--- title: "PA/01706/23: Demolition of part of ground floor roof in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01706-23/zabbar-demolition-of-part-of-ground-floor-roof source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Demolition of part of ground floor roof to form stairs and reconstruction of facade. Proposed construction of 3… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0170623 # PA/01706/23: Demolition of part of ground floor roof in Zabbar 18, Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar Demolition of part of ground floor roof to form stairs and reconstruction of facade. Proposed construction of 3 overlying apartments and penthouse over existing garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 18, Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Mr. Christian Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christian-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 24 February 2023 - **Validated:** 29 March 2023 - **Published:** 29 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 5 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 August 2023 - **Permit expires:** 16 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01706/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01706&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 18, Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar 156 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa: 8 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 24 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/02660/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02660-23/zabbar-alterations-and-adjoining-of-two-existing-garages): Proposed alterations and adjoining of two existing garages at 138,140, Triq Lia, Zabbar. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 26 m away - [**PA/04057/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04057-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-flat-layout-from-that): Sanctioning of existing flat layout from that approved in permit PA/01772/95. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/03345/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03345-22/zabbar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built (previous permits could not be traced). Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/00229/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00229-20/zabbar-sanction-first-floor-maisonette-and-overlying-domestic): To sanction first floor maisonette and overlying domestic store as built. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/01537/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01537-22/zabbar-propose-drying-area-and-to-increase-parapet): To propose drying area and to increase parapet wall. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/02439/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02439-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-as-built-over): Sanctioning of existing dwelling as built over PB4834/78 including internal alterations to include ensuites, walk-in wardrobes and construction of pool. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/02500/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02500-25/zabbar-demolition-of-an-existing-ground-floor-dwelling): Proposed demolition of an existing ground floor dwelling and construction of a street level garage, three overlying apartments and a receded unit. Granted, validated 3 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/07734/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07734-23/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-existing-duplex-penthouse): Internal alterations to existing duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 8 October 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/01928/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01928-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car showroom. Refused, validated 3 April 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/00924/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00924-25/zabbar-sanction-extension-at-the-back-of-a): To sanction extension at the back of a pre-67 street level garage. Granted, validated 13 March 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/00665/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00665-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a garage at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first,… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/00839/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00839-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-sitting-living-to-garage): Proposed change of use from sitting/living to garage for private vehicles, formation of garage opening on facade, replacement of apertures and internal… Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/02263/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02263-26/zabbar-change-of-use-of-part-of-public): Change of use of part of public service garage approved in PA/04771/18 to auto dealer. No structural works are being proposed. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/04321/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04321-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-to-proposed): To demolish existing terraced house and to proposed construction of a block of apartments, including three street level garages, six apartments at first,… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/00663/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00663-24/zabbar-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-9): Excavation of site and construction of: 9 basement garages and 3 maisonettes at ground floor, 9 apartments at first, second and third floors and 3 penthouses… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away ## More by Randolph Nicholas Bartoli - [**PA/07103/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07103-26/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-and-replacement): Proposed minor internal alterations to dwelling and replacement of roofs. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06641/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06641-26/xghajra-sanction-garage-as-built-from-pa-06629-05): To sanction garage as built from PA/06629/05. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06151/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06151-26/zabbar-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, proposed formation of lift to serve all levels, alterations at first floor level, construction of second/third/roof level to… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06061/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06061-26/marsaskala-placing-of-pergola-on-front-terrace): Proposed placing of pergola on front terrace. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05874/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site-to): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to lower levels and formation of water cistern. Proposed construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05596/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05596-26/qormi-changes-to-pa-04791-25-to-re-design-layout-of): Proposed changes to PA/04791/25 to re-design layout of first floor unit and construction of 2 overlying apartments and a receded floor penthouse including… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) ## More from Christian Cassar - [**PA/08332/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08332-25/marsaskala-changes-in-level-1): Proposed changes in level -1, which consists of an opening in one of the walls and conversion of parking spaces to garage 18. No reduction in number of… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/07010/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07010-23/zurrieq-construct-gate): To construct gate, pump room and reservoir. Application also includes the construction of rubble walls. Granted, validated 22 November 2023 - [**PA/02885/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02885-21/ghaxaq-alterations-to-roof-structures-as-approved-in): Alterations to roof structures as approved in PA/07066/17 and proposed extension to same structures. Status being checked - [**PA/01280/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01280-21/zurrieq-sanction-pre-1978-domestic-store-and-garage-together): To sanction pre-1978 domestic store and garage together with pre-1994 bathroom, kitchen (part) and store, to pre-1967 dwelling. Status being checked - [**PA/00916/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00916-21/zurrieq-alterations-to-existing-development-approved-by-rg): Proposed alterations to existing development approved by RG 751/20, including extension at third floor level Status being checked, 4 floors [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)