--- title: "PA/00225/24: demolish existing building and construct 4 ground in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00225-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-4-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing building and construct 4 ground floor garages, 5 apartments and a penthouse at setback floor… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0022524 # PA/00225/24: demolish existing building and construct 4 ground in Zabbar 73, Merhba, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar To demolish existing building and construct 4 ground floor garages, 5 apartments and a penthouse at setback floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 73, Merhba, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Claudio Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/claudio-calleja) - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 14 December 2023 - **Validated:** 26 March 2024 - **Published:** 24 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 8 February 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 10 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00225/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00225&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 73, Merhba, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar 174 other applications within 300 m: 104 granted, 3 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq ix-Xghajra: 27 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/05457/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05457-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit. To construct a ground floor level maisonette and garage, and overlying eight residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 9 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/05097/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05097-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 5A Car Valeting (carwash by hand and detailing). Proposal to include fixing of sign and relocation of retractable… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/02842/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02842-26/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pb1486-88-due-to): To sanction differences from approved PB1486/88 due to change in layout. Proposed demolition of parts of first floor level to form common stairwell/lift and… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/04193/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in RG1604/19. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/02113/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02113-21/zabbar-change-of-garage-into-public-service-garage): Proposed change of garage into public service garage and to screen roller shutter case Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/02443/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02443-21/zabbar-sanction-extension-of-two-rooms-at-the): To sanction extension of two rooms at the back of the property, reconfiguration of internal staircase and an extension of roof structure. Proposed internal… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/00398/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00398-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-an-approved-garage): To sanction alterations to an approved garage. Granted, validated 17 February 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/00407/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-26/zabbar-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site. Proposed excavation of reservoir. Proposed construction of; garages at basement level, a 2-bedroom maisonette at elevated ground… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/08100/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08100-25/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-a-private-basement-one): To excavate and construct a private basement one car garage to an existing dwelling and to sanction as built staircase from basement level to ground floor. Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/03113/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-25/zabbar-excavation-of-two-existing-vacant-plots-and): Proposed excavation of two existing vacant plots and construction of basement garages and overlying 2 maisonettes, 13 apartments and 2 penthouses. The… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/04005/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04005-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure): To demolish existing dilapidated structure, to excavate oversite and to construct basement garages and 19 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 1 floor, 72 m away - [**PA/01733/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01733-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved PA854/19 and splitting of penthouse into 2 separate penthouses Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/01898/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01898-25/zabbar-replace-roof-between-basement-and-ground-floor): To replace roof between basement and ground floor. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/00491/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00491-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of Existing Property & Construction of Semi Basement Garages & Parking Spaces, 6 Apartments, 2 Penthouses & Lift in Common Parts. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/03445/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03445-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-post-rg-permit): Sanctioning of minor changes post RG permit and PA/08063/17, proposed minor internal alterations, proposed creation of garage at ground floor level and… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 89 m away ## More by Michael Anastasi - [**PA/07657/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07657-26/pembroke-changes-to-permit-pa-04863-21): Proposed changes to permit PA/04863/21, including changes to the lift shaft at roof level and removal of landscaping from what was previously approved. Pending - [**PA/07533/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07533-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-05950-18-change-of): Renewal request to PA/05950/18 - Change of use from shop to Class 4C, restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**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/06952/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-10246-17-proposed-extension): Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06525/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06525-26/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage, 3 overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06513/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06513-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi) ## More from Claudio Calleja - [**PA/06525/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06525-26/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage, 3 overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05768/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05768-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site, and construct Garages and Substation at Basement level, Class 4A - Office, Class 4B - Hair Salon including… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05031/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05031-26/mosta-external-alteration-at-roof-level-including-location): Proposed external alteration at roof level including location for solar panels. Application also includes amalgamation of two previous permits on the same… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/03782/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03782-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, two ground floor maisonette, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per floor… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01045/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01045-26/pembroke-construction-of-two-pools-at-roof-level): Proposed construction of two pools at roof level. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/08148/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08148-25/fgura-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, two maisonettes, two ground floor garages, three overlying floors with 2… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)