PA/03841/25: propose change of use of part of in Paola
8 & 12, Triq Hal Luqa, Paola
To propose change of use of part of one dwelling to a pastizzeria, to change the use of a Class 4B shop approved in PA/5960/01 into a take-away shop, to carry out alteration to both premises including the replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony with a timber balcony and to fix 2 signs.
- Status
- Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT)
- Location
- 8 & 12, Triq Hal Luqa, Paola
- Locality
- Paola
- Applicant
- Jason Bonavia
- Perit
- Perit Analisa Lombardi
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Residential units
- 1
- Received
- 5 April 2025
- Validated
- 18 June 2025
- Published
- 22 October 2025
- Comments close
- 21 November 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision date
- 11 December 2025
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 8 & 12, Triq Hal Luqa, Paola
43 other applications within 300 m: 28 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/07565/25).
On Triq Hal Luqa: 17 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: Mannie Galea, JG Periti.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/00770/20 Paola: Rebuilding of agricultural room and water reservoir following road widening project, reservoir to be slightly larger than the previous one.
- PA/01263/26 Santa Lucija: Proposed embellishment and upgrading of the site, including a new storage room, refurbishment works, painting and plastering, CCTV installation, and the…
- PA/00934/22 Santa Lucija: Internal and external alterations including part demolition to construct garage at ground floor, construction of a pool in the front garden, excavation and…
- PA/04052/25 Santa Lucija: Sanctioning of property as built from that approved in DN/00511/05. Proposed minor internal alterations and extension of the washroom.
- PA/01877/25 Santa Lucija: Sanctioning of terraced house as built and proposed alterations.
- PA/06566/25 Santa Lucija: Proposed internal alterations and extension to washroom at roof level including installation of pv panels.
- PA/06216/25 Santa Lucija: Sanctioning of terraced house as built, including variations from the approved permit consisting of the construction of an additional room at ground floor…
- PA/01813/25 Santa Lucija: Proposed retractable awning on the facade including sanctioning of front garden aluminium railing.
- PA/06678/23 Santa Lucija: Proposed aluminium retractable canopy in front garden.
- PA/01159/24 Santa Lucija: Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of two garages at ground floor level and two apartments at first and second floor levels.
- PA/07565/25 Santa Lucija: Proposed alterations and extension at first and second floor levels to subdivide existing terraced house into two separate units and a washroom. Alterations…
- PA/02808/24 Santa Lucija: Proposed alterations to terraced house approved by PA/07681/21. Proposal comprises of formation of underlying basement garage, internal alterations at all…
- PA/04981/23 Santa Lucija: Sanctioning of discrepancies from approved permit BN1056/77.
- PA/01280/25 Santa Lucija: Sanctioning of variations to terraced house approved in PB3083/83.
- PA/03035/23 Santa Lucija: Renewal of PA/01546/18 - Proposed alteration and construction of a lift shaft in the common parts, ramp at entrance and replacement of apertures on common…
More by Analisa Lombardi
- PA/06883/26 Zabbar: To demolish existing dilapidated structures and to propose a new dwelling. Proposal also includes part excavation for a basement garage.
- PA/06478/26 Birzebbuga: 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.
- PA/05584/26 Attard: 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.…
- PA/05480/26 Birzebbuga: Proposed demountable timber platform over parking space fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA/6745/18 to cater for tables and chairs. Proposal…
- PA/04672/26 Naxxar: The proposal involves the conversion of an existing garage forming part of a dwelling previously approved under application PA/8605/19 into a separate,…
- PA/04438/26 Zurrieq: Demolition of an existing terraced house and construction of a block of apartments comprising a basement garage, four floors, and a setback floor, consisting…
All applications by Analisa Lombardi
More from Jason Bonavia
- PA/03158/23 Mosta: To sanction change of use from garage at upper basement -1 to Class 4A office including minor internal and external alterations, and to fix a sign.
- PA/02851/23 Paola: To demolish existing property and dismantle / retain facade facing Triq il-Knisja. Also to construct 4 street level garages, 1 maisonette, 6 overlying…