--- title: "PA/01643/23: Sanctioning of existing balcony over first floor in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01643-23/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-balcony-over-first-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Sanctioning of existing balcony over first floor. Proposed internal alterations, extension over existing residential… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0164323 # PA/01643/23: Sanctioning of existing balcony over first floor in Zabbar Shalom, Triq l-Ghakrux c/w, Triq is-Sebbellika, Zabbar Sanctioning of existing balcony over first floor. Proposed internal alterations, extension over existing residential unit including installation of lightweight canopy and construction of passenger lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Shalom, Triq l-Ghakrux c/w, Triq is-Sebbellika, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Andrew Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/andrew-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 23 February 2023 - **Validated:** 22 March 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01643/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01643&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Shalom, Triq l-Ghakrux c/w, Triq is-Sebbellika, Zabbar 50 other applications within 300 m: 31 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02509/23). On Triq l-Ghakrux: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Paul Dalli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-dalli), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/07303/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-25/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved development in PA/03433/24. Granted, validated 12 December 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/03433/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03433-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-as-built-layout): Sanctioning of minor changes to as-built layout of property from approved PB/991/82, demolition of washroom and proposed construction of additional levels at… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/01333/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01333-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-four): To demolish existing terraced house and construct four apartments and one recessed floor penthouse. To excavate basement garages to private cars. To excavate… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/00359/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00359-23/zabbar-changes-to-approved-pa5685-17-including-changes-to): Proposed changes to approved PA5685/17 including changes to façade and addition of swimming pool at backyard. Withdrawn, 26 m away - [**PA/05289/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05289-23/zabbar-changes-to-approved-pa5685-17-including-changes-to): Proposed changes to approved PA5685/17 including changes to façade and addition including excavation of swimming pool at backyard. Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/04615/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04615-24/zabbar-change-the-use-of-an-existing-garage): To change the use of an existing garage to a Class 4B retail including internal minor alterations. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/01627/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01627-21/zabbar-sanction-changes-of-terraced-house-from-pb4216-81): To Sanction changes of Terraced House from PB4216/81 and Propose part demolition. Application also includes additional construction of 3 Garages, 3… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/01276/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01276-21/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To sanction internal and external alterations to existing dwelling as per approved permit PA2178/15 and proposed addition of a bedroom at first floor and… Status being checked, 2 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/01245/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01245-24/zabbar-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction maisonette as built from that approved in PAPB/01521/90. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/07370/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07370-23/zabbar-sanction-variations-from-pa-01912-20): To sanction variations from PA/01912/20, proposed excavation of basement for private cars accessible by a car lift, and internal and external alterations to… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 86 m away - [**PA/07806/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07806-26/zabbar-sanction-as-built-pool-and-internal-minor): To sanction as built pool and Internal minor alterations against that approved in DN/1537/14 and to propose a garage instead of sitting room. Pending, 92 m away - [**PA/02486/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02486-22/zabbar-construction-of-a-duplex-dwelling-overlying-existing): Proposed construction of a duplex dwelling overlying existing residential dwellings. Status being checked, 94 m away - [**PA/02605/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02605-21/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit-including): Proposed alterations to existing residential unit including, extension to existing washroom, alterations to apertures, fixing of trellis plus other internal… Status being checked, 107 m away - [**PA/06580/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06580-24/zabbar-demolish-existing): To demolish existing, excavate basement at level -1 and construct 6 basement garages, 3 maisonettes at ground floor level, 9 apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd… Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 108 m away - [**PA/06802/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06802-25/zabbar-reutilization-of-garage-as-a-residence): Proposed reutilization of garage as a residence, changes on facade, internal alterations & extension at roof level. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 126 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) ## More from Andrew Schembri - [**PA/04931/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04931-25/luqa-sub-division-of-pre-1968-property-into-ground-floor): Proposed sub-division of pre-1968 property into ground floor maisonette and office Class 4A. Application includes sanctioning of minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/00777/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00777-23/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Minor internal alterations to existing pre-1967 townhouse and addition of roof room. Granted, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/02527/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02527-22/xewkija-amend-site-configuration): To amend site configuration, construct additional rooms at all levels, add a set-back floor level and other internal alterations. Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)