--- title: "PA/02721/26: Alterations to existing residence to include demolition in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02721-26/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-residence-to-include-demolition source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Alterations to existing residence to include demolition and re-construction of slabs, and a vertical extension to… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0272126 # PA/02721/26: Alterations to existing residence to include demolition in Zabbar No.20 'Madonna tal-Grazzja', Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni, Zabbar Alterations to existing residence to include demolition and re-construction of slabs, and a vertical extension to create an additional independent dwelling at first floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No.20 'Madonna tal-Grazzja', Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Philip Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-mifsud) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 23 March 2026 - **Validated:** 29 April 2026 - **Published:** 29 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 29 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 7 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02721/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02721&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around No.20 'Madonna tal-Grazzja', Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni, Zabbar 193 other applications within 300 m: 125 granted, 4 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02870/24). On Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. 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/00824/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00824-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-variations-from-pa-05183-20-and-proposed): Sanctioning of variations from PA/05183/20 and proposed alterations along front facade. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 11 m away - [**PA/03746/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03746-24/zabbar-roof-extension-including-addition-of-bedroom-to): Proposed roof extension including addition of bedroom to existing two bedroom townhouse. Granted, validated 13 January 2025, 3 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/04815/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04815-25/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-and-alterations-within-the): Proposed minor internal alterations and alterations within the courtyard at ground floor level to an existing pre-1968 and approved (PA/09819/17)… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/03599/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03599-24/zabbar-rehabilitation-of-a-pre-1967-building): Rehabilitation of a pre-1967 building, including minor internal alterations, change of facade's apertures, maintenance work on the facade and addition of a… Granted, validated 12 August 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/01086/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01086-21/zabbar-minor-amendments-to-existing-property-including-the): Minor amendments to existing property including the extension of a room at roof level. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/00880/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00880-22/zabbar-modifications-to-pa-07783-19-including-extension-to-cellar): Modifications to PA/07783/19 including extension to cellar, reconstruction of deteriorated/collapsed cellar and ground floor ceilings, relocation of stairs,… Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/04210/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04210-26/zabbar-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, opening of garage door, removal of accretions and extension of residential property at first floor. Pre-1968 building. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/00935/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00935-24/zabbar-structural-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-ground): Structural alterations and extension to existing ground floor maisonette covered by RG/3147/18. Granted, validated 2 May 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/00333/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00333-26/zabbar-demolish-accretions-at-back-of-pre-1967-terraced): To demolish accretions at back of pre-1967 terraced house, and to carry out internal and external alterations to same. Internal alterations consist of removal… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/04193/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-26/zabbar-additional-bedroom-at-recessed-level): Proposed additional bedroom at recessed level, including introduction of parapet wall to screen services. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/06254/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06254-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-as): To sanction minor internal and external alterations as built including the construction of a room at roof level and the unification of two residential… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/00919/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00919-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-commercial-unit): Proposed change of use from commercial unit (shop) to a two bedroom maisonette, changes to facade and internal alterations including installation of gypsum… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 1 floor, 69 m away - [**PA/08091/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08091-25/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1968): Proposed internal and external alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling including the demolition of external staircase to roof level, demolition and replacing of… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/03566/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03566-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-ground-floor-garage-since-original): Sanctioning of ground floor garage since original permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/02825/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02825-24/zabbar-development-including-construction-of-a-terraced-house): Proposed development including construction of a terraced house (single residential unit). The development to include the construction of a street level… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 3 floors, 75 m away ## More by Philip Mifsud - [**PA/06933/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06933-26/gzira-enclosure-of-a-canopy-approved-through-pa3224-18): Enclosure of a canopy approved through PA3224/18. Application includes the proposal of a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06508/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06508-26/zebbug-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-residential-property): Alterations and additions to existing residential property to include the installation of pv panels. Pending - [**PA/05652/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05652-26/paola-intervention-to-front-garden-wall): Intervention to front garden wall. Granted, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05094/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05094-26/senglea-isla-proposal-for-the-placement-of-tables-and): Proposal for the placement of tables and chairs to serve Class 4D outlet approved through PA/05469/24. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04791/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04791-26/zebbug-sanction-pv-panels-at-roof-level): To sanction pv panels at roof level (slight change in orientation with the approved panels through RG/01723/25 and increase in number). Application also… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04012/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04012-26/fgura-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B shop. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 [All applications by Philip Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-mifsud) ## More from Matthew Borg - [**PA/02919/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02919-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-an-established-sheep-farm-and): Proposed extension to an established sheep farm and relocation of farm dwelling approved by PA5590/23 plus raising of front dry random rubble wall and other… Suspended, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/06372/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06372-24/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa-09007-17): To sanction internal and external variations from PA/09007/17. Proposed works to include extension of living space at ground floor level. Withdrawn - [**PA/01277/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01277-24/msida-area-for-a-temporary-permit-for-tables): Proposed area for a temporary permit for tables and chairs ancillary to existing Class 4D approved in PA6926/22. Proposal includes also tent cover. Pending, validated 6 March 2024 - [**PA/05590/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05590-23/birzebbuga-new-farm-dwelling-including-an-underlying-basement): Proposed new farm dwelling including an underlying basement garage and agricultural stores within the boundary of a livestock farm. Proposal also includes… Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 1 floor - [**PA/04207/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04207-23/balzan-alterations-and-extension-to-a-pre-1967): Proposed alterations and extension to a pre -1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 9 August 2023 - [**PA/01323/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01323-23/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-5): To demolish existing residential unit and construct 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6 overlying apartments at first, second… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)