--- title: "PA/08020/24: alterations at ground floor level consisting of in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08020-24/paola-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-consisting-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Proposed alterations at ground floor level consisting of demolition and reconstruction of stairs and lift and change… Planning applications › Paola › PA0802024 # PA/08020/24: alterations at ground floor level consisting of in Paola Mulberry Block, Triq Athlone c/w, Triq il-Foss, Paola Proposed alterations at ground floor level consisting of demolition and reconstruction of stairs and lift and change of use of garage to office Class 4A; proposed alterations to existing first floor consisting of shifting of internal walls; proposed balcony and changes to elements in facade; proposed flat at second floor; proposed flat at third floor and proposed duplex flat at third and fourth floor levels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Mulberry Block, Triq Athlone c/w, Triq il-Foss, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Jeffrey Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jeffrey-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 29 August 2024 - **Validated:** 27 November 2024 - **Published:** 27 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 6 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 7 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08020/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08020&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Mulberry Block, Triq Athlone c/w, Triq il-Foss, Paola 142 other applications within 300 m: 91 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Triq Athlone: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/06690/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06690-25/paola-demolition-of-existing-ground-and-first-floor): Demolition of existing ground and first floor maisonettes and construction of domestic garage at ground floor level, 2 overlying 1-bedroom units and 1… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/07133/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07133-26/paola-sanctioning-of-changes-at-ground-floor-level): Sanctioning of changes at ground floor level, specifically change from 1 domestic garage as approved per PA/06690/25 to 2 separate domestic garages one… Pending, 17 m away - [**PA/03085/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03085-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette and ground floor garages, and construction of 8 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/08497/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08497-24/paola-subdivision-of-apartment-d1-from-permit-pa-01895-21): Proposed subdivision of Apartment D1 from permit PA/01895/21 into two apartments. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/07652/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-24/paola-opening-of-window-from-basement-garage-onto): Proposed opening of window from basement garage onto the street. Granted, validated 7 January 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/01895/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01895-21/paola-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, construction of 18 garages and 45 apartments including penthouses (including jacuzzi/pool) Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/04102/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04102-23/paola-alterations-and-extension-to-subdivide-a-dwelling): Alterations and extension to subdivide a dwelling into two apartments and extension of garage. Sanctioning of alterations. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/00135/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00135-20/paola-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-per): Sanctioning building as built not as per approved in PA/1067/18, sanctioning includes minor changes on facade which consists of a larger balcony, and proposed… Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/04129/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04129-25/paola-sanction-minor-alterations-in-dwelling-unit-from): To sanction minor alterations in dwelling unit from approved permit PA/6394/02. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/06705/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06705-25/paola-sanction-change-in-configuration-of-staircase-from): To sanction change in configuration of staircase from first floor to second floor and sanctioning of other minor internal and external discrepancies, and… Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/04042/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04042-23/paola-construction-of-an-extension-to-a-pre-1967): Construction of an extension to a pre-1967 internal garage. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/01104/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01104-26/paola-sanctioning-of-construction-of-slab-to-remove): Proposed sanctioning of construction of slab to remove the connection between the first floor apartment and underlying entrance hall at ground floor level.… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/04399/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04399-25/paola-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-additions-to): To propose minor internal alterations and additions to garages and units approved in PA/5573/22, as well as to construct an additional thirteen units on the… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away - [**PA/01406/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01406-25/paola-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-additions-to): To propose minor internal alterations and additions to garages and units approved in PA/5573/22, as well as to construct an additional five units on the… Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors, 77 m away - [**PA/07231/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07231-26/paola-sanctioning-of-semi-basement-level-as-built-from): Proposed sanctioning of semi-basement level as built from PA/03327/23 and proposed change of use from Class 4A (offices) to Class 4B (retail outlet). Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 82 m away ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) ## More from Jeffrey Farrugia - [**PA/05989/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05989-26/santa-venera-correct-location-of-billboard-approved-in-pa-10096-17): To correct location of billboard approved in PA/10096/17 to conform with Lands Authority approval. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05332/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05332-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-street-level-garage-and-construct-a): To demolish existing street-level garage and construct a multi-car garage at ground floor level, three residential units, and a penthouse at setback level.… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04034/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04034-26/santa-venera-erection-of-static-back-lit-billboard): Erection of static back-lit billboard. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03818/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03818-26/paola-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard internally illuminated. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03816/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03816-26/paola-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard internally illuminated. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03537/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03537-26/marsa-installation-of-two-static-back-lit-billboard): Installation of two static back-lit billboard. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)