--- title: "PA/01939/23: Excavation of empty plot in Zebbug | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01939-23/zebbug-excavation-of-empty-plot source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zebbug: Excavation of empty plot, construction of basement store, ground floor garage and overlaying Class 4A office units.… Planning applications › Zebbug › PA0193923 # PA/01939/23: Excavation of empty plot in Zebbug 29, Triq Dun Bartilmew Attard, Zebbug Excavation of empty plot, construction of basement store, ground floor garage and overlaying Class 4A office units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 29, Triq Dun Bartilmew Attard, Zebbug - **Locality:** [Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug) - **Applicant:** [Mr Melchiore Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/melchiore-dimech) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 26 January 2023 - **Validated:** 5 April 2023 - **Published:** 5 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 8 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 1 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01939/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01939&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 29, Triq Dun Bartilmew Attard, Zebbug 31 other applications within 300 m: 18 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/08470/24). On Triq Dun Bartilmew Attard: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar). 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/06588/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-23/zebbug-sanction-existing-rooms-at-roof-level): To sanction existing rooms at roof level, approved in PA/7426/16, demolish existing rooms at roof level and to extend existing apartment to duplex and… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/05625/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05625-23/zebbug-propose-the-construction-of-a-class-6a): To propose the construction of a Class 6A warehouse having 3 floors and a roof structure(not exceeding 36sqm). Ancillary facilities to include an unloading… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 3 floors, 21 m away - [**PA/05099/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05099-26/zebbug-change-of-use-from-an-approved-office): Change of use from an approved office space as per PA436/14 to a dwelling apartment. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/02750/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02750-21/zebbug-minor-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-covered-by): Minor internal alterations to dwelling covered by RG/00277/20 including extension at roof level Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/01908/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01908-25/zebbug-use-of-garage-for-the-public-service): Use of garage for the public service vehicles. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/04410/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04410-26/zebbug-sanction-modifications-to-the-approved-permit): To sanction modifications to the approved permit (PA/1367/03), including the proposed unit at second floor level, an additional unit at third floor level, and… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/00730/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-25/zebbug-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pa204-22-which): Proposed internal and external alterations to PA204/22 which includes displacement of walls and apertures and construction of a washroom at setback floor level. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/00204/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00204-22/zebbug-perform-alterations-at-first-floor-level): To perform alterations at first floor level, construct and create a new dwelling at second floor apartments and third floor penthouse. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/02005/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02005-25/zebbug-renew-pa7444-17-to-include-within-permitted): To renew PA7444/17 - To include within permitted workshop a mechanic/panel beater/sprayer (same Class order 5A). Withdrawn, validated 2 April 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/01134/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01134-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of internal alterations from approved permit PA1339/07 and washroom on the roof, as built. Construction of 1m parapet to screen services. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/03373/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03373-23/zebbug-sanction-existing-property): To sanction existing property. Proposed internal and external alterations at level 1 and proposed additional 2 apartments and washroom. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 73 m away - [**PA/00662/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00662-23/zebbug-refurbishment-of-government-public-works-district-office): Refurbishment of Government Public Works’ District Office. Demolition of a large part of the existing building to construct new offices and a new security… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 94 m away - [**PA/04933/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04933-24/zebbug-sanction-differences-to-class-6a-premises-from): To sanction differences to Class 6A premises from as approved in PA938/90, mirror image and other internal differences Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 96 m away - [**PA/01577/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01577-24/zebbug-sanction-minor-discrepancies-to-facade-and-internal): To sanction minor discrepancies to facade and internal layout approved in PA/00508/06 and to propose a new glass railing on facade balcony. Granted, validated 6 May 2024, 97 m away - [**PA/00774/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00774-26/zebbug-internal-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-and): Internal alterations to first floor maisonette and common area, to construct overlying apartment at second floor and washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 2 floors, 104 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 Melchiore Dimech - [**PA/07802/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07802-26/zebbug-change-of-use-from-garage-as-approved): Proposed change of use from garage as approved in PA/02732/98 to public service garage including sanctioning of variations from the approved plans consisting… Pending - [**PA/00135/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00135-26/dingli-excavation-of-basement-and-construction-of-a): Proposed excavation of basement and construction of a new residential development site with pool at Triq ta' Sabbat Dingli. Refused, validated 14 January 2026 [All planning applications in Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug)