--- title: "PA/02253/24: demolition of existing property in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02253-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of reservoir, construction of 4 houses. Proposal includes… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0225324 # PA/02253/24: demolition of existing property in Zabbar 100, Triq is-Santwarju, Triq San Duminku, Zabbar Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of reservoir, construction of 4 houses. Proposal includes retention of facade onto Triq is-Santwarju and includes pool/jacuzzi at recessed level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 100, Triq is-Santwarju, Triq San Duminku, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Eric Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/eric-saliba) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 5 December 2023 - **Validated:** 17 April 2024 - **Published:** 17 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 17 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 7 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02253/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02253&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 100, Triq is-Santwarju, Triq San Duminku, Zabbar 252 other applications within 300 m: 165 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00809/23). On Triq is-Santwarju: 46 other applications, 28 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Rebecca Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rebecca-grech), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo), [Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono), [Duncan Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-muscat). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/06406/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06406-24/zabbar-conversion-of-pre-1967-property-with-no-use-to): Conversion of pre-1967 property with no-use to a pastizzeria shop, including proposed replacement of signage and awning, and sanctioning of steel roller… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/04601/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04601-26/zabbar-sanction-changes-on-the-ground-and-first): To sanction changes on the ground and first floor of an existing Class 4D restaurant. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/00516/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00516-20/zabbar-restoration-of-apertures-as-per-irrestawra-darek): Proposed restoration of apertures as per ’Irrestawra Darek Scheme’, GS/00003/19, including the replacement of original balcony and louvers in timber. Works… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/00016/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00016-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-which-include): Proposed internal alterations which include; reutilisation of spaces, demolition and construction of walls and extension at back of property. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/02640/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02640-24/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-front-elevation): Restoration of existing front elevation (extension of permit PA/03836/18). Relocation of existing frontispizio to internal back facade. Granted, validated 23 July 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/07572/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07572-23/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-front-elevation): Restoration of existing front elevation (approved in PA/03836/18) with further small modifications to the upper area to include society emblem. Withdrawn, 32 m away - [**PA/03412/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03412-25/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-08595-19-internal-alterations): Renewal of PA/08595/19: Internal alterations, construction of pool and extension on ground floor, construction of additional rooms and internal alterations on… Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 2 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/08221/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08221-24/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-07323-19-to-remove-existing-back): Renewal of PA/07323/19: To remove existing back extension at ground floor and demolish dangerous structure at first floor. Excavate part of existing open yard… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/00244/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00244-21/zabbar-alterations-and-extension-to-an-existing-terrace): Proposed alterations and extension to an existing terrace house in order to improve habitable spaces. Alterations include modifications to existing partition… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/04447/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04447-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-1-dwelling): Change of use from Class 1 dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal to include new apertures at ground floor for purposes of light and ventilation,… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/05607/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05607-24/zabbar-sanctioning-and-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-as): Sanctioning and internal alterations to dwelling as built, covered by PB2155/81 and PA/00848/00. Works include internal alterations and proposed division of… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/03561/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03561-24/zabbar-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed internal alterations and extension to existing townhouse include installation of lift. Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/00365/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4c): Change of use from Class 4C (approved in PA2649/22) to Class 4D minor internal alterations and external modifications to front elevation to ground floor. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/02649/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02649-22/zabbar-add-class-4c-use-to-approved-as): To add Class 4C use to approved as per PA2707/20 Class 4B outlet. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/05696/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05696-26/zabbar-propose-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-approved): To propose minor internal alterations to an existing/approved ground floor maisonette approved by virtue of PA1485/25 and construct another bedroom at second… Granted, validated 27 September 2026, 54 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from Eric Saliba - [**PA/04215/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04215-26/nadur-remove-debris): To remove debris, to create a basement store and to carry out alterations to PA8051/24. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/06651/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06651-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of 1 basement level and 4 floors plus recessed floor. Proposal shall consist of 6 garages… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06011/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-new-dwelling-as-an-end-of): To propose new dwelling as an end of scheme. Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/05742/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05742-25/naxxar-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation of reservoirs and construction of two street-level garages and 3 dwellings. Proposal includes pool. Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/04557/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04557-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Demolition of existing maisonette, excavation and construction of reservoirs and the construction of three terraced houses. The application also includes the… Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/03446/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03446-25/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-shop): Demolition of existing shop (as approved in PA/00141/10), excavation of site; construction of one basement with 10 garages and construction of 18 residential… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 6 floors [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)