--- title: "PA/00491/25: Demolition of Existing Property & Construction of in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00491-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Demolition of Existing Property & Construction of Semi Basement Garages & Parking Spaces, 6 Apartments, 2 Penthouses… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0049125 # PA/00491/25: Demolition of Existing Property & Construction of in Zabbar Josephine & FreeHouse, Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar Demolition of Existing Property & Construction of Semi Basement Garages & Parking Spaces, 6 Apartments, 2 Penthouses & Lift in Common Parts. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Josephine & FreeHouse, Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Charles Demanuele - **Perit:** [Perit Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 4 December 2024 - **Validated:** 29 January 2025 - **Published:** 29 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 5 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00491/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00491&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Josephine & FreeHouse, Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar 220 other applications within 300 m: 137 granted, 4 refused, 23 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq Wied il-Ghajn: 27 other applications, 16 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman), [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/05529/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05529-25/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-to-class-4b-outlet): To carry out alterations to Class 4B outlet including affixing of sign on facade. Granted, validated 7 October 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/06788/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06788-23/zabbar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Sanctioning of the change of use of garage to Class 4B shop (hairdresser) and sanctioning of internal alterations. The proposal includes the proposed… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/06378/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06378-26/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a): To demolish the existing townhouse and construct a residential building comprising four floors and a total of seven residential units. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/04380/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04380-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) (as approved in PA/02794/17) to residential apartments (1 bedroom units) (Class1); minor internal alterations including… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00330/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00330-23/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-and-an-extension-to): To carry out alterations and an extension to an existing pre-1967 terraced house. Works consist of the demolition of part on the side of Triq il-Karmnu and… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/08423/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08423-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-entire-property-including): Proposed sanctioning of entire property including; new basement level, internal shifting of walls, changes to site configuration and changes on facade.… Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/04426/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04426-23/zabbar-restoration-of-facade-of-pre-1967-building-including): Restoration of facade of pre-1967 building including the replacement of closed timber balcony and replacement of aluminium apertures with replica timber… Granted, validated 29 August 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/02059/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02059-21/zabbar-sanction-open-balcony-to-closed-balcony-at): To sanction open balcony to closed balcony at façade, internal alterations, roofing of back terrace to create a bedroom at first floor, stairwell from first… Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/03571/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03571-21/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of 7 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/04129/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04129-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-townhouse): Internal alterations to pre-1968 townhouse, demolition of part of reinforced concrete roof at first floor and reconstruction of same and to replace external… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 81 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, 87 m away - [**PA/03608/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03608-22/zabbar-demolish-part-ground-floor-and-first-floor): To demolish part ground floor and first floor levels, and re-construct ground floor, first floor, second floor and recessed roof level and to refurbish… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/02522/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02522-22/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, conversion of a sitting room into garage and construction of a duplex unit. Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/01181/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-25/zabbar-formation-of-garage-opening-on-facade-and): Proposed formation of garage opening on facade and changing the use from a bedroom as approved to a garage for private use. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 101 m away - [**PA/02786/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02786-25/zabbar-widen-garage-door-and-sanction-garage-as): To widen garage door and sanction garage as built (plans not found). Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 104 m away ## More by Alistair Avallone - [**PA/07390/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-26/zabbar-proposal-of-a-greenhouse): Proposal of a greenhouse. Pending - [**PA/07051/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07051-26/marsaskala-sanction-extension-and-minor-alterations-to-pre-1967): To sanction extension and minor alterations to pre-1967 agricultural room from that approved in PA/02690/24, sanctioning of pool and surrounding paving with… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07031/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07031-26/tarxien-sanction-and-proposed-internal-alterations-to-existing): To sanction and proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D property from that approved in PA/00504/12. Pending - [**PA/06820/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06820-26/tarxien-external-alteration-to-as-approved-terraced-house): External alteration to as approved terraced house (PA/02744/21) proposing to construct of a washroom roof level. Pending - [**PA/06792/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06792-26/paola-sanctioning-of-a-control-room-from-approved): Sanctioning of a control room from approved permits PA/07694/22 and PA/00073/24, and proposed addition of 3 silos, an additional control/plant room to be… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06751/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06751-26/kalkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Installation of new lift and proposed construction of bedroom at rear and shifting of pv panels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)