--- title: "PA/07859/25: Internal alterations to existing townhouse and construction in Paola |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07859-25/paola-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Internal alterations to existing townhouse and construction of receded floor. Perit Andrew Sultana. Validated 11… Planning applications › Paola › PA0785925 # PA/07859/25: Internal alterations to existing townhouse and construction in Paola 127, Lycidas, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Paola Internal alterations to existing townhouse and construction of receded floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 127, Lycidas, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Peter Paul Bartolo - **Perit:** [Perit Andrew Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-sultana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 22 August 2025 - **Validated:** 11 March 2026 - **Published:** 3 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 18 December 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 25 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07859/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07859&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 127, Lycidas, Triq Haz-Zabbar, Paola 180 other applications within 300 m: 131 granted, 6 refused, 9 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04057/26). On Triq Haz-Zabbar: 20 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 86% (likely range 56–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/01096/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01096-26/paola-sanction-as-existing-dwelling): To sanction as existing dwelling. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/03027/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03027-25/paola-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, addition of passengers' lift, swimming pool and construction of additional floor to townhouse approved in… Refused, validated 14 May 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/05536/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05536-26/paola-internal-alterations-and-part-extension-at-receded): Proposed internal alterations and part extension at receded second floor to existing single dwelling. Granted, validated 2 October 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/04633/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04633-26/paola-carry-out-restoration-of-facade-of-approved): To carry out restoration of facade of approved PA6605/20, consisting of removal of render and changing of existing pvc apertures to timber like apertures. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/07480/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07480-25/paola-sanctioning-of-pre-1968-townhouse-due-to-extension): Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse due to extension of ensuite post-1968. Granted, validated 16 January 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/01138/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01138-23/paola-sanctioning-of-first-floor-maisonette-from-pa-04433-06): Proposed sanctioning of first floor maisonette from PA/04433/06, with variations comprising changes to internal layouts at first and second floor levels, and… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/02322/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02322-21/paola-replacing-of-slab-above-ground-floor-and): Proposed replacing of slab above ground floor and staircase and addition of 2 new levels to create a single - 3 bedroom residential unit with 2 car garage at… Status being checked, 3 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/08146/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08146-24/paola-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-minor-changes): To sanction minor internal alterations and minor changes on the back facade in lieu to DN582\19 and DN1432\19. Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/06333/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06333-26/paola-removal-of-approved-but-not-constructed-washroom-extension-at-ro): Proposed removal of approved-but-not-constructed washroom extension at roof level. Sanctioning of security screens over party walls. Proposed installation of… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/03772/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03772-26/paola-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-rg423-24): Minor internal and external alterations to RG423/24 (at ground floor no.22) and demolition and construction, with minor internal alterations to pre-1967… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/04909/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04909-23/paola-minor-internal-alterations-in-property): Minor internal alterations in property, including an extension at the back of the property. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/03046/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03046-22/paola-addition-of-new-level-as-domestic-store): Addition of new level as domestic store in area where loose fill was found underneath ground floor of PA02322/21 and relocation of reservoir and addition of… Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/03610/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03610-24/paola-minor-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Minor internal alterations at first floor level and roof level. Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/03651/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03651-22/paola-rehabilitation-of-the-dilapidated-property-and-extension): Rehabilitation of the dilapidated property and extension at first and second-floor level including internal alterations. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/02505/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02505-26/paola-extension-of-approved-class-4b-pharmacy): Extension of approved Class 4B pharmacy (DN/00681/25) into neighboring approved Class 4B retail outlet (PA/07113/19) including necessary internal opening and… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 68 m away ## More by Andrew Sultana - [**PA/07387/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07387-26/rabat-gozo-rehabilitation-of-townhouse): Rehabilitation of townhouse, including alterations to facade, internal alterations and new room at roof level. Pending - [**PA/02909/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02909-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-dn-00692-06-in): Sanctioning of minor variations from DN/00692/06 in garden and internal alterations and proposed extension to first floor. Withdrawn, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02680/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02680-26/paola-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Internal alterations to pre-1968 first floor maisonette and construction of overlying apartment. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02048/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02048-25/xaghra-construction-of-underground-rainwater-reservoir-and-updating): Construction of underground rainwater reservoir and updating of garden and swimming pool area forming part of existing private residence. Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/00908/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00908-25/san-gwann-construction-of-swimming-pool-and-internal-alterations): Construction of swimming pool and internal alterations to semi-detached villa approved in PA/08502/19. Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/00543/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00543-25/balzan-screening-around-photovoltaic-panels-above-washroom-and): Proposed screening around photovoltaic panels above washroom and sanctioning of internal alterations to private residence and photovoltaic panels. Granted, validated 4 March 2025 [All applications by Andrew Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-sultana) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)