--- title: "Triq Villabate, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-villabate source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Villabate, Zabbar: 34 planning applications, 89% granted, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq Villabate # Triq Villabate, Zabbar: planning intelligence 34 applications on record: 16 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending (89% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 24 residential units granted. 7 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: Sports Facilities-SMRE 01.SMIA 11 (76%); Strategic Open Gap-SMCO10 (24%). Along the street the policy map shows Sports Facilities-SMRE 01.SMIA 11 (76% of the frontage); Strategic Open Gap-SMCO10 (24% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/04372/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04372-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of a plot and construction of 5 garages (private used) at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor lev Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 19 February 2025 - [**PA/06769/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06769-23/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-elevated-maisonette): Demolition of the existing elevated maisonette, and construction of three (2-bedroom) apartments and one receeded (1-bedroom) penthouse. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 31 May 2024 - [**PA/02905/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02905-24/zabbar-part-change-of-use-from-the-existing): Part change of use from the existing Class4/ showroom approved in PA4090/10 into a Class 4B at ground floor level, change of use of the existing Class 4/showroo Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, decided 3 December 2024 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Villabate yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/04963/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04963-24/zabbar-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa6153-22-and-construction): To sanction minor variations from PA6153/22 and construction of residential unit to seal off blank party wall. Refused, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/00694/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00694-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a domestic garage, sanctioning of larger bathroom at the back, other minor differences from approved permit and correction of sit Refused, validated 22 February 2023 ## Pending now - [**PA/07303/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-26/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-pa-04963-24-to-include): Proposed alterations and additions to PA/04963/24 to include a basement level and outdoor pool and deck area. Proposal also includes minor changes to elevations Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06098/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06098-26/zabbar-introduction-of-ramp-to-render-building-accessible): Proposed introduction of ramp to render building accessible following CRPD/TORB request. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05874/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site-to): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to lower levels and formation of water cistern. Proposed construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor and basem Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03725/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03725-26/zabbar-construction-of-an-agricultural-store): Proposed construction of an agricultural store, pump room and underlying reservoir. Proposal includes the demolition and reconstruction of the front walls, the Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/02506/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02506-26/zabbar-construction-of-residential-unit-to-cover-exposed): Construction of residential unit to cover exposed blank party wall. Pending, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/07008/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07008-25/zabbar-propose-a-static-6-m-x-3): To propose a static 6 m x 3 m billboard. Pending, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/06410/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06410-25/zabbar-excavation-and-construction-of-garages-at-basement): Excavation and construction of garages at basement levels -1 and -2 and at ground floor level; commercial shops (Class 4B and Class 4D outlet) and one residenti Pending, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq Villabate - [**PA/07303/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-26/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-pa-04963-24-to-include): Proposed alterations and additions to PA/04963/24 to include a basement level and outdoor pool and deck area. Proposal also includes minor changes to elevations Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06098/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06098-26/zabbar-introduction-of-ramp-to-render-building-accessible): Proposed introduction of ramp to render building accessible following CRPD/TORB request. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05874/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site-to): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to lower levels and formation of water cistern. Proposed construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor and basem Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04170/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04170-26/zabbar-installation-of-billboard): Proposed installation of billboard (solar powered external illumination). Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03725/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03725-26/zabbar-construction-of-an-agricultural-store): Proposed construction of an agricultural store, pump room and underlying reservoir. Proposal includes the demolition and reconstruction of the front walls, the Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03295/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03295-26/zabbar-demolish-and-re-construct-pre-1968-agricultural-store-on): To demolish and re-construct pre-1968 agricultural store on same footprint. Proposed roofing of an existing pre-1994 reservoir and construction of a research an Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/02506/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02506-26/zabbar-construction-of-residential-unit-to-cover-exposed): Construction of residential unit to cover exposed blank party wall. Pending, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/07008/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07008-25/zabbar-propose-a-static-6-m-x-3): To propose a static 6 m x 3 m billboard. Pending, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/06922/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-25/zabbar-propose-double-sided-6-x-3-m): To propose double sided 6 x 3 m canvas billboard with external lighting. Granted, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/06410/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06410-25/zabbar-excavation-and-construction-of-garages-at-basement): Excavation and construction of garages at basement levels -1 and -2 and at ground floor level; commercial shops (Class 4B and Class 4D outlet) and one residenti Pending, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04635/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04635-25/zabbar-construct-gated-access): To construct gated access, constructed an underground reservoir and pump room, to construct perimeter rubble walls. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/04374/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04374-25/zabbar-installation-of-external-illuminated-billboard-static): Proposed installation of external Illuminated billboard - static billboard with external lighting. Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/04290/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04290-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-disturbed-land-to): Change of use from disturbed land to boatyard (Class 6B), including sanctioning of gate, boundary walls and other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/03215/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03215-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-to-approved-office): To sanction changes to approved office (Class 4A) layout. Alterations to include the splitting from 1 office to 2 offices (Class 4A). Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/06480/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06480-24/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-second-floor-and-sanctioning): Proposed internal alterations at second floor and sanctioning of extension at third floor. Changes from PA/04868/05. Granted, validated 29 October 2024 - [**PA/06233/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06233-24/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-02886-17-change-of-use): Renewal of PA/02886/17 - Change of use of basement store and ground floor Class 4B retail shop to pharmacy Class 4B and clinic Class 4A. Proposed internal alter Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/04963/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04963-24/zabbar-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa6153-22-and-construction): To sanction minor variations from PA6153/22 and construction of residential unit to seal off blank party wall. Refused, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/04372/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04372-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of a plot and construction of 5 garages (private used) at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor lev Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03598/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03598-24/zabbar-reinstatement-of-rubble-walls): Proposed reinstatement of rubble walls, entrance and gate. Granted, validated 19 June 2024 - [**PA/03123/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03123-24/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to terraced house approved PA/231/11. Granted, validated 18 July 2024 - [**PA/02905/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02905-24/zabbar-part-change-of-use-from-the-existing): Part change of use from the existing Class4/ showroom approved in PA4090/10 into a Class 4B at ground floor level, change of use of the existing Class 4/showroo Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06769/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06769-23/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-elevated-maisonette): Demolition of the existing elevated maisonette, and construction of three (2-bedroom) apartments and one receeded (1-bedroom) penthouse. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05038/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05038-23/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-third-floor): Proposed alterations and additions to existing third floor residential unit and proposed construction of setback floor unit. Granted, validated 30 August 2023 - [**PA/04418/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04418-23/zabbar-renewal-of-permit-pa-08171-18-correction-of-site): Renewal of permit PA/08171/18: Correction of site from that approved in PB/2026/90. To sanction property as built from that approved in PB/2026/90 (amendments t Granted, validated 4 September 2023 - [**PA/03702/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03702-23/zabbar-construction-of-water-reservoir-and-rubble-walls): Proposed construction of water reservoir and rubble walls, installation of a windmill, sanctioning of rubble walls and soil deposition. 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