--- title: "PA/04478/25: change of use from Class 4D snack in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04478-25/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4d-snack source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Proposed change of use from Class 4D snack bar/cafeteria to Class 4A office. Proposal includes sanctioning of site… Planning applications › Paola › PA0447825 # PA/04478/25: change of use from Class 4D snack in Paola No. 113, Triq Bormla, Paola Proposed change of use from Class 4D snack bar/cafeteria to Class 4A office. Proposal includes sanctioning of site perimeter after correct site survey, removal of rear rooms and construction of sanitary facilities and office area. Proposed replacement of shop front. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 113, Triq Bormla, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Neville Trapani - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 9 June 2025 - **Validated:** 9 July 2025 - **Published:** 9 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 August 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04478/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04478&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No. 113, Triq Bormla, Paola 123 other applications within 300 m: 96 granted, 5 refused, 2 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01670/24). On Triq Bormla: 25 other applications, 19 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Jesmond Mugliett](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jesmond-mugliett), [Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg), [Emmanuel Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emmanuel-agius). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/04106/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04106-23/paola-changing-of-door-on-facade-to-window): Changing of door on facade to window and restoration of facade (Irrestwara Darek). Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/02947/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02947-25/paola-sanction-alterations-from-a-pre-1968-townhouse-and): To sanction alterations from a pre-1968 townhouse and proposed construction of a setback floor at roof level. The proposal also includes the sanctioning of… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 2 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/01355/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01355-25/paola-alterations-to-the-dwelling): Proposed alterations to the dwelling, including demolition works and the construction of extensions at first and second floor levels. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 3 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/03316/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03316-25/paola-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Alterations to existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette, including addition of room at second floor. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/06743/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-23/paola-minor-internal-alterations-and-raising-of-parapet): Minor internal alterations and raising of parapet wall. Granted, validated 8 January 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/01169/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01169-26/paola-restoration-of-the-front-elevation-and-repair): Proposed restoration of the front elevation and repair of the existing timber apertures and closed balcony, together with an extension at washroom level and… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/05217/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05217-25/paola-changes-to-dwelling-further-to-pa-08035-24-including): Proposed changes to dwelling further to PA/08035/24 including; excavation and construction of pool and pump room in back yard, minor internal and external… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/08035/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08035-24/paola-alterations-to-the-existing-dwelling-following-rg-02580-19): Proposed alterations to the existing dwelling following RG/02580/19 including: the creation of a private car garage, removal of the internal walls at ground… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/01112/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01112-26/paola-change-of-use-from-part-of-class): Change of use from part of Class 2C (day centre) into sub station. Works to include slight alterations and trenching works. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/02889/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02889-21/paola-correct-site-plan-of-pa3542-19): To correct site plan of PA3542/19 Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/00820/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00820-20/paola-minor-alteration-and-addition-to-signage): Minor alteration and addition to signage Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/04076/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04076-23/paola-restoration-of-facade-as-requested-by-gs-00345-21): Restoration of facade as requested by GS/00345/21. Granted, validated 1 August 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01001/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01001-25/paola-renewal-of-approved-planning-permit-pa-2373-20): Renewal of approved planning permit PA/2373/20, for the proposed minor internal alterations including construction of a washroom at receded floor level. Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/01000/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01000-23/paola-change-of-use): Proposed change of use, from 2 Class 4A (offices) units to a single dwelling (Class 1). The proposal includes minor internal alterations using lightweight… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 64 m away - [**PA/03342/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03342-26/paola-construct-a-conservatory-at-receded-floor): To construct a conservatory at receded floor. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 67 m away ## More by Matthew Bugeja - [**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 - [**PA/06991/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06991-26/santa-venera-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor Class 4A office, apartments at first and second floor levels and one duplex apartment at third and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06885/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06885-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-at): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor levels. Proposed extension at first floor level terrace, construction of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05947/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-lightweight-roof-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05188/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05188-26/lija-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-to): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level to remove accretions, enlarging internal yards and construction of new stairwell. Proposed construction of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)