--- title: "PA/02960/23: Excavation of empty plot in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02960-23/zabbar-excavation-of-empty-plot source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Excavation of empty plot, construction of 5 garages & 4 parking spaces at basement level with an overlying… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0296023 # PA/02960/23: Excavation of empty plot in Zabbar Empty Plot, Triq l-Ghakrux c/w, Triq iz-Zaghrun, Zabbar Excavation of empty plot, construction of 5 garages & 4 parking spaces at basement level with an overlying residential apartment block consisting of 3 marionettes, 12 apartments and 2 penthouses - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Empty Plot, Triq l-Ghakrux c/w, Triq iz-Zaghrun, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [United Investments Limited Attn: Chris Casapinta](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/united-investments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 17 - **Received:** 13 February 2023 - **Validated:** 24 May 2023 - **Published:** 24 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 23 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 31 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02960/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02960&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Empty Plot, Triq l-Ghakrux c/w, Triq iz-Zaghrun, Zabbar 50 other applications within 300 m: 31 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02509/23). On Triq l-Ghakrux: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Paul Dalli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-dalli), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/07303/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-25/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved development in PA/03433/24. Granted, validated 12 December 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/03433/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03433-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-as-built-layout): Sanctioning of minor changes to as-built layout of property from approved PB/991/82, demolition of washroom and proposed construction of additional levels at… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/01333/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01333-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-four): To demolish existing terraced house and construct four apartments and one recessed floor penthouse. To excavate basement garages to private cars. To excavate… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/00359/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00359-23/zabbar-changes-to-approved-pa5685-17-including-changes-to): Proposed changes to approved PA5685/17 including changes to façade and addition of swimming pool at backyard. Withdrawn, 26 m away - [**PA/05289/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05289-23/zabbar-changes-to-approved-pa5685-17-including-changes-to): Proposed changes to approved PA5685/17 including changes to façade and addition including excavation of swimming pool at backyard. Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/04615/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04615-24/zabbar-change-the-use-of-an-existing-garage): To change the use of an existing garage to a Class 4B retail including internal minor alterations. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/01627/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01627-21/zabbar-sanction-changes-of-terraced-house-from-pb4216-81): To Sanction changes of Terraced House from PB4216/81 and Propose part demolition. Application also includes additional construction of 3 Garages, 3… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/01276/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01276-21/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To sanction internal and external alterations to existing dwelling as per approved permit PA2178/15 and proposed addition of a bedroom at first floor and… Status being checked, 2 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/01245/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01245-24/zabbar-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction maisonette as built from that approved in PAPB/01521/90. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/07370/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07370-23/zabbar-sanction-variations-from-pa-01912-20): To sanction variations from PA/01912/20, proposed excavation of basement for private cars accessible by a car lift, and internal and external alterations to… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 86 m away - [**PA/07806/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07806-26/zabbar-sanction-as-built-pool-and-internal-minor): To sanction as built pool and Internal minor alterations against that approved in DN/1537/14 and to propose a garage instead of sitting room. Pending, 92 m away - [**PA/02486/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02486-22/zabbar-construction-of-a-duplex-dwelling-overlying-existing): Proposed construction of a duplex dwelling overlying existing residential dwellings. Status being checked, 94 m away - [**PA/02605/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02605-21/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit-including): Proposed alterations to existing residential unit including, extension to existing washroom, alterations to apertures, fixing of trellis plus other internal… Status being checked, 107 m away - [**PA/06580/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06580-24/zabbar-demolish-existing): To demolish existing, excavate basement at level -1 and construct 6 basement garages, 3 maisonettes at ground floor level, 9 apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd… Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 108 m away - [**PA/06802/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06802-25/zabbar-reutilization-of-garage-as-a-residence): Proposed reutilization of garage as a residence, changes on facade, internal alterations & extension at roof level. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 126 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)