PA/05471/26: Change of use from garage to residential in Paola
169 / 171, St Anthony, Triq il-Knisja, Paola
Change of use from garage to residential use and linking internally to adjacent maisonette.
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)
- Location
- 169 / 171, St Anthony, Triq il-Knisja, Paola
- Locality
- Paola
- Applicant
- Victor Micallef
- Perit
- Perit Justin Spiteri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Received
- 13 July 2026
- Validated
- 5 August 2026
- Published
- 5 August 2026
- Comments close
- 22 September 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 169 / 171, St Anthony, Triq il-Knisja, Paola
181 other applications within 300 m: 119 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02851/23).
On Triq il-Knisja: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 8.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/05462/26 Paola: Proposed alterations and demolition works to the existing one bedroom apartment at first floor level and the addition of two residential units at second and…
- PA/01161/21 Paola: Alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including alterations to internal walls at ground floor level to create bathroom, alterations to internal walls at…
- PA/02851/23 Paola: To demolish existing property and dismantle / retain facade facing Triq il-Knisja. Also to construct 4 street level garages, 1 maisonette, 6 overlying…
- PA/06137/25 Paola: Proposed internal and external alterations to existing building, including modifications to previously approved (but not yet implemented) permit PA7605/18;…
- PA/06558/23 Tarxien: Proposed extension of existing receded floor to reach the street façade and alterations to create a new unit, and extension of staircase.
- PA/03157/22 Paola: To sanction existing penthouse (alterations to PA2322/18), including internal modifications to the common area and internal layout of the penthouse and slight…
- PA/06825/25 Paola: Proposed alterations to the internal layout to introduce additional bedroom and attain better light and ventilation to existing pre-1967 residence.
- PA/02033/23 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of 1 garage and 1 maisonette (including pool), overlying 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Proposal also…
- PA/01170/23 Paola: Alterations to dwelling, consisting in the opening of internal walls and the opening of the front elevation ground floor window into a garage door. At first…
- PA/03204/22 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing house, retaining facade, and construction of ground floor maisonette, overlying apartments and penthouse.
- PA/02187/23 Paola: To propose change of use of maisonette approved under RG/00182/22 to clinic Class 2A and carry out minor internal and external alterations including fixing of…
- PA/04813/26 Paola: Proposed demolition of the existing residential properties, including ground-floor garages, excavation and construction of two basement levels for private car…
- PA/02554/24 Fgura: Proposed extension to residence approved by RG/00717/23. Proposal comprises of alterations at first and second floor levels, alterations to elevation, and new…
- PA/01726/23 Tarxien: Minor internal alterations to property, lowering of the front garden wall and changing a window to a door
- PA/06386/23 Paola: To change use from private car garage to Class 4B shop (selling of dry goods/service) including installation of signage.
More by Justin Spiteri
- PA/07723/26 Dingli: Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B shop (PA 5071/25) into a maisonette with some proposed alterations and additions.
- PA/06373/26 Gudja: To demolish residence and excavate and construct basement garages and overlying residential units. Receded unit to have a pool at roof level.
- PA/04577/26 Mellieha: To demolish residence and excavate and construct 2 basement garages and overlying 9 residential units. Development includes jacuzzi and pool at roof level.
- PA/04447/26 Hamrun: To demolish residence whilst retaining the façade and internal staircase, and construct 1 Class 4A Office, 3 overlying Residential Units, & Washroom at Roof…
- PA/03895/26 Hamrun: Proposed variations to permit PA4231/25 including change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D food and drink establishments where cooking is allowed, at…
- PA/03273/26 San Gwann: Proposed alterations and extensions to approved guest house PA/10463/18.
All applications by Justin Spiteri
More from Victor Micallef
- PA/01561/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Minor internal and external alterations. Application also includes modifications to the facade to incorporate a garage for private use.
- PA/05413/25 San Pawl il-Bahar: To sanction property as existing (original permit not retrieved).
- PA/01631/23 Siggiewi: Construction of reservoir, agricultural store and pump chamber. Maintenance of existing surrounding rubble walls. Sanctioning of existing rubble wall…