PA/06103/26: carry out internal and external alterations to in Paola
7, 'Tristar', Triq il-Qalb ta' Gesu', Paola
To carry out internal and external alterations to the existing property and to sanction minor internal alterations from the approved permit PB/996/78. At ground floor level, the proposal includes the formation of a box room, removal of internal walls, alterations to the bedroom, dining room and sitting room layouts, removal of the timber staircase, alterations to the domestic stores, removal and reconstruction of the existing roof at a higher level and change of use to a dance room, and the construction of one additional course of blocks along both sides of the backyard for privacy. At first floor level, to remove and reconstruct the damaged roof and staircase over the kitchen as existing, alter the access to the terrace from the bedroom and bathroom, and replace the existing aluminium façade window with a timber window.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 7, 'Tristar', Triq il-Qalb ta' Gesu', Paola
- Locality
- Paola
- Applicant
- Jeffrey Scerri
- Perit
- Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers
- Application type
- Full development permission - Summary Process
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Sanctioning
- Received
- 11 August 2026
- Validated
- 15 October 2026
- Published
- 2 September 2026
- Comments close
- 17 September 2026
- Decision
- Acceptable
- Permit expires
- 28 October 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 7, 'Tristar', Triq il-Qalb ta' Gesu', Paola
158 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 6 refused, 5 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01670/24).
On Triq il-Qalb ta' Gesu': 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3.
Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 31 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.
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- PA/03073/25 Paola: To sanction internal alterations to pre-1968 building, proposed new internal alterations and changes to facade apertures.
- PA/01864/22 Paola: To sanction widening of internal apertures at ground floor, replacement of deteriorated parapet wall and proposed replacement of aluminum door and balcony…
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- PA/07173/26 Paola: Proposed minor internal alterations, removal of second floor pigeon loft, construction of second floor washroom, replacement of facade apertures and…
- PA/00572/25 Paola: Internal alterations to approved Class 4B convenience shop, minor extensions at basement level and in backyard from that approved in PA/01221/14.
- PA/04851/26 Paola: Proposed change of use from a residential townhouse approved in PA/00080/20 to a Guesthouse (Class 3A) including internal and external alterations.
- PA/01724/22 Paola: Proposed alterations to existing facade.
- PA/06855/24 Paola: Internal and external alterations, extension at ground and first floor for the installation of a lift. Conversion of a pre-1968 previously used as a dental…
- PA/01547/26 Paola: Proposed Minor Alterations at Roof Level, incl. Construction of Bedroom & Laundry Room.
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