--- title: "PA/03113/25: excavation of two existing vacant plots and in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-25/zabbar-excavation-of-two-existing-vacant-plots-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed excavation of two existing vacant plots and construction of basement garages and overlying 2 maisonettes,… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0311325 # PA/03113/25: excavation of two existing vacant plots and in Zabbar Vacant Plot, Triq il-Qaqocc c/w, Sqaq Bursett, Zabbar Proposed excavation of two existing vacant plots and construction of basement garages and overlying 2 maisonettes, 13 apartments and 2 penthouses. The proposal includes the construction of 2 pools and a passenger lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Triq il-Qaqocc c/w, Sqaq Bursett, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [SS Developments Ltd. Attn: Simon Mizzi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ss-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 17 - **Received:** 12 April 2025 - **Validated:** 21 May 2025 - **Published:** 21 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 20 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03113/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03113&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Triq il-Qaqocc c/w, Sqaq Bursett, Zabbar 117 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03838/24). On Triq il-Qaqocc: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/05772/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05772-24/zabbar-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built (no permits were traced) and propose minor internal and external alterations to ground and first floor levels including common staircase… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/06241/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06241-25/zabbar-demolition-of-second-floor-structures-and-minor): Proposed demolition of second floor structures and minor internal alterations at first floor level to create lift shaft and staircase. Proposed conversion of… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/05028/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05028-25/zabbar-sanction-existing-plans-from-approved-permit-pa-1766-16): To sanction existing plans from approved permit PA/1766/16.To propose the addition of another 2 floors and a washroom. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/07192/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-23/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-including): To sanction minor internal and external alterations including balcony which varies from the previously approved planning permit PA1593/07. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/07404/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-25/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-3990-15): Application to sanction differences from approved PA/3990/15. Differences mainly includes repositioning of internal doors and enlarged terrace abutting bedroom. Granted, validated 5 January 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/04413/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04413-23/zabbar-re-activation-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Proposed re-activation of use of Class 4B shop approved in PA3569/02 and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/01581/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01581-23/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-plans-and-elevations): To sanction differences from approved plans and elevations in PB/3460/87. Correction of site following site survey. Alterations within existing dwelling to… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/01733/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01733-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved PA854/19 and splitting of penthouse into 2 separate penthouses Status being checked, 96 m away - [**PA/05741/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05741-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction of one (1) maisonette at ground floor, six… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 102 m away - [**PA/02069/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02069-23/zabbar-excavation-of-site-to-required-levels-and): Proposed excavation of site to required levels and development of residential block including 10 basement garages with overlying refuse rooms, 4 maisonettes,… Refused, validated 12 April 2023, 109 m away - [**PA/04005/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04005-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure): To demolish existing dilapidated structure, to excavate oversite and to construct basement garages and 19 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 1 floor, 111 m away - [**PA/01742/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01742-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-structures-and-reconstruction-of-ground): To demolish existing structures and reconstruction of ground floor of 4 garages and 1 maisonette at ground floor level and overlying 11 residential units. Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors, 118 m away - [**PA/05097/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05097-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 5A Car Valeting (carwash by hand and detailing). Proposal to include fixing of sign and relocation of retractable… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 121 m away - [**PA/05252/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05252-26/zabbar-sanction-an-existing-garage-and-ancillary-store): To sanction an existing garage and ancillary store approved under PA/3808/10 as built. Granted, validated 14 September 2026, 122 m away - [**PA/04193/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in RG1604/19. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 130 m away ## More by David Paul Grima - [**PA/07345/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07345-26/birkirkara-proposal-consists-of-the-installation-of-a): The proposal consists of the installation of a louvered door at level -1 and the sanctioning of a railing serving the Class 4A office at level 4, as approved… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07133/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07133-26/paola-sanctioning-of-changes-at-ground-floor-level): Sanctioning of changes at ground floor level, specifically change from 1 domestic garage as approved per PA/06690/25 to 2 separate domestic garages one… Pending - [**PA/06910/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06910-26/pieta-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): To demolish the existing terraced house and construct a proposed seven-storey apartment block comprising thirteen 1-bedroom units, including a maisonette and… Pending, 6 floors - [**PA/06510/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06510-26/zebbug-discovery-of-room-at-basement-level-during): Discovery of room at basement level during the carrying out of works of approved permit with PA/00675/20. Granted, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05397/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05397-26/fgura-construction-of-apartment-block-over-an-existing): Proposed construction of apartment block over an existing building, new construction consists of small residential blocks, specifically 7 two bedroom… Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05323/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05323-26/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-class-4b-shop-and): Proposed demolition of existing Class 4B shop and proposed construction of a three-storey mixed-use development. The proposal will include a Class 6A storage… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors [All applications by David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima) ## More from SS Developments Ltd - [**PA/07133/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07133-26/paola-sanctioning-of-changes-at-ground-floor-level): Sanctioning of changes at ground floor level, specifically change from 1 domestic garage as approved per PA/06690/25 to 2 separate domestic garages one… Pending - [**PA/05397/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05397-26/fgura-construction-of-apartment-block-over-an-existing): Proposed construction of apartment block over an existing building, new construction consists of small residential blocks, specifically 7 two bedroom… Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03449/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03449-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-dwellings-while-retaining-the): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings while retaining the existing facades, proposed excavation of the plot consisting of leveling the ground floor, and… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/03277/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03277-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Proposed demolition of existing maisonette. Proposed construction of 4 floors, consisting of 2 - one bedroom units, 3 - two bedroom units and 1 duplex three… Granted, validated 30 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03271/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03271-26/fgura-clearance-and-excavation-of-existing-vacant-site): Proposed clearance and excavation of existing vacant site and proposed construction of small residential blocks consisting of, 4 garages at basement level… Granted, validated 26 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08059/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08059-25/hamrun-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations and extensions to existing terraced house and subdivision into two 1-bedroom maisonettes, six 1-bedroom apartments and overlying domestic… Granted, validated 10 December 2025 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)