--- title: "PA/00210/25: Demolition of existing dwelling in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00210-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of maisonette at ground floor, three apartments on three floors and an… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0021025 # PA/00210/25: Demolition of existing dwelling in Zabbar 180, St.Rita, Triq Lia, Zabbar Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of maisonette at ground floor, three apartments on three floors and an overlying penthouse on one receded floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 180, St.Rita, Triq Lia, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Alt holdings limited Attn: Alex Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alt-holdings-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 18 November 2024 - **Validated:** 22 January 2025 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 16 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00210/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00210&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 180, St.Rita, Triq Lia, Zabbar 177 other applications within 300 m: 113 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq Lia: 21 other applications, 12 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/07501/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-from-approved-pa-06414-19): Sanctioning of existing dwelling from approved PA/06414/19. Changes include - slight shift in wall layouts resulting in existing property being slightly… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 12 m away - [**PA/00753/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00753-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed internal alterations at first-floor level, extension of the existing second floor, and construction of an additional floor at roof level. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 3 floors, 13 m away - [**PA/02881/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02881-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a-street): To demolish existing townhouse and construct a street level garage, 3 apartments and a penthouse at a receded floor level. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00913/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00913-24/zabbar-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA/05946/99. Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/06586/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06586-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-structure): Demolition of existing structure, dismantling and reconstruction of existing architectural features including niche, gavda moulding, hallway arch and… Withdrawn, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/00622/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00622-26/zabbar-extension-at-second-floor): Proposed extension at second floor, replacement of roof over second floor, facade alteration to form garage door and internal changes. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/02086/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02086-24/zabbar-construction-of-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Construction of domestic store at roof level. Granted, validated 28 May 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/01709/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01709-23/zabbar-construction-of-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed construction of domestic store at roof level. Withdrawn, 46 m away - [**PA/06870/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06870-25/zabbar-demolish-existing): To demolish existing, and propose 6 garages at basement level, Class 4B shop and 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 9 apartments at first, second and third, and… Pending, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/05807/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05807-25/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa2824-15-mainly-correction-of): To sanction differences from PA2824/15 mainly correction of site layout following survey, shifting of internal walls, roofing of part of yards, extension of… Granted, validated 17 October 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/03415/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03415-26/zabbar-construction-of-basement-garage-for-parking-of): Proposed construction of basement garage for parking of private vehicles, Class 4A unit for professional services at ground floor, three residential units… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/01039/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01039-23/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa2824-15-mainly-correction-of): To sanction differences from PA2824/15 mainly correction of site layout following survey, shifting of internal walls, roofing of part of yards, extension of… Refused, validated 1 March 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/01591/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01591-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing residential unit and construct garage at basement level, class 4B shop and garage at ground floor level, six apartments at first, second… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/02534/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02534-23/zabbar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-staircase): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of staircase, proposed demolition of washroom, proposed alterations at first floor, extension at second and third floor… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/01938/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01938-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Change of use from approved Class 4B retail to proposed Class 4A office and sanctioning of the as built internal layout in gypsum/aluminum partition walls. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 65 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) ## More from Alt holdings Ltd - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06910/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06910-26/pieta-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): To demolish the existing terraced house and construct a proposed seven-storey apartment block comprising thirteen 1-bedroom units, including a maisonette and… Pending, 6 floors - [**PA/03226/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03226-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-unit): Proposed change of use of ground floor unit from Class 4B to Class 1A 1-bedroom maisonette. Proposal includes minor changes at basement level to add a… Pending, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/00096/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00096-26/birkirkara-remove-the-common-area-from-the-proposal): To remove the common area from the proposal previously approved in PA/3185/23, and open access to the neighbouring property for a shared common area. Granted, validated 30 January 2026 - [**PA/07885/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07885-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, including the construction of a WC and roofing of backyard. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/06316/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06316-25/naxxar-demolish-an-existing-terraced-house): To demolish an existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and an overlying maisonette, three apartments, and a penthouse. To connect the… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)