--- title: "PA/05565/25: propose a surface in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05565-25/paola-propose-a-surface source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Paola: To propose a surface, open-air parking to hold 219 cars (including 10 car spaces for electric cars and 9 car spaces… Planning applications › Paola › PA0556525 # PA/05565/25: propose a surface in Paola Pace Grasso Grounds, Triq is-Sorijiet c/w, Triq il-Knisja, Paola To propose a surface, open-air parking to hold 219 cars (including 10 car spaces for electric cars and 9 car spaces accessible for all), a class 4C establishment, a public convenience area, installation of a structure for PV panels and 250cu.m. reservoir instead of the existing Pace Grasso grounds. Proposal is to include the restoration of the existing glacis, the stairs fronting Triq is-Sorijiet and the main entrance fronting Triq il-Knisja. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Pace Grasso Grounds, Triq is-Sorijiet c/w, Triq il-Knisja, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Steve Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/steve-ellul) - **Perit:** [Perit Roberta Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roberta-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Solar - **Received:** 10 July 2025 - **Validated:** 24 December 2025 - **Published:** 24 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 2 February 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05565/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05565&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Pace Grasso Grounds, Triq is-Sorijiet c/w, Triq il-Knisja, Paola 155 other applications within 300 m: 116 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03641/24). On Triq is-Sorijiet: 8 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [John Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-demicoli), [Mariello Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariello-spiteri). Approval estimate for solar applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/03706/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03706-23/paola-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including): Proposed additions and alterations to existing dwelling including addition of washroom and drying area at third floor level. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 3 floors, 14 m away - [**PA/05606/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05606-24/paola-restore-existing-facade): To restore existing facade. Granted, validated 20 September 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/03372/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03372-25/paola-sanctioning-of-internal-changes-from-approved-dn-01799-13): Sanctioning of internal changes from approved DN/01799/13. Granted, validated 25 July 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/07859/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07859-25/paola-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-and-construction): Internal alterations to existing townhouse and construction of receded floor. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/00873/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00873-24/paola-change-of-use-from-class-4b-pet): Change of use from Class 4B pet shop and Class 4A office into a take away. Works to include the carrying out of internal alterations, to shift the outdoor a/c… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/04576/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04576-23/paola-replacing-of-existing-aluminum-balcony-and-aperture): Replacing of existing aluminum balcony and aperture fixtures with new timber fixtures. Granted, validated 25 September 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/05024/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05024-26/paola-sanctioning-of-party-wall-heights-to-townhouse): Proposed sanctioning of party wall heights to townhouse as built from PA/05149/21. Granted, validated 16 September 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/06019/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06019-26/paola-extension-to-roof-structure-in-lightweight-material): Proposed extension to roof structure in lightweight material to support photovoltaic panels. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/07481/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07481-25/paola-internal-changes-to-room-uses-to-subdivide): Internal changes to room uses to subdivide the dwelling into 2 in no - one bedroom apartments, including domestic store at ground level and shared… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01121/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01121-23/paola-carry-out-minor-alterations-in-order-to): To carry out minor alterations in order to convert and change use of premises into a private office space [Class 4A]. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/01913/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01913-24/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1968 dwelling, including the replacement of closed aluminium balcony with closed timber balcony, opening of… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 3 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/03592/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03592-23/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-including-addition-to): Internal and external alterations including addition to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 1 August 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/05756/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05756-25/paola-propose-subdivision-of-a-pre-1968-garage-into): To propose subdivision of a pre-1968 garage into a studio apartment and a garage. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/08536/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08536-24/paola-sanction-approved-third-floor-level-apartment): To sanction approved third floor level apartment - PA/19/71 as built. Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/03041/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03041-23/paola-sanction-garage-for-private-vehicles-as-built): To sanction garage for private vehicles as built. Granted, validated 8 August 2023, 71 m away ## More by Roberta Azzopardi - [**PA/07806/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07806-26/zabbar-sanction-as-built-pool-and-internal-minor): To sanction as built pool and Internal minor alterations against that approved in DN/1537/14 and to propose a garage instead of sitting room. Pending - [**PA/06967/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06967-26/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-lightweight-partition-at-roof): To sanction as built lightweight partition at roof level against that approved in permit PB6582/80. Pending - [**PA/04212/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04212-26/rabat-sanction-as-built-semi-detached-building-and-to): To sanction as built semi-detached building and to propose the relocation of the garage against that approved in PA/4801/95, a pool in the back garden and… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03531/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03531-26/paola-change-of-use-from-residential-dwelling-to): Change of use from residential dwelling to childcare centre Class 2C, propose internal and external alterations and propose sign. Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02564/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02564-26/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-and-facade-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and facade alterations from the approved planning permit PA/09407/19. Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/01697/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01697-26/cospicua-bormla-minor-revision-to-the-approved-site-extents): Minor revision to the approved site extents of the underground carpark and overlying playground approved in PA/02549/25. Pending, validated 11 March 2026 [All applications by Roberta Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roberta-azzopardi) ## More from Steve Ellul - [**PA/01697/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01697-26/cospicua-bormla-minor-revision-to-the-approved-site-extents): Minor revision to the approved site extents of the underground carpark and overlying playground approved in PA/02549/25. Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/00389/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00389-26/luqa-propose-the-installation-of-photovoltaic-panels-in): To Propose the Installation of Photovoltaic Panels in part of Vjal l-Avjazzjoni, Luqa. Pending - [**PA/05982/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05982-25/kalkara-underground-car-park-comprising-of-five-levels): Proposed underground car park comprising of five levels, together with installation of lifts, new landscaping and lighting luminaires. Pending, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/02549/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02549-25/cospicua-bormla-propose-the-construction-of-a-multi-level-carpark): To propose the construction of a multi-level carpark and tunnel connecting level -6 to Marina, instead of the existing ground floor level carpark and… Granted, validated 30 April 2025 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)