--- title: "PA/00960/23: Retrofitting of a block of a flats in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00960-23/zabbar-retrofitting-of-a-block-of-a-flats source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Retrofitting of a block of a flats (40 in no.) to enhance its environment performance reducing its carbon footprint… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0096023 # PA/00960/23: Retrofitting of a block of a flats in Zabbar Block L, Triq il-Fewdu/ Triq il-Qasam Industrijali/Triq l-Ghollieq, Misrah il-Qalbiena Maltin, Zabbar Retrofitting of a block of a flats (40 in no.) to enhance its environment performance reducing its carbon footprint through the introduction of the photovoltaic panels at roof, the creation of photovoltaic fascia’s on facade, the replacement of apertures pvc energy efficient type, the closure of open balconies, the introduction of insulation at roof and in the central courtyard as well as the redesign of access ramp to all entrances ensuring that the building is accessible for all, including remodeling of walkway with variations from the official building alignments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Block L, Triq il-Fewdu/ Triq il-Qasam Industrijali/Triq l-Ghollieq, Misrah il-Qalbiena Maltin, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Housing Authority Att: Ivan Pace](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/housing-authority) - **Perit:** [Cornerstone Architects & Civil Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cornerstone-architects-and-civil-engineers) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Solar - **Residential units:** 40 - **Received:** 19 December 2022 - **Validated:** 22 February 2023 - **Published:** 10 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 9 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00960/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00960&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Block L, Triq il-Fewdu/ Triq il-Qasam Industrijali/Triq l-Ghollieq, Misrah il-Qalbiena Maltin, Zabbar 1 other application on the same street: 0 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. On Triq il-Fewdu: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. - [**PA/00138/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00138-22/zabbar-refurbishment-of-a-block-of-a-flats): Refurbishment of a block of a flats (40 in no.) to enhance its environment performance reducing its carbon footprint through the introduction of the… Status being checked ## More by Cornerstone Architects & Civil Engineers - [**PA/07298/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07298-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-repositioning-of-part-of-the): To sanction the repositioning of part of the existing rubble wall, the conversion of one existing room as permitted, and the widening of the existing access… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07277/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07277-26/qormi-renewal-of-pa-4066-18): Renewal of PA/4066/18 (proposed internal and external alterations of a pre-1967 building.) Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05604/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05604-26/tarxien-proposal-consists-of-the-change-of-use): The proposal consists of the change of use of a domestic garages and domestic store into a three-bedroom ground-floor maisonette. The proposed maisonette will… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05500/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05500-26/zurrieq-sanction-changes-in-a-pre-1967-first-floor): To sanction changes in a pre-1967 first floor maisonette and to carry out internal and external alterations at ground floor to form a private car garage.… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04649/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04649-26/siggiewi-sanction-pre-1994-agricultural-stores-and-proposed-demolition): To sanction pre-1994 agricultural stores and proposed demolition and reconstruction of parts of agricultural stores and ceiling slabs. Proposed demolition and… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04314/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04314-26/siggiewi-sanction-rubble-wall-and-proposed-construction-of): To sanction rubble wall and proposed construction of reservoir and pump room. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 [All applications by Cornerstone Architects & Civil Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cornerstone-architects-and-civil-engineers) ## More from Housing Authority - [**PA/06222/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06222-26/san-gwann-accessible-ramp-to-provide-access-to-the): Proposed accessible ramp to provide access to the common parts of the existing block. Pending - [**PA/05436/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05436-26/zurrieq-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa4752-25): Changes to development approved in PA4752/25, to replace the approved platform elevator with a wheelchair-accessible pathway. Granted, validated 10 September 2026 - [**PA/01419/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01419-26/st-julians-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-formation): Construction of a lift shaft and formation of an external ramp at an existing government block. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 - [**PA/01163/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01163-26/san-gwann-construct-elevator-within-stairwell): To construct elevator within stairwell. Granted, validated 17 March 2026 - [**PA/01147/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01147-26/zejtun-construction-of-lift-shaft-and-alterations-to): Construction of lift shaft and alterations to facade. Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/00460/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00460-26/paola-convert-planter-within-front-garden-into-a): To convert planter within front garden into a series of ramps. Granted, validated 17 February 2026 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)