--- title: "PA/01038/25: Internal and external alterations including excavation at in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01038-25/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-including-excavation-at source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Internal and external alterations including excavation at basement level. Application also includes restoration of… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0103825 # PA/01038/25: Internal and external alterations including excavation at in Zabbar 266, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar Internal and external alterations including excavation at basement level. Application also includes restoration of facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 266, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Ryan Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ryan-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Andrew Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-darmanin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 28 November 2024 - **Validated:** 20 March 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 2 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01038/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01038&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 266, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar 252 other applications within 300 m: 166 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 restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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 Andrew Darmanin - [**PA/07677/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07677-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-the-existing-property-as-per): Sanctioning of the existing property as per approved permits (PA/01026/00, GD/00474/99 and GD/02795/99). The application also includes the sanctioning of pv… Pending, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/03228/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03228-24/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, changes to facade and reconstruction of washroom. Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/06177/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06177-23/naxxar-minor-alteration-of-washroom-into-bathroom-at): Minor alteration of washroom into bathroom at ground floor and sanctioning of minor changes Granted, validated 4 January 2024 - [**PA/02940/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02940-22/zurrieq-alteration-in-existing-first-floor-level-and): Alteration in existing first floor level and demolition of washroom. Construction of two apartment units at second and third floor levels, and a penthouse at… Granted, validated 4 May 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Andrew Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-darmanin) ## More from Ryan Farrugia - [**PA/03983/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03983-26/qormi-amalgamation-of-two-town-houses): Proposed amalgamation of two town houses. Application also includes part-demolition, internal and external alterations, extension of roof structure and… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/00096/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00096-25/zejtun-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations-including): Proposed sanctioning of internal and external alterations including replacement of roofs, extension to back terrace and roof stairwell and replacement of… Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/03965/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03965-23/marsaskala-sanction-any-discrepancies-in-apartment-as-built): To sanction any discrepancies in apartment as built from PA824/16, mainly shifting of walls. Granted, validated 17 August 2023 - [**PA/02774/22** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02774-22/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-building-including-the): Alterations to a pre-1968 building including the restoration of a closed timber balcony and the converting of a closed timber balcony into an open balcony… Granted, validated 27 April 2022, 4 floors [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)