--- title: "PA/02509/23: demolition of existing dwelling and construction of in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02509-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement level garages and overlying residential units… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0250923 # PA/02509/23: demolition of existing dwelling and construction of in Zabbar Janfred, Triq Dun Salv Sciberras, Zabbar Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement level garages and overlying residential units (comprising of 10 garages, 2 maisonettes, 10 apartments and 2 receded floor level apartments) over five floors. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Janfred, Triq Dun Salv Sciberras, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Shaun Bonavia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/shaun-bonavia) - **Perit:** [Perit Japheth Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/japheth-luke-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 14 - **Received:** 28 January 2023 - **Validated:** 3 May 2023 - **Published:** 3 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 31 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 15 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02509/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02509&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Janfred, Triq Dun Salv Sciberras, Zabbar 4 other applications on the same street: 2 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02284/25). On Triq Dun Salv Sciberras: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 78% (likely range 48–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 5 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 3. 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/06150/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06150-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-the-differences-from-the-approved): Proposed sanctioning of the differences from the approved permit PA/02076/02 of a shop (Class 4B) at the ground floor level.Proposed beauty shop including… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/02056/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02056-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-variations-to-approved-pa-02641-03-and): Proposed sanctioning of variations to approved PA/02641/03 and minor proposed alteration to washroom at roof level. Application also includes correction of… Granted, validated 16 June 2025 - [**PA/02284/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02284-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa02076-02): To sanction changes from approved permit PA02076/02. Proposal also includes the erection of a recessed floor at third floor level. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01449/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01449-21/zabbar-construction-of-aluminum-structure): Proposed construction of aluminum structure Status being checked ## More by Japheth Luke Borg - [**PA/07606/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07606-26/qormi-sub-division-of-existing-pre-67-dwelling-incl): Proposed sub-division of existing pre-67 dwelling incl. minor alterations. Application also includes sanctioning. Pending - [**PA/07508/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07508-26/santa-venera-alterations-to-existing-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing maisonette, part-demolition, construction of an additional floor and receded floor level and creating four new residential… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07282/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07282-26/mosta-re-construction-of-dilapidated-agricultural-store): Proposed re-construction of dilapidated agricultural store, dismantling and re-construction of rubble wall, reinforcement of boundary wall along street and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05884/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05884-26/mosta-conversion-of-existing-garages-to-a-ground): Proposed conversion of existing garages to a ground floor level maisonette. Application also includes sanctioning from PB/4567/86. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05735/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05735-26/swieqi-construction-of-four-semi-detached-dwellings): Proposed construction of four semi-detached dwellings, over four levels, on a vacant plot. Application also includes excavation works and construction of pools. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04848/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04848-26/belt-valletta-changed-of-use-of-existing-pre-67-premises): Proposed changed of use of existing pre-67 premises to Class 4D. Application also includes minor alterations. Refused, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by Japheth Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/japheth-luke-borg) ## More from Shaun Bonavia - [**PA/08283/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08283-24/zejtun-demolition-of-part-of-site): Proposed demolition of part of site (accretions), while retaining and restoring part of site to convert into a three-bedroom townhouse. Proposed excavation… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03362/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03362-24/birkirkara-construct-class-4a-offices-at-ground-floor): To construct Class 4A offices at ground floor level instead of that approved as a residential unit to that approved PA/00080/22. Proposed minor alterations at… Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/02146/23** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02146-23/senglea-isla-alterations-to-existing-dwellings): Proposed alterations to existing dwellings, construction of one dwelling above and introduction of lift. Granted, validated 19 April 2023 - [**PA/00881/22** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00881-22/attard-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-garages): To demolish existing residential unit and construct garages at basement level, maisonettes at elevated ground floor level, apartments at first, second and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00230/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00230-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of 2 basement levels, 30 garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 3 Class 4B shops, 7… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00080/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00080-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of 2 basement levels, 15 garages, 3 maisonettes at ground floor, 4 apartments at first,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)