--- title: "PA/05275/24: sanction minor internal and external alteration from in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-24/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-from source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: To sanction minor internal and external alteration from approved PA/187/16 Class 4B shop, including removal of shop… Planning applications › Paola › PA0527524 # PA/05275/24: sanction minor internal and external alteration from in Paola No. 1, IL-Merill, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Paola 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. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 1, IL-Merill, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Silvio Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/silvio-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 17 July 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 27 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05275/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05275&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around No. 1, IL-Merill, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Paola 80 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 2 refused, 1 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03641/24). On Triq Ghajn Dwieli: 20 other applications, 12 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero), [Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi), [Robert Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-fenech), [Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/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, 10 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, 47 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, 49 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, 52 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, 53 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, 66 m away - [**PA/00148/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-20/paola-construction-of-5-garages-at-basement-level): Construction of 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/8035/18 Status being checked, 1 floor, 73 m away - [**PA/01787/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01787-25/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to a pastizzeria. Proposal also includes fixing of external sign on facade. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 76 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, 77 m away - [**PA/06775/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06775-23/paola-construction-of-3-underlying-basement-garage-levels): Construction of 3 underlying basement garage levels consisting of 82 car spaces; 2 Class 4A, 5 Class 4B, 3 Class 4C, 4 Class 4D, and 3 residential units at… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/05958/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05958-20/paola-construct-swimming-pool-at-roof-level): To construct swimming pool at roof level Granted, validated 6 November 2020, 85 m away - [**PA/03591/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03591-23/paola-sanction-existing-and-to-propose-changes-in): To sanction existing and to propose changes in lieu of PA8721/18. Changes involve mainly the design of the facade on Triq il-Vittmi tax-Xoghol, changes to… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 98 m away - [**PA/04224/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04224-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of the internal parts of an existing dwelling while retaining the existing facade, together with the… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 103 m away - [**PA/02562/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02562-23/paola-demolish-internal-parts-of-an-existing-dwelling): To demolish internal parts of an existing dwelling, retaining the facade, and proposed construction of 4 floors and a setback floor (in total 10 dwelling… Withdrawn, validated 17 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 103 m away - [**PA/04496/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04496-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-garages): Demolition of existing garages, excavation of water reservoir, proposed construction of ground floor garages, 10 apartments and duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 104 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) ## More from Silvio Cassar - [**PA/02979/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02979-26/zabbar-demolition-of-internal-walls-and-alterations-at): Proposed demolition of internal walls and alterations at first floor level, followed by the construction of additional floors consisting of a second floor,… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04232/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04232-25/vittoriosa-birgu-works-on-existing-residential-unit-including-internal): Proposed works on existing residential unit including internal alterations, dismantling of dangerous roofs, reconstruction of same, and the addition of new… Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/03398/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03398-25/naxxar-changes-to-existing-pa6631-23-from-a-basement): Changes to existing PA6631/23 from a basement garage for private vehicles, a ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a recessed floor penthouse to a… Granted, validated 9 July 2025 - [**PA/01949/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01949-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-shop-front-as-built-over): Sanctioning of shop front as built over site covered by PA/09065/17. Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/00915/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00915-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-widening-of-openings-in-rubble): Proposed sanctioning of widening of openings in rubble walls. Granted, validated 19 February 2025 - [**PA/08079/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08079-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-ground-floor-premise-and-to): To demolish existing ground floor premise and to construct a ground floor garage for private vehicles, three 3 bedroom flats and a recessed penthouse… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)