Planning applications in Paola

683 planning applications since 30 September 2019: 462 granted, 18 refused, 65 pending. Tallest granted: 8 floors. 131 applications so far in 2026, 38 validated in the last 90 days. 96% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 1,143 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (207), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (73), Change of Use (59), Alterations & Extensions (48), New Construction (32).

Busiest streets: Triq l-Arkata (31), Triq Ninu Cremona (29), Triq Bormla (26), Triq il-Palma (24), Triq il-Foss (23), Triq il-Belt Valletta (22).

Most active periti here: Innovative Design Architects (iDA), Maria Schembri Grima, Jesmond Mugliett, Alistair Avallone, Krista Xuereb.

Latest decisions in Paola

PA/04057/26 Paola: To sanction common area and apartments as built and approved in PA/906/23 and PA/6064/20. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, decided 29 October 2026
PA/07442/25 Paola: To sanction the existing property as built, over the approved permit PA/6182/98 and to propose internal alterations to facilitate a Class 4B (stationery) and… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, decided 26 October 2026
PA/08317/25 Paola: 1) Change of use from a pre-1988 Class 6A government building to a Class 5A AdBlue production facility. 2) Sanctioning of placement of pre-fabricated… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, decided 21 October 2026
PA/05652/26 Paola: Intervention to front garden wall. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, decided 16 October 2026
PA/04851/26 Paola: Proposed change of use from a residential townhouse approved in PA/00080/20 to a Guesthouse (Class 3A) including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 15 July 2026, decided 15 October 2026

Latest applications in Paola

PA/00906/23 Paola: Alterations to existing common area staircase and addition of apartment in recess floor. Granted, validated 12 April 2023
PA/00843/23 Paola: Removal of existing open balcony and reinstating timber balcony as previously installed. Granted, validated 30 March 2023
PA/00810/23 Paola: To demolish existing pre-1968 Class 5A warehouses, and erect 3 levels of basement garages, Class 5A warehouses at levels 0, 1 and 2, and ancillary offices at… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors
PA/00770/23 Paola: Proposed internal and external alterations and extension at roof level. Granted, validated 14 April 2023
PA/00757/23 Paola: Change of use from residential building to Class 4A office, including minor alterations and proposal of signage. Granted, validated 22 February 2023
PA/00742/23 Paola: To change single sided internally illuminated billboard approved in PA152/22 to an LED billboard. Granted, validated 15 February 2023
PA/00646/23 Paola: Renewal of PA7459/17 - Change of use from existing Warehouse (Class 6A) to workshop (Class 5B). Proposal shall include also internal modifications, demolition… Granted, validated 7 March 2023
PA/00637/23 Paola: To sanction internal and external alteration to existing property from PB3670/88. Granted, validated 24 April 2023
PA/00412/23 Paola: Internal amendments and additions to townhouse. Granted, validated 8 February 2023
PA/00399/23 Paola: To carry out internal/external alterations to an existing maisonette and formation of garage for private cars. Granted, validated 8 February 2023
PA/00371/23 Paola: To sanction apartments A1, A2, A6, A10, A14 at level 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively, and garages 1 and 2 at level -1; as built. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 5 floors
PA/00253/23 Paola: The enhancement of the public open space which includes: landscaping works including planting of new trees, installation of outdoor gym equipment (for social… Granted, validated 1 February 2023
PA/00248/23 Paola: Renewal of approved permit PA09627/17: Alterations at second floor level to include bathroom, bedroom and balcony. Extension at receded floor level including… Granted, validated 24 February 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00027/23 Paola: Changes from PA627/18 including extension of first and second floor levels at the back, internal minor alterations, correction of site levels and sanctioning… Pending, validated 23 February 2023
PA/03651/22 Paola: Rehabilitation of the dilapidated property and extension at first and second-floor level including internal alterations. Status being checked
PA/03618/22 Paola: Change of use of 2 ground floor maisonettes into 2 separate Class 4B retail shops, including minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked
PA/03483/22 Paola: Internal alterations to existing dwelling, including construction of pool. Granted, validated 25 May 2022
PA/03432/22 Paola: Alterations to the facade to form a garage for a private car parking. Status being checked
PA/03390/22 Paola: To carry out internal and external alterations to existing residence. Status being checked
PA/03389/22 Paola: To propose the change of use from a private residence to Class 4A government offices. The proposal includes installation of an internal lift and internal… Status being checked
PA/03322/22 Paola: 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
PA/03157/22 Paola: To sanction existing penthouse (alterations to PA2322/18), including internal modifications to the common area and internal layout of the penthouse and slight… Status being checked
PA/03046/22 Paola: 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
PA/02981/22 Paola: To sanction existing terraced house as built. Status being checked
PA/02867/22 Paola: Alterations at first floor including the replacing of part of the ceiling, extension and alteration at second floor, minor alterations to the facade. Status being checked
PA/02784/22 Paola: Proposed internal and external alterations, construction of extension and installation of pool at roof level, restoration of facade and apertures. Status being checked
PA/02622/22 Paola: Proposed change of use from reception hall to Class 3C gymnasium, including internal alterations and change of sign. Status being checked
PA/02549/22 Paola: Proposed hiving off 2 Class 4B shops at ground floor level from existing residential unit plus other additions and alterations. Status being checked
PA/02503/22 Paola: Restoration works to existing facade. (Restoration Grant Scheme 2021 - GS/00204/21) Status being checked
PA/02432/22 Paola: To construct a greenhouse, underground reservoir and agricultural store with the area of pre-1967 and pre-1978 structures still present and pre-1967… Status being checked
PA/02406/22 Paola: Proposed part demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of pool in backyard, reconstruction of ground and first floor level and new construction of proposed… Granted, validated 24 May 2022, 2 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02405/22 Paola: Demolition of existing property and proposal of 2 garages and 17 apartments including 2 penthouses, preserving the original façade and proposed substation. Granted, validated 13 April 2022
PA/02374/22 Paola: Alterations to existing maisonettes. Status being checked
PA/02258/22 Paola: Alterations to existing residence (relocation of shower room and enlargement of kitchen/dining area) and enlargement of washroom at roof level. Status being checked
PA/02169/22 Paola: To cover existing ac unit with timber louvered screen along facade, and proposed sign to existing shop. Status being checked
PA/02126/22 Paola: Alterations to existing first floor, construction of new lift and stairwell and construction of second and recessed floor to create 4 apartments and a… Granted, validated 30 March 2022, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02054/22 Paola: To construct pool in backyard at first floor level. Application also includes formation of conservatory at second floor level, replacement of asbestos ceiling… Granted, validated 25 May 2022, 4 floors
PA/01912/22 Paola: 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
PA/01864/22 Paola: To sanction widening of internal apertures at ground floor, replacement of deteriorated parapet wall and proposed replacement of aluminum door and balcony… Status being checked
PA/01741/22 Paola: Shifting of internal door position and sanctioning of 3rd floor to roof staircase configuration; extension of receded floor and change of niche position on… Status being checked
PA/01724/22 Paola: Proposed alterations to existing facade. Status being checked
PA/01631/22 Paola: Renewal to PA7028/17 - To demolish existing building and construct garages at basement level, Class 4A office, residential units at ground, 1st, 2nd, and… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01593/22 Paola: To sanction alterations to existing ground floor store approved in PA 0045/12, alterations to same and proposed studio apartment at first floor Status being checked
PA/01493/22 Paola: To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing residence. Status being checked
PA/01479/22 Paola: Proposed sanctioning of washroom at roof level. Status being checked
PA/01363/22 Paola: Proposed sanctioning, alterations and extension over shop (covered by trading licences) and to connect approved permit PA6469/96. Status being checked
PA/01303/22 Paola: To propose the excavation of two basement floors garages at level -1 and -2 (22 garages) together with the proposal of 4 three-bedroom apartments at ground,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00980/22 Paola: To sanction alteration to basement, GF entrance steps and construction of new disabled ramp, replacement of two apertures at GF, replacement of shop sign and… Status being checked
PA/00947/22 Paola: To sanction construction of room in back yard, demolition of other room in backyard and proposed construction of balcony and parapet wall at first floor level… Status being checked
PA/00910/22 Paola: Demolition of the existing property but retaining facade and widening of existing garage door and construction of ground floor garage and Class 4B shop… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor