--- title: "PA/00290/26: Excavation within front garden extents in Zebbug | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00290-26/zebbug-excavation-within-front-garden-extents source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zebbug: Excavation within front garden extents, alterations to garage (private use) at basement level, construction of… Planning applications › Zebbug › PA0029026 # PA/00290/26: Excavation within front garden extents in Zebbug 56, Garage 12, Triq Emmanuele Cilia, Zebbug Excavation within front garden extents, alterations to garage (private use) at basement level, construction of garage extension, and construction of garage/front garden slab including high level windows. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 56, Garage 12, Triq Emmanuele Cilia, Zebbug - **Locality:** [Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug) - **Applicant:** [Brian Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/brian-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Christopher Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 4 December 2025 - **Validated:** 11 March 2026 - **Published:** 11 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 15 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00290/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00290&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 56, Garage 12, Triq Emmanuele Cilia, Zebbug 112 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 2 refused, 11 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03985/24). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/02229/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02229-25/zebbug-sanction-house-as-built-approved-by-pa-08877-17): To sanction house as built approved by PA/08877/17 following appropriate survey, and proposed minor changes to approved facade. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/02619/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02619-21/zebbug-propose-minor-variations-in-internal-layout-and): To propose minor variations in internal layout and facade from that approved in PA/06320/17. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/01036/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01036-21/zebbug-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-comprising): Proposed additions and alterations to existing dwelling comprising demolition of selective structures, excavation of basement, alterations in existing rooms,… Status being checked, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/00516/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00516-23/zebbug-change-of-use-of-existing-ground-floor): Proposed change of use of existing ground floor store to Class 4B shop, proposed sign and proposed alterations. Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 64 m away - [**PA/02285/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02285-24/zebbug-proposal-of-two-apartment-units): Proposal of two apartment units (Class 1) above approved pharmacy on first floor and 2nd floor level. Slight modifications to the approved facade in… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 3 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/00578/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00578-22/zebbug-demolishing-of-existing-residential-structure-with-official): Proposed demolishing of existing residential structure with official number 36, proposed construction of new pharmacy - Class 4B at ground floor level.… Granted, validated 2 February 2022, 73 m away - [**PA/05974/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05974-24/zebbug-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and proposed affixing of sign. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/00663/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00663-20/zebbug-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private car garage covered by PA/07872/17 to public service garage Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/07098/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07098-24/zebbug-sanction-the-construction-of-an-additional-two-car): To sanction the construction of an additional two-car garage at basement level approved by PA/01030/16 (beneath the existing front garden and street-level… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/00640/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00640-21/zebbug-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-a-garage): To demolish existing dwelling and construct a garage at ground floor and overlying two apartments. Status being checked, 2 floors, 80 m away - [**PA/08542/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08542-24/zebbug-renewal-of-pa-08477-19-construction-of-garages): Renewal of PA/08477/19 - Construction of garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 receded penthouses. Works include excavation. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/00747/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00747-22/zebbug-sanction-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa1103-16-including): To sanction internal alterations from approved PA1103/16 including configuration of site as per latest survey. Status being checked, 96 m away - [**PA/04679/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04679-23/zebbug-sanction-minor-changes-on-the-facade-and): To sanction minor changes on the facade and in the front garden from that approved in permit PA/04218/19. Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/01378/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01378-21/zebbug-change-of-use-from-residential-to-class): Proposed change of use from residential to Class 4B retail shop of street level maisonette including internal and external alterations. Proposed shop sign. Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/03108/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03108-26/zebbug-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-at-roof): To sanction internal and external alterations at roof level from that approved in PA/02875/09. Proposed alterations to ground and first floor level including… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors, 101 m away ## More by Christopher Azzopardi - [**PA/06211/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06211-26/rabat-alterations-to-apartment-from-approved-rg-00645-24): Alterations to apartment from approved RG/00645/24, including opening of walls and insertion of steel beams, opening of doors, construction of ensuite and… Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/05879/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05879-26/nadur-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-dn-00163-22): Proposed minor internal alterations from approved DN/00163/22. Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/02966/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02966-26/san-gwann-sanction-variations-to-garage): To sanction variations to garage (private use) as per site survey, including additional space below ramp from approved PA/03950/07. Granted, validated 5 June 2026 - [**PA/01695/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01695-26/mosta-alterations-to-existing-residential-class-1a-building): Alterations to existing residential Class 1A building. Removal of wall and insertion of beam at basement level, shifting of garage door, raising of opramorta… Granted, validated 9 April 2026 - [**PA/00843/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00843-26/mellieha-alterations-and-sanctioning-to-basement-store): Alterations and sanctioning to basement store, Class 4A and Class 4B units at ground floor, and Class 1A units at first, second, and third floors from… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05415/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05415-25/zejtun-sanctioning-of-minimal-changes-to): Sanctioning of minimal changes to; internal walls and apertures, washroom layout, and facade, from approved PA/02236/08. Granted, validated 27 August 2025 [All applications by Christopher Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-azzopardi) ## More from Brian Farrugia - [**PA/01053/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01053-26/gudja-demolition-of-existing-store-as-approved-in): Proposed demolition of existing store as approved in PB3831/82/455/82 and the proposed excavation of the existing site, construction of a basement, ground and… Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07565/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-25/santa-lucija-alterations-and-extension-at-first-and-second): Proposed alterations and extension at first and second floor levels to subdivide existing terraced house into two separate units and a washroom. Alterations… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/06660/24** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06660-24/gudja-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To sanction change of use from garage to Class 1A residence. Proposal includes sanctioning of internal and external alterations. Refused, validated 2 October 2024 - [**PA/01159/24** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01159-24/santa-lucija-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of two garages at ground floor level and two apartments at first and second floor levels. Withdrawn, validated 28 February 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/01254/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01254-23/luqa-construction-of-rabbit-farm-and-ancillary-facilities): Proposed construction of rabbit farm and ancillary facilities. Refused, validated 8 March 2023 [All planning applications in Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug)