--- title: "PA/00853/26: internal and external alterations to existing townhouse in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00853-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed internal and external alterations to existing townhouse and construction of extension at roof floor level.… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0085326 # PA/00853/26: internal and external alterations to existing townhouse in Zabbar 143 and 145, St. Francis, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar Proposed internal and external alterations to existing townhouse and construction of extension at roof floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 143 and 145, St. Francis, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Antoine Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/antoine-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 4 November 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 November 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00853/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00853&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 143 and 145, St. Francis, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar 252 other applications within 300 m: 165 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00809/23). On Triq is-Santwarju: 46 other applications, 28 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Rebecca Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rebecca-grech), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo), [Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono), [Duncan Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-muscat). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/06406/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06406-24/zabbar-conversion-of-pre-1967-property-with-no-use-to): Conversion of pre-1967 property with no-use to a pastizzeria shop, including proposed replacement of signage and awning, and sanctioning of steel roller… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 12 m away - [**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, 17 m away - [**PA/00516/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00516-20/zabbar-restoration-of-apertures-as-per-irrestawra-darek): Proposed restoration of apertures as per ’Irrestawra Darek Scheme’, GS/00003/19, including the replacement of original balcony and louvers in timber. Works… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/00016/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00016-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-which-include): Proposed internal alterations which include; reutilisation of spaces, demolition and construction of walls and extension at back of property. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/02640/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02640-24/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-front-elevation): Restoration of existing front elevation (extension of permit PA/03836/18). Relocation of existing frontispizio to internal back facade. Granted, validated 23 July 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/07572/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07572-23/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-front-elevation): Restoration of existing front elevation (approved in PA/03836/18) with further small modifications to the upper area to include society emblem. Withdrawn, 32 m away - [**PA/03412/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03412-25/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-08595-19-internal-alterations): Renewal of PA/08595/19: Internal alterations, construction of pool and extension on ground floor, construction of additional rooms and internal alterations on… Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 2 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/08221/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08221-24/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-07323-19-to-remove-existing-back): Renewal of PA/07323/19: To remove existing back extension at ground floor and demolish dangerous structure at first floor. Excavate part of existing open yard… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/00244/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00244-21/zabbar-alterations-and-extension-to-an-existing-terrace): Proposed alterations and extension to an existing terrace house in order to improve habitable spaces. Alterations include modifications to existing partition… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/04447/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04447-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-1-dwelling): Change of use from Class 1 dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal to include new apertures at ground floor for purposes of light and ventilation,… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/05607/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05607-24/zabbar-sanctioning-and-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-as): Sanctioning and internal alterations to dwelling as built, covered by PB2155/81 and PA/00848/00. Works include internal alterations and proposed division of… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/03561/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03561-24/zabbar-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed internal alterations and extension to existing townhouse include installation of lift. Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/00365/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4c): Change of use from Class 4C (approved in PA2649/22) to Class 4D minor internal alterations and external modifications to front elevation to ground floor. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/02649/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02649-22/zabbar-add-class-4c-use-to-approved-as): To add Class 4C use to approved as per PA2707/20 Class 4B outlet. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/05696/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05696-26/zabbar-propose-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-approved): To propose minor internal alterations to an existing/approved ground floor maisonette approved by virtue of PA1485/25 and construct another bedroom at second… Granted, validated 27 September 2026, 54 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) ## More from Antoine Cassar - [**PA/05622/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05622-26/paola-change-the-facade): To change the facade, and internal alterations. Granted, validated 22 September 2026 - [**PA/05958/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05958-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-and-extension-to-an-existing-first): Proposed alterations and extension to an existing first floor apartment, including the demolition of the existing roof structure. Proposed additional… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01737/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01737-23/tarxien-sanction-changes-from-that-approved-in-pa-6769-04): To sanction changes from that approved in PA/6769/04. Changes to include internal walls and openings rearrangements on all levels, a garage for private use at… Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/00510/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00510-23/tarxien-sanction-changes-from-that-approved-in-pa6769-04): To sanction changes from that approved in PA6769/04. Changes to include internal walls and openings rearrangements on all levels, a garage for private use at… Withdrawn - [**PA/00699/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00699-20/zurrieq-restoration-of-facade-as-per-irrestawra-darek): Proposed restoration of facade as per Irrestawra Darek Scheme - GS129/19 including opening of window at first floor level Status being checked - [**PA/00314/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00314-20/zebbug-sanction-partial-reconstructed-rubble-wall-and-proposed): To sanction partial reconstructed rubble wall and proposed maintenance and reconstruction of rubble wall. Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)