--- title: "PA/05528/25: Sanctioning of demolished showroom in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05528-25/paola-sanctioning-of-demolished-showroom source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Paola: Sanctioning of demolished showroom, and proposed demolition of 2 townhouses, excavation and proposed construction of… Planning applications › Paola › PA0552825 # PA/05528/25: Sanctioning of demolished showroom in Paola Site at, Vjal Santa Lucija c/w, Triq l-Arkata, Paola Sanctioning of demolished showroom, and proposed demolition of 2 townhouses, excavation and proposed construction of storage of cars at basement -2, parking at -1, 6 levels of car showroom and office at receded level as well as 3 signs. Everything with a different layout from that approved in PA/00255/18. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Site at, Vjal Santa Lucija c/w, Triq l-Arkata, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Keith Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/keith-grima) - **Perit:** [Perit Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 27 June 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05528/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05528&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Site at, Vjal Santa Lucija c/w, Triq l-Arkata, Paola 100 other applications within 300 m: 64 granted, 2 refused, 12 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Vjal Santa Lucija: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning 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/03085/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03085-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette and ground floor garages, and construction of 8 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 28 m away - [**PA/08020/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08020-24/paola-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-consisting-of): Proposed alterations at ground floor level consisting of demolition and reconstruction of stairs and lift and change of use of garage to office Class 4A;… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/07133/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07133-26/paola-sanctioning-of-changes-at-ground-floor-level): Sanctioning of changes at ground floor level, specifically change from 1 domestic garage as approved per PA/06690/25 to 2 separate domestic garages one… Pending, 53 m away - [**PA/08497/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08497-24/paola-subdivision-of-apartment-d1-from-permit-pa-01895-21): Proposed subdivision of Apartment D1 from permit PA/01895/21 into two apartments. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/00135/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00135-20/paola-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-per): Sanctioning building as built not as per approved in PA/1067/18, sanctioning includes minor changes on facade which consists of a larger balcony, and proposed… Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/06690/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06690-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-ground-and-first-floor): Demolition of existing ground and first floor maisonettes and construction of domestic garage at ground floor level, 2 overlying 1-bedroom units and 1… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/07652/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-24/paola-opening-of-window-from-basement-garage-onto): Proposed opening of window from basement garage onto the street. Granted, validated 7 January 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/01895/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01895-21/paola-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, construction of 18 garages and 45 apartments including penthouses (including jacuzzi/pool) Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/01022/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01022-26/paola-sanction-the-construction-of-a-grave): To sanction the construction of a grave. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/04102/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04102-23/paola-alterations-and-extension-to-subdivide-a-dwelling): Alterations and extension to subdivide a dwelling into two apartments and extension of garage. Sanctioning of alterations. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/07231/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07231-26/paola-sanctioning-of-semi-basement-level-as-built-from): Proposed sanctioning of semi-basement level as built from PA/03327/23 and proposed change of use from Class 4A (offices) to Class 4B (retail outlet). Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 101 m away - [**PA/03327/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03327-23/paola-demolition-of-existing-building-excavation-for-level): Demolition of existing building excavation for level -1 garages for 14 garage spaces, commercial Class 4A at ground floor and overlying five levels that… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 6 floors, 102 m away - [**PA/04042/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04042-23/paola-construction-of-an-extension-to-a-pre-1967): Construction of an extension to a pre-1967 internal garage. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/06705/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06705-25/paola-sanction-change-in-configuration-of-staircase-from): To sanction change in configuration of staircase from first floor to second floor and sanctioning of other minor internal and external discrepancies, and… Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 110 m away - [**PA/04129/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04129-25/paola-sanction-minor-alterations-in-dwelling-unit-from): To sanction minor alterations in dwelling unit from approved permit PA/6394/02. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 111 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/05471/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05471-26/paola-change-of-use-from-garage-to-residential): Change of use from garage to residential use and linking internally to adjacent maisonette. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**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 [All applications by Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri) ## More from Keith Grima - [**PA/07674/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07674-26/birzebbuga-propose-1-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): To propose: 1) Demolition of existing dwelling. 2) Excavation for the construction of an underground reservoir. 3) Construction of maisonette at ground floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07342/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07342-26/mosta-propose-1): To propose: 1. Demolition of existing dwelling. 2. Excavation for the construction of underground private garages and underlying reservoir. 3. Construction of… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06538/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06538-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-residential-building): Demolition of the existing residential building, excavation to accommodate two basement floors below ground-floor level, including a lift pit and water… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 10 floors plus a receded floor - [**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/06232/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06232-26/attard-sanctioning-of-a-double-sided-external-illuminated-billboard): Sanctioning of a double-sided external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04974/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04974-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-of-reservoir): Excavation of reservoir, change from Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/3366/18 to Class 3B hotel including additional floors over 11 levels, including also… Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 11 floors [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)