--- title: "PA/06137/25: internal and external alterations to existing building in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06137-25/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Proposed internal and external alterations to existing building, including modifications to previously approved (but… Planning applications › Paola › PA0613725 # PA/06137/25: internal and external alterations to existing building in Paola 38 Wied, Triq il-Gurbell, Paola Proposed internal and external alterations to existing building, including modifications to previously approved (but not yet implemented) permit PA7605/18; sanctioning of existing variations; construction of an extension at second floor level; and addition of a new recessed floor above. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 38 Wied, Triq il-Gurbell, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Alex Chetcuti - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 18 June 2025 - **Validated:** 24 September 2025 - **Published:** 24 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 3 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06137/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06137&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 38 Wied, Triq il-Gurbell, Paola 186 other applications within 300 m: 125 granted, 3 refused, 20 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02851/23). On Triq il-Gurbell: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 40 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/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, 15 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, 25 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, 38 m away - [**PA/07721/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-23/paola-sanction-variations-in-existing-garage-from-approved): To sanction variations in existing garage from approved permit PB/01455/72. Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/07121/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07121-24/fgura-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor levels, installation of lift, and construction of three additional floors (one receded) overlying the… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 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, 63 m away - [**PA/04423/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04423-25/fgura-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments and 1 receded apartment including construction of pool. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 64 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, 64 m away - [**PA/02080/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02080-26/paola-repositioning-of-reverse-vending-machine): Repositioning of reverse vending machine (RVM) for container recycling. Granted, validated 10 May 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/04096/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04096-24/paola-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-as-approved): To sanction apartment as built from as approved permit PA/02426/04. Granted, validated 13 September 2024, 78 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, 78 m away - [**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, 84 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, 92 m away - [**PA/03972/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03972-25/paola-extension-to-existing-penthouse-level-forming-part): Extension to existing penthouse level forming part of apartment complex originally approved in PA/4709/02. Existing penthouse originally approved in PA3420/05… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 93 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, 94 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)