--- title: "PA/03841/25: propose change of use of part of in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03841-25/paola-propose-change-of-use-of-part-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in 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… Planning applications › Paola › PA0384125 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Jason Bonavia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jason-bonavia) - **Perit:** [Perit Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03841/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03841&caseYear=25) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00770-20/paola-rebuilding-of-agricultural-room-and-water-reservoir): Rebuilding of agricultural room and water reservoir following road widening project, reservoir to be slightly larger than the previous one. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/01263/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01263-26/santa-lucija-embellishment-and-upgrading-of-the-site): Proposed embellishment and upgrading of the site, including a new storage room, refurbishment works, painting and plastering, CCTV installation, and the… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/00934/22** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00934-22/santa-lucija-internal-and-external-alterations-including-part-demoliti): Internal and external alterations including part demolition to construct garage at ground floor, construction of a pool in the front garden, excavation and… Status being checked, 101 m away - [**PA/04052/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04052-25/santa-lucija-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of property as built from that approved in DN/00511/05. Proposed minor internal alterations and extension of the washroom. Granted, validated 7 July 2025, 104 m away - [**PA/01877/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01877-25/santa-lucija-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-as-built-and): Sanctioning of terraced house as built and proposed alterations. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 124 m away - [**PA/06566/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06566-25/santa-lucija-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-washroom-at): Proposed internal alterations and extension to washroom at roof level including installation of pv panels. Granted, validated 24 October 2025, 128 m away - [**PA/06216/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06216-25/santa-lucija-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-as-built): Sanctioning of terraced house as built, including variations from the approved permit consisting of the construction of an additional room at ground floor… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 136 m away - [**PA/01813/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01813-25/santa-lucija-retractable-awning-on-the-facade-including-sanctioning): Proposed retractable awning on the facade including sanctioning of front garden aluminium railing. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 151 m away - [**PA/06678/23** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06678-23/santa-lucija-aluminium-retractable-canopy-in-front-garden): Proposed aluminium retractable canopy in front garden. Refused, validated 15 November 2023, 152 m away - [**PA/01159/24** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01159-24/santa-lucija-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of two garages at ground floor level and two apartments at first and second floor levels. Withdrawn, validated 28 February 2024, 3 floors, 160 m away - [**PA/07565/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-25/santa-lucija-alterations-and-extension-at-first-and-second): Proposed alterations and extension at first and second floor levels to subdivide existing terraced house into two separate units and a washroom. Alterations… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 3 floors, 162 m away - [**PA/02808/24** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02808-24/santa-lucija-alterations-to-terraced-house-approved-by-pa-07681-21): Proposed alterations to terraced house approved by PA/07681/21. Proposal comprises of formation of underlying basement garage, internal alterations at all… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 164 m away - [**PA/04981/23** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04981-23/santa-lucija-sanctioning-of-discrepancies-from-approved-permit-bn1056): Sanctioning of discrepancies from approved permit BN1056/77. Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 164 m away - [**PA/01280/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01280-25/santa-lucija-sanctioning-of-variations-to-terraced-house-approved): Sanctioning of variations to terraced house approved in PB3083/83. Granted, validated 22 April 2025, 166 m away - [**PA/03035/23** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03035-23/santa-lucija-renewal-of-pa-01546-18-proposed-alteration-and): 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… Granted, validated 20 June 2023, 185 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 Jason Bonavia - [**PA/03158/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03158-23/mosta-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-at): 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. Granted, validated 6 June 2023 - [**PA/02851/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02851-23/paola-demolish-existing-property-and-dismantle-retain): To demolish existing property and dismantle / retain facade facing Triq il-Knisja. Also to construct 4 street level garages, 1 maisonette, 6 overlying… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 8 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)