--- title: "PA/05233/23: demolish existing building and construct basement garage in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-23/paola-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-basement-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: To demolish existing building and construct basement garage (17 lock up garages, 1 car space and 3 motorcycle parking… Planning applications › Paola › PA0523323 # PA/05233/23: demolish existing building and construct basement garage in Paola 117, Triq Nazzarenu c/w Triq San Alwigi c/w, Triq Melita, Paola To demolish existing building and construct basement garage (17 lock up garages, 1 car space and 3 motorcycle parking spaces), car lift and overlying maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. To sanction garages at Level -3 and third party windows overlooking the site in question. Works to include excavation of 2 levels and alterations to existing garage. Application to note variations from the official building alignment. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 117, Triq Nazzarenu c/w Triq San Alwigi c/w, Triq Melita, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Manuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/manuel-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 19 June 2023 - **Validated:** 6 September 2023 - **Published:** 17 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05233/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05233&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 117, Triq Nazzarenu c/w Triq San Alwigi c/w, Triq Melita, Paola 158 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07264/23). On Triq Nazzarenu: 13 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/07272/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07272-26/paola-changes-in-layout-to-approved-permit): Changes in layout to approved permit, PA/02348/18, including the position of the lift and common staircase. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/07442/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07442-23/paola-sanction-the-replacement-of-the-structurally-unstable): To sanction the replacement of the structurally unstable roof over second floor and proposed increase in height of the common party wall. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/03598/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03598-23/paola-connection-of-approved-penthouse-level-approved-by): Proposed connection of approved penthouse level approved by virtue of PA7811/20 with existing approved washroom built on a separate block approved by virtue… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/05985/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05985-23/paola-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-townhouse): Sanctioning of alterations to townhouse (deviations from DN/869/11 and DN/00766/04) and proposed minor alteration to create staircase from second floor to… Granted, validated 21 November 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/03714/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03714-23/paola-replacement-of-the-existing-aluminium-balcony-with): Proposed replacement of the existing aluminium balcony with a white aluminium balcony retaining its features and replacement of the aluminium apertures at… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/00698/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00698-20/paola-extension-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-with): Proposed extension of existing first floor maisonette with an additional recessed floor Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/08455/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08455-24/paola-application-includes-minor-internal-alterations-to-the): Application includes minor internal alterations to the approved RG/01655/21 together with an extension at the rear of the property. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/00399/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00399-24/paola-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavation of basement floor, construction of basement floor, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse… Granted, validated 17 May 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/00502/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00502-25/paola-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-that): To sanction internal and external alterations from that approved in PA3177/79 due to change in configuration of site after survey including changes to… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 3 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/06660/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06660-26/paola-propose-internal-alterations-and-increase-of-aperture): To propose internal alterations and increase of aperture size on the facade. It is proposed to excavate the basement to one continuous formation level rather… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/01499/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01499-23/paola-retention-of-existing-window-opening-on-facade): Retention of existing window opening on facade of first floor apartment. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/04199/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04199-23/paola-propose-internal-alterations-and-part-demolition-of): To propose internal alterations and part demolition of the house, retaining the facade, to convert existing dwelling into a basement garage, 4 floors and a… Granted, validated 27 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/00300/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00300-21/paola-construction-of-two-floors-over-and-as): Construction of two floors over and as an extension to a first floor maisonette, part of which to be used as a ‘casa-bottega’ Class 1D; and the construction… Status being checked, 4 floors, 61 m away - [**PA/01741/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01741-22/paola-shifting-of-internal-door-position-and-sanctioning): Shifting of internal door position and sanctioning of 3rd floor to roof staircase configuration; extension of receded floor and change of niche position on… Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/03319/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03319-25/paola-sanction-property-from-that-as-built-pre-1967): To sanction property from that as built pre-1967 and proposed minor alterations. Proposal includes subdivision of the site into two residential units. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 64 m away ## More by Mark Camilleri - [**PA/07824/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07824-26/marsaskala-carry-out-alterations-to-approved): To carry out alterations to approved (PA 230/23) basement garage level due to retaining the 0.75m from the party wall, converting of approved ground floor… Pending - [**PA/07556/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07556-26/zejtun-sanction-residential-dwelling-from-approved-pb3973-79-and): To sanction residential dwelling from approved PB3973/79 and to propose internal structural alterations and extension at setback floor level.The application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07516/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-26/luqa-partial-change-of-use-to-y-plate-garage): Partial change of use to Y-plate garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07394/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07394-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-disused-farm): To demolish existing disused farm (Class 7) and excavate and build underground reservoir and parking spaces, overlying old people's home and ancillary… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07392/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07392-26/kalkara-correction-of-site-from-as-approved-by): Correction of site from as approved by PA3787/06 and placing of solar panels and cement board screening to existing townhouse (over existing washroom). Pending - [**PA/07268/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07268-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-rubble-wall-and-franka): To sanction the existing rubble wall and franka wall exceeding 1.2 metres in height, and to propose the construction of a sheep farm with ancillary… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) ## More from Manuel Vella - [**PA/03930/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03930-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-remove-concrete-and-paved-areas-and-deposit): To remove concrete and paved areas and deposit agricultural soil. To demolish existing rural structure, with partial sanctioning of low walls. To sanction the… Withdrawn, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/05376/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05376-23/mosta-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-to): Proposed internal and external alterations and additions to existing dwelling consisting of displacement of walls and apertures, change of use from sitting… Granted, validated 13 September 2023 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)