--- title: "PA/00167/25: Demolition of existing terraced house in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00167-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of one basement floor for garages, erection of a… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0016725 # PA/00167/25: Demolition of existing terraced house in Zabbar 14, Vilhena, Triq Strickland, Zabbar Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of one basement floor for garages, erection of a maisonette and eight overlying apartments, two of which are at set back floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 14, Vilhena, Triq Strickland, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Southgate Ltd Attn: Adrian Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/southgate-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Jesmond Mugliett](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jesmond-mugliett) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 8 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 6 November 2024 - **Validated:** 22 January 2025 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 16 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00167/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00167&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 14, Vilhena, Triq Strickland, Zabbar 174 other applications within 300 m: 107 granted, 2 refused, 18 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04812/25). On Triq Strickland: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 79% (likely range 49–100%, low reliability, from 17 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 8 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 5. 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/03616/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03616-24/zabbar-sanction-variations-from-pa-3387-95): To sanction variations from PA/3387/95. Granted, validated 29 August 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/07023/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-property-from-pa-01744-01): Proposed sanctioning of property from PA/01744/01, mainly due to shifting of internal walls, enclosing of terrace on facade to form walk-in wardrobe and pv… Granted, validated 12 January 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/00704/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00704-22/zabbar-convert-shop): To convert shop, garage and basement into a residential unit with garage. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/02968/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02968-22/zabbar-internal-changes-to-basement-and-ground-floor): Internal changes to basement and ground floor level retaining same number of units as per approved permit (PA11315/18) description - "five apartments and a… Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/03433/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03433-21/zabbar-carry-out-internal-alterations): To carry out internal alterations, change shop area to living room and merge to residence, transform main door into window, and change shop door to residence… Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/04978/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04978-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved dwelling in PA/5825/16 and a newly proposed garage at ground floor level. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/04129/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04129-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-townhouse): Internal alterations to pre-1968 townhouse, demolition of part of reinforced concrete roof at first floor and reconstruction of same and to replace external… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/07619/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07619-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, replacement of part of roof, changes in floor levels at ground floor and construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/01221/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01221-24/zabbar-sanction-extensions-to-townhouse-which-are-not): To sanction extensions to townhouse which are not visible on the 1967 aerial photo. Extensions constructed in the 1970’s. Proposed change of aluminium door to… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/04539/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04539-23/zabbar-internal-alterations-of-pre-1967-dwelling-with-pool): Internal alterations of pre-1967 dwelling with pool and restoration of facades as per GS/00590/23. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 65 m away - [**PA/01185/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01185-21/zabbar-amendments-from-pa-06022-18-including-sanctioning-of-minor): Amendments from PA/06022/18 including sanctioning of minor internal alterations, minor changes to facade design, opening of garage door and conversion of… Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/05428/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05428-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Internal alterations at ground and first floor levels to existing town house and the construction of a receded floor level. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/05485/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05485-23/zabbar-extension-to-approved-pa5536-18-and-proposed-alterations): Proposed extension to approved PA5536/18 and proposed alterations. Refused, validated 20 September 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/04426/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04426-23/zabbar-restoration-of-facade-of-pre-1967-building-including): Restoration of facade of pre-1967 building including the replacement of closed timber balcony and replacement of aluminium apertures with replica timber… Granted, validated 29 August 2023, 78 m away - [**PA/04082/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04082-25/zabbar-extension-to-approved-pa5536-18-and-proposed-alterations): Proposed extension to approved PA5536/18 and proposed alterations. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 85 m away ## More by Jesmond Mugliett - [**PA/07409/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07409-26/fgura-change-in-layout-of-toilet-and-ante): Change in layout of toilet and ante room, sanctioning of entrance and proposal for new door. Pending - [**PA/06349/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06349-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-from-approved): Sanctioning of garage as built from approved permit PA/2605/12. Granted, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05527/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05527-26/ta-xbiex-minor-alterations-from-pa-05902-18-including-the-addition): Minor alterations from PA/05902/18 including the addition of a pvc structure at the back of the property. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/05269/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05269-26/qormi-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01462-23): Changes to approved permit PA/01462/23, comprising of, the retention of existing ground floor areas, including adjustments to the courtyard and minor… Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05163/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05163-26/marsaxlokk-alterations-at-basement-and-ground-floor-from): Alterations at basement and ground floor from approved PA/07047/24 (including extension at basement level providing access to ground floor and reorganisation… Granted, validated 3 September 2026 - [**PA/05144/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05144-26/msida-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-02059-25-comprising): Changes to development approved in PA/02059/25 comprising of the following; Addition of buffer zone along third party wall at basement level and one HCB leaf… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by Jesmond Mugliett](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jesmond-mugliett) ## More from Southgate Ltd - [**PA/05741/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05741-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction of one (1) maisonette at ground floor, six… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05672/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05672-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavation and construction of reservoir, garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 4 apartments. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/01539/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01539-24/zejtun-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, site excavation and construction of basement garages, four overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03226/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03226-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house; excavation of a basement; construction of five overlying floors consisting of two maisonettes, six apartments and one penthouse… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)