--- title: "PA/02870/24: construct a residential block over basement airspace in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02870-24/zabbar-construct-a-residential-block-over-basement-airspace source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To construct a residential block over basement airspace subject to application PA3154/24 comprising five floors,… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0287024 # PA/02870/24: construct a residential block over basement airspace in Zabbar Plot, Trejqet il-Mithna c/w, Triq il-Barumbara, Zabbar To construct a residential block over basement airspace subject to application PA3154/24 comprising five floors, consisting of a total of 12 units - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Plot, Trejqet il-Mithna c/w, Triq il-Barumbara, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Electrofix Group Attn: Joseph Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/electrofix-group) - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 12 - **Received:** 21 December 2023 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 12 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 21 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02870/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02870&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Plot, Trejqet il-Mithna c/w, Triq il-Barumbara, Zabbar 121 other applications within 300 m: 77 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00961/24). On Triq il-Barumbara: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/07833/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-from-the-approved): Sanctioning of minor differences from the approved permit PA3936/08. Granted, validated 16 January 2025, 17 m away - [**PA/06629/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06629-25/zabbar-construct-five-floors-of-residential-units-over): To construct five floors of residential units over garages with a different layout then that approved in PA3154/24. Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 5 floors, 29 m away - [**PA/03154/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03154-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavation of site to the required levels, construction of underground water reservoir, two levels of underground garages (23… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/04187/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04187-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-to-propose-garage-at): To demolish existing dwelling to propose garage at ground floor, three apartments at first, second and third floor and a penthouse. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/06540/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06540-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-domestic-store-in-development): Sanctioning of existing domestic store in development permitted under PB317/79. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/01514/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01514-22/zabbar-minor-sanctioning-variations): Minor sanctioning variations (as built) and proposed installation of aluminum structure in the backyard and addition of white pregnant windows and white… Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/05905/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05905-23/zabbar-construct-jacuzzi-in-backyard-as-shown-on): To construct jacuzzi in backyard as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/00258/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00258-24/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-pa-05487-19-namely-slight-changes): To sanction changes from PA/05487/19 namely slight changes in layout and on facade. Proposed addition of railing on facade at penthouse level. Granted, validated 1 March 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/01717/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01717-22/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved permit PB02599/68. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/04157/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04157-24/zabbar-construction-of-a-class-4a): Construction of a Class 4A (including selling of related products) at ground floor level, an overlying two bedroom residential unit and installation of an… Pending, validated 3 July 2024, 2 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/01992/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01992-21/zabbar-change-use-from-class-1): To change use from Class 1 (Residential) to Class 2C (Learning Center) and carry out minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/07583/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07583-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation for six basement garages, and construction of two ground-floor maisonettes, two apartments each on the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/03251/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03251-21/zabbar-demolish-stairs): To demolish stairs, first floor facade and first floor roof slab in order to form common stairs and lift, reconstruct first floor façade and first floor roof… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/01120/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01120-22/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor to create two separate units, demolition of washroom at third floor level, construction of apartment at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/08079/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08079-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-ground-floor-premise-and-to): To demolish existing ground floor premise and to construct a ground floor garage for private vehicles, three 3 bedroom flats and a recessed penthouse… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away ## More by Charles Buhagiar - [**PA/07613/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07613-26/mosta-sanction-minor-discrepancies-of-an-approved-class): To sanction minor discrepancies of an approved Class 6A warehouse as per PA6636/19, including relocation of reservoir and aperture. To propose higher boundary… Pending - [**PA/07368/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07368-26/rabat-propose-change-of-use-from-an-approved): To propose change of use from an approved private car garage as per PA3404/26 to a public service garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06798/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06798-26/zejtun-propose-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967): To propose internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 town house. To propose construction of two additional floors so as to create three separate units. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06601/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06601-26/st-julians-construct-an-additional-one-bedroom-unit-at): To construct an additional one bedroom unit at receded floor level to approved PA7740/18. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/06493/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06493-26/gzira-carry-out-alterations-and-construct-a-room): To carry out alterations and construct a room at roof level . Pending - [**PA/06407/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06407-26/siggiewi-outline-application-to-replace-3-farmhouses): Outline application : To replace 3 farmhouses which were demolished during public infrastructural works with another three farmhouses. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)