--- title: "PA/07264/23: demolish existing dilapidated building whilst retaining façade in Paola |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07264-23/paola-demolish-existing-dilapidated-building-whilst-retaining-fa-ade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: To demolish existing dilapidated building whilst retaining façade and hallway. To excavate reservoir and construct 13… Planning applications › Paola › PA0726423 # PA/07264/23: demolish existing dilapidated building whilst retaining façade in Paola 13, Triq Sammat, Paola To demolish existing dilapidated building whilst retaining façade and hallway. To excavate reservoir and construct 13 garages at ground floor level. To construct a total of 19 apartments at first, second, third and fourth floor levels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 13, Triq Sammat, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-portelli) - **Perit:** [JD Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jd-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 19 - **Received:** 9 October 2023 - **Validated:** 6 December 2023 - **Published:** 6 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 15 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 4 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07264/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07264&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 13, Triq Sammat, Paola 227 other applications within 300 m: 150 granted, 5 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00371/23). On Triq Sammat: 14 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/02615/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02615-25/paola-conversion-of-approved-two-residential-units-in): Proposed conversion of approved two residential units in PA/7671/18 to a single residential unit and sanctioning of property as constructed. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/03107/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03107-26/paola-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of four garages at basement level, Class 4B shop including sign at ground floor level and a terraced house at ground… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/08276/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08276-25/paola-opening-of-garage-doorway-to-form-a): Opening of garage doorway to form a garage in front room and lowering of its floor to street level. Replacement of deteriorated timber beams in basement with… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/07664/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07664-23/paola-raising-the-facade-wall-by-three-courses): Raising the facade wall by three courses up to the underside slab level over ground floor. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/00578/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00578-26/paola-sanction-existing-structure-at-roof-level-in): To sanction existing structure at roof level in a duplex penthouse approved in PA/4391/17. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/02663/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02663-26/paola-change-use-from-residential-to-office-and): To change use from residential to office and carry out internal and external alterations including the installation of a lift. Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/06638/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06638-24/paola-internal-alterations-on-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations on ground floor and first floor. Removal of staircase and internal wall at first floor and room at roof level. Sanctioning of post 1967… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/05060/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05060-25/paola-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations. Proposal includes the shifting of walls and apertures, reallocation of rooms and extension of the receded floor level. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/00625/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00625-24/paola-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-in-pa3539-16): To sanction variations from previously approved in PA3539/16 - consisting in reconfiguration of stairs from ground floor to first floor, change of use from… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/04152/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04152-24/paola-sanction-variations-and-correction-of-site-configuration): To sanction variations and correction of site configuration from DN/1228/12 following site survey of a pre-1986 townhouse. Granted, validated 8 October 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/00221/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00221-21/paola-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level including extension over backyard, lowering part of ground floor slab to form garage, proposed extension… Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/05598/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05598-25/paola-this-proposal-seeks-to-carry-out-minor): This proposal seeks to carry out minor internal alterations, extend the room at roof level, convert the front room into a garage and to demolish and… Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/01592/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01592-26/paola-demolish-existing-dwellings-whilst-retaining-the-fa-ade): To demolish existing dwellings whilst retaining the façade and entrance hall and to construct nine residential units and two Class 4B shops at ground floor… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 1 floor, 62 m away - [**PA/05109/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05109-25/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-exiting-townhouse): Proposed Internal and external alterations to exiting townhouse including construction of pool, conversion of sitting room to garage, reconstruction of roof… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 3 floors, 68 m away - [**PA/01912/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01912-22/paola-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1968 town house. The changes comprise the demolition of the back yard room and the re-building of… Status being checked, 68 m away ## More by JD Periti - [**PA/07216/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-26/ghajnsielem-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Proposed change of use from existing garage to Class 4B barber shop, including minor internal alterations and changing garage door to shop front including sign. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06753/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06753-26/ghajnsielem-sanction-minor-changes-from-that-approved-in): To sanction minor changes from that approved in RG/01057/21. The changes include the sanctioning of an existing window in the ensuite at first floor level and… Pending - [**PA/06273/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06273-26/qormi-construct-pool-and-ancillary-pump-room-with): To construct pool and ancillary pump room with apartments approved in PA/7787/24. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/04317/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04317-26/ghajnsielem-sanction-apartment-as-built-with-minor-variations): To sanction apartment as built with minor variations from that approved in PB1274/91 and proposed widening of door leading to front balcony. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03492/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03492-26/nadur-sanction-minor-internal-changes-from-that-previously): To sanction minor internal changes from that previously approved in PA/2458/10 and PA/5583/06. To propose minor internal alterations which include extending… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03311/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03311-26/xewkija-sanction-division-of-pre-1968-structure-into-two): To sanction division of pre-1968 structure into two separate dwellings. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by JD Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jd-periti) ## More from Joseph Portelli - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07203/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07203-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-03484-25): Correction of site plan of PA/03484/25. Changes to development approved in PA/03484/25. Pending - [**PA/07184/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07184-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-04799-25): Correction of site plan of PA/04799/25. Changes to development approved in PA/04799/25. Pending - [**PA/06892/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06892-26/nadur-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-house): Proposed excavation and construction of residential house. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06476/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06476-26/mgarr-change-of-use-unit-01-at-ground): Change of use unit 01 at ground floor from Class 4A office to maisonette 01 Class 1 dwellings. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06356/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06356-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-excavation-of-a-vacant-site): Demolition and excavation of a vacant site to propose an apartment block consisting of parking spaces and a substation at the basement level -1, 23… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)