--- title: "PA/00608/23: Alterations to the existing garage in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00608-23/zabbar-alterations-to-the-existing-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Alterations to the existing garage (PB1380/92) at ground floor level to include a lift and stairwell and demolition… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0060823 # PA/00608/23: Alterations to the existing garage in Zabbar 12, Triq Melita, Zabbar Alterations to the existing garage (PB1380/92) at ground floor level to include a lift and stairwell and demolition of stores at first floor level. Proposed construction of 3 apartments on first, second and third floor level, and a washroom at receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 12, Triq Melita, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Mr Karl Formosa - **Perit:** [Perit Reuben Cauchi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-cauchi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 27 November 2022 - **Validated:** 11 April 2023 - **Published:** 15 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 March 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 26 April 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00608/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00608&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 12, Triq Melita, Zabbar 107 other applications within 300 m: 66 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03611/22). On Triq Melita: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/06680/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06680-23/zabbar-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): Minor internal and external alterations to a ground floor dwelling to include a jacuzzi in the backyard. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/06375/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06375-25/zabbar-removal-of-wall-dividing-kitchen-and-dining): Proposed removal of wall dividing kitchen and dining area, replacement of deteriorated concrete ceiling and constructing additional courses on the parapet… Granted, validated 6 November 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/07754/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07754-23/zabbar-internal-demolition-of-existing-premises): Internal demolition of existing premises, alterations and reconstruction of first floor, and construction of second and receded third floor to form in total… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/05346/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05346-26/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including-the): Alterations at ground floor level including the introduction of a garage and additions to first floor level and construction of a receded second floor. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/03611/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03611-22/zabbar-construct-terraces-at-third-floor-level-and): To construct terraces at third floor level and construct receeded fourth floor level with pool interconnected with third floor level over PA1588/06 and… Granted, validated 1 June 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/06542/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06542-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 units from first till third floor and 2 penthouses at penthouse level… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/01259/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01259-22/zabbar-construct-terraces-at-third-floor-level-and): To construct terraces at third floor level and construct receded fourth floor level with pool interconnected with third floor level over PA1588/06 and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/03866/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03866-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-to-construct): To demolish existing terraced house and to construct garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first, second and third… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/01242/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01242-23/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-existing-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations to existing first floor, including removal of existing closed balcony and proposed new closed timber balcony, and extension at… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 73 m away - [**PA/00434/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00434-22/zabbar-sanction-internal-alterations-and-fa-ade-alterations-from): To sanction internal alterations and façade alterations from PA6768/00 consisting of relocation of room doors at first floor, swapping of door and window on… Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/04386/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04386-25/zabbar-upgrading-of-existing-facades-including-installation-of): Proposed upgrading of existing facades including installation of balcony railing. Granted, validated 21 July 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/06884/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06884-25/zabbar-addition-of-a-bedroom-to-existing-dwelling): Addition of a bedroom to existing dwelling as approved to PA/00400/25. Granted, validated 18 November 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/00400/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00400-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-differences): Sanctioning of minor internal and external differences from PA/6768/00. Granted, validated 27 February 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/04648/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04648-23/zabbar-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (no internal shaft at back). Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 89 m away - [**PA/02867/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02867-24/zabbar-sanction-minor-differences-from-pa6917-06): To sanction minor differences from PA6917/06. Granted, validated 2 July 2024, 95 m away ## More by Reuben Cauchi - [**PA/05277/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05277-26/zurrieq-rabbit-farm-and-ancillary-facilities): Proposed rabbit farm and ancillary facilities. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04814/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04814-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-permits-pa): Sanctioning of differences from approved permits PA/02951/22 and PA/00436/24, consisting of minor internal height variations, minor façade alterations,… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04694/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04694-26/fgura-minor-internal-changes-to-the-existing-dwelling): Proposed minor internal changes to the existing dwelling. To make a bathroom instead of the washroom and include a domestic store on the second-floor level. Granted, validated 28 August 2026 - [**PA/04569/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04569-26/siggiewi-agricultural-store-and-sanctioning-of-the-configuration): Proposed agricultural store and sanctioning of the configuration of the pump room and underlying reservoir from that approved in PA7796/22. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04306/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04306-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-the-terraced-house): To sanction minor changes to the terraced house as built from that approved by way of PB3054/90. Proposed extension at 2nd floor level. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**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 [All applications by Reuben Cauchi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-cauchi) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)