--- title: "PA/00022/26: Demolition of existing terraced house in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00022-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of underground reservoir and construction of underground… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0002226 # PA/00022/26: Demolition of existing terraced house in Zabbar Lorna House, Triq San Guzepp c/w, Triq Salvu Astarita, Zabbar Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of underground reservoir and construction of underground reservoir, Class 4B shop, 2 garages, duplex maisonette, and three overlying apartments. Application also includes the construction of lift and pool at receded floor and sign for shop. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Lorna House, Triq San Guzepp c/w, Triq Salvu Astarita, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-busuttil) - **Perit:** [Perit Stanley Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stanley-cortis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 19 November 2025 - **Validated:** 14 January 2026 - **Published:** 14 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 February 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00022/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00022&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Lorna House, Triq San Guzepp c/w, Triq Salvu Astarita, Zabbar 122 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00961/24). On Triq San Guzepp: 21 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Karys Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karys-schembri), [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Mark Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-abela). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 14 comparable decisions nearby). 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/00736/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00736-22/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of-ground): To demolish existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/01030/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01030-21/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-2-garages): To demolish existing building and construct 2 garages and a Class 4B shop at ground floor level including 3 apartments and a penthouse. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/06650/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06650-25/zabbar-sanction-variations-from-pa-08354-20): To sanction variations from PA/08354/20 (MA) incl. changes in height levels. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/02010/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02010-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-of): To demolish existing terraced house and construction of groundfloor garage, and four apartments. A lift is also proposed Under appeal, validated 12 August 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/00590/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00590-26/zabbar-pool-at-roof-level): Proposed pool at roof level ( to include staircase ). Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/04336/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04336-26/zabbar-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir and swimming pool, construction of ground floor garage and maisonette,… Refused, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/01717/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01717-25/zabbar-sanction-aluminum-louvered-cabinets-in-front-garden): To sanction aluminum louvered cabinets in front garden for screening of services. Proposed aluminum louvered cabinets in front garden. Shifting of tables and… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 101 m away - [**PA/02289/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02289-26/zabbar-sanction-existing-ground-floor-garage): To sanction existing ground floor garage (no previous permits traced). Granted, validated 8 May 2026, 104 m away - [**PA/07317/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07317-26/zabbar-sanction-house-as-built-from-pb-06531-80): To sanction house as built from PB/06531/80. Pending, 104 m away - [**PA/06315/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-23/zabbar-propose-minor-internal-alterations-addition-on-terrace): To propose minor internal alterations addition on terrace at first floor level and games room at second floor level. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 108 m away - [**PA/02139/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02139-22/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pb3944-89): To sanction changes from approved permit PB3944/89. Proposal also includes minor alterations at first floor and the erection of a separate unit at second… Status being checked, 3 floors, 113 m away - [**PA/04115/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04115-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 3C gymnasium. Proposal includes extension in back yard to provide storage space. Refused, validated 25 June 2025, 115 m away - [**PA/00788/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00788-20/zabbar-construction-of-6-apartments-and-1-penthouse): Construction of 6 apartments and 1 penthouse having a pool on the front terrace, over existing ground floor garages (qty:5). Status being checked, 121 m away - [**PA/00033/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00033-25/zabbar-proposal-of-extension-of-the-approved-receded): Proposal of extension of the approved receded floor including a small spiral staircase to the upper roof and sanctioning of the retractable awning and… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 122 m away - [**PA/00991/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00991-23/zabbar-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of internal alterations from that approved in DN1793/14 including changes in wall layouts, skylight and changes in stairs from first floor to roof… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 127 m away ## More by Stanley Cortis - [**PA/06716/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06716-26/senglea-isla-minor-external-and-internal-alterations-including-railing): Proposed minor external and internal alterations including railing at roof level and jacuzzi to an existing rehabilitated palazzino located within a UCA in… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06451/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06451-26/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-apartment): To sanction internal and external alterations to apartment at third floor as built from PA10399/17. Pending - [**PA/06428/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06428-26/fgura-demolition-of-the-existing-stairwell-at-third-floor): Demolition of the existing stairwell at third-floor level and the construction of two separate duplex residential units at third-floor and receded… Pending - [**PA/06280/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06280-26/zurrieq-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-to-convert): Alterations to existing terraced house to convert the first floor into an apartment and extension at roof level in order to construct two other residential… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05204/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05204-26/naxxar-multi-lane-slide-as-part-of-the-slide): Proposed multi-lane slide as part of the slide group including splash pool and underlying relating facilities. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03229/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03229-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-underground-reservoir-as-built-and-proposed): To sanction underground reservoir as built and proposed construction of gate and maintenance/increase in height of rubble wall. Suspended, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Stanley Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stanley-cortis) ## More from Matthew Busuttil - [**PA/07133/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07133-25/fgura-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-at-first-floor): Demolition of existing maisonette at first floor and construction of three apartments and penthouse. Application also includes installation of lift. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/02550/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02550-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of three garages, miasonette, four apartments and duplex receded floor. Application also includes lift. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/01519/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01519-25/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-residence-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing residence and construction of three residential units and penthouse. Application also includes proposed lift. Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/04829/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04829-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-building-at-madagascar): Demolition of existing building at ’Madagascar’, and changes to approved layout to ’Evergreen’ covered by PA5271/23 and construction of 8 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/04039/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04039-24/zurrieq-convert-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-into-two-separate): To convert existing ground-floor maisonette into two separate two (2) bedroom units. Additionally, the development will include the construction of six new… Refused, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05271/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05271-23/birkirkara-sanction-the-residential-unit-as-built-since): To sanction the residential unit as built since no approved planning permit was traced. The application also includes: Demolition of existing roof structures… Granted, validated 12 October 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)