--- title: "PA/00282/24: Demolition of existing property in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00282-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Demolition of existing property, excavation and construction of reservoir, construction of maisonette at ground… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0028224 # PA/00282/24: Demolition of existing property in Zabbar 17, Triq San Leonardu, Zabbar Demolition of existing property, excavation and construction of reservoir, construction of maisonette at ground floor, entrance lobby, 3 apartments (including 1 duplex) and a swimming pool at the roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 17, Triq San Leonardu, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 1 November 2023 - **Validated:** 24 January 2024 - **Published:** 6 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 11 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00282/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00282&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 17, Triq San Leonardu, Zabbar 44 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/07435/24). On Triq San Leonardu: 32 other applications, 17 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Adriana Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adriana-zammit), [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella), [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/05883/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05883-25/xghajra-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of il-Hofra Reservoir, including the construction and installation of an inverter area and inverters. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/01739/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01739-26/xghajra-sanction-the-existing-farmhouse-from-that-approved): To sanction the existing farmhouse from that approved in PA3997/18. Sanctioning includes slight shifting in position, layout reconfiguration, addition of a… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/03488/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03488-23/xghajra-sanction-existing-farmhouse-as-built-from-that): To sanction existing farmhouse as built from that approved in PA3997/18. Sanctioning includes slight shifting in position, and different elevations but… Refused, validated 6 September 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/02000/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02000-24/xghajra-sanction-pre-1994-agricultural-stores): To sanction pre-1994 agricultural stores, proposed relocation of same structures including excavation and construction of underground reservoir and… Refused, validated 3 April 2024, 188 m away - [**PA/02347/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02347-21/zabbar-sanction-w): To sanction w.c at the back of the property Status being checked, 217 m away - [**PA/06344/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06344-26/zabbar-sanction-an-existing-one-storey-ground-floor-garage): To sanction an existing one-storey ground floor garage and construct first and second floor flats and third and fourth level flats. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 4 floors, 225 m away - [**PA/00360/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00360-24/xghajra-sanctioning-to-existing-dwelling-and-registered-pool): Sanctioning to existing dwelling and registered pool from approved PA/351/94. Proposal also includes sanctioning of adjoining surroundings as part of garden… Pending, validated 31 January 2024, 225 m away - [**PA/00291/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00291-24/zabbar-sanction-apartment-as-build-from-that-as): To sanction apartment as build from that as approved in PA3918/04. Granted, validated 5 March 2024, 234 m away - [**PA/05204/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05204-25/zabbar-change-of-use-of-unutilised-rooms-to): Proposed change of use of unutilised rooms to two Class 5C – industrial workshops. Proposal includes sanctioning of site layout and facade. Furthermore,… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 235 m away - [**PA/02241/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02241-21/zabbar-increase-of-internal-height-of-the-garage): Proposed increase of internal height of the garage, construction of small store and stairwell at roof level. Status being checked, 259 m away - [**PA/05037/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05037-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-increase-of-internal-height-of): Proposed sanctioning of increase of internal height of garage, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 261 m away - [**PA/00194/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00194-22/zabbar-excavation-and-construction-of-21-private-car): Excavation and construction of 21 private car garages, 16 apartments and 2 penthouses. Status being checked, 262 m away - [**PA/03464/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03464-24/zabbar-use-of-semi-basement-garage-as-approved-in): Use of semi-basement garage as approved in PA1487/98 for the parking of public service vehicles and to sanction variations from approved permit PA1487/98… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 265 m away - [**PA/06501/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06501-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-un-used-space-to): Change of use from un-used space to public service garage and proposed change of use from approved public service garage (covered by PA 3219/24) to Class 5B… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 273 m away - [**PA/07435/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07435-24/zabbar-alteration-to-existing-maisonette-and-garage): Alteration to existing maisonette and garage, installation of lift and construction of apartments above at second, third and receded floor for a total of 4… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 277 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) ## More from Daniel Zahra - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)