--- title: "PA/05588/24: demolition of an existing dwelling and construction in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05588-24/paola-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two Class 4B shops and six overlying apartments.… Planning applications › Paola › PA0558824 # PA/05588/24: demolition of an existing dwelling and construction in Paola 2, 4, 6, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Paola Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two Class 4B shops and six overlying apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 2, 4, 6, Triq Ghajn Dwieli, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Bonnici](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-bonnici) - **Perit:** [Perit Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 26 July 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 9 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05588/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05588&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 2, 4, 6, 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 demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/05275/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-24/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-from): 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. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 17 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 Benny Cortis - [**PA/07636/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07636-26/safi-sanction-the-existing-building-as-built-from): To sanction the existing building as built from that approved in PA/06250/16. Sanctioning includes: correction of plot depth following survey, minor shifting… Pending - [**PA/06997/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06997-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-ground-floor-from): Demolition of the existing ground floor from that approved in PA/00261/25, construct a ground floor domestic store, including alterations to the existing… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06007/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06007-26/rabat-construct-a-staircase-between-the-basement-garage): To construct a staircase between the basement garage and the ground floor level, including partial demolition of the slab to accommodate the staircase,… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05023/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05023-26/qormi-sanction-the-existing-dwelling-at-receded-floor): To sanction the existing dwelling at receded floor level as built from that approved in DN/01510/16. Sanctioning includes shifting of walls, including an… Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04855/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04855-26/birkirkara-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-elevated-maisonette): To demolish the existing first-floor elevated maisonette, retaining the existing facade, construct a new staircase from the ground floor to the first-floor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04258/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04258-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-apartments-at-the-third-floor-level): To demolish existing apartments at the third-floor level, reconstruct three apartments at the third-floor level and two penthouses at the receded floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) ## More from Daniel Bonnici - [**PA/02293/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02293-26/kirkop-sanction-the-existing-building-as-constructed-from): To sanction the existing building as constructed from that approved in PA/04820/21, including minor differences in facade and height; to propose minor… Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/07574/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-25/safi-widening-of-internal-door-and-modification-to): Proposed widening of internal door and modification to size and material of aperture on facade. Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/07508/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07508-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-warehouse): Proposed demolition of existing ground floor warehouse, demolition of ground floor garage, and excavation for the construction of underlying ancillary parking… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/03675/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03675-25/zebbug-conversion-of-existing-vacant-residence-into-a): Proposed conversion of existing vacant residence into a Class 3B hotel. Proposed construction of a three storey extension to the existing palazzo and thirteen… Granted, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/06430/24** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06430-24/kirkop-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office. No alterations or additions are proposed. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/04701/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04701-24/zurrieq-excavate-the-existing-un-built-site-and-construct): To excavate the existing un-built site and construct basement garages, two ground floor maisonettes, three overlying floors of apartments, the total amount of… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 4 floors [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)