--- title: "PA/01399/25: demolish existing building in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01399-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building 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, excavation of reservoir and construction of 4 private parking garages, and 4… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0139925 # PA/01399/25: demolish existing building in Zabbar 74, Triq il-Kunvent c/w 97, Triq Santa Tereza, Zabbar To demolish existing building, excavation of reservoir and construction of 4 private parking garages, and 4 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 74, Triq il-Kunvent c/w 97, Triq Santa Tereza, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Arnold Cini](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/arnold-cini) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 1 floor plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 6 December 2024 - **Validated:** 5 March 2025 - **Published:** 5 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01399/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01399&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 74, Triq il-Kunvent c/w 97, Triq Santa Tereza, Zabbar 252 other applications within 300 m: 163 granted, 5 refused, 25 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq il-Kunvent: 20 other applications, 11 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/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, 27 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, 46 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, 46 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, 49 m away - [**PA/08612/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08612-24/zabbar-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-in-lieu): To propose internal and external alterations in lieu PA/5776/21, to propose change of use into a shop Class 4B, signage and additional apartments at second… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/01139/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01139-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-excavate-1-level): To demolish existing building and excavate 1 level to construct parking spaces at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments and… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 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, 55 m away - [**PA/00999/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00999-21/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-bocci-club-including-construction): Proposed alterations to existing bocci club including construction of lightweight canopy plus other internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/03642/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03642-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a Class 4C shop include signage. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01910/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01910-22/zabbar-extension-at-first-floor-level-to-existing): Proposed extension at first floor level to existing bocci club. Status being checked, 2 floors, 62 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, 67 m away - [**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, 69 m away - [**PA/01108/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01108-22/zabbar-demolition-of-parts-of-dilapidated-house-including): Demolition of parts of dilapidated house including shop at corner, retaining facade, alterations to existing ground floor facade, construction of two storey… Status being checked, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/01331/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01331-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-development-as): Sanctioning of minor variations to development as approved in PA 2794/05, and change of use from Class 4B shop and ancillary store as approved in the same… Status being checked, 69 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, 73 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Arnold Cini - [**PA/03288/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03288-26/nadur-demolition-of-back-part-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of back part of existing dwelling retaining the facade and front rooms, and construction of 3 terraced houses including a pool each. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04187/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04187-25/naxxar-subdivision-and-alterations-of-existing-property-into): Proposed subdivision and alterations of existing property into three terraced dwellings (retaining existing pre-1968 farmhouse along Triq il-Kapella ta'… Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/05787/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05787-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-garage): Demolition of existing garage, first and second floor level apartment, and construction of ground floor garage for private car parking (car spaces), and… Granted, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/00959/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00959-24/safi-construction-of-1-one-bedroom-apartment): Construction of 1 one bedroom apartment; 7 two bedroom apartments; 1 three bedroom duplex and 1 three bedroom penthouse and underlying garage. Proposal… Pending, validated 5 June 2024 - [**PA/07361/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07361-23/marsaskala-construction-of-additional-9-units-from-3rd): Construction of additional 9 units from 3rd floor to 5th floor and 1 penthouse at receded floor Level with a different layout from that approved in PA/8636/19. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)