--- title: "Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-is-santwarju source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar: 47 planning applications, 100% granted, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq is-Santwarju # Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar: planning intelligence 47 applications on record: 29 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 12 residential units granted. 8 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows The official height limit for this street is on Zabbar's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. [See Zabbar's local plan maps](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Zabbar). Policy zones along the street: Seo onda ry Town Centre-SMCM01 (53%); Secondary Town Centre-SMCM01 (29%); Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (18%). Along the street the policy map shows Seo onda ry Town Centre-SMCM01 (53% of the frontage); Secondary Town Centre-SMCM01 (29% of the frontage); Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (18% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/04144/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04144-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-public-lavatory-and-to-construct): To demolish existing public lavatory and to construct a Class 3C multi-purpose hall built on three levels. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors, decided 11 November 2025 - [**PA/03745/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03745-23/zabbar-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing): To carry out minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, including part extension at ground and first floor, construction of pool within backyard, and cons Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 5 January 2024 - [**PA/02129/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02129-23/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor-residence-namely): Alterations to existing ground floor residence namely extension to rear part of the house following demolition of existing bathroom and store and construct pool Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, decided 15 November 2023 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq is-Santwarju yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/07346/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07346-26/zabbar-changes-to-pa-00854-23-including-extension-of-existing): Changes to PA/00854/23 including extension of existing washroom. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04576/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04576-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1968 town house. Proposal also includes an extension at roof level. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04193/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-26/zabbar-additional-bedroom-at-recessed-level): Proposed additional bedroom at recessed level, including introduction of parapet wall to screen services. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/07205/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop approved in PA/0748/11 to Class 1 dwelling. Proposal includes removal of store in backyard, addition of gypsum partiti Pending, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/08287/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08287-24/zabbar-sanction-pre-1968-as-built-terrace-house-and): To sanction pre-1968 as built terrace house and replace deteriorated roof. Pending, validated 24 January 2025 ## Latest applications on Triq is-Santwarju - [**PA/07346/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07346-26/zabbar-changes-to-pa-00854-23-including-extension-of-existing): Changes to PA/00854/23 including extension of existing washroom. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04601/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04601-26/zabbar-sanction-changes-on-the-ground-and-first): To sanction changes on the ground and first floor of an existing Class 4D restaurant. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04576/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04576-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1968 town house. Proposal also includes an extension at roof level. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04193/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-26/zabbar-additional-bedroom-at-recessed-level): Proposed additional bedroom at recessed level, including introduction of parapet wall to screen services. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03642-26/zabbar-renewal-of-development-permit-pa-00370-15-to-change): Renewal of development permit PA/00370/15: To change use class of catering establishment from Class 4C to Class 4D and carry out alterations in elevation and in Granted, validated 30 June 2026 - [**PA/00853/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00853-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing townhouse and construction of extension at roof floor level. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00016/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00016-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-which-include): Proposed internal alterations which include; reutilisation of spaces, demolition and construction of walls and extension at back of property. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/07205/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop approved in PA/0748/11 to Class 1 dwelling. Proposal includes removal of store in backyard, addition of gypsum partiti Pending, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/05596/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05596-25/zabbar-extension-at-first-floor-and-roof-levels): Proposed extension at first floor and roof levels and internal alterations at all levels; and proposed installation of lift within existing townhouse. Proposal Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/03412/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03412-25/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-08595-19-internal-alterations): Renewal of PA/08595/19: Internal alterations, construction of pool and extension on ground floor, construction of additional rooms and internal alterations on f Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/02772/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02772-25/zabbar-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade, including cleaning and repairs to facade and maintenance of original timber elements including, closed balcony, front door and w Granted, validated 20 May 2025 - [**PA/02587/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02587-25/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-pre-1967-dwelling-including-the): Restoration of existing pre-1967 dwelling including the replacement of deteriorated balcony to timber and maintenance/restoration of existing timber apertures. Granted, validated 26 May 2025 - [**PA/01038/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01038-25/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-including-excavation-at): Internal and external alterations including excavation at basement level. Application also includes restoration of facade. Granted, validated 20 March 2025 - [**PA/00962/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00962-25/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-including-replacement-of): Minor internal alterations including: - replacement of roofs in rooms at the back - change of use of front room to bedroom and an inclusion of an ensuite within Granted, validated 19 February 2025 - [**PA/00535/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00535-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-property-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of property as built. Granted, validated 24 March 2025 - [**PA/00179/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00179-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-modifications-to-facade-from-previously): To sanction minor modifications to facade from previously approved permit PA00214/10. Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/08287/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08287-24/zabbar-sanction-pre-1968-as-built-terrace-house-and): To sanction pre-1968 as built terrace house and replace deteriorated roof. Pending, validated 24 January 2025 - [**PA/07586/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07586-24/zabbar-restoration-and-improved-lighting-of-main-dome): Proposed restoration and improved lighting of main dome including lantern and drum. Granted, validated 6 November 2024 - [**PA/06637/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06637-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 town dwelling, including the demolition of roof structure and formation of new washroom at roof Granted, validated 19 November 2024 - [**PA/06406/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06406-24/zabbar-conversion-of-pre-1967-property-with-no-use-to): Conversion of pre-1967 property with no-use to a pastizzeria shop, including proposed replacement of signage and awning, and sanctioning of steel roller shutter Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/06221/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06221-24/zabbar-sanction-widening-of-opening-at-ground-floor): To sanction widening of opening at ground floor. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floor levels and an extesion at roof level. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/05817/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05817-24/zabbar-alterations-at-first-and-second-floor-levels): Alterations at first and second floor levels, and extension of receded floor level. Granted, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/05065/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05065-24/zabbar-extension-at-roof-level-to-create-room): Proposed extension at roof level to create room as archives for existing Class 4A office. Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/04144/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04144-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-public-lavatory-and-to-construct): To demolish existing public lavatory and to construct a Class 3C multi-purpose hall built on three levels. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/02640/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02640-24/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-front-elevation): Restoration of existing front elevation (extension of permit PA/03836/18). 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