--- title: "PA/01266/24: demolish existing workshop in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01266-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-workshop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing workshop, retaining the existing facade overlooking Sqaq Nru. 8, Triq il-Biccieni and construct… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0126624 # PA/01266/24: demolish existing workshop in Zabbar No. 8, No. 9 & No. 11, Triq Biccieni, Sqaq Nru. 8, Triq il-Kittien, Zabbar To demolish existing workshop, retaining the existing facade overlooking Sqaq Nru. 8, Triq il-Biccieni and construct office (Class 4A) at lower ground floor, maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments at first, second and third floor level plus overlying penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 8, No. 9 & No. 11, Triq Biccieni, Sqaq Nru. 8, Triq il-Kittien, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Simon Buhagiar - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **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:** 23 October 2023 - **Validated:** 6 March 2024 - **Published:** 6 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01266/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01266&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around No. 8, No. 9 & No. 11, Triq Biccieni, Sqaq Nru. 8, Triq il-Kittien, Zabbar 179 other applications within 300 m: 117 granted, 3 refused, 12 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02878/26). On Triq Biccieni: 14 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Dana Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dana-zammit), [Joseph Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-cassar). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/00558/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00558-21/zabbar-spiral-staircase-and-platform): Proposed spiral staircase and platform. Construction of washroom Status being checked, 9 m away - [**PA/01167/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01167-20/zabbar-sanction-alterations-as-built-from-those-approved): To sanction alterations as built from those approved in PA 7547/16. Sanctioning consists of; internal alterations at ground, first and roof level; external… Status being checked, 9 m away - [**PA/00565/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00565-24/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-including-sanctioning-regarding-stai): Proposed minor internal alterations including sanctioning regarding staircase and increase the height of common wall. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/07581/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-23/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing garage (PA/04965/90). Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/01043/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01043-21/zabbar-increase-in-height-of-internal-yard-wall): Proposed increase in height of internal yard wall at back of property. Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/00019/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00019-24/zabbar-carry-out-some-minor-internal-alterations): To carry out some minor internal alterations, amendments on facade including opening of windows at ground floor level, extension on roof level and restoration… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/06415/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06415-25/zabbar-installation-of-pool-at-roof-level-and): Proposed installation of pool at roof level and increase parapet wall height along facade by 1crs. Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/00698/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00698-25/zabbar-sanctioning-garage-as-existing-due-to-permit): Sanctioning garage as existing due to permit file not found and proposed increase in garage door height. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/04642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04642-26/zabbar-sanction-as-built-over-pa7059-16-and-change): To sanction as built over PA7059/16 and change approved facade timber apertures to timber like aluminum apertures. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/01182/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01182-22/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-a-terraced-house): Alterations and additions to a terraced house including the construction of a staircase and additional room at roof level. Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/07858/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07858-24/zabbar-sanction-removal-of-pre-1967-shop-4b): To sanction removal of pre-1967 shop 4B (butcher) and interconnection with the residential unit as Class 1A. Application also includes removal of existing… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/02954/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02954-21/zabbar-sanction-the-roofing-of-shaft-at-ground): To sanction the roofing of shaft at ground floor level, the door opening at first floor level of Apt 1 and the construction of parapet walls at second floor… Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/07404/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-24/zabbar-change-the-use-of-existing-garage-and): To change the use of existing garage and store into a two bedroom dwelling. Proposal includes the introduction of bathrooms at ground, first and second floor… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/00022/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00022-20/zabbar-proposal-to-include-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal to include demolition of existing dwelling including the retention of the existing façade abutting on Triq il-Biccieni. Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 69 m away - [**PA/04006/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04006-26/zabbar-minor-external-alterations-at-roof-level-and): Minor external alterations at roof level and front facade finishes. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 70 m away ## More by Falzon & Cutajar - [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)