--- title: "PA/00731/26: demolish existing structures and construct a block in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00731-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-structures-and-construct-a-block source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing structures and construct a block of 6 basement car garages, an underground reservoir, a ground… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0073126 # PA/00731/26: demolish existing structures and construct a block in Zabbar 62, Triq id-Dukkar, Zabbar To demolish existing structures and construct a block of 6 basement car garages, an underground reservoir, a ground floor maisonette and 7 apartments at first, second, third, and penthouse levels. The proposal includes the excavation for the basement and the reservoir. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 62, Triq id-Dukkar, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Garzes-A Limited Attn: Ivan Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/garzes-a-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 19 November 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00731/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00731&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 62, Triq id-Dukkar, Zabbar 171 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01266/24). On Triq id-Dukkar: 9 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/00022/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00022-20/zabbar-proposal-to-include-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal to include demolition of existing dwelling including the retention of the existing façade abutting on Triq il-Biccieni. Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 21 m away - [**PA/01043/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01043-21/zabbar-increase-in-height-of-internal-yard-wall): Proposed increase in height of internal yard wall at back of property. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/06341/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06341-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-and-extension-to): Proposed internal and external alterations and extension to existing approved terraced house, proposal includes alterations at ground floor level to form a… Pending, validated 5 January 2024, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/04459/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04459-24/zabbar-renewal-to-pa-01010-20-to-carry-out): Renewal to PA/01010/20 - To carry out internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 dwelling which include the replacement of an existing staircase, the… Granted, validated 29 August 2024, 2 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/01010/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01010-20/zabbar-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-an-existing): To carry out internal alterations to an existing pre 1967 dwelling which include the replacement of an existing staircase, the opening of an internal door and… Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/02542/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02542-25/zabbar-sanction-garage-as-built-over-pb843-64-from): To sanction garage as built over PB843/64 from which plans were not found, and to demolish and reconstruct ramp. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/03066/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03066-23/zabbar-sanction-of-the-house-as-built): Proposed sanction of the house as built. Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/00565/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00565-24/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-including-sanctioning-regarding-stai): Proposed minor internal alterations including sanctioning regarding staircase and increase the height of common wall. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/01167/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01167-20/zabbar-sanction-alterations-as-built-from-those-approved): To sanction alterations as built from those approved in PA 7547/16. Sanctioning consists of; internal alterations at ground, first and roof level; external… Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/03972/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03972-23/zabbar-sanction-additions-in-an-existing-pre-1968-dwelling): To sanction additions in an existing pre-1968 dwelling, to restore facade and to propose replacement of apertures, from aluminium to timber. Granted, validated 24 October 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/03403/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03403-26/zabbar-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-as): To sanction a garage for private vehicles as built and part change of use to Class 5A (car valeting and detailing outlet), including proposed internal and… Refused, validated 27 May 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/00558/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00558-21/zabbar-spiral-staircase-and-platform): Proposed spiral staircase and platform. Construction of washroom Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/04642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04642-26/zabbar-sanction-as-built-over-pa7059-16-and-change): To sanction as built over PA7059/16 and change approved facade timber apertures to timber like aluminum apertures. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/06415/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06415-25/zabbar-installation-of-pool-at-roof-level-and): Proposed installation of pool at roof level and increase parapet wall height along facade by 1crs. Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/02858/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02858-25/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-as-to-create): Proposed internal and external alterations as to create a road level garage for the parking of one in number private vehicle. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 71 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from Garzes-A Ltd - [**PA/06638/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06638-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-property-as-built): Sanctioning property as built. To sanction existing Class 4 local shop and change of use from existing Class 4 local shop to Class 4D restaurant. Proposed… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05992/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05992-26/mellieha-sanctioning-as-built-apartments-as-per-pa-07308-06): Sanctioning as built apartments as per PA/07308/06. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05764/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05764-26/pieta-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed demolition of the existing building. Pending - [**PA/04601/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04601-26/zabbar-sanction-changes-on-the-ground-and-first): To sanction changes on the ground and first floor of an existing Class 4D restaurant. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04575/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04575-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-facade-and-internal-layout): To sanction existing facade and internal layout. Change of use from Class 4B to Class 1 residential with internal alterations and alterations to facade. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04296/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04296-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-as-built-apartments): Sanctioning as built apartments. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)