--- title: "PA/03745/23: carry out minor internal alterations to existing in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03745-23/zabbar-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To carry out minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, including part extension at ground and first floor,… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0374523 # PA/03745/23: carry out minor internal alterations to existing in Zabbar 123, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar To carry out minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, including part extension at ground and first floor, construction of pool within backyard, and construction of room at receded level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 123, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Dylan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dylan-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 12 April 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 21 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 17 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03745/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03745&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 123, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar 252 other applications within 300 m: 165 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00809/23). On Triq is-Santwarju: 46 other applications, 28 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Rebecca Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rebecca-grech), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo), [Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono), [Duncan Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-muscat). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/06406/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06406-24/zabbar-conversion-of-pre-1967-property-with-no-use-to): Conversion of pre-1967 property with no-use to a pastizzeria shop, including proposed replacement of signage and awning, and sanctioning of steel roller… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/04601/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04601-26/zabbar-sanction-changes-on-the-ground-and-first): To sanction changes on the ground and first floor of an existing Class 4D restaurant. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/00516/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00516-20/zabbar-restoration-of-apertures-as-per-irrestawra-darek): Proposed restoration of apertures as per ’Irrestawra Darek Scheme’, GS/00003/19, including the replacement of original balcony and louvers in timber. Works… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/00016/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00016-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-which-include): Proposed internal alterations which include; reutilisation of spaces, demolition and construction of walls and extension at back of property. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/02640/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02640-24/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-front-elevation): Restoration of existing front elevation (extension of permit PA/03836/18). Relocation of existing frontispizio to internal back facade. Granted, validated 23 July 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/07572/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07572-23/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-front-elevation): Restoration of existing front elevation (approved in PA/03836/18) with further small modifications to the upper area to include society emblem. Withdrawn, 32 m away - [**PA/03412/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03412-25/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-08595-19-internal-alterations): Renewal of PA/08595/19: Internal alterations, construction of pool and extension on ground floor, construction of additional rooms and internal alterations on… Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 2 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/08221/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08221-24/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-07323-19-to-remove-existing-back): Renewal of PA/07323/19: To remove existing back extension at ground floor and demolish dangerous structure at first floor. Excavate part of existing open yard… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/00244/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00244-21/zabbar-alterations-and-extension-to-an-existing-terrace): Proposed alterations and extension to an existing terrace house in order to improve habitable spaces. Alterations include modifications to existing partition… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/04447/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04447-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-1-dwelling): Change of use from Class 1 dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal to include new apertures at ground floor for purposes of light and ventilation,… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/05607/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05607-24/zabbar-sanctioning-and-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-as): Sanctioning and internal alterations to dwelling as built, covered by PB2155/81 and PA/00848/00. Works include internal alterations and proposed division of… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/03561/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03561-24/zabbar-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed internal alterations and extension to existing townhouse include installation of lift. Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/00365/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4c): Change of use from Class 4C (approved in PA2649/22) to Class 4D minor internal alterations and external modifications to front elevation to ground floor. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/02649/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02649-22/zabbar-add-class-4c-use-to-approved-as): To add Class 4C use to approved as per PA2707/20 Class 4B outlet. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/05696/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05696-26/zabbar-propose-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-approved): To propose minor internal alterations to an existing/approved ground floor maisonette approved by virtue of PA1485/25 and construct another bedroom at second… Granted, validated 27 September 2026, 54 m away ## More by Robert Vella - [**PA/07181/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07181-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to property approved by PA/00399/25. Pending - [**PA/05988/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05988-26/msida-propose-a-facility-for-the-care-of): To propose a facility for the care of the elderly (Class 2A) instead of a hotel (Class 3B) as approved in PA/00393/22. Proposal includes changes to design… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/05582/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05582-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-property-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to property approved by PA/01175/01. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05439/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05439-26/munxar-sanction-first-floor-apartment-as-existing-from): To sanction first floor apartment as existing from previously approved PA/00999/88. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/04940/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04940-26/sliema-carry-out-minor-alterations-to-pa-04955-24-including): To carry out minor alterations to PA/04955/24 including replacement of washroom with pergola, changes to pool layout and the addition of photovoltaic panels Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04926/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-26/ghaxaq-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-of): To sanction domestic store at roof level of a pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 [All applications by Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) ## More from Dylan Grech - [**PA/00568/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00568-26/marsa-pre-1967-building): Pre-1967 building (permits not traced). To sanction alterations to existing building subdivided into two separate units. Suspended, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/00173/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00173-24/gzira-sanctioning-of-existing-property-covered-by-pa-548-07): Sanctioning of existing property covered by PA/548/07, internal demolition, extension of existing receded floor into full floor at 4th floor and construction… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01504/23** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01504-23/siggiewi-sanction-alterations-from-that-approved-in-pa-00162-13): To sanction alterations from that approved in PA/00162/13. Granted, validated 2 May 2023 - [**PA/00150/20** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00150-20/gzira-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Change of use from private garage to a public service garage for two cars. Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)