--- title: "PA/03591/23: sanction existing and to propose changes in in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03591-23/paola-sanction-existing-and-to-propose-changes-in source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: To sanction existing and to propose changes in lieu of PA8721/18. Changes involve mainly the design of the facade on… Planning applications › Paola › PA0359123 # PA/03591/23: sanction existing and to propose changes in in Paola 42 & 44, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Triq il-Vittmi tax-Xoghol, Paola To sanction existing and to propose changes in lieu of PA8721/18. Changes involve mainly the design of the facade on Triq il-Vittmi tax-Xoghol, changes to internal wall layouts due to a change in site configuration following a site survey and change in basement level since the garage was built bigger than that approved in PA8721/18. Total number of 3 lock up garages remained unchanged, but car spaces were approved to take 5 cars and constructed to fit 9 cars. Total number of floors remained unchanged: in total basement floor, four floors and a setback floor, but dwelling units were approved as 9 and constructed as 10. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 42 & 44, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Triq il-Vittmi tax-Xoghol, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Robert Meli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/robert-meli) - **Perit:** [Perit Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 22 May 2023 - **Validated:** 28 June 2023 - **Published:** 28 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 31 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 13 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03591/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03591&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 42 & 44, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Triq il-Vittmi tax-Xoghol, Paola 80 other applications within 300 m: 57 granted, 2 refused, 1 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03641/24). On Triq Ghajn Dwieli: 20 other applications, 12 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero), [Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi), [Robert Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-fenech), [Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/05588/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05588-24/paola-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two Class 4B shops and six overlying apartments. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 10 m away - [**PA/05275/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-24/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-from): To sanction minor internal and external alteration from approved PA/187/16 Class 4B shop, including removal of shop sign, increase in steps and internal layout. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/06615/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06615-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-derelict-structure-and-construction): Demolition of existing derelict structure and construction of a common area at ground floor, 2 apartments at first and second floor, and 2 duplex apartments… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07966/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07966-24/paola-change-of-use-from-vacant-property-to): Proposed change of use from vacant property to Class 5B (electric motorcycles diagnostics). Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/01363/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01363-25/paola-renewal-to-pa-09532-19): Renewal to PA/09532/19. Internal and external demolition of existing carpentry, upholstery, and furniture and garage and construction of Class 4B and fixing… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/03641/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03641-24/paola-demolish-site-located-at-3): To demolish site located at 3, Villa Panorama, Triq L-Isqof Buhagiar, Paola and construct new ancillary storage at basement level together with the… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/00148/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-20/paola-construction-of-5-garages-at-basement-level): Construction of 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/8035/18 Status being checked, 1 floor, 73 m away - [**PA/01787/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01787-25/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to a pastizzeria. Proposal also includes fixing of external sign on facade. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/07301/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-25/paola-rehabilitation-of-three-existing-pre-1967-townhouses): Rehabilitation of three existing pre-1967 townhouses, including demolition and alteration works to remove dangerous structures including collapsed ceilings… Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/06775/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06775-23/paola-construction-of-3-underlying-basement-garage-levels): Construction of 3 underlying basement garage levels consisting of 82 car spaces; 2 Class 4A, 5 Class 4B, 3 Class 4C, 4 Class 4D, and 3 residential units at… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/05958/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05958-20/paola-construct-swimming-pool-at-roof-level): To construct swimming pool at roof level Granted, validated 6 November 2020, 85 m away - [**PA/04224/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04224-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of the internal parts of an existing dwelling while retaining the existing facade, together with the… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 103 m away - [**PA/02562/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02562-23/paola-demolish-internal-parts-of-an-existing-dwelling): To demolish internal parts of an existing dwelling, retaining the facade, and proposed construction of 4 floors and a setback floor (in total 10 dwelling… Withdrawn, validated 17 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 103 m away - [**PA/04496/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04496-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-garages): Demolition of existing garages, excavation of water reservoir, proposed construction of ground floor garages, 10 apartments and duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 104 m away ## More by Analisa Lombardi - [**PA/06883/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06883-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structures-and-to-propose): To demolish existing dilapidated structures and to propose a new dwelling. Proposal also includes part excavation for a basement garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06478/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06478-26/birzebbuga-propose-a-pump-room-over-an-existing): To propose a pump room over an existing reservoir approved in DN/1482/98 and to propose a boundary wall in loose rubble stone surrounding the land. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05584/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05584-26/attard-it-is-being-proposed-to-extend-the): It is being proposed to extend the recessed room at Setback Floor Level, as approved under PA/5174/23, towards the rear portion of the property only.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05480/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-26/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-space-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking space fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA/6745/18 to cater for tables and chairs. Proposal… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04672/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04672-26/naxxar-proposal-involves-the-conversion-of-an-existing): The proposal involves the conversion of an existing garage forming part of a dwelling previously approved under application PA/8605/19 into a separate,… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04438/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04438-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-and): Demolition of an existing terraced house and construction of a block of apartments comprising a basement garage, four floors, and a setback floor, consisting… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi) ## More from Robert Meli - [**PA/04224/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04224-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of the internal parts of an existing dwelling while retaining the existing facade, together with the… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05221/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05221-25/paola-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-split-an): To carry out internal alterations to split an existing pre-1968 townhouse into two separate dwelling units, including proposed construction of an extension at… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/02440/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02440-25/paola-demolish-existing-structures-and-proposed-construction-of): To demolish existing structures and proposed construction of a residential block comprising of a street level garage, 3 three-bedroom apartments and a… Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/02378/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02378-25/paola-demolish-existing-structures-and-proposed-construction-of): To demolish existing structures and proposed construction of a residential block comprising of ground floor garage, 3 three-bedroom apartments and a penthouse… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/00607/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00607-25/gharghur-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external variations from approved permits PA/04101/94 and PA/00636/12 as per existing. To include proposed extension of bedroom at… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/04199/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04199-23/paola-propose-internal-alterations-and-part-demolition-of): To propose internal alterations and part demolition of the house, retaining the facade, to convert existing dwelling into a basement garage, 4 floors and a… Granted, validated 27 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)