--- title: "PA/00216/24: clearing of site in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00216-24/zabbar-clearing-of-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Zabbar: Proposed clearing of site, excavation of two floors and construction of aquamation centre and cemeterial… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0021624 # PA/00216/24: clearing of site in Zabbar Vacant Site, Triq il-Papa Piju Xii c/w, Triq ic-Cimiterju, Zabbar Proposed clearing of site, excavation of two floors and construction of aquamation centre and cemeterial facilities. Consisting of basement parking at lower level, aquamation facilities, burial chambers and columbarium at upper basement level, and lift room, ceremonial hall and reception building and garden with columbarium and tombstones at ground floor level. - **Status:** Suspended (The decision on this case has been suspended to allow for further assessment.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq il-Papa Piju Xii c/w, Triq ic-Cimiterju, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Dr Jeremy Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jeremy-muscat) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Height:** 1 floor - **Received:** 3 October 2023 - **Validated:** 24 January 2024 - **Published:** 24 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00216/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00216&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq il-Papa Piju Xii c/w, Triq ic-Cimiterju, Zabbar 127 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq il-Papa Piju Xii: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/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, 9 m away - [**PA/01410/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01410-21/zabbar-carry-out-minor-alteration-in-the-front): To carry out minor alteration in the front facade, installation of air conditioning unit, aluminium railing and perforated steel mesh balcony. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/00407/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-23/zabbar-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa3741-15-including): To sanction variations from approved permit PA3741/15 including sanctioning of apertures. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/06242/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06242-23/zabbar-construction-of-basement-car-spaces): Proposed construction of basement car spaces, ground floor garage and first, second, third floor apartments and fourth floor receded floor. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/01069/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01069-24/zabbar-restoration-of-the-facade): Proposed restoration of the facade. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 45 m away - [**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, 52 m away - [**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, 52 m away - [**PA/06218/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06218-26/zabbar-excavate-existing-vacant-site): To excavate existing vacant site, and proposed construction of 1 private car garage and 2 parking spaces at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor… Granted, validated 20 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/06567/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06567-26/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-43no-garages-at-lower): Excavate and construct 43no garages at lower and upper basement levels and 24no residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/04506/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04506-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-pre-1968-domestic-car): Proposed change of use from pre-1968 domestic car garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/08490/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08490-24/zabbar-carry-out-excavation-works-and-construct-1060): To carry out excavation works and construct 1060 graves together with the construction of the periphery boundary wall, including 100 ashes urns, 4 chapels and… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/03668/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03668-23/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Internal alterations to existing first floor maisonette covered by RG/01834/20 including creation of common parts with lift and changes in internal walls… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/05675/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05675-26/zabbar-sanction-an-existing-property): To sanction an existing property (private car garage) as built (no planning permits found). Granted, validated 24 September 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/02427/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02427-25/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-washroom-at-second-floor): To demolish the existing washroom at second floor. To erect a new dwelling at second floor and washrooms at third floor level. Proposal also to include… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 4 floors, 105 m away - [**PA/06022/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06022-26/zabbar-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending, 108 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**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/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from Jeremy Muscat - [**PA/07414/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07414-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-four-overlying-floors-with-6): Proposed construction of four overlying floors with 6 apartments per floor and three penthouses at setback floor level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04462/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04462-26/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed demolition of existing ground and first floor levels whilst retaining façade with minor alterations, and proposed construction of a Class 4C… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/01804/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01804-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate site and construct basement garages, two Class 4B, three overlying floors with 6 apartments per floor and 5… Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01553/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01553-26/zejtun-alterations-to-existing-farmhouse-including-replacement-of): Alterations to existing farmhouse including replacement of collapsing roofs, additions at 1st floor level, and construction of pool. Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/07020/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07020-25/marsaxlokk-development-comprising-of-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed development comprising of demolition of existing building, including excavation to build: reservoir and a semi basement garage with 2 garages with… Withdrawn, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/04331/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04331-25/hamrun-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-in-as): To sanction internal and external changes in as built drawings as approved in PA/09389/17. Withdrawn [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)