--- title: "PA/02628/24: Partial lowering of ground level in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02628-24/zabbar-partial-lowering-of-ground-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Partial lowering of ground level, replacement of existing beams, raising of boundary wall and bedroom at roof level… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0262824 # PA/02628/24: Partial lowering of ground level in Zabbar 209, Triq Santa Duminka c/w, Triq Biccieni, Zabbar Partial lowering of ground level, replacement of existing beams, raising of boundary wall and bedroom at roof level and changing of apertures, railings and facade rendering of residential unit (Class 1). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 209, Triq Santa Duminka c/w, Triq Biccieni, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Charlon Calleja - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-tanti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Minor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 16 February 2024 - **Validated:** 8 May 2024 - **Published:** 8 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 10 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02628/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02628&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 209, Triq Santa Duminka c/w, Triq Biccieni, Zabbar 164 other applications within 300 m: 102 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq Santa Duminka: 18 other applications, 12 granted and 0 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). - [**PA/01235/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01235-23/zabbar-propose-change-of-use-from-two-class): To propose change of use from two Class 4B shops into a one-bedroom maisonette Class 1, including excavation of an underlying domestic store at basement… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 13 m away - [**PA/04321/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04321-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-to-proposed): To demolish existing terraced house and to proposed construction of a block of apartments, including three street level garages, six apartments at first,… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/00665/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00665-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a garage at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first,… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/03993/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03993-25/zabbar-open-a-door-in-backyard-wall): To open a door in backyard wall. Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/00210/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00210-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of maisonette at ground floor, three apartments on three floors and an overlying penthouse on one receded floor. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/01253/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01253-21/zabbar-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA 06416/20) consisting of; slight alterations to internal walls of underground garage level. Two lock up garages to be… Status being checked, 5 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/02263/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02263-26/zabbar-change-of-use-of-part-of-public): Change of use of part of public service garage approved in PA/04771/18 to auto dealer. No structural works are being proposed. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/03345/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03345-22/zabbar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built (previous permits could not be traced). Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/02130/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02130-24/zabbar-sanction-changes-on-pb-4090-79): To sanction changes on PB/4090/79. To propose internal and external modifications to existing maisonette. To demolish existing washroom and staircase. To… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 4 floors, 90 m away - [**PA/00663/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00663-24/zabbar-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-9): Excavation of site and construction of: 9 basement garages and 3 maisonettes at ground floor, 9 apartments at first, second and third floors and 3 penthouses… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/00839/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00839-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-sitting-living-to-garage): Proposed change of use from sitting/living to garage for private vehicles, formation of garage opening on facade, replacement of apertures and internal… Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 102 m away - [**PA/01706/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01706-23/zabbar-demolition-of-part-of-ground-floor-roof): Demolition of part of ground floor roof to form stairs and reconstruction of facade. Proposed construction of 3 overlying apartments and penthouse over… Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 107 m away - [**PA/05591/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05591-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage for private use, with four overlying residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors, 111 m away - [**PA/01777/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01777-23/zabbar-different-layout-from-that-approved-in-pa-05817-21): Proposed different layout from that approved in PA/05817/21, mainly the introduction of balcony at second floor level, alterations to common parts and garage… Granted, validated 19 May 2023, 112 m away - [**PA/04057/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04057-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-flat-layout-from-that): Sanctioning of existing flat layout from that approved in permit PA/01772/95. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 116 m away ## More by Matthew Tanti - [**PA/05612/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05612-26/sliema-sanction-the-representation-of-the-already-approved): To sanction the representation of the already approved cladding as protruding from the official building alignment, to sanction surveying discrepancies as… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05560/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05560-26/dingli-sanction-minor-internal-discrepancies-due-to-surveying): To sanction minor internal discrepancies due to surveying discrepancies and internal changes. To sanction the formalization of front garden which was not… Granted, validated 15 September 2026 - [**PA/04950/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04950-26/belt-valletta-insertion-of-lift-and-lift-shaft-in): Insertion of lift and lift shaft in existing internal yard and vertical extension of apartment (Class 1) to accommodate a new study room and roof terrace. Suspended, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04865/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04865-26/balzan-sanction-post-1967-apertures): To sanction post 1967 apertures (changes to the facade as approved in PB/1852/82 have not been carried out. Granted, validated 4 August 2026 - [**PA/04147/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04147-26/naxxar-propose-a-vertical-extension-of-an-existing): To propose a vertical extension of an existing dwelling (Class 1) already regularized under RG/945/21 including jacuzzi at fourth floor. Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03143/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03143-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-use-from-retail): To change use from Retail (4B) into a Public Service Garage for the rental of motorcycles, office space, and proposing a lightweight structure in the back… Granted, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Matthew Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-tanti) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)