--- title: "PA/05725/26: Alterations to existing commercial outlets in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05725-26/paola-alterations-to-existing-commercial-outlets source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Paola: Alterations to existing commercial outlets (pre-1967 building) to reconfigure their layout, to create entrance to… Planning applications › Paola › PA0572526 # PA/05725/26: Alterations to existing commercial outlets in Paola 35, 37, 39, 41, Triq il-Palma, Paola Alterations to existing commercial outlets (pre-1967 building) to reconfigure their layout, to create entrance to common area including construction of lift and create 2 apartments at first floor level. Construction of two apartments at second floor level and a further two units at recessed level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 35, 37, 39, 41, Triq il-Palma, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Ruben Magro](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ruben-magro) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 2 July 2026 - **Validated:** 19 August 2026 - **Published:** 19 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05725/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05725&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 35, 37, 39, 41, Triq il-Palma, Paola 201 other applications within 300 m: 128 granted, 3 refused, 22 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07264/23). On Triq il-Palma: 23 other applications, 16 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra), [Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/04912/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04912-23/paola-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-plan-in): To sanction minor changes to approved plan in PA3098/09. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 13 m away - [**PA/02762/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02762-24/paola-replacement-of-deteriorated-parapet-wall-on-facade): Replacement of deteriorated parapet wall on facade. Granted, validated 31 May 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/01493/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01493-22/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing residence. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/00689/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00689-21/paola-change-of-use-from-garages-to-class): Change of use from garages to Class 4B shops (beauty salon), including minor internal and external alterations and installation of sign on facade. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/05781/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05781-24/paola-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1987-private): Change of use of a pre-1987 private car garage to a public service garage. Withdrawn, validated 28 August 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/05564/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05564-25/paola-change-of-use-from-a-private-car): Change of use from a private car garage to a Class 4B shop (beauty parlour), including internal alterations and shop sign. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/01329/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01329-25/paola-sanction-a-pre-1967-class-4b-shop-as): To sanction a pre-1967 Class 4B shop as built. Proposed change of use to a Class 4D shop including alterations to facade and shop sign. Withdrawn, validated 5 March 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/04709/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04709-25/paola-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA/607/18, including changes to internal layout and external elevation and proposed awning at second… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/00230/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00230-21/paola-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to existing terraced house including part sanctioning. Proposal includes changes to internal layouts at all… Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/03119/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03119-21/paola-modifications-to-approved-pa00977-20): Modifications to approved PA00977/20 Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/02154/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02154-26/paola-change-of-use-from-garage-as-approved): Change of use from garage as approved in PA/7264/23 to Class 4B shop including affixing of sign. Withdrawn, validated 1 April 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/00977/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00977-20/paola-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments, and a receded floor. Status being checked, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/00770/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00770-23/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-and-extension-at): Proposed internal and external alterations and extension at roof level. Granted, validated 14 April 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/03950/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03950-25/paola-sanction-modifications-to-existing-maisonette): To sanction modifications to existing maisonette, approved in PB/04876/78 and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 57 m away - [**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, 61 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06752/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06752-26/st-julians-facade-changes-to): Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures. Pending [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Ruben Magro - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/06752/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06752-26/st-julians-facade-changes-to): Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures. Pending - [**PA/04433/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04433-26/marsa-change-of-use-from-class-4a-at): Change of use from Class 4A at ground floor to Class 4B and extension of approved Class 4A use over 5 floors. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/02903/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02903-26/belt-valletta-minor-internal-alterations-to-create-two-units): Minor internal alterations to create two units from one apartment having 3 entrances. Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/01293/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01293-26/sliema-sanctioning-at-third-floor-level-and-proposed): Sanctioning at third floor level and proposed alterations to 2 duplex apartments as approved in PA/1339/25 to create 3 separate units. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/00511/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00511-26/sliema-changes-to-room-uses-in-pre-1967-layout): Changes to room uses in pre-1967 layout. Granted, validated 26 February 2026 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)