--- title: "PA/00958/26: propose demolition of existing property in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00958-26/zabbar-propose-demolition-of-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To propose demolition of existing property, followed by excavation works and the construction of a basement garage… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0095826 # PA/00958/26: propose demolition of existing property in Zabbar Sunset, Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar To propose demolition of existing property, followed by excavation works and the construction of a basement garage level, a water reservoir, a pool, and the construction of one maisonette, three overlying apartments and a recessed floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sunset, Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Johann Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/johann-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Daniel Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 12 December 2025 - **Validated:** 8 April 2026 - **Published:** 8 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 8 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 23 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00958/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00958&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Sunset, Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar 220 other applications within 300 m: 137 granted, 4 refused, 23 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq Wied il-Ghajn: 27 other applications, 16 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman), [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/05529/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05529-25/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-to-class-4b-outlet): To carry out alterations to Class 4B outlet including affixing of sign on facade. Granted, validated 7 October 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/06788/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06788-23/zabbar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Sanctioning of the change of use of garage to Class 4B shop (hairdresser) and sanctioning of internal alterations. The proposal includes the proposed… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/06378/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06378-26/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a): To demolish the existing townhouse and construct a residential building comprising four floors and a total of seven residential units. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/04380/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04380-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) (as approved in PA/02794/17) to residential apartments (1 bedroom units) (Class1); minor internal alterations including… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00330/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00330-23/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-and-an-extension-to): To carry out alterations and an extension to an existing pre-1967 terraced house. Works consist of the demolition of part on the side of Triq il-Karmnu and… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/08423/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08423-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-entire-property-including): Proposed sanctioning of entire property including; new basement level, internal shifting of walls, changes to site configuration and changes on facade.… Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/04426/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04426-23/zabbar-restoration-of-facade-of-pre-1967-building-including): Restoration of facade of pre-1967 building including the replacement of closed timber balcony and replacement of aluminium apertures with replica timber… Granted, validated 29 August 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/02059/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02059-21/zabbar-sanction-open-balcony-to-closed-balcony-at): To sanction open balcony to closed balcony at façade, internal alterations, roofing of back terrace to create a bedroom at first floor, stairwell from first… Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/03571/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03571-21/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of 7 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/04129/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04129-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-townhouse): Internal alterations to pre-1968 townhouse, demolition of part of reinforced concrete roof at first floor and reconstruction of same and to replace external… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 81 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, 87 m away - [**PA/03608/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03608-22/zabbar-demolish-part-ground-floor-and-first-floor): To demolish part ground floor and first floor levels, and re-construct ground floor, first floor, second floor and recessed roof level and to refurbish… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/02522/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02522-22/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, conversion of a sitting room into garage and construction of a duplex unit. Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/01181/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-25/zabbar-formation-of-garage-opening-on-facade-and): Proposed formation of garage opening on facade and changing the use from a bedroom as approved to a garage for private use. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 101 m away - [**PA/02786/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02786-25/zabbar-widen-garage-door-and-sanction-garage-as): To widen garage door and sanction garage as built (plans not found). Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 104 m away ## More by Daniel Attard - [**PA/07427/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07427-26/iklin-propose-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-the): To propose demolition of existing dwelling and the construction of a reservoir, garage basement, one maisonette, a Class 4B local shop, 4 apartments and a… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07037/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07037-26/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-spiral-staircase-and-bathroom-on-second): To sanction spiral staircase and bathroom on second level floor from existing pre-1967 dwelling. Pending - [**PA/06707/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06707-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of-a): To demolish existing dwelling and construction of a new residential development consisting of ground floor garages, reservoir, six overlying apartments, and a… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/05776/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05776-26/mosta-sanction-backyard-and-pool-as-built): To sanction backyard and pool as built, minor differences from approved PA/4847/23 and PA/03584/15 Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/05720/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05720-26/mosta-propose-the-construction-of-a-single-dwelling): To propose the construction of a single dwelling, in lieu of an existing vacant plot, at the rear of the existing semi-detached villa covered by PA/08022/20,… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/05395/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05395-26/paola-propose-extension-at-second-floor-level-to): To propose extension at second floor level to residential dwelling (approved in PA 7383/16), installation of PV panels and pergola at roof level. Granted, validated 28 September 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Daniel Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-attard) ## More from Johann Vella - [**PA/02135/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02135-26/santa-venera-construction-of-new-dwelling-at): Construction of new dwelling at, Daffodil Court, Block D, Triq San Gorg, Santa Venera. Under appeal, validated 12 May 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/01606/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01606-25/rabat-sanction-variations-from-pa1803-20-which-consist-of): To sanction variations from PA1803/20 which consist of; the reconfiguration of the site, re-positioning of the pool, internal staircase and kitchen, the… Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/01074/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01074-24/santa-venera-minor-alterations-to-existing-apartment): Minor alterations to existing apartment. Granted, validated 8 April 2024 - [**PA/07229/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07229-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-layout-of-garage-approved-in-pa1945-94): To sanction layout of garage approved in PA1945/94. Pending, validated 26 January 2024 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)