--- title: "PA/00781/26: convert existing terraced house into two maisonettes in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00781-26/zabbar-convert-existing-terraced-house-into-two-maisonettes source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To convert existing terraced house into two maisonettes, including the demolition of existing washroom at roof level… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0078126 # PA/00781/26: convert existing terraced house into two maisonettes in Zabbar No. 48, Aloha, Triq il-Luq, Triq l-Ghaxra ta' Settembru 1797, Zabbar To convert existing terraced house into two maisonettes, including the demolition of existing washroom at roof level and to construct kitchen/living/dining. Proposal comprises also the installation of a lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 48, Aloha, Triq il-Luq, Triq l-Ghaxra ta' Settembru 1797, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Michael Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Jason Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jason-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 29 November 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 22 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00781/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00781&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around No. 48, Aloha, Triq il-Luq, Triq l-Ghaxra ta' Settembru 1797, Zabbar 66 other applications within 300 m: 44 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01094/26). On Triq il-Luq: 5 other applications, 3 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 11 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/07196/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-23/zabbar-minor-internal-and-external-modifications): Minor internal and external modifications, alterations to the facade materials, the addition of a rear elevation opening, an extension to the rooftop washroom… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 20 m away - [**PA/01623/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01623-24/zabbar-alterations-to-dwelling): Alterations to dwelling, extension for garage at ground floor and construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/02866/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02866-23/zabbar-sanctioning-from-variations-of-previously-approved-permit): Proposed sanctioning from variations of previously approved permit PA/8997/19. Proposed internal and external alterations including pool. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/02476/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02476-22/zabbar-construct-drying-area-as-shown-on-attached): To construct drying area as shown on attached drawings. Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/05901/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05901-23/zabbar-construction-of-front-garden-boundary-wall): Proposed construction of front garden boundary wall. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 85 m away - [**PA/01181/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-21/zabbar-alterations-to-approved-rg-01954-17): Alterations to approved RG/01954/17. Alterations to internal and external ground floor walls and facade, proposal of pool and pump room in backyard, and… Status being checked, 90 m away - [**PA/01257/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01257-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-pa-4790-98): Sanctioning of minor changes to PA 4790/98, extension at roof level and installation of p.v panels at roof level Status being checked, 112 m away - [**PA/00506/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00506-20/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-service-station): Internal alterations to Service Station, including extension of basement, ramp removed, floor slabs shifted and stairs rearranged. Status being checked, 118 m away - [**PA/03301/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03301-24/zabbar-extension-at-second-floor-level-and-minor): Proposed extension at second floor level and minor alterations at first floor to extend bedroom. Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 3 floors, 138 m away - [**PA/06019/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06019-23/zabbar-sanction-deviations-from-the-approved-layout-of): To sanction deviations from the approved layout of PB2926/80. Internal alterations to the ground and first floor, the raising of the ceiling of the washroom,… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 169 m away - [**PA/06854/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06854-25/zabbar-alterations-to-facade-to-re-convert-it): Alterations to facade to re convert it as originally built. Work to include internal alterations and lowering of ground floor. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 172 m away - [**PA/01130/20** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01130-20/fgura-change-of-use-from-approved-garage-in): Change of use from approved garage in RG/04275/18 to public service garage Status being checked, 173 m away - [**PA/02577/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02577-26/fgura-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built. Granted, validated 29 May 2026, 187 m away - [**PA/02271/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02271-26/fgura-sanction-variations-to-internal-layout-and-elevation): To sanction variations to internal layout and elevation to approved apartment permit PA/7157/05. Granted, validated 8 May 2026, 193 m away - [**PA/06829/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06829-24/fgura-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor garage, first floor maisonette, two apartments at second and third floor levels, penthouse at… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 200 m away ## More by Jason Zammit - [**PA/07650/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07650-26/birzebbuga-sanction-the-reconstruction-of-rubble-front-boundary): To sanction the reconstruction of rubble front boundary wall, the installation of timber gate, animal shed and the deposition of agricultural soil in an… Pending - [**PA/07621/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07621-26/marsa-propose-construction-of-three-floors-overlying-existing): To propose construction of three floors overlying existing maisonette, including minor internal alterations and proposed extension to existing pool in… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07475/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-house-of-character-in): Proposed demolition of existing house of character in a dilapidated state and construction of a new dwelling on two floors, including the construction of a… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07360/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07360-26/qormi-proposed-the-division-of-approved-local-shop): To proposed the division of approved local shop approved by virtue of PA2600/00 into two separate Class 4B premise, including sanctioning of minor internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07211/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07211-26/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construction a block of street level garage, two overlying dwellings with overlying washroom at roof level. (2 units… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06978/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06978-26/marsaskala-divide-existing-basement-garage-approved-by-virtue): To divide existing basement garage approved by virtue of PA5746/03 into two separate private car garages, including division of existing backyard. Pending [All applications by Jason Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jason-zammit) ## More from Michael Caruana - [**PA/06602/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06602-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-underground-parking-at-levels-3): To sanction underground parking at levels -3, -2 and -1, commercial area (Class 4B) at level 0 and residential apartments above from approved PA/1149/18. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05553/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05553-26/rabat-gozo-carry-out-changes-to-residential-units-approved): To carry out changes to residential units approved in PA/01923/23 which have not been built yet. Changes include different layouts and facades which in total… Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/07403/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07403-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-part-of-previously-approved-garages-with): To sanction part of previously approved garages with different layout from that approved in PB5071/84 and closing of internal doors. Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/04605/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04605-25/fgura-alterations-to-dwelling-including-the-formation-of): Alterations to dwelling including the formation of a garage and an extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 13 August 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/06918/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06918-24/qormi-sanction-changes-from-pa2937-19-including-access-at): To sanction changes from PA2937/19 including access at roof level and installation of structure for pv panels at roof level including chimney. Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/04807/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04807-24/mosta-changes-proposed-to-replace-pa2528-20-which-include): Changes proposed to replace PA2528/20 which include internal changes from the basement to the attic floor along with minor changes to the facade. The total… Granted, validated 4 December 2024 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)