--- title: "PA/01549/25: demolish existing structures in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01549-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-structures source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing structures, excavate and to construct 2 basement levels of garages/parking, including 47… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0154925 # PA/01549/25: demolish existing structures in Zabbar Vacant Site, Triq Agatha Barbara c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar To demolish existing structures, excavate and to construct 2 basement levels of garages/parking, including 47 overlying apartments. Application also consists in the retention and restoration of existing vernacular structure. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq Agatha Barbara c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Mr. Carmel Polidano - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 29 November 2024 - **Validated:** 2 April 2025 - **Published:** 2 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 9 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 8 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01549/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01549&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq Agatha Barbara c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Zabbar 71 other applications within 300 m: 39 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq Agatha Barbara: 9 other applications, 4 granted and 0 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 Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/07155/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07155-26/zabbar-sanctioning-as-built-and-proposed-alterations-from): Proposed sanctioning as built and proposed alterations from approved PA/01351/10 and variations from the official building alignment. Proposed demolition of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/06986/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06986-26/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-undertake): To demolish the existing first-floor maisonette and undertake alterations at ground floor level, to construct four apartments at first and second floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/00372/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00372-26/zabbar-sanction-size-of-backyard-from-that-approved): To sanction size of backyard from that approved in PA2093/21 and roofing/enclosing of back terrace at penthouse level to form drying area. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/02093/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02093-21/zabbar-sanction-changes-to-internal-layout-from-approved): To sanction changes to internal layout from approved permits PAPB/5273/79 and PA/4123/17, changes to facade and extensions at second/third setback floor… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/01214/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01214-22/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-existing-residence-and-construction): Internal alterations to existing residence and construction of an additional 4 apartments at first, second and third floor levels. Proposal includes the… Status being checked, 4 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/01038/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01038-26/zabbar-excavation-of-site-to-construct-a-water): Proposed excavation of site to construct a water reservoir and basement garages, with overlying 2 maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 receded penthouses. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/00605/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00605-20/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and construction of W.C, fixing of sign, retractable awning, A.C unit and roller shutter in front of shop… Status being checked, 94 m away - [**PA/03158/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03158-21/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B Shop, formation of w.c./store at back, and fixing of sign with AC louvered enclosure. Status being checked, 104 m away - [**PA/06490/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06490-26/zabbar-perform-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and): To perform internal alterations to existing dwelling and construct second floor apartment and washroom. Pending, 2 floors, 112 m away - [**PA/05818/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05818-23/zabbar-change-in-activity-within-the-same-commercial): Proposed change in activity within the same commercial class use from Class 4B nail technician shop to Class 4B greengrocer, including changing the shop… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 115 m away - [**PA/01149/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-20/zabbar-amend-use-from-class-4b-grocer-to): Amend use from Class 4B grocer to Class 4B nail technician, changing sign and internal alterations. Status being checked, 117 m away - [**PA/06421/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06421-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-maisonette): Change of use from garage to maisonette and to sanction extension of basement garage covered by PA (Permit PABA/4038/86). Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 128 m away - [**PA/03978/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03978-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-pb2750-85-and-internal-and): To sanction changes from PB2750/85 and Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling and addition of 1 apartment at third floor and 1 apartment at… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 130 m away - [**PA/04627/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04627-24/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations at ground floor and construction of 3 overlying apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 131 m away - [**PA/02188/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02188-21/zabbar-construction-a-swimming-pool-in-backyard-and): Proposed construction a swimming pool in backyard and to interconnect a private garage with same backyard. Status being checked, 147 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)