--- title: "PA/02735/25: Excavation of site and construction of basement in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02735-25/zabbar-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-basement source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Excavation of site and construction of basement garage, a ground floor and first floor maisonette, a three bedroom… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0273525 # PA/02735/25: Excavation of site and construction of basement in Zabbar Vacant site, Triq il-Krexxuni, Zabbar Excavation of site and construction of basement garage, a ground floor and first floor maisonette, a three bedroom apartment at second floor and a duplex unit at third and receded floor level. A lift is also proposed. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant site, Triq il-Krexxuni, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Marianne Rizzo - **Perit:** [Perit Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 29 January 2025 - **Validated:** 30 April 2025 - **Published:** 30 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 30 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02735/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02735&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant site, Triq il-Krexxuni, Zabbar 161 other applications within 300 m: 96 granted, 3 refused, 21 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq il-Krexxuni: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/01023/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01023-21/zabbar-correction-of-site-from-the-approved-in): Correction of site from the approved in PB 948/73. To sanction differences from approved PB 948/73 namely due to changes to internal layout, changes on facade… Status being checked, 2 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/00359/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00359-21/zabbar-sanction-existing-dwelling-as-built): To sanction existing dwelling as built (no permit traced) Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/00225/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00225-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-4-ground): To demolish existing building and construct 4 ground floor garages, 5 apartments and a penthouse at setback floor level. Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/03406/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03406-22/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pb968-75-namely-changes): To sanction differences from approved PB968/75 namely changes to layout and facade alterations. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/02540/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02540-23/zabbar-renewal-of-permit-with-pa-00602-18-to-demolish): Renewal of permit with PA/00602/18: To demolish existing property and to erect 4 residential units and ground floor garage including a domestic store at… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/00491/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00491-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of Existing Property & Construction of Semi Basement Garages & Parking Spaces, 6 Apartments, 2 Penthouses & Lift in Common Parts. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/03794/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03794-25/zabbar-sanction-second-floor-apartment-as-built-from): To sanction second floor apartment as built from what was approved in DN/900/19, including changes to internal layout and extension of property following site… Granted, validated 21 July 2025, 3 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/04812/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-staircase): Demolition of existing washroom and staircase, construction of two additional apartments and an additional duplex apartment at third and fourth floor level.… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 5 floors, 60 m away - [**PA/06053/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06053-23/zabbar-excavation-and-construction-of-2-basements-to): Excavation and construction of 2 basements to house 29 garages and 8 parking spaces and construction of 4 floors and a receded level to house 46 social… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/01854/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01854-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-class-4b-shop-and-dwelling): To demolish existing Class 4B shop and dwelling and construct basement lock up garages and overlying ground floor lock up garages, 6 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/00407/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-26/zabbar-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site. Proposed excavation of reservoir. Proposed construction of; garages at basement level, a 2-bedroom maisonette at elevated ground… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/01706/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01706-22/zabbar-alterations-at-all-levels-and-on-facade): Proposed alterations at all levels and on facade. Alterations include formation of garage opening and entrance to common area, extension at back of ground… Status being checked, 3 floors, 76 m away - [**PA/08100/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08100-25/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-a-private-basement-one): To excavate and construct a private basement one car garage to an existing dwelling and to sanction as built staircase from basement level to ground floor. Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/00398/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00398-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-an-approved-garage): To sanction alterations to an approved garage. Granted, validated 17 February 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/00087/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00087-20/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations, and change of room uses from previously approved permit PA00267/03. Status being checked, 92 m away ## More by Pierre Poulton - [**PA/07807/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07807-26/marsaskala-residential-block-including-garages): Proposed residential block including garages, maisonette and apartments accessible though an improved access from Triq il-Qrempuc. Pending - [**PA/07546/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07546-26/zabbar-change-of-internal-uses-and-layout-to): Proposed change of internal uses and layout to farmhouse from that approved in permission PA4564/22, and proposed construction of ancillary garage for private… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07196/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-26/zurrieq-sanction-amendments-to-apartments-as-approved-in): To sanction amendments to apartments as approved in PA04204/22 including larger garages and apartments due to new site configuration, additional 2 bedroom… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06687/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06687-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette, proposed demolition of low of roof structure and proposed washroom and pool at second floor… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05645/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05645-26/luqa-sanction-replacement-of-rubble-walls-with-ashlar): To sanction replacement of rubble walls with ashlar masonry walls and gate, proposed replacement of rubble wall with ashlar masonry, proposed retaining wall… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05620/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05620-26/senglea-isla-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-replacement-o): Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of existing reinforced concrete roofs over first floor, demolition of existing stairs, construction of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)