--- title: "PA/04496/25: Demolition of existing garages in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04496-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-garages source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Demolition of existing garages, excavation of water reservoir, proposed construction of ground floor garages, 10… Planning applications › Paola › PA0449625 # PA/04496/25: Demolition of existing garages in Paola 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, Triq off, Triq Guzeppi Agius, Paola Demolition of existing garages, excavation of water reservoir, proposed construction of ground floor garages, 10 apartments and duplex penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, Triq off, Triq Guzeppi Agius, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 11 - **Received:** 12 May 2025 - **Validated:** 9 July 2025 - **Published:** 9 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 August 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 14 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04496/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04496&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, Triq off, Triq Guzeppi Agius, Paola 111 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 2 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03641/24). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/04557/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04557-24/paola-demolition-of-existing-garages): Demolition of existing garages, excavation of water reservoir, proposed construction of garages at ground floor level and construction of nine residential… Withdrawn, validated 17 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/07301/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-25/paola-rehabilitation-of-three-existing-pre-1967-townhouses): Rehabilitation of three existing pre-1967 townhouses, including demolition and alteration works to remove dangerous structures including collapsed ceilings… Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/05588/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05588-24/paola-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two Class 4B shops and six overlying apartments. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/03322/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03322-22/paola-alterations-to-pre-1968-terraced-house-consisting-of): Alterations to pre-1968 terraced house consisting of roofing over of the backyard, demolition of roofed over internal yard, extension of washroom and other… Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/00412/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00412-23/paola-internal-amendments-and-additions-to-townhouse): Internal amendments and additions to townhouse. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 72 m away - [**PA/05275/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-24/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-from): To sanction minor internal and external alteration from approved PA/187/16 Class 4B shop, including removal of shop sign, increase in steps and internal layout. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/06615/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06615-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-derelict-structure-and-construction): Demolition of existing derelict structure and construction of a common area at ground floor, 2 apartments at first and second floor, and 2 duplex apartments… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors, 88 m away - [**PA/01363/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01363-25/paola-renewal-to-pa-09532-19): Renewal to PA/09532/19. Internal and external demolition of existing carpentry, upholstery, and furniture and garage and construction of Class 4B and fixing… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 96 m away - [**PA/05621/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05621-23/paola-replace-door-of-existing-garage): To replace door of existing garage. Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 100 m away - [**PA/03641/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03641-24/paola-demolish-site-located-at-3): To demolish site located at 3, Villa Panorama, Triq L-Isqof Buhagiar, Paola and construct new ancillary storage at basement level together with the… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 102 m away - [**PA/04880/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04880-24/paola-sanction-pre-1968-townhouse-as-built): To sanction pre-1968 townhouse as built (permits not traced) due to possible internal alterations and replacement of ceilings. Proposal also includes… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 104 m away - [**PA/01872/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01872-26/paola-internal-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1967-maisonette): Proposed internal additions and alterations to pre-1967 maisonette at ground floor. Granted, validated 28 April 2026, 106 m away - [**PA/03041/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03041-23/paola-sanction-garage-for-private-vehicles-as-built): To sanction garage for private vehicles as built. Granted, validated 8 August 2023, 108 m away - [**PA/07966/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07966-24/paola-change-of-use-from-vacant-property-to): Proposed change of use from vacant property to Class 5B (electric motorcycles diagnostics). Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 112 m away ## More by Wayne Scerri - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07337/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07337-26/nadur-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa6882-22): Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22. Pending - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07175/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-26/kalkara-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-setback-floor): To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07021/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07021-26/st-julians-convert-an-existing-dilipadited-pre-67-residential-structur): To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) ## More from Joseph Portelli - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07203/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07203-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-03484-25): Correction of site plan of PA/03484/25. Changes to development approved in PA/03484/25. Pending - [**PA/07184/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07184-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-04799-25): Correction of site plan of PA/04799/25. Changes to development approved in PA/04799/25. Pending - [**PA/06892/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06892-26/nadur-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-house): Proposed excavation and construction of residential house. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06476/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06476-26/mgarr-change-of-use-unit-01-at-ground): Change of use unit 01 at ground floor from Class 4A office to maisonette 01 Class 1 dwellings. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06356/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06356-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-excavation-of-a-vacant-site): Demolition and excavation of a vacant site to propose an apartment block consisting of parking spaces and a substation at the basement level -1, 23… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)