--- title: "PA/02226/24: Sanctioning of third-floor apartment from PA/0970/06 in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-third-floor-apartment-from-pa-0970-06 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Sanctioning of third-floor apartment from PA/0970/06, proposed internal and external alterations to third-floor… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0222624 # PA/02226/24: Sanctioning of third-floor apartment from PA/0970/06 in Zabbar St. Andrew's Flats, 16B, Flat 3, Triq Espeditu Catania, Zabbar Sanctioning of third-floor apartment from PA/0970/06, proposed internal and external alterations to third-floor level, the addition of receded floor level, sanctioning and relocation of existing pv panels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St. Andrew's Flats, 16B, Flat 3, Triq Espeditu Catania, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Duncan Aquilina - **Perit:** [Perit Stephan Vancell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephan-vancell) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 15 February 2024 - **Validated:** 3 July 2024 - **Published:** 17 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 May 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 17 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02226/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02226&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around St. Andrew's Flats, 16B, Flat 3, Triq Espeditu Catania, Zabbar 115 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02878/26). On Triq Espeditu Catania: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. 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/08315/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08315-24/zabbar-demolish-exiting-terraced-houses): To demolish exiting terraced houses, formation of basement garages, construction of two maisonettes, nine apartments and two penthouses. Granted, validated 31 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/02867/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02867-24/zabbar-sanction-minor-differences-from-pa6917-06): To sanction minor differences from PA6917/06. Granted, validated 2 July 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/01456/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01456-25/zabbar-sanction-existing-garage-layout-from-that-approved): To sanction existing garage layout from that approved in PB/1014/71 and correction of site. Withdrawn, 57 m away - [**PA/02878/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02878-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-street-level-private-car-garage): To demolish existing street level private car garage, excavate for basement and reservoir, and form basement garages, a ground floor maisonette, three… Granted, validated 5 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/06542/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06542-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 units from first till third floor and 2 penthouses at penthouse level… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/07869/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07869-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in RG1525/23. Demolition of existing washroom, replacement of ceiling over first… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/01266/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01266-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-workshop): To demolish existing workshop, retaining the existing facade overlooking Sqaq Nru. 8, Triq il-Biccieni and construct office (Class 4A) at lower ground floor,… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/04648/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04648-23/zabbar-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (no internal shaft at back). Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/06327/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06327-25/zabbar-construction-of-pool-at-roof-level-approved): Proposed construction of pool at roof level approved by PA/6169/22. Granted, validated 27 October 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/02937/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02937-21/zabbar-sanction-the-alterations-carried-out-to-a): To sanction the alterations carried out to a pre-1968 house. These include the removal of internal walls of the kitchen, store and bathroom to form an open… Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/00449/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00449-22/zabbar-extension-of-a-pre-1968-house-of-character): Extension of a pre-1968 house of character. This includes the erection of two bedrooms at first floor. Status being checked, 2 floors, 96 m away - [**PA/05016/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05016-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-townhouse-and-additions): Proposed internal alterations to pre-1968 townhouse and additions of a room at first floor and washroom at second floor level. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors, 104 m away - [**PA/00140/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00140-21/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of garage at ground floor and four overlying residential units Status being checked, 5 floors, 106 m away - [**PA/00102/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00102-22/zabbar-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of 21 basement garages, 4 maisonettes at ground floor level, overlying 15 apartments and 3 penthouses at penthouse… Status being checked, 107 m away - [**PA/02725/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02725-26/zabbar-construct-structures-at-third-floor-level-of): To construct structures at third floor level of a block of apartments, approved by virtue of PA3955/00 and RG1572/25. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 108 m away ## More by Stephan Vancell - [**PA/07243/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07243-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-variations-to-existing-premises-covered): Sanctioning of variations to existing premises covered by PA2666/06 and PA7550/05; Class 6A warehouse and parking at ground floor; and Class 4A offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06854/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06854-26/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-a-public-service): Proposed change of use from a public service garage into a Class 4B shop with ancillary storage; including minor internal alterations and installation of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06343/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-26/attard-internal-and-external-alterations-to-semi-detached-villa): Proposed internal and external alterations to semi-detached villa consists of construction of internal lightweight walls, removal of a wall, increase in… Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/05657/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05657-26/qormi-opening-of-window-on-facade-at-ground): Proposed opening of window on facade at ground floor level. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/03921/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03921-26/birzebbuga-consolidation-of-existing-structures): Proposed consolidation of existing structures, construction of additional room (same area as structures to be consolidated), and excavation and construction… Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03739/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03739-26/zebbug-extension-to-balcony-by-150mm): Proposed extension to balcony by 150mm. Granted, validated 28 July 2026 [All applications by Stephan Vancell](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephan-vancell) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)