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/00435/21 Paola: Proposed change of use from disused dwelling to Class 4A (office) and to carry out internal and external alterations. Status being checked
PA/00434/21 Paola: Extension to an existing Class 2C school to house a multi-sensory room on the second floor and classrooms on third floor. Construction of new lift and stair… Status being checked, 4 floors
PA/00400/21 Paola: Proposed sanctioning of canopy and construction of facade over existing building approved by DN 1225/15. Status being checked
PA/00300/21 Paola: Construction of two floors over and as an extension to a first floor maisonette, part of which to be used as a ‘casa-bottega’ Class 1D; and the construction… Status being checked, 4 floors
PA/00269/21 Paola: Proposed shifting of internal opening. Status being checked
PA/00230/21 Paola: Proposed minor internal and external alterations to existing terraced house including part sanctioning. Proposal includes changes to internal layouts at all… Status being checked
PA/00224/21 Paola: Proposed demolition of back area and re-construction in a different layout including extension at second floor and installation of lift Status being checked
PA/00221/21 Paola: Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level including extension over backyard, lowering part of ground floor slab to form garage, proposed extension… Status being checked
PA/00153/21 Paola: Internal and external alterations to the approved permit no. PA/00680/17 including elevations, installation of p.v panels and change of use at the ground… Status being checked
PA/00100/21 Paola: Restoration works and minor alterations to existing townhouse façade. Status being checked
PA/00096/21 Paola: Internal alterations to a pre-1968 ground floor maisonette. These include enlarging the backyard and combining the kitchen with the sitting. Status being checked
PA/00036/21 Paola: To carry out alterations and additions to an existing terraced house to divide it into two residential units. Alterations at ground floor consist of the… Status being checked
PA/00020/21 Paola: To demolish existing dwelling and erect ground floor garage, and two duplex dwellings. Granted, validated 13 January 2021
PA/05958/20 Paola: To construct swimming pool at roof level Granted, validated 6 November 2020
PA/01185/20 Paola: To replace dilapidated roof of agricultural store Status being checked
PA/01172/20 Paola: Additions and alterations to existing dwelling built on a restricted site. Application includes changes to the facade and the sanctioning of the internal yard… Status being checked
PA/01114/20 Paola: To sanction construction of bathroom. Status being checked
PA/01088/20 Paola: Proposed restoration of facade and proposed minor changes to facade from those approved in previous application. Status being checked
PA/01050/20 Paola: Renewal of approved PA3904/14. (Proposed change of use to Class 4A (office) & minor internal alterations (no changes to elevation) Status being checked
PA/00977/20 Paola: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments, and a receded floor. Status being checked, 1 floor plus a receded floor
PA/00820/20 Paola: Minor alteration and addition to signage Status being checked
PA/00805/20 Paola: Sanctioning of stables existing pre 1994, alterations to the same stables including cladding of walls in timber, changes to the main gate and external… Status being checked
PA/00771/20 Paola: Sanctioning external door width. Status being checked
PA/00770/20 Paola: Rebuilding of agricultural room and water reservoir following road widening project, reservoir to be slightly larger than the previous one. Status being checked
PA/00698/20 Paola: Proposed extension of existing first floor maisonette with an additional recessed floor Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00459/20 Paola: Subdivision of existing dwelling into two residential units Status being checked
PA/00368/20 Paola: To sanction alterations to existing first floor maisonette including shifting walls from that approved under PB/02925/74 Status being checked
PA/00339/20 Paola: Request for renewal for PA/02691/13 - Demolition of two dwellings at St Monica Street, modifications of their facades, construction of Class 4 shop and… Status being checked
PA/00287/20 Paola: To carry out restoration works on facade including replacement and apertures and balcony as per approved GS 471/19. Status being checked
PA/00148/20 Paola: 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
PA/00135/20 Paola: 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
PA/00080/20 Paola: Proposed extension at setback floor and incorporation of lift. Status being checked
PA/00014/20 Paola: To sanction internal and external differences from those approved in PB/01307/81 and GD/01680/99 Granted, validated 5 February 2020