--- title: "PA/00831/26: sanction minor internal alterations and proposed change in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00831-26/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-proposed-change source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To sanction minor internal alterations and proposed change of use from Class 1A residential use to Class 4C coffee… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0083126 # PA/00831/26: sanction minor internal alterations and proposed change in Zabbar 40, Flat 1, Triq Santa Marija, Zabbar To sanction minor internal alterations and proposed change of use from Class 1A residential use to Class 4C coffee shop, proposed construction of intermediate floor, proposed minor internal alterations and proposed minor alterations on the facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 40, Flat 1, Triq Santa Marija, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** George Cefai - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Griscti Soler](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-griscti-soler) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 22 October 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 13 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00831/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00831&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 40, Flat 1, Triq Santa Marija, Zabbar 65 other applications within 300 m: 38 granted, 3 refused, 8 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00012/20). On Triq Santa Marija: 10 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Ian Turban](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ian-turban), [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [Christian Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-cuschieri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/06313/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06313-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-roof-and-replace-same): To demolish existing dilapidated roof and replace same by identical material and place it at a higher level as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 29 October 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/00486/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00486-23/zabbar-renewal-of-pa4054-16-to-sanction-variations): Renewal of PA4054/16 - To sanction variations from permit and construct washroom/domestic store at second floor. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/02382/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02382-21/zabbar-construction-of-agricultural-store-and-underlying-reservoir): Proposed construction of agricultural store and underlying reservoir. Proposal also includes construction, maintenance, repair, and increase in height of… Status being checked, 93 m away - [**PA/02118/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-21/zabbar-sanction-external-and-internal-differences-from-approved): To sanction external and internal differences from approved development permission PB5074/88. Status being checked, 97 m away - [**PA/01745/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01745-26/zabbar-sanction-the-layout-and-dimensions-of-an): To sanction the layout and dimensions of an existing garage covered by PB193/75, propose the rebuilding of a corner (since it has been hit by a truck), the… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 104 m away - [**PA/04777/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04777-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-terrace-house): To demolish existing terrace house, excavate and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette and 2 garages at ground floor level and 8 units from first to… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 107 m away - [**PA/00101/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00101-22/zabbar-internal-alterations-and-formation-of-a-pool): Proposed internal alterations and formation of a pool. Sanctioning of internal yard built as per PA5341/06. Status being checked, 114 m away - [**PA/02928/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02928-23/zabbar-formation-of-cellar-beneath-approved-kitchen-living-dining-as): Formation of cellar beneath approved kitchen/living/dining as approved in PA101/22. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 118 m away - [**PA/02098/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02098-21/zabbar-sanction-minor-changes-from-papb-1773-85-including-roof): To sanction minor changes from PAPB/1773/85 including roof structure. To carry out changes in garage door opening and ramp Status being checked, 120 m away - [**PA/01409/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01409-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-slab-of-garage-with-permit): To demolish existing slab of garage with permit number PA/05646/19 and construct a new slab at a higher level. Proposed Y plate parking garage. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 123 m away - [**PA/04872/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04872-25/zabbar-sanction-the-construction-of-washroom): To sanction the construction of washroom, domestic stores and games room as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 134 m away - [**PA/06875/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06875-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-slab-of-garage-with-permit): To demolish existing slab of garage with permit number PA/05646/19 and construct a new slab at a higher level. A new proposed Class 4A office will be… Refused, validated 22 November 2023, 140 m away - [**PA/00462/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00462-20/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved dwelling which consists of displacement of internal walls and apertures, relocation of pool. Proposal… Status being checked, 140 m away - [**PA/03048/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03048-21/zabbar-construction-of-single-unit-dwelling-over-existing): Proposed construction of single unit dwelling over existing street level garage, inc. alterations for access. Status being checked, 2 floors, 140 m away - [**PA/00248/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00248-21/zabbar-construction-of-a-dwelling-with-underlying-garage): Proposed construction of a dwelling with underlying garage with a different layout from that approved in PA/0462/20. Status being checked, 141 m away ## More by Patrick Griscti Soler - [**PA/06300/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06300-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-of): To sanction minor internal and external alterations of permitted three-bedrooms terraced house as per PA/02845/15 at basement -1 and ground floor and proposed… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05205/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05205-26/belt-valletta-sanction-changing-site-configuration-and-minor-internal): To sanction changing site configuration and minor internal alterations to permitted layout as per PA/09987/17. Granted, validated 6 September 2026 - [**PA/05017/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05017-26/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-at-second-and-third): To sanction minor alterations at second and third floor levels, to common parts at third floor level and minor alterations to permitted roof as per PA/02449/09. Granted, validated 8 October 2026 - [**PA/04764/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04764-26/fgura-variation-from-rg-00721-16-consist-in-different-thickness): Variation from RG/00721/16 consist in different thickness of internal walls, different layout of front terrace and back yard and different dimensions of… Pending - [**PA/03369/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03369-26/sliema-changes-to-the-approved-drawings): Changes to the approved drawings, including proposed construction of slab in the stairwell at first, second and third floor levels. Proposed demolition and… Granted, validated 19 June 2026 - [**PA/03332/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03332-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-agriculture-store-built-pre-1978-and): To sanction existing agriculture store built pre-1978 and to sanction existing agriculture store built post-1978. Suspended, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Patrick Griscti Soler](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-griscti-soler) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)