--- title: "PA/03238/26: change of use from 3 private car in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03238-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-3-private-car source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed change of use from 3 private car garages to a 1-bedroom maisonette including internal/external alterations,… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0323826 # PA/03238/26: change of use from 3 private car in Zabbar 164/166/168, Triq Alessio Erardi, Zabbar Proposed change of use from 3 private car garages to a 1-bedroom maisonette including internal/external alterations, changes to front garden area and lowering/raising of internal floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 164/166/168, Triq Alessio Erardi, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-gatt) - **Perit:** [Perit Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 14 April 2026 - **Validated:** 20 May 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 19 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03238/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03238&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 164/166/168, Triq Alessio Erardi, Zabbar 100 other applications within 300 m: 60 granted, 1 refused, 10 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/04437/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04437-24/zabbar-transform-the-back-side-at-first-floor): To transform the back side at first floor level into an open plan. Proposal also includes the replacement of the 'balavostri' of the parapet wall at roof… Granted, validated 13 August 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/01587/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01587-26/zabbar-excavation-of-a-vacant-plot-for-the): The excavation of a vacant plot for the construction of 8 basement garages, an underground reservoir, and 15 residential units above, comprising 3 units per… Pending, validated 15 April 2026, 5 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/01044/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01044-22/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-and-domestic): Proposed change of use from garage and domestic storage to Class 4B shop and commercial storage, formation of w.c. and fixing of sign. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/03014/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03014-24/zabbar-installation-of-retractable-awning): Proposed installation of retractable awning, aluminium panels fencing on both sides of existing masonry wall, slight shifting of sign and changes to front… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/05672/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05672-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavation and construction of reservoir, garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 4 apartments. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/04627/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04627-24/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations at ground floor and construction of 3 overlying apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away - [**PA/01901/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01901-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa2403-08-and-to): To sanction changes from approved PA2403/08 and to carry out with the internal alterations, mainly removal of internal partitions. Granted, validated 9 May 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/03978/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03978-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-pb2750-85-and-internal-and): To sanction changes from PB2750/85 and Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling and addition of 1 apartment at third floor and 1 apartment at… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/00211/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00211-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-roof-structure-and-to-propose): To demolish existing roof structure and to propose extension to existing dwelling including construction of first floor and roof level. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 2 floors, 90 m away - [**PA/07695/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07695-23/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pb1886-89): To sanction changes from approved permit PB1886/89. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 90 m away - [**PA/01850/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01850-22/zabbar-addition-of-room-at-second-floor): Proposed addition of room at second floor, as extension to residence. Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/01777/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01777-23/zabbar-different-layout-from-that-approved-in-pa-05817-21): Proposed different layout from that approved in PA/05817/21, mainly the introduction of balcony at second floor level, alterations to common parts and garage… Granted, validated 19 May 2023, 117 m away - [**PA/06421/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06421-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-maisonette): Change of use from garage to maisonette and to sanction extension of basement garage covered by PA (Permit PABA/4038/86). Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 119 m away - [**PA/08533/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08533-24/zabbar-sanction-existing-first-floor-level-as-built): To sanction existing first floor level as built from that approved in PA3837/07. To demolish existing approved structures at second floor level and… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 125 m away - [**PA/03993/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03993-25/zabbar-open-a-door-in-backyard-wall): To open a door in backyard wall. Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 127 m away ## More by Randolph Nicholas Bartoli - [**PA/07103/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07103-26/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-and-replacement): Proposed minor internal alterations to dwelling and replacement of roofs. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06641/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06641-26/xghajra-sanction-garage-as-built-from-pa-06629-05): To sanction garage as built from PA/06629/05. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06151/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06151-26/zabbar-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, proposed formation of lift to serve all levels, alterations at first floor level, construction of second/third/roof level to… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06061/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06061-26/marsaskala-placing-of-pergola-on-front-terrace): Proposed placing of pergola on front terrace. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05874/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site-to): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to lower levels and formation of water cistern. Proposed construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05596/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05596-26/qormi-changes-to-pa-04791-25-to-re-design-layout-of): Proposed changes to PA/04791/25 to re-design layout of first floor unit and construction of 2 overlying apartments and a receded floor penthouse including… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) ## More from Joseph Gatt - [**PA/07502/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07502-26/rabat-extension-to-sheep-farm-covered-by-pa-08205-21): Extension to sheep farm covered by PA/08205/21, including the construction of Class 5C as per S.L.552.15 processing area and minor modifications. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05451/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05451-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-3-internal-garages-over-site): Sanctioning of 3 internal garages over site covered by PB/05444/89. Granted, validated 17 September 2026 - [**PA/05224/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05224-26/st-julians-sanction-existing-car-space): To sanction existing car space. Withdrawn - [**PA/03896/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03896-26/rabat-change-use-of-stables-approved-in-pa-04353-19): To change use of stables approved in PA/04353/19 to agricultural stores, including external and internal alterations, and correction of site measurements… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/01181/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-26/vittoriosa-birgu-carry-out-internal-alterations-within-a-pre-1967): To carry out internal alterations within a pre-1967 building and to propose the construction of a front balcony at first floor level. Granted, validated 17 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/00247/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00247-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 6 apartments over 3 floors and an overlying penthouse including reconstruction of stairwell… Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)