--- title: "PA/00012/20: construct third floor and fourth floor recessed in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00012-20/zabbar-construct-third-floor-and-fourth-floor-recessed source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To construct third floor and fourth floor recessed floor extension to existing recessed third floor to construct a… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0001220 # PA/00012/20: construct third floor and fourth floor recessed in Zabbar 21, Donna House, Flat 3, Triq l-Ghadiba, Zabbar To construct third floor and fourth floor recessed floor extension to existing recessed third floor to construct a duplex apartment. Internal alterations to accommodate internal stairs. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 21, Donna House, Flat 3, Triq l-Ghadiba, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Mr Kenneth Abela - **Perit:** [Perit Carl Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/carl-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 6 December 2019 - **Validated:** 15 January 2020 - **Published:** 15 January 2020 - **Comments close:** 14 February 2020 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 April 2020 - **Permit expires:** 13 May 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00012/20) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00012&caseYear=20) ## Planning activity around 21, Donna House, Flat 3, Triq l-Ghadiba, Zabbar 6 other applications on the same street: 1 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. On Triq l-Ghadiba: 6 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). No granted application nearby states a height to compare with. Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/06326/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06326-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A, changes to facade sign and proposed minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/02683/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02683-25/zabbar-sanction-part-of-garage-approved-in-pb2808-89): To sanction part of garage approved in PB2808/89 to Class 5A garage for use of computer diagnostic tuning and electric repairs on cars and store. Refused, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/05126/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05126-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B shop including internal alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/01300/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01300-22/zabbar-modifications-to-approved): Proposed modifications to approved (PA/03393/21) internal walls and external elevations. Proposed modifications to existing ground floor garage and to the… Status being checked - [**PA/03393/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03393-21/zabbar-modifications-to-the-internal-walls-and-external): Proposed modifications to the internal walls and external elevation to existing first floor maisonette and to existing ground floor garage (Triq il-Kahwiela).… Status being checked, 2 floors - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## More by Carl Grech - [**PA/07035/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07035-26/gzira-demolish-an-existing-duplex-first-floor-and): To demolish an existing duplex first floor and second floor maisonette and construct three 2-bedroom apartments, 4 1-bedroom apartments and a recessed 1… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02075/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02075-26/san-gwann-sanction-changes-to-existing-villa-covered-by): To sanction changes to existing villa covered by permit PB00087/71 as built. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01309/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01309-26/siggiewi-sanction-front-elevation-colour-scheme): To sanction front elevation colour scheme. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/04685/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04685-25/zebbug-change-of-use-from-a-class-4a): Change of use from a Class 4A veterinary clinic with Class 4B shop selling veterinary supplies to a Class 2A veterinary Clinic. To sanction a change to the… Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**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/03398/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03398-25/naxxar-changes-to-existing-pa6631-23-from-a-basement): Changes to existing PA6631/23 from a basement garage for private vehicles, a ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a recessed floor penthouse to a… Granted, validated 9 July 2025 [All applications by Carl Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/carl-grech) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)