--- title: "PA/02849/26: demolition of the existing dwelling and the in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02849-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: The demolition of the existing dwelling and the excavation of the site to construct basement garages and 13… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0284926 # PA/02849/26: demolition of the existing dwelling and the in Zabbar 14 & 16, Triq il-Bahrija, Zabbar The demolition of the existing dwelling and the excavation of the site to construct basement garages and 13 overlying residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 14 & 16, Triq il-Bahrija, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Lea Developers Ltd Attn: Hristin Gavrailov](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/lea-developers-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 13 - **Received:** 25 March 2026 - **Validated:** 17 June 2026 - **Published:** 17 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02849/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02849&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 14 & 16, Triq il-Bahrija, Zabbar 92 other applications within 300 m: 63 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02509/23). On Triq il-Bahrija: 8 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Jason Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jason-zammit). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/01441/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01441-22/zabbar-sanction-minor-external-alterations-to-an-existing): To sanction minor external alterations to an existing terraced house approved by virtue of PB1909/88, which include the conversion of an approved closed… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/06309/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06309-25/zabbar-installation-of-chimney): Proposed installation of chimney. Granted, validated 17 October 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/02008/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02008-25/zabbar-roofing-of-front-terrace-of-duplex-penthouse): Proposed roofing of front terrace of duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/03577/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03577-21/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-that-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations from that approved in PB/3744/84/2077/84 Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/03238/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03238-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-3-private-car): Proposed change of use from 3 private car garages to a 1-bedroom maisonette including internal/external alterations, changes to front garden area and… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/03014/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03014-24/zabbar-installation-of-retractable-awning): Proposed installation of retractable awning, aluminium panels fencing on both sides of existing masonry wall, slight shifting of sign and changes to front… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/01044/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01044-22/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-and-domestic): Proposed change of use from garage and domestic storage to Class 4B shop and commercial storage, formation of w.c. and fixing of sign. Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/00748/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00748-22/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-papb2103-89-mainly-internal): To sanction differences from approved PAPB2103/89 mainly internal layout, site configuration and changes on facade. Status being checked, 101 m away - [**PA/07671/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07671-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-staircase-in-the-common): Demolition of existing staircase in the common area and reconstruction of staircase and lift. Proposal includes also minor alterations at third floor level. Pending, 102 m away - [**PA/00064/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00064-21/zabbar-sanction-openings-in-ground-floor-facade-and): To sanction openings in ground floor facade and parts of front garden paving varying from approved in permit PA 1713/16. Proposed change of use from part of… Status being checked, 112 m away - [**PA/03352/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03352-24/zabbar-sanction-the-property-as-built): To sanction the property as built. Granted, validated 30 July 2024, 113 m away - [**PA/03820/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03820-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA/01308/07. Granted, validated 30 June 2025, 117 m away - [**PA/04472/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04472-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA/01308/07. Granted, validated 28 July 2025, 118 m away - [**PA/01676/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01676-24/zabbar-alterations-to-terraced-house-to-include-a): Proposed alterations to terraced house to include a lift and a common area and construction of 3 three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 123 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, 128 m away ## More by Steven Ebejer - [**PA/07086/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07086-26/birkirkara-sanction-a-residential-garage-as-built-and): To sanction a residential garage as built and the change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06503/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06503-26/sliema-sanction-a-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction a first floor apartment as built, with variations from the approved development permit PA579/95. Pending - [**PA/06283/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06283-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level-and-the): Internal alterations at first-floor level and the conversion of an existing enclosed balcony into an open balcony. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06124/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06124-26/swieqi-sanction-a-duplex-apartment-as-built-at): To sanction a duplex apartment as built at ground and first floor levels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05890/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-the-semi-detached-villa-approved-under): Proposed changes to the semi-detached villa approved under PA3071/23, consisting of a complete redesign of the villa, including the internal layout and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) ## More from Lea Developers Ltd - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/03708/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03708-26/iklin-demolition-of-terraced-house): The demolition of terraced house, the excavation of the site, and the construction of 3 basement garages and 5 overlying residential units. Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01587/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01587-26/zabbar-excavation-of-a-vacant-plot-for-the): The excavation of a vacant plot for the construction of 8 basement garages, an underground reservoir, and 15 residential units above, comprising 3 units per… Pending, validated 15 April 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/05339/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05339-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-a-ground-floor-and-first): The demolition of a ground floor and first floor maisonette to construct a ground floor garage and 6 overlying residential units. Granted, validated 8 October 2024 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)