--- title: "PA/04359/25: demolition of existing building and excavation of in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04359-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-building-and-excavation-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Proposed demolition of existing building and excavation of site for semi-basement garages. Proposal includes… Planning applications › Paola › PA0435925 # PA/04359/25: demolition of existing building and excavation of in Paola 11, Redentur House, Triq l-Isqof Pietru Pace, Paola Proposed demolition of existing building and excavation of site for semi-basement garages. Proposal includes construction of 1 one-bedroom maisonette at elevated ground floor, 1 three-bedroom apartment at each of first, second and third floor, and 1 one-bedroom apartment at receded fourth floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 11, Redentur House, Triq l-Isqof Pietru Pace, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Claire Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) - **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:** 4 - **Received:** 6 May 2025 - **Validated:** 2 July 2025 - **Published:** 2 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 1 August 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04359/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04359&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 11, Redentur House, Triq l-Isqof Pietru Pace, Paola 145 other applications within 300 m: 94 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. Periti active on this street: [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima). 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/03556/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03556-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): 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… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 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 ## More by Matthew Gauci - [**PA/07240/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07240-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07238/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07145/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07145-26/mosta-propose-demolition-of-existing-building-with-retention): Propose demolition of existing building with retention of the facade and excavation of two levels to construct of garages at basement, 1 bedroom unit at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07002/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07002-26/birzebbuga-amendment-to-pa3173-24): Amendment to PA3173/24, to include additional property in the redevelopment of both sites including demolition of existing structures and construction of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06929/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06929-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-from-approved-per): Sanctioning of internal variations from approved permit PA/1653/17 (MA), including the reinstatement of the third bedroom in accordance with the layout… Pending - [**PA/06547/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06547-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-amendment-to-pa-6301-23-previously-approved-in-pa-13): Amendment to PA/6301/23 previously approved in PA/1311/18 including demolition of roof above 5th floor and extension of same floor, construction of 6th floor… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)