--- title: "PA/03056/26: sanction existing stores from basement to first in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03056-26/zabbar-sanction-existing-stores-from-basement-to-first source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To sanction existing stores from basement to first floor as approved in PAPB 2375/88 and propose alterations and… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0305626 # PA/03056/26: sanction existing stores from basement to first in Zabbar 22,23,24,25, Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar To sanction existing stores from basement to first floor as approved in PAPB 2375/88 and propose alterations and change of use to basement and ground floor from stores to private garages and first floor stores to residential dwellings. The proposal to include the demolition of an existing goods lift, construction of garages and ramp to basement level, construction of common area including new lift and staircase at ground floor and the construction 3 overlying floors, including the receded floor to accommodate 8 new apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 22,23,24,25, Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 21 January 2026 - **Validated:** 13 May 2026 - **Published:** 13 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 12 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03056/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03056&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 22,23,24,25, Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar 252 other applications within 300 m: 163 granted, 5 refused, 25 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq il-Kunvent: 20 other applications, 11 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 61 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/04905/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04905-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-two-apartments-from-previously-approved): Proposed sanctioning of two apartments from previously approved single residence in permit PA/1175/15 and changes to internal layout at all levels including… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/04144/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04144-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-public-lavatory-and-to-construct): To demolish existing public lavatory and to construct a Class 3C multi-purpose hall built on three levels. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors, 46 m away - [**PA/01010/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01010-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-a-class): To demolish existing dwelling and construct a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level and 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/07590/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-and-change-of): Sanctioning of minor alterations and change of Class use from Class 1 to Class 4A Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/08612/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08612-24/zabbar-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-in-lieu): To propose internal and external alterations in lieu PA/5776/21, to propose change of use into a shop Class 4B, signage and additional apartments at second… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/01139/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01139-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-excavate-1-level): To demolish existing building and excavate 1 level to construct parking spaces at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments and… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/00809/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00809-23/zabbar-construction-of-ground-floor-garages): Proposed construction of ground floor garages, with three overlying apartments and a penthouse at recessed floor level. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/00999/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00999-21/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-bocci-club-including-construction): Proposed alterations to existing bocci club including construction of lightweight canopy plus other internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/03642/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03642-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Change of use from a garage to a Class 4C shop include signage. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01910/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01910-22/zabbar-extension-at-first-floor-level-to-existing): Proposed extension at first floor level to existing bocci club. Status being checked, 2 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/00330/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00330-22/zabbar-remodelling-of-townhouse-including-redevelopment-of-rooms): Remodelling of townhouse including redevelopment of rooms at back of property due to heavily deteriorated roof slabs and cracked walls, internal alterations,… Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/01511/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01511-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-modifications-in-backyard): Internal and external modifications in backyard, to excavate and develop swimming pool and jacuzzi at ground floor level and addition of pump room. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/01108/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01108-22/zabbar-demolition-of-parts-of-dilapidated-house-including): Demolition of parts of dilapidated house including shop at corner, retaining facade, alterations to existing ground floor facade, construction of two storey… Status being checked, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/01331/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01331-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-development-as): Sanctioning of minor variations to development as approved in PA 2794/05, and change of use from Class 4B shop and ancillary store as approved in the same… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/03889/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03889-26/zabbar-shifting-of-living-quarters-from-ground-floor): Shifting of living quarters from ground floor to first floor, including other internal additions and alterations. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 73 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) ## More from Daniel Zahra - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)