--- title: "PA/01587/26: excavation of a vacant plot for the in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01587-26/zabbar-excavation-of-a-vacant-plot-for-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: The excavation of a vacant plot for the construction of 8 basement garages, an underground reservoir, and 15… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0158726 # PA/01587/26: excavation of a vacant plot for the in Zabbar Infill Plot, Triq in-Nevew, Zabbar The excavation of a vacant plot for the construction of 8 basement garages, an underground reservoir, and 15 residential units above, comprising 3 units per floor. - **Status:** Pending (Reconsideration Decided) - **Location:** Infill Plot, Triq in-Nevew, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Lea Developers Ltd Attn: Hristin Gavrailov](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/lea-developers-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 15 - **Received:** 12 February 2026 - **Validated:** 15 April 2026 - **Published:** 11 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 26 March 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 29 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01587/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01587&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Infill Plot, Triq in-Nevew, Zabbar 107 other applications within 300 m: 64 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/04437/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04437-24/zabbar-transform-the-back-side-at-first-floor): To transform the back side at first floor level into an open plan. Proposal also includes the replacement of the 'balavostri' of the parapet wall at roof… Granted, validated 13 August 2024, 30 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, 50 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, 52 m away - [**PA/01777/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01777-23/zabbar-different-layout-from-that-approved-in-pa-05817-21): Proposed different layout from that approved in PA/05817/21, mainly the introduction of balcony at second floor level, alterations to common parts and garage… Granted, validated 19 May 2023, 74 m away - [**PA/05672/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05672-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavation and construction of reservoir, garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 4 apartments. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/06890/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06890-25/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, excavate to construct basement domestic garage, and develop a residential block consisting of four floors (each… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/01207/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01207-23/zabbar-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizzerija. Sanctioning to include the placing of an awning and the difference in size of approved signage… Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 82 m away - [**PA/01901/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01901-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa2403-08-and-to): To sanction changes from approved PA2403/08 and to carry out with the internal alterations, mainly removal of internal partitions. Granted, validated 9 May 2025, 86 m away - [**PA/06589/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06589-26/zabbar-demolish-the-roof-structure): To demolish the roof structure, first floor and part of the ground floor. To construct ground floor maisonette, private car garage, 3 apartments and 1… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/03014/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03014-24/zabbar-installation-of-retractable-awning): Proposed installation of retractable awning, aluminium panels fencing on both sides of existing masonry wall, slight shifting of sign and changes to front… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 101 m away - [**PA/01044/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01044-22/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-and-domestic): Proposed change of use from garage and domestic storage to Class 4B shop and commercial storage, formation of w.c. and fixing of sign. Status being checked, 101 m away - [**PA/03993/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03993-25/zabbar-open-a-door-in-backyard-wall): To open a door in backyard wall. Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 105 m away - [**PA/00211/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00211-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-roof-structure-and-to-propose): To demolish existing roof structure and to propose extension to existing dwelling including construction of first floor and roof level. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 2 floors, 109 m away - [**PA/07695/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07695-23/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pb1886-89): To sanction changes from approved permit PB1886/89. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 109 m away - [**PA/03043/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03043-22/zabbar-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B as in PA8525/20 to a pastizzeria including sanctioning of signage/retractable awning. Status being checked, 111 m away ## More by Steven Ebejer - [**PA/07086/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07086-26/birkirkara-sanction-a-residential-garage-as-built-and): To sanction a residential garage as built and the change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06503/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06503-26/sliema-sanction-a-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction a first floor apartment as built, with variations from the approved development permit PA579/95. Pending - [**PA/06283/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06283-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level-and-the): Internal alterations at first-floor level and the conversion of an existing enclosed balcony into an open balcony. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06124/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06124-26/swieqi-sanction-a-duplex-apartment-as-built-at): To sanction a duplex apartment as built at ground and first floor levels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05890/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-the-semi-detached-villa-approved-under): Proposed changes to the semi-detached villa approved under PA3071/23, consisting of a complete redesign of the villa, including the internal layout and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) ## More from Lea Developers Ltd - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/03708/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03708-26/iklin-demolition-of-terraced-house): The demolition of terraced house, the excavation of the site, and the construction of 3 basement garages and 5 overlying residential units. Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02849/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02849-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-the): The demolition of the existing dwelling and the excavation of the site to construct basement garages and 13 overlying residential units. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/05339/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05339-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-a-ground-floor-and-first): The demolition of a ground floor and first floor maisonette to construct a ground floor garage and 6 overlying residential units. Granted, validated 8 October 2024 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)