--- title: "PA/00854/24: sanction alterations to a Class 4B grocer in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00854-24/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-a-class-4b-grocer source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To sanction alterations to a Class 4B grocer, to sanction variations at ground and first floor levels plus the… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0085424 # PA/00854/24: sanction alterations to a Class 4B grocer in Zabbar Ray's Mini Market, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar To sanction alterations to a Class 4B grocer, to sanction variations at ground and first floor levels plus the creation of an apartment at second floor level from as approved in PA 3714/98. To carry out alterations to the first floor balcony. Proposed demolition of existing washroom at third floor and construction of apartment and overlying penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ray's Mini Market, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Raymond Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/raymond-mercieca) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 25 August 2023 - **Validated:** 14 February 2024 - **Published:** 12 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00854/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00854&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Ray's Mini Market, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar 174 other applications within 300 m: 104 granted, 3 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq ix-Xghajra: 27 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 44 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/05457/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05457-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit. To construct a ground floor level maisonette and garage, and overlying eight residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 9 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/05097/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05097-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 5A Car Valeting (carwash by hand and detailing). Proposal to include fixing of sign and relocation of retractable… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/02842/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02842-26/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pb1486-88-due-to): To sanction differences from approved PB1486/88 due to change in layout. Proposed demolition of parts of first floor level to form common stairwell/lift and… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/04193/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in RG1604/19. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/02113/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02113-21/zabbar-change-of-garage-into-public-service-garage): Proposed change of garage into public service garage and to screen roller shutter case Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/02443/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02443-21/zabbar-sanction-extension-of-two-rooms-at-the): To sanction extension of two rooms at the back of the property, reconfiguration of internal staircase and an extension of roof structure. Proposed internal… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/00398/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00398-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-an-approved-garage): To sanction alterations to an approved garage. Granted, validated 17 February 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/00407/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-26/zabbar-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site. Proposed excavation of reservoir. Proposed construction of; garages at basement level, a 2-bedroom maisonette at elevated ground… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/08100/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08100-25/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-a-private-basement-one): To excavate and construct a private basement one car garage to an existing dwelling and to sanction as built staircase from basement level to ground floor. Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/03113/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-25/zabbar-excavation-of-two-existing-vacant-plots-and): Proposed excavation of two existing vacant plots and construction of basement garages and overlying 2 maisonettes, 13 apartments and 2 penthouses. The… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/04005/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04005-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure): To demolish existing dilapidated structure, to excavate oversite and to construct basement garages and 19 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 1 floor, 72 m away - [**PA/01733/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01733-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved PA854/19 and splitting of penthouse into 2 separate penthouses Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/01898/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01898-25/zabbar-replace-roof-between-basement-and-ground-floor): To replace roof between basement and ground floor. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/00491/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00491-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of Existing Property & Construction of Semi Basement Garages & Parking Spaces, 6 Apartments, 2 Penthouses & Lift in Common Parts. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/03445/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03445-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-post-rg-permit): Sanctioning of minor changes post RG permit and PA/08063/17, proposed minor internal alterations, proposed creation of garage at ground floor level and… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 89 m away ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) ## More from Raymond Mercieca - [**PA/04497/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04497-26/zabbar-propose-interconnection-and-part-change-of-use): To propose interconnection and part change of use to hand car wash and car detailing (uses not within a use Class). Refused, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/07139/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07139-25/xghajra-demolition-and-construction-of-garage): Demolition and construction of garage, 4 apartments and 2 penthouses. This application includes the enlargement of 2 existing apartments. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/05773/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05773-25/hamrun-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To sanction change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including sign. Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/00919/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00919-25/zabbar-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-an): To sanction the change of use from an approved garage (PA1836/98) to Class 4B shop including the interconnection of the garage with an approved shop… Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/05404/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05404-24/xghajra-construct-1-maisonette): To construct 1 maisonette, 4 apartments and 2 penthouses. This application includes the enlargement of 2 existing apartments and sanctioning to changes from… Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/03581/22** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03581-22/senglea-isla-demolish-washroom-at-roof-level-and-retain): To demolish washroom at roof level and retain internal staircase. Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor, addition of stairs to second floor… Status being checked, 3 floors [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)