--- title: "PA/03599/24: Rehabilitation of a pre-1967 building in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03599-24/zabbar-rehabilitation-of-a-pre-1967-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Rehabilitation of a pre-1967 building, including minor internal alterations, change of facade's apertures,… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0359924 # PA/03599/24: Rehabilitation of a pre-1967 building in Zabbar 29 Staying Merry, Triq il-Gnien, Zabbar Rehabilitation of a pre-1967 building, including minor internal alterations, change of facade's apertures, maintenance work on the facade and addition of a recessed room at the existing roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 29 Staying Merry, Triq il-Gnien, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Eman Ellul - **Perit:** [Perit Andrea Zerafa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrea-zerafa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 29 April 2024 - **Validated:** 12 August 2024 - **Published:** 19 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 4 July 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 28 August 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03599/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03599&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 29 Staying Merry, Triq il-Gnien, Zabbar 210 other applications within 300 m: 136 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02870/24). On Triq il-Gnien: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/03566/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03566-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-ground-floor-garage-since-original): Sanctioning of ground floor garage since original permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/00333/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00333-26/zabbar-demolish-accretions-at-back-of-pre-1967-terraced): To demolish accretions at back of pre-1967 terraced house, and to carry out internal and external alterations to same. Internal alterations consist of removal… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/02825/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02825-24/zabbar-development-including-construction-of-a-terraced-house): Proposed development including construction of a terraced house (single residential unit). The development to include the construction of a street level… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 3 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/06254/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06254-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-as): To sanction minor internal and external alterations as built including the construction of a room at roof level and the unification of two residential… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/07751/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07751-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations, sanctioning of removal of cement-based render on facade and proposed replaced of apertures. Sanctioning is being… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/04210/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04210-26/zabbar-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, opening of garage door, removal of accretions and extension of residential property at first floor. Pre-1968 building. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/04832/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04832-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a private car garage at ground floor level, with a residential unit at first floor and roof level. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 3 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/01086/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01086-21/zabbar-minor-amendments-to-existing-property-including-the): Minor amendments to existing property including the extension of a room at roof level. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/04815/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04815-25/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-and-alterations-within-the): Proposed minor internal alterations and alterations within the courtyard at ground floor level to an existing pre-1968 and approved (PA/09819/17)… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/00058/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00058-26/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-pre-1968-townhouse): Restoration of existing pre-1968 townhouse, construction of an additional floor at first floor level, washroom and pool at roof level. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/02721/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02721-26/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-residence-to-include-demolition): Alterations to existing residence to include demolition and re-construction of slabs, and a vertical extension to create an additional independent dwelling at… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 2 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/01265/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01265-24/zabbar-replacement-of-damaged-roofs): Replacement of damaged roofs, extension at first floor, minor internal alterations and widening of garage door. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/00239/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00239-22/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-townhouse): Internal alterations to townhouse, opening of walls and replacement of internal ceilings. Proposal also includes the addition of a washroom at second floor… Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/01558/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01558-26/zabbar-changes-to-approved-garage-aperture): Changes to approved garage aperture. Refused, validated 11 March 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/03746/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03746-24/zabbar-roof-extension-including-addition-of-bedroom-to): Proposed roof extension including addition of bedroom to existing two bedroom townhouse. Granted, validated 13 January 2025, 3 floors, 61 m away ## More by Andrea Zerafa - [**PA/06446/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06446-26/zurrieq-propose-the-conversion-of-the-existing-first-floor): To propose the conversion of the existing first-floor maisonette into an apartment; the demolition of the approved washroom; the construction of two overlying… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06408/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06408-26/zabbar-rehabilitate-a-pre-1968-dilapidated-townhouse): To rehabilitate a pre-1968 dilapidated townhouse, including the creation of a new garage opening in the front façade, minor internal alterations, the… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/02822/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02822-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-property-as-built-from-the-approved): To sanction property as built from the approved permit PA/6343/05, mainly including minor internal alterations Granted, validated 6 July 2026 - [**PA/01008/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01008-26/zurrieq-reconfigure-a-dilapidated-townhouse): To reconfigure a dilapidated townhouse, including the demolition of post-1968 accretions and rebuilding other parts of the property, alteration works,… Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/07925/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07925-25/naxxar-renovation-of-an-existing-townhouse): Renovation of an existing townhouse, including extending the roof structure, adding a 1 car garage, installing a plunge pool at roof level and other internal… Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/05975/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05975-25/hamrun-sanction-use-of-property-of-class-4b): To sanction use of property of Class 4B and to propose facade alterations including installation of sign. Granted, validated 17 September 2025 [All applications by Andrea Zerafa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrea-zerafa) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)