--- title: "PA/03464/24: Use of semi-basement garage as approved in in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03464-24/zabbar-use-of-semi-basement-garage-as-approved-in source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Use of semi-basement garage as approved in PA1487/98 for the parking of public service vehicles and to sanction… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0346424 # PA/03464/24: Use of semi-basement garage as approved in in Zabbar 17, Triq il-Palm, Zabbar Use of semi-basement garage as approved in PA1487/98 for the parking of public service vehicles and to sanction variations from approved permit PA1487/98 which include the extension of the access ramp and replacement of the w.c, stairs and backyard with a ventilation shaft at the back and windows to the shaft on the side of the garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 17, Triq il-Palm, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Frances Zammit Montebello - **Perit:** [Perit John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 17 April 2024 - **Validated:** 12 June 2024 - **Published:** 12 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 22 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03464/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03464&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 17, Triq il-Palm, Zabbar 49 other applications within 300 m: 31 granted, 0 refused, 8 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/07435/24). On Triq il-Palm: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/07435/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07435-24/zabbar-alteration-to-existing-maisonette-and-garage): Alteration to existing maisonette and garage, installation of lift and construction of apartments above at second, third and receded floor for a total of 4… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/05785/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05785-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-basement-garages-internal-numbered-2): Sanctioning of basement garages internal numbered 2 and 4 as built from PA/421/93. Granted, validated 29 September 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/00291/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00291-24/zabbar-sanction-apartment-as-build-from-that-as): To sanction apartment as build from that as approved in PA3918/04. Granted, validated 5 March 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/06344/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06344-26/zabbar-sanction-an-existing-one-storey-ground-floor-garage): To sanction an existing one-storey ground floor garage and construct first and second floor flats and third and fourth level flats. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 4 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/00194/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00194-22/zabbar-excavation-and-construction-of-21-private-car): Excavation and construction of 21 private car garages, 16 apartments and 2 penthouses. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/00760/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00760-23/zabbar-renewal-of-pa07411-17-to-excavate-site): Renewal of PA07411/17 - ’To excavate site and construct 8 basement garages, two maisonettes at ground floor, four flats at first and second floor, and two… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/04719/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, proposed excavation of one parking level and reservoir. Construction of basement parking levels consisting of 11… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/01423/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01423-25/zabbar-carry-out-internal-alterations): To carry out internal alterations, extension at first floor and roof level. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/05882/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05882-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-excavation-of): To demolish existing terraced house and excavation of basement level and construction of basement domestic store, garage at ground floor, three flats, second… Granted, validated 23 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/05037/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05037-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-increase-of-internal-height-of): Proposed sanctioning of increase of internal height of garage, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 115 m away - [**PA/06501/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06501-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-un-used-space-to): Change of use from un-used space to public service garage and proposed change of use from approved public service garage (covered by PA 3219/24) to Class 5B… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 116 m away - [**PA/01878/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01878-22/zabbar-sanctioning-of-linking-of-two-private-car): Sanctioning of linking of two private car garages as approved in PA01538/06 into one private car garage and blocking-off the internal entrance from the… Status being checked, 120 m away - [**PA/02241/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02241-21/zabbar-increase-of-internal-height-of-the-garage): Proposed increase of internal height of the garage, construction of small store and stairwell at roof level. Status being checked, 122 m away - [**PA/01781/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01781-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-part-of-un-used): Change of use from part of un-used roof to public service garage (parking only of light passenger transport services - LPTS). Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 131 m away - [**PA/04137/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04137-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-as-built-and-proposed-extension): To sanction alterations as built and proposed extension to Class 3C gym and alterations to garage for residence and gym. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 135 m away ## More by John Attard - [**PA/07765/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07765-26/xaghra-construction-of-lightweight-partitions-to-form-a): Construction of lightweight partitions to form a bedroom, adjustment of ensuite dimensions and creation of a lobby entrance with lightweight partitions. Pending - [**PA/07117/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07117-26/hamrun-change-use-of-class-4b-unit-and): To change use of Class 4B unit and garage into an apartment, including minor internal alterations and changes of apertures of the block. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06750/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06750-26/santa-lucija-construction-of-lift-shaft): Construction of lift shaft, extension of rooms at second floor, construction of part of third floor and sanctioning minor variations from PA1857/03. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06318/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06318-26/rabat-change-of-use-of-domestic-store-to): Change of use of domestic store to Class 4B and to sanction closing off of aperture to third party property. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06220/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06220-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-as): Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built, minor alterations to its layout, construction of 2 apartments on the second and third floor, and an… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06074/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06074-26/marsaskala-changes-in-apertures): Changes in apertures, alterations of rooms, construction of roof top pool, extension of shaft to roof level, installation of lift and sanctioning the… Granted, validated 20 October 2026 [All applications by John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)