--- title: "PA/00791/23: Alterations to existing pre-1968 townhouse and extension in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00791-23/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-townhouse-and-extension source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Alterations to existing pre-1968 townhouse and extension at first and second floor. Perit Pierre Poulton. Validated… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0079123 # PA/00791/23: Alterations to existing pre-1968 townhouse and extension in Zabbar 40, Sqaq Lajri, Zabbar Alterations to existing pre-1968 townhouse and extension at first and second floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 40, Sqaq Lajri, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Mr Rene Brincat - **Perit:** [Perit Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 22 December 2022 - **Validated:** 22 February 2023 - **Published:** 5 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 August 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 11 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00791/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00791&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 40, Sqaq Lajri, Zabbar 194 other applications within 300 m: 125 granted, 4 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Sqaq Lajri: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/07286/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07286-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-property-from-approved-pa-7167-17): Sanctioning of property from approved PA/7167/17. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 12 m away - [**PA/03132/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03132-21/zabbar-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-pre-1967-vacant-residential): Restoration and rehabilitation of pre-1967 vacant residential property. This includes internal alterations, of which the removal and replacement of… Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/06142/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-25/zabbar-alterations-to-an-existing-ground-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to an existing ground floor maisonette, including the demolition of the existing staircase and construction of a new staircase, the… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/04467/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04467-23/zabbar-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction maisonette as built from that approved in PA4204/02. Work to include the construction of lightweight structure at roof level. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/00780/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00780-24/zabbar-sanction-minor-changes-from-the-approved-plans): To sanction minor changes from the approved plans. Granted, validated 11 April 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/03067/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03067-21/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling, including extension at backyard and second floor in view of existing adjacent commitments and construction of pool. Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/03500/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03500-26/zabbar-sanction-changes-to-facade-from-that-approved): To sanction changes to facade from that approved in PA3132/23 and to carry out additional alterations and extension within the ground floor maisonette.… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/03132/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03132-23/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-an): To carry out alterations and extensions to an existing maisonette. One alteration consists of the shifting of the recessed facade wall towards the building… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/00145/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00145-23/zabbar-internal-minor-alterations-and-proposed-extension-at): Proposed internal minor alterations and proposed extension at second floor level to approved permit PA/3067/21 in view of adjacent commitments. Refused, validated 25 January 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/07739/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07739-23/zabbar-extension-of-bedroom-at-second-floor-level): Proposed extension of bedroom at second floor level. Withdrawn, validated 10 January 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/07794/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07794-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-house-and-garages): To demolish existing house and garages, excavation of site and construct 12 basement garages, five ground floor maisonettes, 6 three bedroom apartments, 4 two… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/08378/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08378-25/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including-the-dismantle): Alterations to existing dwelling including the dismantle and demolition, to form ground floor level into a maisonette and proposed construction of three… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 4 floors, 56 m away - [**PA/01955/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01955-22/zabbar-sanctioning-of-as-constructed-ground-floor-level): Sanctioning of as constructed ground floor level garage. Status being checked, 1 floor, 58 m away - [**PA/03526/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03526-26/zabbar-remove-existing-stair-and-proposed-alteration-at): To remove existing stair and proposed alteration at first floor and propose an extension of existing rooms above. The proposal also include a pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/02924/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02924-23/zabbar-alterations-to-approved-shop-and-apartments-approved): Alterations to approved shop and apartments approved in PA5766/21, change of use of Class 4B shop to sitting room, connection to upper floors to create… Granted, validated 17 August 2023, 60 m away ## More by Pierre Poulton - [**PA/07807/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07807-26/marsaskala-residential-block-including-garages): Proposed residential block including garages, maisonette and apartments accessible though an improved access from Triq il-Qrempuc. Pending - [**PA/07546/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07546-26/zabbar-change-of-internal-uses-and-layout-to): Proposed change of internal uses and layout to farmhouse from that approved in permission PA4564/22, and proposed construction of ancillary garage for private… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07196/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-26/zurrieq-sanction-amendments-to-apartments-as-approved-in): To sanction amendments to apartments as approved in PA04204/22 including larger garages and apartments due to new site configuration, additional 2 bedroom… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06687/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06687-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette, proposed demolition of low of roof structure and proposed washroom and pool at second floor… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05645/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05645-26/luqa-sanction-replacement-of-rubble-walls-with-ashlar): To sanction replacement of rubble walls with ashlar masonry walls and gate, proposed replacement of rubble wall with ashlar masonry, proposed retaining wall… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05620/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05620-26/senglea-isla-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-replacement-o): Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of existing reinforced concrete roofs over first floor, demolition of existing stairs, construction of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)