PA/02616/26: demolition of existing dwelling in Zurrieq
209, Sunset, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of a reservoir, 3 garages, Class 4B shop and 4 apartments.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 209, Sunset, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq
- Locality
- Zurrieq
- Applicant
- John Abdilla
- Perit
- Perit Paul Spiteri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 2 floors
- Residential units
- 4
- Received
- 14 March 2026
- Validated
- 22 April 2026
- Published
- 22 April 2026
- Comments close
- 22 May 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 15 September 2026
- Permit expires
- 30 September 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 209, Sunset, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq
122 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 5 refused, 15 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03111/23).
On Vjal il-Blue Grotto: 16 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/07406/24 Zurrieq: To sanction the configuration of premises as carried out, the change of use from a Class 4B showroom into a Class 4B minimarket and the fixing of a sign
- PA/00754/21 Zurrieq: To sanction the installation of a kitchen-hood extraction fan and narrowing of existing window from PA/10583/17.
- PA/01481/25 Zurrieq: Proposed construction of street level garage with overlying residential units including receded floor.
- PA/05134/24 Zurrieq: Sanctioning to existing maisonette originally approved in PA/04685/01.
- PA/00155/26 Zurrieq: To sanction the installation of PV Panels and to propose stone colour pvc screening to PV Panels at roof level of Class 4D (with cooking) premises as approved…
- PA/03409/25 Zurrieq: Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C personal training studio, internal alterations, sanctioning of changes from approved PB2312/87, and…
- PA/03222/24 Zurrieq: Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of a street level garage with an overlying terraced house.
- PA/00388/23 Zurrieq: To demolish existing building and construct a street level garage, three apartments and a penthouse.
- PA/07419/24 Zurrieq: Proposed construction of two additional apartments at second, third and receded floor levels and proposed pool at roof level over approved PA11089/18.…
- PA/00834/22 Zurrieq: Sanctioning building as built not as per approved sanctioning include addition of basement level and some minor internal alterations.
- PA/00916/20 Zurrieq: Construction of a garage, two residential units, & two washrooms at roof level
- PA/06576/25 Zurrieq: Proposed alterations to existing terraced house, including demolition of rooms in backyard, excavation and construction of pool and construction of roof…
- PA/02418/25 Zurrieq: To demolish existing first and second floor and construction of two apartments and a duplex.
- PA/03026/26 Zurrieq: Demolition of existing boundary wall, proposed excavation of two stories, proposed construction of underground community training/day centre indoor pool…
- PA/06125/24 Zurrieq: Proposed construction of dwelling on setback floor instead of washroom.
More by Paul Spiteri
- PA/07122/26 Zurrieq: Renewal of PA/04878/18 - Proposed first floor extension to house, skylight over central courtyard, room and pool at roof level, demolition of rooms in central…
- PA/00285/26 San Gwann: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of a reservoir, and construction of 3 garages and 4 apartments.
- PA/06022/25 St Julians: Conversion of room in apartment No7 of approved study to a third bedroom.
- PA/02297/25 Birzebbuga: Proposed changes to development approved in PA/03102/24 to include garage, additional storey, and changes to internal layout.
- PA/07313/24 San Pawl il-Bahar: Proposed extension at rear of dwelling, minor internal alterations, subdivision into two separate units and sanctioning of first floor apartment as built from…
- PA/04142/24 Lija: Proposed pool, tool shed, garage, and domestic store inc. excavation and ancillary works in back garden.
All applications by Paul Spiteri
More from John Abdilla
- PA/05075/26 Qrendi: To sanction the paving and the construction of two agricultural stores.
- PA/08370/25 Zurrieq: Proposed alterations to existing terraced house including reconfiguration of stairwell to incorporate lift, changes to the existing structure at basement,…