--- title: "PA/03556/23: Demolition of existing building and construction of in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03556-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Demolition of existing building and construction of four garages at ground level, six apartments from the first to… Planning applications › Paola › PA0355623 # PA/03556/23: Demolition of existing building and construction of in Paola 45, Luana, Triq l-Isqof Pietru Pace, Paola Demolition of existing building and construction of four garages at ground level, six apartments from the first to the third floor and two receded penthouses at fourth floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 45, Luana, Triq l-Isqof Pietru Pace, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 30 March 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 18 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 17 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 December 2023 - **Permit expires:** 10 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03556/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03556&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 45, Luana, Triq l-Isqof Pietru Pace, Paola 145 other applications within 300 m: 93 granted, 4 refused, 14 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Triq l-Isqof Pietru Pace: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/02508/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02508-25/paola-sanctioning-of-stores): Proposed sanctioning of stores. Proposed construction of stores at basement level in view that bedrock level was found to be at lower level. Granted, validated 22 May 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/04047/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04047-23/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4-shop): Change of use from Class 4 shop to Class 4A office. Application includes minor alterations to facades, internal alterations and installation of signage. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/00497/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00497-22/paola-sanction-property-as-constructed-from-approved-pa03562-15): To sanction property as constructed from approved PA03562/15 including bedroom layouts, main stairs positioning, shaft for third party window. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/00371/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00371-23/paola-sanction-apartments-a1): To sanction apartments A1, A2, A6, A10, A14 at level 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively, and garages 1 and 2 at level -1; as built. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 5 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/06544/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06544-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-washrooms): Demolition of existing washrooms, extension of existing second floor, construction of a separate apartment at third floor and room at roof level. Application… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 4 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/07652/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-24/paola-opening-of-window-from-basement-garage-onto): Proposed opening of window from basement garage onto the street. Granted, validated 7 January 2025, 78 m away - [**PA/01895/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01895-21/paola-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, construction of 18 garages and 45 apartments including penthouses (including jacuzzi/pool) Status being checked, 78 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, 81 m away - [**PA/04042/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04042-23/paola-construction-of-an-extension-to-a-pre-1967): Construction of an extension to a pre-1967 internal garage. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 83 m away - [**PA/01762/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01762-21/paola-1-proposed-alteration-at-ground-floor-level): 1) Proposed alteration at ground floor level: including demolishing of existing staircase, construction of lift shaft and staircase at Triq Brittanja; 2) To… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 83 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, 84 m away - [**PA/01282/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01282-24/paola-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop. Application also includes minor internal alterations and a signage proposal. Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/08497/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08497-24/paola-subdivision-of-apartment-d1-from-permit-pa-01895-21): Proposed subdivision of Apartment D1 from permit PA/01895/21 into two apartments. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/00886/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00886-24/paola-changes-to-layout-approved-in-pa1762-21): Proposed changes to layout approved in PA1762/21; - enlarge openings on the facade to form an open balcony. - slight amendments to the internal layout -… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 88 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, 92 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from Joseph Portelli - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07203/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07203-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-03484-25): Correction of site plan of PA/03484/25. Changes to development approved in PA/03484/25. Pending - [**PA/07184/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07184-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-04799-25): Correction of site plan of PA/04799/25. Changes to development approved in PA/04799/25. Pending - [**PA/06892/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06892-26/nadur-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-house): Proposed excavation and construction of residential house. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06476/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06476-26/mgarr-change-of-use-unit-01-at-ground): Change of use unit 01 at ground floor from Class 4A office to maisonette 01 Class 1 dwellings. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06356/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06356-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-excavation-of-a-vacant-site): Demolition and excavation of a vacant site to propose an apartment block consisting of parking spaces and a substation at the basement level -1, 23… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)