--- title: "PA/01996/25: Renewal of PA/02171/17 - To extend back in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01996-25/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-02171-17-to-extend-back source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Renewal of PA/02171/17 - To extend back terrace cantilever to existing penthouse & partially closing of back terrace… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0199625 # PA/01996/25: Renewal of PA/02171/17 - To extend back in Zabbar Snowbirds, Flat 11, Triq il-Madaffa, Zabbar Renewal of PA/02171/17 - To extend back terrace cantilever to existing penthouse & partially closing of back terrace in louvered aluminum and construction of a 1.00m high timber screening around roof of penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Snowbirds, Flat 11, Triq il-Madaffa, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Richard Zerafa - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) - **Application type:** Renewal of development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 5 March 2025 - **Validated:** 11 April 2025 - **Published:** 26 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 10 April 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 23 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01996/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01996&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Snowbirds, Flat 11, Triq il-Madaffa, Zabbar 77 other applications within 300 m: 45 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02509/23). On Triq il-Madaffa: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for permit renewal applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/02014/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02014-21/zabbar-propose-alterations-to-the-back-balcony-by): To propose alterations to the back balcony by closing parts of it with an aluminium structure, for storage and laundry facilities, no civil works involved.… Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/03897/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03897-23/zabbar-sanctioning-of-the-garage-for-the-parking): Proposed sanctioning of the garage for the parking of small vehicles as built including garage door from previously approved PA6199/16. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/00626/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-20/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-property): Internal & external alterations to existing property at first floor level (from approved drawings in RG/3611/17), partial demolition of rooms at second floor… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/02284/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02284-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa02076-02): To sanction changes from approved permit PA02076/02. Proposal also includes the erection of a recessed floor at third floor level. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/06150/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06150-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-the-differences-from-the-approved): Proposed sanctioning of the differences from the approved permit PA/02076/02 of a shop (Class 4B) at the ground floor level.Proposed beauty shop including… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/04527/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04527-23/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to an approved ground floor maisonette by virtue of PA4248/04. Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/00996/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-23/zabbar-changes-in-lieu-of-pa496-13): Proposed changes in lieu of PA496/13, retention of garages, demolition of ground floor, formation of 2 individual residential apartment blocks each composed… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/02849/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02849-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-the): The demolition of the existing dwelling and the excavation of the site to construct basement garages and 13 overlying residential units. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/02056/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02056-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-variations-to-approved-pa-02641-03-and): Proposed sanctioning of variations to approved PA/02641/03 and minor proposed alteration to washroom at roof level. Application also includes correction of… Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/04545/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04545-24/zabbar-sanction-the-construction-of-a-basement-level): To sanction the construction of a basement level interconnected with a Class 4B retail, as well as other internal and external alterations from PB/02207/89… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/08533/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08533-24/zabbar-sanction-existing-first-floor-level-as-built): To sanction existing first floor level as built from that approved in PA3837/07. To demolish existing approved structures at second floor level and… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/01449/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01449-21/zabbar-construction-of-aluminum-structure): Proposed construction of aluminum structure Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/01149/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-20/zabbar-amend-use-from-class-4b-grocer-to): Amend use from Class 4B grocer to Class 4B nail technician, changing sign and internal alterations. Status being checked, 91 m away - [**PA/05818/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05818-23/zabbar-change-in-activity-within-the-same-commercial): Proposed change in activity within the same commercial class use from Class 4B nail technician shop to Class 4B greengrocer, including changing the shop… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 93 m away - [**PA/01850/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01850-22/zabbar-addition-of-room-at-second-floor): Proposed addition of room at second floor, as extension to residence. Status being checked, 95 m away ## More by Karl Borg - [**PA/07536/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-26/msida-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate to the required levels, and construct basement garages, a ground-floor maisonette, apartments on the first to… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06807/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06807-26/pembroke-variations-from-official-alignments-to-the-development): Variations from official alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PAPB/02901/87, DN/00047/06 and pending application PA/06519/24 Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06592/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06592-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing rear-yard structures approved in RG/01221/22, excavation works to form the required site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06191/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06191-26/qormi-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-and): To sanction a garage for private vehicles and a domestic store as built (no permits traced). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05673/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05673-26/sliema-sanction-alterations-to-a-duplex-penthouse-approved): To sanction alterations to a duplex penthouse approved in PA/02130/16. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05296/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05296-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation on site to form levels, and construction of basement garages with underlying reservoir, ground floor… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)