--- title: "PA/03813/23: Change of use from domestic store to in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03813-23/paola-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Change of use from domestic store to Class 4B shop and minor internal alterations. Perit Samuel Formosa. Validated 28… Planning applications › Paola › PA0381323 # PA/03813/23: Change of use from domestic store to in Paola 125, Triq tal-Borg c/w, Triq is-Sorijiet, Paola Change of use from domestic store to Class 4B shop and minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 125, Triq tal-Borg c/w, Triq is-Sorijiet, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Mr Emanuel Sheperd - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 3 February 2023 - **Validated:** 28 June 2023 - **Published:** 28 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 22 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03813/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03813&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 125, Triq tal-Borg c/w, Triq is-Sorijiet, Paola 203 other applications within 300 m: 140 granted, 6 refused, 8 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00463/25). On Triq tal-Borg: 10 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Robert Ciantar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-ciantar), [Ivan Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-pace). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/03413/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03413-24/paola-internal-changes): Internal changes, replacement of one deteriorated timber balcony to match the other (existing), and replacement of existing applied stone facade dado with… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 16 m away - [**PA/04265/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04265-24/paola-alterations-in-facade-to-swap-the-main): Alterations in facade to swap the main door with existing window, keeping existing openings. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/05759/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05759-23/paola-change-of-use-of-existing-shop-from): Proposed change of use of existing shop from grocer/greengrocer/confectionery to pastizzeria, proposed shop sign, changes to existing shopfront. Refused, validated 4 October 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/03894/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03894-25/paola-sanction-wall-cladding-and-signage-on-both): To sanction wall cladding and signage on both facades of Class 4C shop. Granted, validated 12 December 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/03517/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03517-23/paola-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-maisonette-consisting): Internal alterations to ground floor maisonette consisting in shifting of doors. Granted, validated 25 July 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/03337/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03337-23/paola-correct-differences-in-existing-plans-to-those): To correct differences in existing plans to those approved in PA1355/04 including sanctioning to tally with drawings submitted. Property is pre-1967. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/01547/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01547-26/paola-minor-alterations-at-roof-level): Proposed Minor Alterations at Roof Level, incl. Construction of Bedroom & Laundry Room. Granted, validated 28 April 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/05390/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05390-25/paola-minor-alterations-at-roof-level-and-proposed): Proposed minor alterations at roof level and proposed construction of a 1m parapet wall. Refused, validated 27 August 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/03561/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03561-26/paola-alterations-to-ground-floor-maisonette): Alterations to ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/02220/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02220-25/paola-part-demolition-of-washroom-without-permit): Part demolition of washroom without permit. Part to be Sanction. Reconstruction of washroom with smaller volume and with setback. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/07173/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07173-26/paola-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, removal of second floor pigeon loft, construction of second floor washroom, replacement of facade apertures and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/07294/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07294-24/paola-installation-of-sign-on-facade-of-approved): Installation of sign on facade of approved childcare centre. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/03444/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03444-23/paola-structural-alterations-and-additions-and-change-of): Structural alterations and additions and change of use from residence to child care centre (Class 2C). Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/03772/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03772-26/paola-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-rg423-24): Minor internal and external alterations to RG423/24 (at ground floor no.22) and demolition and construction, with minor internal alterations to pre-1967… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/04909/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04909-23/paola-minor-internal-alterations-in-property): Minor internal alterations in property, including an extension at the back of the property. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 63 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)