--- title: "PA/01733/21: Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01733-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Zabbar: Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved PA854/19 and splitting of penthouse into 2… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0173321 # PA/01733/21: Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved in Zabbar Orchidea, Triq il-Qaqocc, Zabbar Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved PA854/19 and splitting of penthouse into 2 separate penthouses - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Orchidea, Triq il-Qaqocc, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Ms Laura Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/laura-bugeja) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 2 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01733/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01733&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around Orchidea, Triq il-Qaqocc, Zabbar 117 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03838/24). On Triq il-Qaqocc: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/05772/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05772-24/zabbar-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built (no permits were traced) and propose minor internal and external alterations to ground and first floor levels including common staircase… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/06241/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06241-25/zabbar-demolition-of-second-floor-structures-and-minor): Proposed demolition of second floor structures and minor internal alterations at first floor level to create lift shaft and staircase. Proposed conversion of… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/05028/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05028-25/zabbar-sanction-existing-plans-from-approved-permit-pa-1766-16): To sanction existing plans from approved permit PA/1766/16.To propose the addition of another 2 floors and a washroom. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/07192/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-23/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-including): To sanction minor internal and external alterations including balcony which varies from the previously approved planning permit PA1593/07. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/07404/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-25/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-3990-15): Application to sanction differences from approved PA/3990/15. Differences mainly includes repositioning of internal doors and enlarged terrace abutting bedroom. Granted, validated 5 January 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/04413/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04413-23/zabbar-re-activation-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Proposed re-activation of use of Class 4B shop approved in PA3569/02 and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/01581/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01581-23/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-plans-and-elevations): To sanction differences from approved plans and elevations in PB/3460/87. Correction of site following site survey. Alterations within existing dwelling to… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/05741/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05741-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction of one (1) maisonette at ground floor, six… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 102 m away - [**PA/03113/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-25/zabbar-excavation-of-two-existing-vacant-plots-and): Proposed excavation of two existing vacant plots and construction of basement garages and overlying 2 maisonettes, 13 apartments and 2 penthouses. The… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 105 m away - [**PA/02069/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02069-23/zabbar-excavation-of-site-to-required-levels-and): Proposed excavation of site to required levels and development of residential block including 10 basement garages with overlying refuse rooms, 4 maisonettes,… Refused, validated 12 April 2023, 109 m away - [**PA/04005/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04005-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure): To demolish existing dilapidated structure, to excavate oversite and to construct basement garages and 19 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 1 floor, 111 m away - [**PA/01742/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01742-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-structures-and-reconstruction-of-ground): To demolish existing structures and reconstruction of ground floor of 4 garages and 1 maisonette at ground floor level and overlying 11 residential units. Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors, 118 m away - [**PA/05097/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05097-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 5A Car Valeting (carwash by hand and detailing). Proposal to include fixing of sign and relocation of retractable… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 121 m away - [**PA/05252/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05252-26/zabbar-sanction-an-existing-garage-and-ancillary-store): To sanction an existing garage and ancillary store approved under PA/3808/10 as built. Granted, validated 14 September 2026, 122 m away - [**PA/04193/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in RG1604/19. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 130 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Laura Bugeja - [**PA/01814/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01814-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-adjacent-ground-floor-garage): Demolition of existing adjacent ground floor garage and construction of extension to PA/01187/20 and minor changes to facade as indicated in the proposed… Granted, validated 21 May 2024 - [**PA/03009/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03009-23/iklin-sanction-garage-space-at-basement-level): To sanction garage space at basement level, approved in PA/3188/21. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/03188/21** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03188-21/iklin-alterations-to-pa325-20-including-sanctioning-and-change): Proposed alterations to PA325/20 including sanctioning and change of foundation level to basement parking level, splitting of duplex penthouse to create an… Status being checked - [**PA/01187/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01187-20/zabbar-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-corner-house): Proposed additions and alterations to existing corner house, including the construction of six (6) ground floor garages, six (6) overlying apartments and a… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00325/20** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00325-20/iklin-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 1 maisonette, 2 apartments and a duplex penthouse - Site corrected by: PA/03188/21 Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)