--- title: "PA/01139/25: demolish existing building and excavate 1 level in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01139-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-excavate-1-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing building and excavate 1 level to construct parking spaces at basement level, maisonette at… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0113925 # PA/01139/25: demolish existing building and excavate 1 level in Zabbar 30, St.Michael House, Triq ic-Cawsli, Zabbar To demolish existing building and excavate 1 level to construct parking spaces at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments and 1 apartment at receded level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 30, St.Michael House, Triq ic-Cawsli, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Clinton Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/clinton-grima) - **Perit:** [Perit Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-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:** 5 - **Received:** 26 November 2024 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 16 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01139/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01139&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 30, St.Michael House, Triq ic-Cawsli, Zabbar 231 other applications within 300 m: 150 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq ic-Cawsli: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/01511/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01511-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-modifications-in-backyard): Internal and external modifications in backyard, to excavate and develop swimming pool and jacuzzi at ground floor level and addition of pump room. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/00330/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00330-22/zabbar-remodelling-of-townhouse-including-redevelopment-of-rooms): Remodelling of townhouse including redevelopment of rooms at back of property due to heavily deteriorated roof slabs and cracked walls, internal alterations,… Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/07590/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-and-change-of): Sanctioning of minor alterations and change of Class use from Class 1 to Class 4A Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/03745/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03745-23/zabbar-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing): To carry out minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, including part extension at ground and first floor, construction of pool within backyard, and… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/04144/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04144-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-public-lavatory-and-to-construct): To demolish existing public lavatory and to construct a Class 3C multi-purpose hall built on three levels. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/03642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03642-26/zabbar-renewal-of-development-permit-pa-00370-15-to-change): Renewal of development permit PA/00370/15: To change use class of catering establishment from Class 4C to Class 4D and carry out alterations in elevation and… Granted, validated 30 June 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/00809/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00809-23/zabbar-construction-of-ground-floor-garages): Proposed construction of ground floor garages, with three overlying apartments and a penthouse at recessed floor level. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/04905/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04905-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-two-apartments-from-previously-approved): Proposed sanctioning of two apartments from previously approved single residence in permit PA/1175/15 and changes to internal layout at all levels including… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/02253/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02253-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of reservoir, construction of 4 houses. Proposal includes retention of facade onto Triq is-Santwarju and… Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/01010/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01010-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-a-class): To demolish existing dwelling and construct a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level and 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/05011/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05011-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-following-approved): Proposed internal alterations to existing dwelling following approved permit PA175/25. Granted, validated 22 July 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/00175/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00175-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-living-room-to): To change of use from living room to garage. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/07346/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07346-26/zabbar-changes-to-pa-00854-23-including-extension-of-existing): Changes to PA/00854/23 including extension of existing washroom. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/03889/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03889-26/zabbar-shifting-of-living-quarters-from-ground-floor): Shifting of living quarters from ground floor to first floor, including other internal additions and alterations. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/05668/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05668-25/zabbar-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, construction of shower at back of property, construction of washroom at roof level and material changes on facade, including… Granted, validated 20 October 2025, 67 m away ## More by Henry Attard - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07373/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07373-26/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-construct-two): To demolish existing terrace house and construct two terraces houses consisting of garage at ground floor level and overlying dwelling. Application also… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07065/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07065-26/msida-sanction-layout): To sanction layout (including facade signage) of existing car showroom. Application includes part change of use to public service. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07055/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07055-26/gzira-demolish-existing-ground-floor-garage-and-overlying): To demolish existing ground floor garage and overlying maisonette to construct Class 4A office at ground floor, 5 overlying units (1 at each floor) and 1 unit… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07026/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07026-26/ghaxaq-excavation-to-necessary-levels-to-construct-3): Proposed excavation to necessary levels to construct 3 garages at basement level, replace ground floor garage with 1 maisonette and minor internal and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06953/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06953-26/qormi-sanction-building-layout-as-built-from-approved): To sanction building layout as built from approved PA/0745/76. Application also includes minor internal and external alterations at all levels including the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) ## More from Clinton Grima - [**PA/02858/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02858-26/naxxar-propose-demolition-of-existing-house): To propose demolition of existing house, excavations, amendments to basement approved in PA 1107/24, and construction of basement level garages and reservoir,… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02374/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02374-26/paola-sanction-basement-and-ground-floor-garages-as): To sanction basement and ground floor garages as built and to propose changes from approved PA/08802/21 which include eliminating the ground floor maisonette… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/03304/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03304-25/naxxar-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, proposed excavation of basement to have one level of underground parking and proposed construction of an apartment block… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02495/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02495-25/fgura-demolish-the-existing-maisonette): To demolish the existing maisonette, including alterations to permit PA/1714/22, and develop a new building. The new development will consist of private… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01172/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01172-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site. To construct basement garage (4 parking spaces), maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments at first to third… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01107/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01107-24/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavations, and construction of basement level garages, with overlying maisonette, 3 apartments, and 1… Granted, validated 28 February 2024 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)