--- title: "PA/03327/23: Demolition of existing building excavation for level in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03327-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-building-excavation-for-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Demolition of existing building excavation for level -1 garages for 14 garage spaces, commercial Class 4A at ground… Planning applications › Paola › PA0332723 # PA/03327/23: Demolition of existing building excavation for level in Paola Sambro, Triq l-Arkata c/w, Triq il-Kanonku Karm M. Bologna, Paola Demolition of existing building excavation for level -1 garages for 14 garage spaces, commercial Class 4A at ground floor and overlying five levels that consist of 1 x three bedroom apartment, 14 x two bedroom apartments, 4 x one bedroom apartments and 3 x two bedroom penthouses. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sambro, Triq l-Arkata c/w, Triq il-Kanonku Karm M. Bologna, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Mr Darren Casha](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/darren-casha) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors - **Residential units:** 22 - **Received:** 3 March 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 20 September 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03327/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03327&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Sambro, Triq l-Arkata c/w, Triq il-Kanonku Karm M. Bologna, Paola 222 other applications within 300 m: 147 granted, 6 refused, 26 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00371/23). On Triq l-Arkata: 30 other applications, 19 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Etienne Magri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/etienne-magri), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 76% (likely range 46–100%, low reliability, from 32 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 6 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 5. 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/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, 17 m away - [**PA/02258/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02258-22/paola-alterations-to-existing-residence): Alterations to existing residence (relocation of shower room and enlargement of kitchen/dining area) and enlargement of washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/03195/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03195-26/paola-carry-out-alterations-and-extension-at-ground): To carry out alterations and extension at ground and first floor to a pre-1967 residence. Application also includes the sanctioning of soffit ceiling in… Granted, validated 28 July 2026, 26 m away - [**PA/02202/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02202-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-pb-1087-81-and-to-propose): To sanction variations from PB/1087/81 and to propose internal alterations to create 2 separate maisonettes as well as the creation of a door and window in… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/03806/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03806-25/paola-sanctioning-of-room-on-second-floor): Sanctioning of room on second floor. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 33 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, 41 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, 44 m away - [**PA/00947/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00947-22/paola-sanction-construction-of-room-in-back-yard): To sanction construction of room in back yard, demolition of other room in backyard and proposed construction of balcony and parapet wall at first floor level… 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, 45 m away - [**PA/01409/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01409-23/paola-demolish-and-replace-concrete-slab-over-kitchen): To demolish and replace concrete slab over kitchen but at a raised level. Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 45 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, 46 m away - [**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, 50 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, 51 m away - [**PA/03435/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03435-24/paola-sanction-maisonette-covered-by-pa1006-04-and-pa-06778-04): To sanction maisonette covered by PA1006/04 and PA/06778/04 as built and proposed introduction of window to facade to close off existing opening and removal… Granted, validated 25 July 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/02406/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02406-22/paola-part-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed part demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of pool in backyard, reconstruction of ground and first floor level and new construction of proposed… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away ## More by Wayne Scerri - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07337/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07337-26/nadur-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa6882-22): Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22. Pending - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07175/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-26/kalkara-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-setback-floor): To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07021/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07021-26/st-julians-convert-an-existing-dilipadited-pre-67-residential-structur): To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) ## More from Darren Casha - [**PA/07496/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07496-26/ghaxaq-propose-excavation-to-form-level-1-consisting): To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of six (6) lock-up garages and two (2) parking spaces and the construction of an overlying residential block… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01307/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01307-26/ghaxaq-propose-excavation-to-form-level-1-consisting): To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of thirteen (13) lock-up garages and the construction of an overlying residential block as follows: • ground… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00805/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00805-26/belt-valletta-sanction-class-4d-property-from-the-approved): To sanction Class 4D property from the approved PA/02607/18 to the as built plans. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/07036/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07036-25/hamrun-proposed-development-involves-demolition-while-preserving-the): The proposed development involves demolition while preserving the existing facade and excavation for a water reservoir. It features a ground-floor Class 4A… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/02052/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02052-24/gzira-amendments-to-the-ceiling-heights-of-the): Amendments to the ceiling heights of the approved third and fourth floor in permit PA5953/19 and a proposal for another overlying apartment at 5th floor and a… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01130/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01130-24/ghaxaq-sanctioning-to-variations-from-approved-permit-pa7328-17): Proposed sanctioning to variations from approved permit PA7328/17. Granted, validated 8 April 2024 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)