--- title: "PA/02125/26: sanction changes from approved PB38/89 in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02125-26/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-pb38-89 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To sanction changes from approved PB38/89. Internal changes include the closing and opening of apertures, relocation… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0212526 # PA/02125/26: sanction changes from approved PB38/89 in Zabbar 51, Nirvana, Triq il-Ghasel, Zabbar To sanction changes from approved PB38/89. Internal changes include the closing and opening of apertures, relocation of rooms, extension of bathroom at first floor and extension at roof level forming a canopy. Proposal includes minor changes to facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 51, Nirvana, Triq il-Ghasel, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Robert Zerafa - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 5 March 2026 - **Validated:** 21 April 2026 - **Published:** 1 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 April 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 6 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02125/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02125&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 51, Nirvana, Triq il-Ghasel, Zabbar 90 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03009/26). On Triq il-Ghasel: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/01061/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01061-24/zabbar-restoration): Proposed restoration, alterations and additions including the construction of a pool to a pre-1967 farmhouse to be used as a dwelling. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/04296/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04296-23/zabbar-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-basement): Excavation of site and construction of basement garage level and overlying duplex residential unit. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 2 floors, 102 m away - [**PA/02715/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02715-24/zabbar-sanction-garages-as-built-from-permit-pb890-90): To sanction garages as built from permit PB890/90. Proposal includes the variations from the official building alignments. To demolish and replace garage… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 107 m away - [**PA/03352/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03352-24/zabbar-sanction-the-property-as-built): To sanction the property as built. Granted, validated 30 July 2024, 113 m away - [**PA/01818/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01818-21/zabbar-sanction-shifting-of-internal-walls-and-openings): To sanction shifting of internal walls and openings at penthouse level and formation of domestic store in back terrace. Status being checked, 128 m away - [**PA/03505/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03505-22/zabbar-construct-a-residential-unit-at-first-floor): To construct a residential unit at first floor with an overlying washroom. Granted, validated 25 May 2022, 2 floors, 131 m away - [**PA/03009/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03009-26/zabbar-demolition-of-internal-walls-and-alterations-at): Proposed demolition of internal walls and alterations at first floor level, followed by the construction of additional floors consisting of a second floor,… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 137 m away - [**PA/01512/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01512-23/zabbar-alterations-to-an-existing-unit-covered-by): Proposed alterations to an existing unit covered by PA/05010/06, including the sanctioning of its layout, and the construction of a new one-bedroom unit at… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 142 m away - [**PA/06843/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06843-25/zabbar-sanction-variations-in-layout-and-elevation-of): To sanction variations in layout and elevation of garage from permit PB2973/88. Granted, validated 2 December 2025, 143 m away - [**PA/04053/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04053-23/zabbar-fixing-of-sign-on-facade): Proposed fixing of sign on facade. Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 146 m away - [**PA/04667/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04667-24/zabbar-sanction-garage-as-is-since-no-permits): To sanction garage as is since no permits were found. Granted, validated 8 August 2024, 150 m away - [**PA/07617/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07617-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Proposed change of use from a garage to a Class 4B (convenience shop). Proposal includes the installation of signage on the facade. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 153 m away - [**PA/06771/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06771-26/zabbar-sanction-the-differences-as-built-over-pb2467-81): To sanction the differences as built over PB2467/81. Proposal include removal of existing facade balustrades and replace in franka stone and construct front… Pending, 160 m away - [**PA/05297/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05297-23/zabbar-renewal-to-pa4666-18-to-propose-extension): Renewal to PA4666/18 - To propose extension of existing residential garage. Granted, validated 14 December 2023, 161 m away - [**PA/03607/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03607-22/zabbar-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade, extension at first floor and roof level, replacement of roofs, redesign of pool, and reconstruction of backyard walls. Status being checked, 164 m away ## More by Robert Borg Hayman - [**PA/07708/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07708-26/qormi-roof-over-basement-driveway): To roof-over basement driveway. Pending - [**PA/07673/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07673-26/marsaskala-install-aluminum-louvers-on-facade-to-screen): To install aluminum louvers on facade to screen ac compressors. Pending - [**PA/07396/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07396-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate to form basement garage interconnected with a car lift to a public services garage at ground floor, construct… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07265/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07265-26/qormi-sanction-extension-in-front-terrace-of-an): To sanction extension in front terrace of an existing penthouse built with PA/749/07 and sanctioned with PA/6022/17, and to construct a parapet wall to screen… Pending - [**PA/07244/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07244-26/qormi-renewal-of-pa-09636-17-to-install-pv): Renewal of PA/09636/17 - To install pv panels with required structure above existing garage and driveway. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06635/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06635-26/zurrieq-sanction-changes-carried-out-differently-from-what): To sanction changes carried out differently from what was approved with PA/04377/23 to pre-1967 Terraced house. Proposal included correction of height of… Pending [All applications by Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)