kordin, Paola. Granted, validated 20 June 2023 ## More by Christian Buhagiar - [**PA/07441/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07441-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-existing-facade): Proposed minor alterations to existing facade. Pending - [**PA/07028/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-26/balzan-conversion-of-the-main-entrance-and-the): 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… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06690/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06690-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/00047/21. Pending - [**PA/05848/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05848-26/zejtun-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-existing-facade): Proposed internal alterations and restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05793/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05793-26/luqa-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/4506/18, including proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05503/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05503-26/marsaskala-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-the-internal): 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… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 [All applications by Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) ## More from Stephen Vella - [**PA/07338/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-25/paola-installation-of-fire-exit-staircase-to-existing): Proposed installation of fire exit staircase to existing Block D building within the Paola Campus. Granted, validated 1 December 2025 - [**PA/07110/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07110-25/paola-construction-of-atm-and-installation-of-atm): Proposed construction of ATM and installation of ATM machine. Granted, validated 15 December 2025 - [**PA/02595/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02595-25/paola-renewal-of-pa-03077-16-amendments-to-approved-pa-01790-13): 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… Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02505/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02505-25/paola-formation-of-institute-for-the-creative-arts): 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… Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02449/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02449-25/mosta-construction-of-masonry-fencing): Proposed construction of masonry fencing, paving works and access ramps. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/01489/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01489-25/san-gwann-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa-02497-22): 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… Granted, validated 12 March 2025 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)