--- title: "PA/05122/23: Change of use from pre-1967 townhouse to in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05122-23/paola-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-townhouse-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Change of use from pre-1967 townhouse to Class 3A guesthouse including internal and external alterations while… Planning applications › Paola › PA0512223 # PA/05122/23: Change of use from pre-1967 townhouse to in Paola 5, Triq Ninu Cremona c/w, Triq Sant' Ubaldeska, Paola Change of use from pre-1967 townhouse to Class 3A guesthouse including internal and external alterations while keeping and restoring facade. Demolition of roof structures and internal ceilings. Extension of receded floor at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, Triq Ninu Cremona c/w, Triq Sant' Ubaldeska, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-chetcuti) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 19 January 2023 - **Validated:** 30 August 2023 - **Published:** 30 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 29 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05122/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05122&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 5, Triq Ninu Cremona c/w, Triq Sant' Ubaldeska, Paola 237 other applications within 300 m: 158 granted, 6 refused, 26 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Triq Ninu Cremona: 28 other applications, 19 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Sergio De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sergio-de-gabriele), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/01954/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01954-24/paola-propose-minor-internal-alterations): To propose minor internal alterations, lightweight partitions, rooftop room addition, and change of use from dwelling to a Class 3A guesthouse. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/02045/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02045-24/paola-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure): To propose demolition of existing structure, construction of street level garage for private vehicles and one single residential dwelling at first floor level. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 2 floors, 25 m away - [**PA/03483/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03483-22/paola-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations to existing dwelling, including construction of pool. Granted, validated 25 May 2022, 29 m away - [**PA/01480/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01480-23/paola-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/05099/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05099-23/paola-renewal-of-pa-05222-18-to-demolish-back): Renewal of PA/05222/18 - To demolish back of property (including accretions) and carry out internal alterations. To construct an additional floor and stair… Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/05125/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05125-25/paola-propose-extension): To propose extension, internal alterations, external works, and sanctioning: ground floor change in layout of pool; first floor internal bedroom… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 3 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/02743/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02743-26/paola-demolish-and-re-build-garage-as-part-of): To demolish and re-build garage as part of the development approved under PA7028/17 and PA1631/22. Pending, 48 m away - [**PA/05716/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05716-24/paola-sanction-the-replacing-of-i): To sanction the replacing of i. two external doors from timber to timber imitation aluminium and ii. 1 window from gold colour to white colour aluminium. Refused, validated 18 December 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/03195/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03195-26/paola-carry-out-alterations-and-extension-at-ground): To carry out alterations and extension at ground and first floor to a pre-1967 residence. Application also includes the sanctioning of soffit ceiling in… Granted, validated 28 July 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/01409/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01409-23/paola-demolish-and-replace-concrete-slab-over-kitchen): To demolish and replace concrete slab over kitchen but at a raised level. Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/02791/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02791-25/paola-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling (demolition already approved in PA/2671/20) and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of basement garage for… Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/00097/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00097-24/paola-demolition-of-parts-of-existing-property-and): Demolition of parts of existing property and construction of back rooms and first floor. Including internal alterations, and opening of garage door. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 2 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/02258/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02258-22/paola-alterations-to-existing-residence): Alterations to existing residence (relocation of shower room and enlargement of kitchen/dining area) and enlargement of washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/08297/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08297-25/paola-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct, water reservoir and parking facilities at levels -1 and -2 and residential units at levels 0,1,2 and 3… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/03110/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03110-26/paola-sanction-garages-approved-in-pa-06215-97-as-built): To sanction garages approved in PA/06215/97 as built, including the correction of the site. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 64 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**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 - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) ## More from Joseph Chetcuti - [**PA/04628/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04628-26/cospicua-bormla-propose-extension-to-class-3a-guesthouse-approved): To propose extension to Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/04735/23. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/02038/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02038-26/cospicua-bormla-construct-additional-floor): To construct additional floor (setback floor) over approved building. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01081/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01081-26/naxxar-sanction-existing-structures-from-already-approved-pa4243-18): To sanction existing structures from already approved PA4243/18. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/08487/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08487-24/zejtun-renewal-to-pa5069-16): Renewal to PA5069/16. Additions and alterations. Works to include the demolition of two rooms and formation of swimming pool. Withdrawn, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/07299/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-24/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-existing-maisonette-to): Change of use from existing maisonette to Class 3A guesthouse including minor internal and external alterations. Application also include the introduction of… Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/07764/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07764-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-apartment-block-to): Change of use from apartment block to Class 3A guesthouse including minor internal and external alterations. Demolition of roof structures and construction of… Granted, validated 7 February 2024 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)