--- title: "PA/02616/26: demolition of existing dwelling in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02616-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zurrieq: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of a reservoir, 3 garages, Class 4B shop and… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0261626 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [John Abdilla](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-abdilla) - **Perit:** [Perit Paul Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02616/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02616&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07406-24/zurrieq-sanction-the-configuration-of-premises-as-carried): 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 Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00754/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00754-21/zurrieq-sanction-the-installation-of-a-kitchen-hood-extraction): To sanction the installation of a kitchen-hood extraction fan and narrowing of existing window from PA/10583/17. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/01481/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01481-25/zurrieq-construction-of-street-level-garage-with-overlying): Proposed construction of street level garage with overlying residential units including receded floor. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05134/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05134-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-to-existing-maisonette-originally-approved-in): Sanctioning to existing maisonette originally approved in PA/04685/01. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/00155/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00155-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-installation-of-pv-panels-and): 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… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/03409/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03409-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C personal training studio, internal alterations, sanctioning of changes from approved PB2312/87, and… Refused, validated 28 May 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/03222/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03222-24/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of a street level garage with an overlying terraced house. Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/00388/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00388-23/zurrieq-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-a-street): To demolish existing building and construct a street level garage, three apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/07419/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-24/zurrieq-construction-of-two-additional-apartments-at-second): Proposed construction of two additional apartments at second, third and receded floor levels and proposed pool at roof level over approved PA11089/18.… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/00834/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00834-22/zurrieq-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-per): Sanctioning building as built not as per approved sanctioning include addition of basement level and some minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00916/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00916-20/zurrieq-construction-of-a-garage): Construction of a garage, two residential units, & two washrooms at roof level Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/06576/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06576-25/zurrieq-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house, including demolition of rooms in backyard, excavation and construction of pool and construction of roof… Granted, validated 3 November 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/02418/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02418-25/zurrieq-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floor-and): To demolish existing first and second floor and construction of two apartments and a duplex. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/03026/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03026-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-boundary-wall): Demolition of existing boundary wall, proposed excavation of two stories, proposed construction of underground community training/day centre indoor pool… Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/06125/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06125-24/zurrieq-construction-of-dwelling-on-setback-floor-instead): Proposed construction of dwelling on setback floor instead of washroom. Granted, validated 10 October 2024, 93 m away ## More by Paul Spiteri - [**PA/07122/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07122-26/zurrieq-renewal-of-pa-04878-18-proposed-first-floor): 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… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/00285/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00285-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of a reservoir, and construction of 3 garages and 4 apartments. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/06022/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06022-25/st-julians-conversion-of-room-in-apartment-no7-of): Conversion of room in apartment No7 of approved study to a third bedroom. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/02297/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02297-25/birzebbuga-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-03102-24-to): Proposed changes to development approved in PA/03102/24 to include garage, additional storey, and changes to internal layout. Granted, validated 13 May 2025 - [**PA/07313/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07313-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-at-rear-of-dwelling): Proposed extension at rear of dwelling, minor internal alterations, subdivision into two separate units and sanctioning of first floor apartment as built from… Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/04142/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04142-24/lija-pool): Proposed pool, tool shed, garage, and domestic store inc. excavation and ancillary works in back garden. Refused, validated 10 July 2024 [All applications by Paul Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-spiteri) ## More from John Abdilla - [**PA/05075/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05075-26/qrendi-sanction-the-paving-and-the-construction-of): To sanction the paving and the construction of two agricultural stores. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/08370/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08370-25/zurrieq-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-including-reconfigurati): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house including reconfiguration of stairwell to incorporate lift, changes to the existing structure at basement,… Granted, validated 17 February 2026 [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)