Planning applications in Paola
683 planning applications since 30 September 2019: 461 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.
- 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…
- 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…
- PA/05652/26 Paola: Intervention to front garden wall.
- 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.
Latest applications in Paola
- PA/01954/24 Paola: To propose minor internal alterations, lightweight partitions, rooftop room addition, and change of use from dwelling to a Class 3A guesthouse.
- PA/01913/24 Paola: Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1968 dwelling, including the replacement of closed aluminium balcony with closed timber balcony, opening of…
- PA/01820/24 Paola: Proposed demolition of rooms in the backyard, construction of an extension to a townhouse and restoration of the facade.
- PA/01815/24 Paola: Proposed joining of two properties as a 4B grocer and convenience shop, as well as proposed internal alterations at ground, intermediate and first floor level…
- PA/01757/24 Paola: Demolition and Excavation of site to propose parking spaces and a garage at Basement Level -1, a Class 4C Shop, a Class 4D Shop, 4 Garages and a Maisonette at…
- PA/01670/24 Paola: To construct third floor cafeteria (Class 4D) at roof level plus other internal and external additions and alteration to levels -1 to level 2.
- PA/01573/24 Paola: To demolish pre-1967 bakery interconnected with overlying residential units. To excavate and construct basement level domestic store. To construct overlying…
- PA/01438/24 Paola: Construction of a new structure over the access stairs to the existing underground WW II shelter, landscaping around the access structure and annexation to…
- PA/01436/24 Paola: Proposed demolition of existing structures and excavation of 2 basement levels as per proposed plans. Phase 2 is to be covered by T/N 278321. (Proposed…
- PA/01282/24 Paola: Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop. Application also includes minor internal alterations and a signage proposal.
- PA/01016/24 Paola: Renewal of PA8838/17 (Restoration works at the Addolorata Cemetery).
- PA/00886/24 Paola: Proposed changes to layout approved in PA1762/21; - enlarge openings on the facade to form an open balcony. - slight amendments to the internal layout -…
- PA/00873/24 Paola: Change of use from Class 4B pet shop and Class 4A office into a take away. Works to include the carrying out of internal alterations, to shift the outdoor a/c…
- PA/00833/24 Paola: Alteration to existing ground and first floor of pre-1968 townhouse, creation of a one-bedroom apartment at first floor level. Construction of an additional…
- PA/00831/24 Paola: To sanction existing garage (original permit cannot be traced), excavation, relocation of garage to basement level and a proposed elevated ground floor…
- PA/00813/24 Paola: To construct domestic store at roof level as shown on attached drawings.
- PA/00752/24 Paola: Proposed construction of 2 basement levels of parking spaces and garages, 17 retail shops (Class 4B) at ground floor level and 103 residential units from…
- PA/00657/24 Paola: To remove pedestal and pole.
- PA/00625/24 Paola: To sanction variations from previously approved in PA3539/16 - consisting in reconfiguration of stairs from ground floor to first floor, change of use from…
- PA/00576/24 Paola: Internal and external alterations to existing townhouse incl changes to internal layout, addition of lift, back balcony, front balcony balustrade, enlarge…
- PA/00399/24 Paola: To demolish existing terraced house, excavation of basement floor, construction of basement floor, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse…
- PA/00364/24 Paola: To demolish 2 maisonettes while retaining facade, restoration of facade, construction of ground floor maisonette, first and second (receded) floor apartments.
- PA/00114/24 Paola: To sanction minor internal alterations including shifting and changing of apertures, minor alterations to railing design and sanctioning of a bird cage in the…
- PA/00097/24 Paola: Demolition of parts of existing property and construction of back rooms and first floor. Including internal alterations, and opening of garage door.
- PA/00089/24 Paola: Proposed restoration of facade including the replacement of aluminum apertures with traditional solid timber apertures.
- PA/00073/24 Paola: To sanction a total of 5 stores (Class 5A) with parking provisions at ground and intermediate floor and 10 (mix between open office spaces and office space)…
- PA/00055/24 Paola: Proposed installation of PV Panels and construction of parapet wall on existing Block C.
- PA/07934/23 Paola: Minor alterations to existing commercial premises including new shopfront and awning installation
- PA/07763/23 Paola: Proposed construction of an extension at the second floor and third floor and alterations to ground floor level to include two separate dwelling units. The…
- PA/07721/23 Paola: To sanction variations in existing garage from approved permit PB/01455/72.
- PA/07664/23 Paola: Raising the facade wall by three courses up to the underside slab level over ground floor.
- PA/07573/23 Paola: Replacement of approved timber windows to replica UPVC windows
- PA/07442/23 Paola: To sanction the replacement of the structurally unstable roof over second floor and proposed increase in height of the common party wall.
- PA/07420/23 Paola: Sanctioning of garage as built.
- PA/07415/23 Paola: Sanctioning of garage as built.
- PA/07264/23 Paola: To demolish existing dilapidated building whilst retaining façade and hallway. To excavate reservoir and construct 13 garages at ground floor level. To…
- PA/07152/23 Paola: Sanctioning of chillers and proposed screening at roof level.
- PA/07007/23 Paola: New Landscaping works including installation of landscaping structures, equipment and amenities in existing public garden
- PA/06927/23 Paola: Minor internal alterations to existing townhouse including extension of the second floor level and receded level and including minor changes to elements in…
- PA/06824/23 Paola: Proposed alterations to existing residence, to form additional unit, and installation of pv panels.
- PA/06798/23 Paola: To sanction apartment at second floor level.
- PA/06775/23 Paola: 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…
- PA/06745/23 Paola: Proposed construction of store (ancillary to Class 4A office) at second floor level.
- PA/06743/23 Paola: Minor internal alterations and raising of parapet wall.
- PA/06659/23 Paola: Renewal of PA/07786/18 (Renewal of PA/01971/13 - Construct garages at basement and ground floor level and overlying apartments).
- PA/06615/23 Paola: 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…
- PA/06418/23 Paola: Change of use from Class 4B (stationery/bazaar) to Class 4B shop (convenience/mini market). Works to include internal and external alterations and part change…
- PA/06386/23 Paola: To change use from private car garage to Class 4B shop (selling of dry goods/service) including installation of signage.
- PA/06332/23 Paola: To demolish existing garage and overlying dwelling and construction of replacement building which include, garage and three overlying apartments.
- PA/06322/23 Paola: Restoration of facade.