--- title: "PA/00407/26: clearing of site in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-26/zabbar-clearing-of-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed clearing of site. Proposed excavation of reservoir. Proposed construction of; garages at basement level, a… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0040726 # PA/00407/26: clearing of site in Zabbar Infill Plot, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar Proposed clearing of site. Proposed excavation of reservoir. Proposed construction of; garages at basement level, a 2-bedroom maisonette at elevated ground floor, 3 in number 3-bedroom apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels, a 2-bedroom penthouse at receded floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Infill Plot, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Mario Zerafa - **Perit:** [M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 27 October 2025 - **Validated:** 28 January 2026 - **Published:** 28 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 24 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00407/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00407&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Infill Plot, 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), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [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 new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/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 - [**PA/02105/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02105-22/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa5849-02-and-to-carry): To sanction differences from PA5849/02 and to carry out internal alterations, demolition of rooms at back of property to enlarge backyard, construction of… Status being checked, 90 m away ## More by M&V Architects - [**PA/07434/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07434-26/mgarr-excavation-and-construction-of-car-spaces-at): Proposed excavation and construction of car spaces at basement level accessible through a car lift. Proposed ground floor level car spaces, 2 units at levels… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07421/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07421-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-under-pa-5974-22-as-built-and): To sanction apartment under PA/5974/22 as built and proposed additional bedroom and internal partition. Pending - [**PA/06992/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06992-26/swieqi-stable): Proposed stable, tack room and paddock. Proposed 100CUM reservoir. Proposed restoration of existing rubble walls. To sanction access ramp. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06822/26** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06822-26/mtarfa-sanction-construction-of-garage-and-domestic-store): To sanction construction of garage and domestic store to a pre-1967 dwelling, with an approved permit of PA/3675/94. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06783/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06783-26/sliema-class-3a-tourism-accommodation-containing-24-rooms): Proposed Class 3A tourism accommodation containing 24 rooms. Proposed development shall include ancillary facilities such as breakfast area and pool at roof… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06735/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06735-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-to-existing-domestic-store-of-penthouse): Proposed extension to existing domestic store of penthouse. Pending [All applications by M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)