--- title: "PA/07966/24: change of use from vacant property to in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07966-24/paola-change-of-use-from-vacant-property-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Proposed change of use from vacant property to Class 5B (electric motorcycles diagnostics). Perit Stephen Psaila.… Planning applications › Paola › PA0796624 # PA/07966/24: change of use from vacant property to in Paola Mater Dei, Triq l-Isqof Buhagiar, Paola Proposed change of use from vacant property to Class 5B (electric motorcycles diagnostics). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Mater Dei, Triq l-Isqof Buhagiar, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** Moira Schembri - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 22 October 2024 - **Validated:** 20 November 2024 - **Published:** 20 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 20 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07966/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07966&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Mater Dei, Triq l-Isqof Buhagiar, 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 change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/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/06775/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06775-23/paola-construction-of-3-underlying-basement-garage-levels): 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… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 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 Stephen Psaila - [**PA/07784/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07784-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-deviations-from-pa-00486-15): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal deviations from PA/00486/15, proposed change of use from class 4c shop to class 4d restaurant and installation of cold… Pending - [**PA/07592/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07592-26/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-6a-warehouse): Proposed change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07338/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C snack-bar, sanctioning of minor variations from PA/1901/02. Proposal includes the installation of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07326/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07326-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-vacant-property): Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07289/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07289-26/fgura-correction-of-site-plan-to-pa-05858-05-and): Correction of site plan to PA/05858/05 and sanctioning of deviations from PA/05858/05, namely relocation of bathroom and addition of washroom. Proposed also… Pending - [**PA/06559/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-26/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-pb-1065-84): Proposed sanctioning of minor deviations from PB/1065/84, sanctioning of construction of swimming pool and water reservoir, proposed internal alterations,… Pending [All applications by Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)