--- title: "PA/02500/25: demolition of an existing ground floor dwelling in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02500-25/zabbar-demolition-of-an-existing-ground-floor-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed demolition of an existing ground floor dwelling and construction of a street level garage, three overlying… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0250025 # PA/02500/25: demolition of an existing ground floor dwelling in Zabbar 124, Triq Lia, Zabbar Proposed demolition of an existing ground floor dwelling and construction of a street level garage, three overlying apartments and a receded unit. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 124, Triq Lia, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Roderick Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/roderick-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 11 March 2025 - **Validated:** 3 June 2025 - **Published:** 16 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 May 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 18 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02500/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02500&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 124, Triq Lia, Zabbar 177 other applications within 300 m: 113 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq Lia: 21 other applications, 12 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/07501/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-from-approved-pa-06414-19): Sanctioning of existing dwelling from approved PA/06414/19. Changes include - slight shift in wall layouts resulting in existing property being slightly… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 12 m away - [**PA/00753/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00753-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed internal alterations at first-floor level, extension of the existing second floor, and construction of an additional floor at roof level. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 3 floors, 13 m away - [**PA/02881/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02881-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a-street): To demolish existing townhouse and construct a street level garage, 3 apartments and a penthouse at a receded floor level. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00913/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00913-24/zabbar-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA/05946/99. Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/06586/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06586-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-structure): Demolition of existing structure, dismantling and reconstruction of existing architectural features including niche, gavda moulding, hallway arch and… Withdrawn, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/00622/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00622-26/zabbar-extension-at-second-floor): Proposed extension at second floor, replacement of roof over second floor, facade alteration to form garage door and internal changes. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/02086/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02086-24/zabbar-construction-of-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Construction of domestic store at roof level. Granted, validated 28 May 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/01709/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01709-23/zabbar-construction-of-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed construction of domestic store at roof level. Withdrawn, 46 m away - [**PA/06870/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06870-25/zabbar-demolish-existing): To demolish existing, and propose 6 garages at basement level, Class 4B shop and 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 9 apartments at first, second and third, and… Pending, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/05807/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05807-25/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa2824-15-mainly-correction-of): To sanction differences from PA2824/15 mainly correction of site layout following survey, shifting of internal walls, roofing of part of yards, extension of… Granted, validated 17 October 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/03415/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03415-26/zabbar-construction-of-basement-garage-for-parking-of): Proposed construction of basement garage for parking of private vehicles, Class 4A unit for professional services at ground floor, three residential units… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/01039/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01039-23/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa2824-15-mainly-correction-of): To sanction differences from PA2824/15 mainly correction of site layout following survey, shifting of internal walls, roofing of part of yards, extension of… Refused, validated 1 March 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/01591/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01591-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing residential unit and construct garage at basement level, class 4B shop and garage at ground floor level, six apartments at first, second… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/02534/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02534-23/zabbar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-staircase): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of staircase, proposed demolition of washroom, proposed alterations at first floor, extension at second and third floor… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/01938/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01938-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Change of use from approved Class 4B retail to proposed Class 4A office and sanctioning of the as built internal layout in gypsum/aluminum partition walls. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 65 m away ## More by Ronald Zammit Lucas - [**PA/07472/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07472-26/tarxien-sanction-alterations-to-roof-structures-including-the): To sanction alterations to roof structures including the conversion of the use from washroom to domestic store and installation of a lightweight structure and… Pending - [**PA/07150/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07150-26/safi-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-an-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of alterations to an as built street level garage and interconnected dwelling from that approved by virtue of PA/03830/92. The proposal… Pending - [**PA/06385/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06385-26/zurrieq-alterations-to-the-facade-of-a-townhouse): Proposed alterations to the facade of a townhouse, restoration of facade and replacement of apertures. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06368/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06368-26/zabbar-construction-of-additional-third-and-fourth-floors): Proposed construction of additional third and fourth floors to an approved apartment block by virtue of PA/00813/20. The new extension will create an… Granted, validated 26 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06157/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06157-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-private-vehicle-garage): Proposed change of use from private vehicle garage into a Class 4B shop including internal alterations and installation of a sign. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06131/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06131-26/mqabba-sanctioning-of-a-terraced-house-and-underlying): Proposed sanctioning of a terraced house and underlying garage as built from that approved by virtue of PA/00899/98. Granted, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas) ## More from Roderick Borg - [**PA/05215/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05215-26/tarxien-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-and): Proposed demolition of an existing terraced house and construction of three basement garages, an elevated ground floor maisonette and four overlying apartments. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/00172/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00172-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-additions-and): Sanctioning of internal and external additions and alterations to farm dwelling approved by PA7596/22 including minor modification to ramp. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/02046/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02046-25/xghajra-convert-penthouse-and-apartment-at-third-floor): To convert penthouse and apartment at third floor approved by PA7031/18 and renewed by PA3083/23 into two penthouses and two apartments respectively, plus… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/07521/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07521-23/zebbug-extension-to-existing-sheep-farm-including-construction): Proposed extension to existing sheep farm including construction of manure clamp plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 20 December 2023 - [**PA/03083/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03083-23/xghajra-renew-pa7031-18-to-construct-basement-garages): To renew PA7031/18: ” To construct basement garages accessible from adjacent block, maisonettes at ground floor, apartments at first, second and third floor… Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00121/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00121-21/zebbug-alterations-to-farm-approved-by-development-permission): Proposed alterations to farm approved by development permission PA/01805/20 including, excavation of basement and proposed ancillary shop (Class 4B) selling… Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)