--- title: "PA/02378/23: construct a duplex apartment at third floor in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02378-23/zabbar-construct-a-duplex-apartment-at-third-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Zabbar: To construct a duplex apartment at third floor level and receded level over an existing residential block. Perit… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0237823 # PA/02378/23: construct a duplex apartment at third floor in Zabbar Silver Springs, Triq l-Immakulata Kuncizzjoni, Zabbar To construct a duplex apartment at third floor level and receded level over an existing residential block. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Silver Springs, Triq l-Immakulata Kuncizzjoni, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Chaikh Ali Mahmoud - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 30 March 2023 - **Validated:** 3 May 2023 - **Published:** 3 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 3 May 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02378/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02378&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Silver Springs, Triq l-Immakulata Kuncizzjoni, Zabbar 190 other applications within 300 m: 126 granted, 2 refused, 17 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01617/24). On Triq l-Immakulata Kuncizzjoni: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/03580/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03580-26/zabbar-alterations-at-third-floor): Proposed alterations at third floor (raising of roof level). Granted, validated 16 July 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/00531/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00531-21/zabbar-demolish-and-reconstruct-the-existing-roof-at): To demolish and reconstruct the existing roof at first floor. To replace the unstable existing lightweight stairs leading to store and construction of a… Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/00860/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00860-26/zabbar-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-1726-22): Changes to development approved in PA/1726/22; changes to the internal layout and extension of bedroom at second floor; Change of layout of store room at the… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/01726/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01726-22/zabbar-alteration-to-approved-dwelling-covered-by-pa06402-18): Alteration to approved dwelling covered by PA06402/18, including increase in height of parapet walls and construction of canopy. Sanctioning of privacy screen… Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/03054/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03054-21/zabbar-pa-permit-for-pool): PA permit for pool Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/03363/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03363-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-differences-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor differences from the approved permit PA6161/18, including proposed changes to some internal room uses and the installation of a small water… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/02641/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02641-24/zabbar-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade, replacement of traditional green timber balcony and green timber apertures. To install pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/03186/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03186-23/zabbar-convert-existing-property-into-a-two-bedroom): To convert existing property into a two bedroom dwelling, including internal alterations and additional construction at first floor. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/02546/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02546-24/zabbar-additions-and-alterations-to-the-approved-rg-733-23): Proposed additions and alterations to the approved RG/733/23. Works include demolishing damaged roof floor ceilings, a small extension on the second floor,… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/00168/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00168-25/zabbar-replacement-of-front-door-on-the-facade): Replacement of front door on the facade. Withdrawn, validated 22 January 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/01398/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01398-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-to-approved-pa-04139-22): Proposed sanctioning of minor alterations to approved PA/04139/22 and extension of dwelling at roof level including continuation of stone staircase and roofed… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/01808/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01808-23/zabbar-proposal-includes-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposal includes alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling, including the removal of accretions not covered by a permit (no permit traced) towards the rear of the… Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 82 m away - [**PA/07047/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07047-26/zabbar-addition-of-washroom-at-roof-level-to): Proposed addition of washroom at roof level to be constructed in line with adjacent property approved in PA/01398/24. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/01655/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01655-22/zabbar-alterations-to-town-house-including-sanctioning-of): Alterations to town house including sanctioning of works already carried out. Status being checked, 86 m away - [**PA/07716/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-wc): Sanctioning of wc (first floor level) and bathroom (at intermediate level) as built, forming part of pre-1967 building. Granted, validated 13 January 2026, 90 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)