--- title: "PA/08276/25: Opening of garage doorway to form a in Paola | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08276-25/paola-opening-of-garage-doorway-to-form-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Paola: Opening of garage doorway to form a garage in front room and lowering of its floor to street level. Replacement of… Planning applications › Paola › PA0827625 # PA/08276/25: Opening of garage doorway to form a in Paola 23, Triq il-Foss, Paola 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 steel beams. Replacement of deteriorated upper course of back garden party wall with new frank stones. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 23, Triq il-Foss, Paola - **Locality:** [Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 21 November 2025 - **Validated:** 24 December 2025 - **Published:** 24 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 2 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 10 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08276/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08276&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 23, Triq il-Foss, Paola 217 other applications within 300 m: 142 granted, 6 refused, 25 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03327/23). On Triq il-Foss: 22 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima), [Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/05111/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05111-24/paola-subdivide-maisonette): To subdivide maisonette (approved in RG/01148/20) and Class 4B unit (approved in PA/4036/15). Granted, validated 26 September 2024, 11 m away - [**PA/06798/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06798-23/paola-sanction-apartment-at-second-floor-level): To sanction apartment at second floor level. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/05622/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05622-26/paola-change-the-facade): To change the facade, and internal alterations. Granted, validated 22 September 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/07478/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07478-26/paola-affect-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To affect internal and external alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of roofs, affecting an extension at the rear and opening of walls at… Pending, 31 m away - [**PA/06745/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06745-23/paola-construction-of-store): Proposed construction of store (ancillary to Class 4A office) at second floor level. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/01050/20** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-20/paola-renewal-of-approved-pa3904-14): Renewal of approved PA3904/14. (Proposed change of use to Class 4A (office) & minor internal alterations (no changes to elevation) Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/01623/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01623-21/paola-internal-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed internal alterations to existing first floor maisonette including the installation of a spiral staircase and the construction of a parapet wall at… Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/05731/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05731-25/paola-sanction-changes-from-1992-permit): To sanction changes from 1992 permit (PA3888/92) including internal and external alterations and correction of site. Granted, validated 20 October 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00720/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00720-22/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling including excavation and construction of swimming pool at ground floor level, changes in… Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/00576/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00576-24/paola-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Internal and external alterations to existing townhouse incl changes to internal layout, addition of lift, back balcony, front balcony balustrade, enlarge… Withdrawn, validated 7 February 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/04292/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04292-26/paola-alterations-to-existing-property): Proposed alterations to existing property. Granted, validated 30 July 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/05605/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05605-26/paola-sanction-existing-washroom-at-roof-level-as): To sanction existing washroom at roof level as built. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/02762/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02762-24/paola-replacement-of-deteriorated-parapet-wall-on-facade): Replacement of deteriorated parapet wall on facade. Granted, validated 31 May 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/00877/22** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00877-22/paola-sanction-minor-alteration-extension-at-ground-floor-level): To sanction minor alteration/extension at ground floor level and proposed extension at first floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors, 61 m away - [**PA/08454/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08454-24/paola-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa-7830-17): To sanction changes from approved [PA/7830/17], the proposal includes the construction of a canopy on the roof, as well as the installation of timber slats in… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 63 m away ## More by Marvin Ellul - [**PA/07023/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-26/ghaxaq-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-072-12-mainly-repositioni): To sanction differences from approved PA/072/12 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey, application also includes extension at… Pending - [**PA/06586/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06586-26/zabbar-carry-out-extension-at-third-floor): To carry out extension at third floor, proposed 1m parapet wall for services area and to sanction internal and external alteration to approved DN/0904/12.… Pending - [**PA/06381/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06381-26/zejtun-sanction-rooms-to-be-used-for-a): To sanction rooms to be used for a proposed dog boarding facility. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06327/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06327-26/ghaxaq-carry-out-extension-at-roof-level-with): To carry out extension at roof level with lightweight material to form washroom, bedroom and ensuite to approved RG/2408/18. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05929/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05929-26/mosta-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor and proposed extension at roof level. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/05866/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05866-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-pa-5824-03-mainly-repositioning-o): To sanction differences from PA/5824/03 mainly repositioning of internal walls, doors and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) ## More from Matthew Galea - [**PA/03101/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03101-26/rabat-construct-pump-chamber-and-rubble-wall): To construct pump chamber and rubble wall. Maintenance of pre-1968 rubble walls and affixing of timber gate. Granted, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02970/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02970-26/santa-lucija-restoration-of-rubble-walls-and-uprooting-of): Proposed restoration of rubble walls and uprooting of Eucalyptus trees. Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/00037/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00037-25/sliema-internal-alterations-to-existing-groundfloor-apartment): Internal alterations to existing groundfloor apartment. Granted, validated 15 April 2025 [All planning applications in Paola](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/paola)