--- title: "PA/03295/26: demolish and re-construct pre-1968 agricultural store on in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03295-26/zabbar-demolish-and-re-construct-pre-1968-agricultural-store-on source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Zabbar: To demolish and re-construct pre-1968 agricultural store on same footprint. Proposed roofing of an existing… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0329526 # PA/03295/26: demolish and re-construct pre-1968 agricultural store on in Zabbar Agricultural Field, Triq Villabate, Trejqet Wied ta' Mazza, Zabbar To demolish and re-construct pre-1968 agricultural store on same footprint. Proposed roofing of an existing pre-1994 reservoir and construction of a research and visitors center on top of the existing reservoir. Proposal includes also a proposed passageway from Triq Villabate to proposed development. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Agricultural Field, Triq Villabate, Trejqet Wied ta' Mazza, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Mr Carmelo Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmelo-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 1 floor - **Received:** 3 February 2026 - **Validated:** 20 May 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 19 June 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03295/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03295&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Agricultural Field, Triq Villabate, Trejqet Wied ta' Mazza, Zabbar 36 other applications within 300 m: 17 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04372/24). On Triq Villabate: 33 other applications, 16 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo), [Adriana Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adriana-zammit), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/03702/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03702-23/zabbar-construction-of-water-reservoir-and-rubble-walls): Proposed construction of water reservoir and rubble walls, installation of a windmill, sanctioning of rubble walls and soil deposition. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/04635/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04635-25/zabbar-construct-gated-access): To construct gated access, constructed an underground reservoir and pump room, to construct perimeter rubble walls. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 106 m away - [**PA/07008/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07008-25/zabbar-propose-a-static-6-m-x-3): To propose a static 6 m x 3 m billboard. Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 118 m away - [**PA/03734/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03734-26/zabbar-four-stables-including-ancillary-facilities): Proposed four stables including ancillary facilities, including planting of trees, boundary wall, and gate. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 143 m away - [**PA/06922/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-25/zabbar-propose-double-sided-6-x-3-m): To propose double sided 6 x 3 m canvas billboard with external lighting. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 187 m away - [**PA/07546/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07546-26/zabbar-change-of-internal-uses-and-layout-to): Proposed change of internal uses and layout to farmhouse from that approved in permission PA4564/22, and proposed construction of ancillary garage for private… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 229 m away - [**PA/01602/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01602-21/zabbar-changes-in-layout-to-agricultural-store-approved): Changes in layout to agricultural store approved in PA/3711/19 which include extension to the store, basement and construction of demountable timber structure. Status being checked, 232 m away - [**PA/03725/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03725-26/zabbar-construction-of-an-agricultural-store): Proposed construction of an agricultural store, pump room and underlying reservoir. Proposal includes the demolition and reconstruction of the front walls,… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 249 m away - [**PA/04374/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04374-25/zabbar-installation-of-external-illuminated-billboard-static): Proposed installation of external Illuminated billboard - static billboard with external lighting. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 251 m away - [**PA/03277/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03277-22/zabbar-sanction-slight-shifting-in-layout): To sanction slight shifting in layout, increase in internal height and changes to openings on facade of agricultural stores approved in PA7554/16. Status being checked, 299 m away - [**PA/02067/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02067-22/zabbar-sanction-existing-reservoir): To sanction existing reservoir. To propose the construction of a greenhouse and roofing over existing reservoir. Status being checked, 324 m away - [**PA/04290/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04290-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-disturbed-land-to): Change of use from disturbed land to boatyard (Class 6B), including sanctioning of gate, boundary walls and other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 508 m away - [**PA/04170/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04170-26/zabbar-installation-of-billboard): Proposed installation of billboard (solar powered external illumination). Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 520 m away - [**PA/02648/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02648-22/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-terraced-house): Internal alterations to an existing terraced house, including removal of wall at ground floor level to accommodate a larger street level garage, construction… Status being checked, 4 floors, 698 m away - [**PA/03598/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03598-24/zabbar-reinstatement-of-rubble-walls): Proposed reinstatement of rubble walls, entrance and gate. Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 825 m away ## More by Gilbert Bartolo - [**PA/07081/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-that-approved-in-pa-3316-95): To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07079/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07079-26/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-include-a-lift): Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06891/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-26/fgura-sanction-residential-dwelling): To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06698/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06698-26/mellieha-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-4930-24-which): Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06588/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-26/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) ## More from Carmelo Azzopardi - [**PA/02106/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02106-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/03071/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03071-24/rabat-gozo-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-00425-22): Changes to approved permit PA/00425/22. Proposal includes change of use from two residential units to Class 4A offices, shifting of internal walls at all… Granted, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/00523/22** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00523-22/marsaxlokk-sanction-modifications): To sanction modifications (primarily floor heights) to plans approved with PA273/12 and proposed alterations, extensions and construction of additional floor… Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)