--- title: "PA/05759/23: change of use of existing shop from in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05759-23/paola-change-of-use-of-existing-shop-from source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Paola: Proposed change of use of existing shop from grocer/greengrocer/confectionery to pastizzeria, proposed shop sign,… Planning applications › Paola › PA0575923 # PA/05759/23: change of use of existing shop from in Paola 87, Triq il-Knisja c/w, Triq San Guzepp, Paola Proposed change of use of existing shop from grocer/greengrocer/confectionery to pastizzeria, proposed shop sign, changes to existing shopfront. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 87, Triq il-Knisja c/w, Triq San Guzepp, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Williams Fridi Quispe Omonte - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 28 May 2023 - **Validated:** 4 October 2023 - **Published:** 4 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 16 January 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05759/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05759&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 87, Triq il-Knisja c/w, Triq San Guzepp, Paola 181 other applications within 300 m: 119 granted, 2 refused, 18 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 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/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, 21 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 ## More by Michael Schembri - [**PA/05287/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05287-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-from): To sanction alterations to first floor maisonette from the plans as approved in PA/00267/03. The alterations include: i. minor internal shifting of doors and… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02328/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02328-26/birzebbuga-i): i. To replace dismantled masonry closed balcony (in view of possible collapse - DS/00358/25) with white coloured aluminium balcony railing and aperture (door… Granted, validated 4 May 2026 - [**PA/07160/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-25/zabbar-sanction-garage): To sanction garage, including domestic store, for changes from approved permit PA/03055/06. Granted, validated 2 December 2025 - [**PA/07037/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07037-25/birzebbuga-reopening-of-blocked-internal-openings-to-re): Proposed reopening of blocked internal openings to re amalgamate corner property with band club premises. The corner property is to be used as additional… Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/04254/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-25/birzebbuga-sanction-the-replacement-of-pre-1968-deteriorated-concrete): To sanction the replacement of pre-1968 deteriorated concrete ceiling slabs and masonry walls, including the laying of new roof screed and waterproofing. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/04013/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-25/birzebbuga-sanction-garage-for-differences-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage for differences from approved permit PB/01610/91. Granted, validated 7 July 2025 [All applications by Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)