--- title: "PA/06775/23: Construction of 3 underlying basement garage levels in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06775-23/paola-construction-of-3-underlying-basement-garage-levels source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Construction of 3 underlying basement garage levels consisting of 82 car spaces; 2 Class 4A, 5 Class 4B, 3 Class 4C,… Planning applications › Paola › PA0677523 # PA/06775/23: Construction of 3 underlying basement garage levels in Paola Student House, Block A & B, Triq l-Isqof Buhagiar c/w, Triq il-Perit Dom Mintoff, Paola 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 ground floor; overlying 58 residential units; instead of: 51 residential units, 1 Class 4A and 75 car spaces as were approved in permissions PA/00970/19 and PA/01314/18 respectively. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Student House, Block A & B, Triq l-Isqof Buhagiar c/w, Triq il-Perit Dom Mintoff, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Karkanja Developments Ltd Attn: Euchar Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/karkanja-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Gordon Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 61 - **Received:** 19 June 2023 - **Validated:** 15 November 2023 - **Published:** 15 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 15 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06775/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06775&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Student House, Block A & B, Triq l-Isqof Buhagiar c/w, Triq il-Perit Dom Mintoff, Paola 72 other applications within 300 m: 52 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/03641/24). On Triq l-Isqof Buhagiar: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/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, 19 m away - [**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, 23 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, 36 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, 43 m away - [**PA/05588/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05588-24/paola-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two Class 4B shops and six overlying apartments. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 46 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, 57 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, 83 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, 87 m away - [**PA/02819/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02819-21/paola-replacement-of-dilapidated-reinforced-concrete-balustrades-with): Replacement of dilapidated reinforced concrete balustrades with franka stone balustrades (including top and base) and construction of side ramp. Status being checked, 94 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, 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, 107 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, 107 m away - [**PA/03322/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03322-22/paola-alterations-to-pre-1968-terraced-house-consisting-of): Alterations to pre-1968 terraced house consisting of roofing over of the backyard, demolition of roofed over internal yard, extension of washroom and other… Status being checked, 108 m away - [**PA/04557/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04557-24/paola-demolition-of-existing-garages): Demolition of existing garages, excavation of water reservoir, proposed construction of garages at ground floor level and construction of nine residential… Withdrawn, validated 17 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 109 m away - [**PA/00412/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00412-23/paola-internal-amendments-and-additions-to-townhouse): Internal amendments and additions to townhouse. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 109 m away ## More by Gordon Vella - [**PA/05288/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05288-26/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-washrooms-and-to-construct-apartment): To demolish existing washrooms and to construct apartment at set-back floor level and extend stairwell to roof level. Granted, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04775/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04775-25/sannat-excavate-site-and-construct-a-garage-for): To excavate site and construct a garage for private cars at ground floor level with underlying water reservoir, an overlying apartment at first floor level… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/01984/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01984-25/xaghra-renewal-to-pa6571-19): Renewal to PA6571/19; To demolish existing building and to excavate and construct water reservoirs, to construct four floors and setback floor consisting of… Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00131/25** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00131-25/munxar-construct-two-garages-for-private-cars-at): To construct two garages for private cars at ground floor level, and overlying two apartments and domestic store Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/05780/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05780-24/kercem-construct-agricultural-store-including-excavation-for-underlyin): To construct agricultural store including excavation for underlying basement. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/05733/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05733-24/kercem-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-units-approved): To carry out alterations to residential units approved in PA/00077/21. Alterations include changes to layout and facade. To also sanction changes made to… Granted, validated 28 August 2024 [All applications by Gordon Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-vella) ## More from Karkanja Developments Ltd - [**PA/01950/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01950-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of reservoir, basement level consisting of 12 car spaces, and overlying 10 residential units. Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01303/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01303-26/qormi-demolish-parts-of-existing-buildings): To demolish parts of existing buildings, to retain other existing buildings and integrate them into the proposed development. To excavate site, and to… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/00765/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00765-26/qala-construct-9-garages-at-lower-basement-level): To construct 9 garages at lower basement level, 2 duplex apartments both with street level garages, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses with rooftop pools including… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/00049/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00049-25/xaghra-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-2): Excavation of site and construction of 2 underlying garage levels consisting of 26 car spaces, and 14 residential units, instead of 3 residential units with… Refused, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/07446/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07446-24/kercem-minor-alteration-to-fa-ade-of-approved-pa5148-23): Minor alteration to façade of approved PA5148/23 to change white up-and-over garage door design and other minor internal alterations Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/02354/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-24/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of ground floor garages and overlying 12 residential units and construction of pools at… Granted, validated 24 April 2024 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)