--- title: "PA/03652/25: sanction change of use from farm to in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03652-25/zabbar-sanction-change-of-use-from-farm-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: To sanction change of use from farm to farmhouse, sanction construction of pool, sanction variations and additions… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0365225 # PA/03652/25: sanction change of use from farm to in Zabbar No.5, Tal-Bidni, Triq, Il-Bidni, Zabbar To sanction change of use from farm to farmhouse, sanction construction of pool, sanction variations and additions to original permit. - **Status:** Pending (The case has been referred to a Case Officer and is being assessed with a view of preparing a recommendation report to the Board/Commission) - **Location:** No.5, Tal-Bidni, Triq, Il-Bidni, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Malcolm Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/malcolm-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 11 March 2025 - **Validated:** 4 June 2025 - **Published:** 4 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 July 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03652/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03652&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No.5, Tal-Bidni, Triq, Il-Bidni, Zabbar 9 other applications within 300 m: 2 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 67% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq il-Bidni: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/04142/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04142-25/marsaskala-alterations-to-a-farmhouse-consisting-of-the): Alterations to a farmhouse consisting of the demolition of dilapidated structures abutting the farmhouse, construction of new rooms at ground floor level,… Refused, validated 25 June 2025, 2 floors, 106 m away - [**PA/02710/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02710-22/marsaskala-extension-to-approved-dwelling-to-include-a): Proposed extension to approved dwelling to include a bedroom at the lower level and the construction of staircase at the upper level. Status being checked, 108 m away - [**PA/06607/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06607-25/marsaskala-propose-the-erection-of-five-stables): To propose the erection of five stables, a reservoir and a manure clamp. Pending, validated 22 October 2025, 111 m away - [**PA/00635/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00635-21/marsaskala-restore-facade-of-chapel-madonna-tad-dawl-and): To restore facade of Chapel Madonna tad-Dawl and sacristy and restoration of parvis Status being checked, 123 m away - [**PA/07314/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07314-26/marsaskala-correction-of-site-plan-and-drawings-from): Correction of site plan and drawings from that approved in PA/04044/16. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 153 m away - [**PA/05059/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05059-25/zabbar-rehabilitate-a-pre-1968-residential-farmhouse-including-extensi): To rehabilitate a pre-1968 residential farmhouse including extension. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 166 m away - [**PA/05898/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05898-26/marsaskala-construct-underground-water-reservoir): To construct underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 188 m away - [**PA/04221/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04221-25/marsaskala-sanction-minor-changes-from-approved-permits-pa4536-99): To sanction minor changes from approved permits PA4536/99 and PA704/08. Proposed above ground lightweight pool and pool deck area, and ancillary shower. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 202 m away - [**PA/01087/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01087-22/marsaskala-construction-of-reservoir-and-pump-chamber): Construction of reservoir and pump chamber, maintenance of existing rubble walls and installation of timber gate. Status being checked, 290 m away ## More by Tancred Mifsud - [**PA/07495/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07495-26/hamrun-renewal-of-permit-pa-09977-17): Renewal of permit PA/09977/17, construction of second floor and penthouse, creation of lift shaft, demolition and re-erection of staircase, demolition and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07223/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07223-26/msida-demolish-part-motorcycle-showroom-and-part-dwelling): To demolish part motorcycle showroom and part dwelling and construct 1no garage at part ground floor level and a guesthouse (Class 3A) at part ground, first,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06630/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06630-26/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-retaining-facade-and-construct): To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 6 no residential units at ground, first, second, third, fourth and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06567/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06567-26/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-43no-garages-at-lower): Excavate and construct 43no garages at lower and upper basement levels and 24no residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06507/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06507-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-car-showroom): Alterations and additions to existing car showroom approved by PA/4084/15. Application includes alterations and additions to Class 4A office space at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05761/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05761-26/mosta-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct 3no garages at basement level and 5no residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud) ## More from Malcolm Borg - [**PA/07607/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07607-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-a-washroom): Internal alterations and extension of a washroom at the uppermost floor level. Pending - [**PA/06605/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06605-24/marsaskala-construct-overlying-units-on-existing-property-which): To construct overlying units on existing property which include one 3-bedroom, two 2-bedroom and a recessed duplex penthouse as well as a lift in the existing… Granted, validated 2 October 2024 - [**PA/03796/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03796-24/marsaskala-sanction-both-alterations-carried-out-to-pa-5926-20): To sanction both alterations carried out to PA/5926/20 and the construction of pools, reservoirs and pump rooms. Application includes the reconfiguration of… Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/01392/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01392-24/marsaskala-demolish-washroom-and-stairs-of-approved-maisonette): To demolish washroom and stairs of approved maisonette and to carry out internal and external alterations to existing first floor maisonette so as to convert… Granted, validated 13 March 2024 - [**PA/00613/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00613-22/marsaskala-excavation-to-required-levels-and-construction-of): Proposed excavation to required levels and construction of 3no garages at basement level, 1no maisonette at ground floor and 4no apartments at first, second,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01096/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01096-20/birkirkara-demolish-existing-roof-structures-and-construct-additional): To demolish existing roof structures and construct additional floors (3 new residential units). Works to include construction of lift. Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)