--- title: "PA/01716/26: demolish the existing structures and to excavate in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01716-26/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-structures-and-to-excavate source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: To demolish the existing structures and to excavate the site in order to construct an old people’s home (Class 2A)… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0171626 # PA/01716/26: demolish the existing structures and to excavate in Zabbar Lourdes Service Station, Triq il-Mina ta' Hompesch, Zabbar To demolish the existing structures and to excavate the site in order to construct an old people’s home (Class 2A) within the committed area, to construct at basement -2 a car parking, to construct entities and rooms for the elderly at basement -1, ground level and above, together with an accessible roof level including common areas and services. - **Status:** Pending (Screening Process) - **Location:** Lourdes Service Station, Triq il-Mina ta' Hompesch, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [M & A Properties Ltd. Attn: Neil Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/m-and-a-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 3 floors - **Received:** 24 November 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01716/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01716&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Lourdes Service Station, Triq il-Mina ta' Hompesch, Zabbar 59 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 2 refused, 2 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02298/25). On Triq il-Mina ta' Hompesch: 8 other applications, 4 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/00506/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00506-20/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-service-station): Internal alterations to Service Station, including extension of basement, ramp removed, floor slabs shifted and stairs rearranged. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/01623/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01623-24/zabbar-alterations-to-dwelling): Alterations to dwelling, extension for garage at ground floor and construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/02476/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02476-22/zabbar-construct-drying-area-as-shown-on-attached): To construct drying area as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 8 June 2022, 83 m away - [**PA/07196/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-23/zabbar-minor-internal-and-external-modifications): Minor internal and external modifications, alterations to the facade materials, the addition of a rear elevation opening, an extension to the rooftop washroom… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/02866/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02866-23/zabbar-sanctioning-from-variations-of-previously-approved-permit): Proposed sanctioning from variations of previously approved permit PA/8997/19. Proposed internal and external alterations including pool. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 107 m away - [**PA/05901/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05901-23/zabbar-construction-of-front-garden-boundary-wall): Proposed construction of front garden boundary wall. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 155 m away - [**PA/00781/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00781-26/zabbar-convert-existing-terraced-house-into-two-maisonettes): To convert existing terraced house into two maisonettes, including the demolition of existing washroom at roof level and to construct kitchen/living/dining.… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 163 m away - [**PA/00331/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00331-26/fgura-sanction-garage-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage as built from approved permit PA/08212/21 at basement level -1. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 173 m away - [**PA/01181/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-21/zabbar-alterations-to-approved-rg-01954-17): Alterations to approved RG/01954/17. Alterations to internal and external ground floor walls and facade, proposal of pool and pump room in backyard, and… Status being checked, 176 m away - [**PA/02298/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02298-25/fgura-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-garage): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and garage. Excavation of semi-basement level (inclusive of reservoir) to construct 5 two-car garages for… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 191 m away - [**PA/02648/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02648-23/zabbar-sanction-formation-of-office-area-at-ground): To sanction formation of office area at ground floor level and other minor alterations from approved plans PA/1219/99. Proposed alterations at ground floor… Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 196 m away - [**PA/00076/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00076-25/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-second-floor-level): Proposed internal alterations at second floor level, mainly consisting of changes to internal walls. Proposed construction of penthouse at receded floor level… Pending, validated 26 February 2025, 197 m away - [**PA/01257/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01257-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-pa-4790-98): Sanctioning of minor changes to PA 4790/98, extension at roof level and installation of p.v panels at roof level Status being checked, 197 m away - [**PA/01257/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01257-24/zabbar-change-of-use-of-an-office-into): Change of use of an office into a Class 4B shop including modification of shop front. Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 198 m away - [**PA/00458/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00458-24/fgura-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building. Excavation of one basement level. Construction of 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonette at ground floor (including pools at… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 200 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)