--- title: "PA/05471/26: Change of use from garage to residential in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05471-26/paola-change-of-use-from-garage-to-residential source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Paola: Change of use from garage to residential use and linking internally to adjacent maisonette. Perit Justin Spiteri.… Planning applications › Paola › PA0547126 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Victor Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/victor-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05471/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05471&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05462-26/paola-alterations-and-demolition-works-to-the-existing): 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… Pending, 3 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/01161/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01161-21/paola-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling-including-alterations): Alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including alterations to internal walls at ground floor level to create bathroom, alterations to internal walls at… Status being checked, 3 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/02851/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02851-23/paola-demolish-existing-property-and-dismantle-retain): To demolish existing property and dismantle / retain facade facing Triq il-Knisja. Also to construct 4 street level garages, 1 maisonette, 6 overlying… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/06137/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06137-25/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-building): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing building, including modifications to previously approved (but not yet implemented) permit PA7605/18;… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/06558/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06558-23/tarxien-extension-of-existing-receded-floor-to-reach): Proposed extension of existing receded floor to reach the street façade and alterations to create a new unit, and extension of staircase. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/03157/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03157-22/paola-sanction-existing-penthouse): To sanction existing penthouse (alterations to PA2322/18), including internal modifications to the common area and internal layout of the penthouse and slight… Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/06825/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06825-25/paola-alterations-to-the-internal-layout-to-introduce): Proposed alterations to the internal layout to introduce additional bedroom and attain better light and ventilation to existing pre-1967 residence. Granted, validated 18 November 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/02033/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02033-23/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of 1 garage and 1 maisonette (including pool), overlying 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Proposal also… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/01170/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01170-23/paola-alterations-to-dwelling): 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… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/03204/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03204-22/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, retaining facade, and construction of ground floor maisonette, overlying apartments and penthouse. Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/02187/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02187-23/paola-propose-change-of-use-of-maisonette-approved): 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… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/04813/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04813-26/paola-demolition-of-the-existing-residential-properties): Proposed demolition of the existing residential properties, including ground-floor garages, excavation and construction of two basement levels for private car… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/02554/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02554-24/fgura-extension-to-residence-approved-by-rg-00717-23): Proposed extension to residence approved by RG/00717/23. Proposal comprises of alterations at first and second floor levels, alterations to elevation, and new… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/01726/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01726-23/tarxien-minor-internal-alterations-to-property): Minor internal alterations to property, lowering of the front garden wall and changing a window to a door Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 75 m away - [**PA/06386/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06386-23/paola-change-use-from-private-car-garage-to): To change use from private car garage to Class 4B shop (selling of dry goods/service) including installation of signage. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 85 m away ## More by Justin Spiteri - [**PA/07723/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07723-26/dingli-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B shop (PA 5071/25) into a maisonette with some proposed alterations and additions. Pending - [**PA/06373/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06373-26/gudja-demolish-residence-and-excavate-and-construct-basement): To demolish residence and excavate and construct basement garages and overlying residential units. Receded unit to have a pool at roof level. Pending - [**PA/04577/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04577-26/mellieha-demolish-residence-and-excavate-and-construct-2): To demolish residence and excavate and construct 2 basement garages and overlying 9 residential units. Development includes jacuzzi and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04447/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04447-26/hamrun-demolish-residence-whilst-retaining-the-fa-ade-and): To demolish residence whilst retaining the façade and internal staircase, and construct 1 Class 4A Office, 3 overlying Residential Units, & Washroom at Roof… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03895/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03895-26/hamrun-variations-to-permit-pa4231-25-including-change-of): 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… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03273/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03273-26/san-gwann-alterations-and-extensions-to-approved-guest-house): Proposed alterations and extensions to approved guest house PA/10463/18. Pending, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri) ## More from Victor Micallef - [**PA/01561/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01561-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Minor internal and external alterations. Application also includes modifications to the facade to incorporate a garage for private use. Granted, validated 28 April 2026 - [**PA/05413/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05413-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-existing): To sanction property as existing (original permit not retrieved). Withdrawn, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/01631/23** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01631-23/siggiewi-construction-of-reservoir): Construction of reservoir, agricultural store and pump chamber. Maintenance of existing surrounding rubble walls. Sanctioning of existing rubble wall… Granted, validated 22 March 2023 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)