--- title: "PA/02853/25: Demolition of existing structure in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02853-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-structure source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zurrieq: Demolition of existing structure, excavation of 1 basement level, and construction of 3 private parking car spaces,… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0285325 # PA/02853/25: Demolition of existing structure in Zurrieq 3, Triq it-Torri, Zurrieq Demolition of existing structure, excavation of 1 basement level, and construction of 3 private parking car spaces, and 8 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 3, Triq it-Torri, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [James Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/james-barbara) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 30 January 2025 - **Validated:** 7 May 2025 - **Published:** 23 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02853/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02853&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 3, Triq it-Torri, Zurrieq 102 other applications within 300 m: 55 granted, 0 refused, 10 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02414/25). On Triq it-Torri: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 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 6 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/03072/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03072-22/zurrieq-correct-site-plan-from-that-approved-in): To correct site plan from that approved in PA 438/97 and to perform alterations to first floor maisonette and construct second floor apartment and third floor… Status being checked, 4 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/03357/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03357-24/zurrieq-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate site and propose construction of 5 basement private car garages and store at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00406/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00406-22/zurrieq-sanction-minor-discrepancies-in-internal-and-external): To sanction minor discrepancies in internal and external garage dimensions and facade. Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/07768/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07768-26/zurrieq-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction maisonette as built from approved permit PA/03987/95 Pending, 36 m away - [**PA/03240/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03240-24/zurrieq-facade-and-internal-alteration-including-conversion-of): Facade and internal alteration including conversion of sitting room into a garage for private cars. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/01042/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01042-25/zurrieq-renew-pa-9510-19-internal-alterations-to-existing): Application to renew PA/9510/19 - Internal alterations to existing dwelling (including construction and demolition and some internal walls) and construction… Granted, validated 24 March 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/02531/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02531-22/zurrieq-construct-basement-garage-for-private-use): To construct basement garage for private use, ground floor swimming pool and two overlying residences at ground and first floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/02944/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02944-21/zurrieq-construction-of-terraced-house-with-ground-floor): Proposed construction of terraced house with ground floor garage, and pool. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/02613/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02613-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-dilapidated-farmhouse): Proposed demolition of dilapidated farmhouse, and proposed construction of a new dwelling overlying a garage at ground floor. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 2 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/00325/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00325-24/zurrieq-excavation-of-basement-garages): Proposed excavation of basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes and 3 apartments from first to second floor. (5 units in total) Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 3 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/02674/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02674-21/zurrieq-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-first): To sanction internal and external alterations to first and third floor layouts from those approved by virtue of PA/03622/00 and proposed alterations to first… Status being checked, 4 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/02493/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02493-25/zurrieq-extension-of-back-yard-of-an-existing): Extension of back yard of an existing residential property covered by PA/01418/20 connecting it to an adjacent vacant site - proposal to include the… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 2 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/07456/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07456-23/zurrieq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing dwelling, construction of a lift shaft and overlying dwellings at second floor and receded floor. To sanction… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 60 m away - [**PA/01330/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01330-23/zurrieq-excavate-existing-vacant-land-and-construct-2): To excavate existing vacant land and construct 2 terraced houses and a basement for garages. Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/03360/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03360-21/zurrieq-alterations-and-addition-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations and addition to existing dwelling. Excavation of domestic store at basement level and formation of new garage. Restoration of existing facade,… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from James Barbara - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05910/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05910-26/tarxien-amended-application-from-approved-pa-9328-17): Proposed amended application from approved PA/9328/17, including changes from 2 terraced dwellings to 5 residential apartments, including construction of pool… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/03105/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03105-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-2-levels-of-basement): To excavate and construct 2 levels of basement garages (44 garages in all), 3 maisonettes at ground floor level, 12 apartments from first till third floor and… Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03085/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03085-26/paola-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette and ground floor garages, and construction of 8 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/02715/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02715-26/safi-excavation-of-vacant-plot-for-1-level): Proposed excavation of vacant plot for 1 level semi-basement, and construction of reservoir at basement level and 4 private car-parking spaces, and 5… Granted, validated 16 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02365/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02365-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-offices-approved-in): Proposed change of use from offices approved in PA/01606/08 to 2 residential units and change of part of garage to residential unit and sanctioning of minor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)