--- title: "PA/04619/26: demolish the existing building while retaining and in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04619-26/paola-demolish-the-existing-building-while-retaining-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Paola: To demolish the existing building while retaining and restoring the existing front façade; to excavate and construct… Planning applications › Paola › PA0461926 # PA/04619/26: demolish the existing building while retaining and in Paola 171. 173, Triq Haz-Zabbar c/w, Triq Guzeppi Agius, Paola To demolish the existing building while retaining and restoring the existing front façade; to excavate and construct a basement-level garage; and to construct four overlying Class 4A offices. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 171. 173, Triq Haz-Zabbar c/w, Triq Guzeppi Agius, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Proprjeta' Limited Attn: Kirsten Axisa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/proprjeta-ltd) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 18 May 2026 - **Validated:** 1 July 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04619/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04619&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 171. 173, Triq Haz-Zabbar c/w, Triq Guzeppi Agius, Paola 180 other applications within 300 m: 134 granted, 6 refused, 8 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04057/26). On Triq Haz-Zabbar: 20 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, 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/01096/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01096-26/paola-sanction-as-existing-dwelling): To sanction as existing dwelling. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/03027/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03027-25/paola-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, addition of passengers' lift, swimming pool and construction of additional floor to townhouse approved in… Refused, validated 14 May 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/05536/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05536-26/paola-internal-alterations-and-part-extension-at-receded): Proposed internal alterations and part extension at receded second floor to existing single dwelling. Granted, validated 2 October 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/04633/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04633-26/paola-carry-out-restoration-of-facade-of-approved): To carry out restoration of facade of approved PA6605/20, consisting of removal of render and changing of existing pvc apertures to timber like apertures. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/07480/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07480-25/paola-sanctioning-of-pre-1968-townhouse-due-to-extension): Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse due to extension of ensuite post-1968. Granted, validated 16 January 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/01138/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01138-23/paola-sanctioning-of-first-floor-maisonette-from-pa-04433-06): Proposed sanctioning of first floor maisonette from PA/04433/06, with variations comprising changes to internal layouts at first and second floor levels, and… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/02322/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02322-21/paola-replacing-of-slab-above-ground-floor-and): Proposed replacing of slab above ground floor and staircase and addition of 2 new levels to create a single - 3 bedroom residential unit with 2 car garage at… Status being checked, 3 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/08146/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08146-24/paola-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-minor-changes): To sanction minor internal alterations and minor changes on the back facade in lieu to DN582\19 and DN1432\19. Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/06333/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06333-26/paola-removal-of-approved-but-not-constructed-washroom-extension-at-ro): Proposed removal of approved-but-not-constructed washroom extension at roof level. Sanctioning of security screens over party walls. Proposed installation of… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/03772/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03772-26/paola-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-rg423-24): Minor internal and external alterations to RG423/24 (at ground floor no.22) and demolition and construction, with minor internal alterations to pre-1967… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/04909/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04909-23/paola-minor-internal-alterations-in-property): Minor internal alterations in property, including an extension at the back of the property. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/03046/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03046-22/paola-addition-of-new-level-as-domestic-store): Addition of new level as domestic store in area where loose fill was found underneath ground floor of PA02322/21 and relocation of reservoir and addition of… Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/03610/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03610-24/paola-minor-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Minor internal alterations at first floor level and roof level. Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/03651/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03651-22/paola-rehabilitation-of-the-dilapidated-property-and-extension): Rehabilitation of the dilapidated property and extension at first and second-floor level including internal alterations. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/02505/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02505-26/paola-extension-of-approved-class-4b-pharmacy): Extension of approved Class 4B pharmacy (DN/00681/25) into neighboring approved Class 4B retail outlet (PA/07113/19) including necessary internal opening and… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 68 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from Proprjeta' Ltd - [**PA/05591/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05591-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage for private use, with four overlying residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/02719/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02719-26/zejtun-minor-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed minor internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling. The proposal also includes the excavation and construction of a basement, an extension to the… Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02677/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02677-26/zejtun-excavation-of-the-site-for-the-construction): Proposed excavation of the site for the construction of a reservoir and basement garages, with an overlying garage and maisonette, four apartments, and a… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02667/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02667-26/zejtun-excavation-of-the-site-to-construct-a): Proposed excavation of the site to construct a basement-level domestic store and reservoir, a ground-floor garage, two overlying maisonettes, and a recessed… Withdrawn, validated 29 April 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02061/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02061-26/zebbug-demolition-of-fa-ade-boundary-wall): Demolition of façade boundary wall, excavation to form and construct reservoirs, alterations to the mill room, and construction of three terraced houses at… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01038/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01038-26/zabbar-excavation-of-site-to-construct-a-water): Proposed excavation of site to construct a water reservoir and basement garages, with overlying 2 maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 receded penthouses. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)