--- title: "PA/00489/25: Demolition of existing terraced house in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00489-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zurrieq: Demolition of existing terraced house (retaining main doorway), excavation, and construction of semi-basement… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0048925 # PA/00489/25: Demolition of existing terraced house in Zurrieq 167/169, Triq San Pawl, Zurrieq Demolition of existing terraced house (retaining main doorway), excavation, and construction of semi-basement garage and four apartments and overlying penthouse with jacuzzi. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 167/169, Triq San Pawl, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** Carmelo Cutajar - **Perit:** [Perit Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 26 December 2024 - **Validated:** 29 January 2025 - **Published:** 29 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 19 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00489/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00489&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 167/169, Triq San Pawl, Zurrieq 118 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 5 refused, 13 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02644/25). On Triq San Pawl: 14 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras), [Brian Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brian-ebejer), [Ivan Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-bondin). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/03132/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03132-24/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-public-service-garage): Change of use from public service garage to Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes minor alterations and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/00645/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00645-22/zurrieq-construction-of-a-block-with-a-different): Construction of a block with a different layout from that approved in permission PA1223/18. The ground floor and first floor levels are changed into 1 duplex… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/08278/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08278-25/zurrieq-sanction-changes-from-pa00645-22): To sanction changes from PA00645/22. Proposed fresh amendments including the conversion of duplex apartments into separate apartments on each individual… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/03086/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03086-24/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-roof-structure): Proposed demolition of existing roof structure, redevelopment of maisonette into 3 apartments and penthouse, alterations to install lift, and sanctioning as… Granted, validated 2 July 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/02644/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02644-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of one ground floor garage, four overlying apartments and common parts. Proposal… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 5 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/00593/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00593-23/zurrieq-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-terraced-house): Internal alterations and additions to terraced house: modification to create a garage, enlarge back yard, addition of room at terrace at first floor and… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/04779/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04779-26/zurrieq-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, extension and the addition of a pool to existing terraced house. Granted, validated 26 August 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/03113/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-22/zurrieq-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Additions and alterations to existing terraced house. Additions comprise new rooms at the roof and back of the property and extension of street-side rooms… Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/02769/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02769-22/zurrieq-sanction-differences-from-pa3491-98-of-property-as): To sanction differences from PA3491/98 of property as built, and proposed division into separate residential unit. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/00995/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00995-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-from-shop): Sanctioning of change of use from shop to garage for private cars, and proposed lowering of garage floor, and modification of ramp. Granted, validated 21 May 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/01310/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01310-23/zurrieq-demolish-existing-house-and-construct-a-new): To demolish existing house and construct a new terraced house comprising of a garage at ground floor level, living quarters at first and second floor, and… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 4 floors, 90 m away - [**PA/08432/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08432-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-removal-of-loose-material-approved): Sanctioning of removal of loose material approved by PA01310/23 and proposed minor excavation to form cellar under garage and to include the addition of… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 91 m away - [**PA/02358/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02358-21/zurrieq-change-of-use-and-minor-internal-and): Change of use and minor internal and external alterations from previously approved PA/08736/19 Status being checked, 91 m away - [**PA/07005/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07005-25/zurrieq-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-to-approved): To sanction internal and external differences to approved permit PA/01847/09 - including shifting of walls and apertures. Granted, validated 24 November 2025, 92 m away - [**PA/04061/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04061-26/zurrieq-alterations-and-extension-to-a-second-floor-apartment): Proposed alterations and extension to a second-floor apartment, including extending the common stairs and a washroom on the fourth-floor level. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 94 m away ## More by Josef Zahra - [**PA/07678/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07678-26/zabbar-sanction-variances-from-pa-08557-21-consisting-of-relocation): To sanction variances from PA/08557/21 consisting of relocation of underground water reservior, extension to ancillary Class 4B store at level -2,… Pending - [**PA/07610/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-26/marsaskala-sanction-variances-from-rg-00197-23-consisting-of-internal): To sanction variances from RG/00197/23 consisting of internal alterations and washroom extension at third floor. Pending - [**PA/03949/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-house-retaining-sanctioning): Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of ground floor garage, overlying duplex… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03172/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03172-26/zejtun-sanctioning-of-variances-from-approved-permit-pa-00207-04): Sanctioning of variances from approved permit PA/00207/04, proposed alterations/extension and construction of pool and landscaped area on overlying existing… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/01900/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01900-26/zurrieq-limited-excavation): Proposed limited excavation (less than 2m depth), and construction of basement garage and residential dwellings at ground, first and receeded floor levels. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01554/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01554-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-existing-premises): Proposed minor alterations to existing premises (approved by virtue of PA/00567/21), demolition of washroom at roof level, construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)