--- title: "PA/00996/23: changes in lieu of PA496/13 in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-23/zabbar-changes-in-lieu-of-pa496-13 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed changes in lieu of PA496/13, retention of garages, demolition of ground floor, formation of 2 individual… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0099623 # PA/00996/23: changes in lieu of PA496/13 in Zabbar 34, Stone Cradle, Triq il-Bahrija, Zabbar Proposed changes in lieu of PA496/13, retention of garages, demolition of ground floor, formation of 2 individual residential apartment blocks each composed of underlying garage, 3 apartments and a receded penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 34, Stone Cradle, Triq il-Bahrija, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Mr John Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-spiteri) - **Perit:** [Perit Thomas Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/thomas-tanti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 13 October 2022 - **Validated:** 1 March 2023 - **Published:** 1 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 7 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00996/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00996&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 34, Stone Cradle, Triq il-Bahrija, Zabbar 92 other applications within 300 m: 63 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02509/23). On Triq il-Bahrija: 8 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Jason Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jason-zammit). Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/01441/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01441-22/zabbar-sanction-minor-external-alterations-to-an-existing): To sanction minor external alterations to an existing terraced house approved by virtue of PB1909/88, which include the conversion of an approved closed… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/06309/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06309-25/zabbar-installation-of-chimney): Proposed installation of chimney. Granted, validated 17 October 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/02008/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02008-25/zabbar-roofing-of-front-terrace-of-duplex-penthouse): Proposed roofing of front terrace of duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/03577/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03577-21/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-that-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations from that approved in PB/3744/84/2077/84 Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/03238/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03238-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-3-private-car): Proposed change of use from 3 private car garages to a 1-bedroom maisonette including internal/external alterations, changes to front garden area and… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/03014/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03014-24/zabbar-installation-of-retractable-awning): Proposed installation of retractable awning, aluminium panels fencing on both sides of existing masonry wall, slight shifting of sign and changes to front… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/01044/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01044-22/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-and-domestic): Proposed change of use from garage and domestic storage to Class 4B shop and commercial storage, formation of w.c. and fixing of sign. Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/00748/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00748-22/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-papb2103-89-mainly-internal): To sanction differences from approved PAPB2103/89 mainly internal layout, site configuration and changes on facade. Status being checked, 101 m away - [**PA/07671/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07671-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-staircase-in-the-common): Demolition of existing staircase in the common area and reconstruction of staircase and lift. Proposal includes also minor alterations at third floor level. Pending, 102 m away - [**PA/00064/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00064-21/zabbar-sanction-openings-in-ground-floor-facade-and): To sanction openings in ground floor facade and parts of front garden paving varying from approved in permit PA 1713/16. Proposed change of use from part of… Status being checked, 112 m away - [**PA/03352/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03352-24/zabbar-sanction-the-property-as-built): To sanction the property as built. Granted, validated 30 July 2024, 113 m away - [**PA/03820/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03820-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA/01308/07. Granted, validated 30 June 2025, 117 m away - [**PA/04472/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04472-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA/01308/07. Granted, validated 28 July 2025, 118 m away - [**PA/01676/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01676-24/zabbar-alterations-to-terraced-house-to-include-a): Proposed alterations to terraced house to include a lift and a common area and construction of 3 three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 123 m away - [**PA/05591/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05591-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage for private use, with four overlying residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors, 128 m away ## More by Thomas Tanti - [**PA/07538/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07538-26/birzebbuga-excavate-and-construct-an-underground-reservoir): To excavate and construct an underground reservoir, construct an overlying sheep farm with ancillary facilities and a manure clamp. To sanction parts of an… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06801/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-26/rabat-excavate-existing-vacant-site-and-proposed-construction): To excavate existing vacant site and proposed construction of 3 private car garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06596/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06596-26/marsaskala-demolish-and-reconstruct-a-dilapidated-part-of): To demolish and reconstruct a dilapidated part of the facade. To replace lintels and apertures. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06332/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-26/ghaxaq-propose-a-basement-underneath-the-agriculture-store): To propose a basement underneath the agriculture store. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06155/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06155-26/munxar-sanction-internal-layout-from-approved-pa-6541-97): To sanction internal layout from approved PA/6541/97. Granted, validated 11 October 2026 - [**PA/05907/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05907-26/pieta-extension-to-the-recessed-floor-level-as): Proposed extension to the recessed floor level as approved in PA/3104/17, for the creation of a new one-bedroom dwelling. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Thomas Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/thomas-tanti) ## More from John Spiteri - [**PA/06978/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06978-26/marsaskala-divide-existing-basement-garage-approved-by-virtue): To divide existing basement garage approved by virtue of PA5746/03 into two separate private car garages, including division of existing backyard. Pending - [**PA/00536/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00536-25/zebbug-gozo-renew-pa6766-16-proposed-three-apartments-at): To renew PA6766/16 - Proposed three apartments at setback floor level. Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/04509/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04509-23/xewkija-renew-permission-pa-8906-18-renewal-of): To renew permission PA 8906/18 - Renewal of PA 2306/13 - To sanction internal alterations and additions at back of site, extend garage, additions and… Granted, validated 15 September 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/03281/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-22/tarxien-reinstate-facade-of-dilapidated-pre-1967-dwelling-by): To reinstate facade of dilapidated pre-1967 dwelling by creating a door and window on facade and propose minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked - [**PA/01439/21** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01439-21/attard-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, with changes from PAPB/4394/83. Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)