--- title: "PA/03853/23: demolish existing garage and construct two Class in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03853-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-garage-and-construct-two-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Under appeal planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing garage and construct two Class 4B retail outlets and a garage at ground floor level,… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0385323 # PA/03853/23: demolish existing garage and construct two Class in Zabbar 52, Triq il-Marlocc c/w, Triq il-Marlocc, Zabbar To demolish existing garage and construct two Class 4B retail outlets and a garage at ground floor level, apartments at first, second and third floor levels. - **Status:** Under appeal (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 52, Triq il-Marlocc c/w, Triq il-Marlocc, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-falzon) - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 20 April 2023 - **Validated:** 28 June 2023 - **Published:** 28 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Modified as per Article 80 - **Decision date:** 20 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03853/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03853&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 52, Triq il-Marlocc c/w, Triq il-Marlocc, Zabbar 176 other applications within 300 m: 111 granted, 4 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/08378/25). On Triq il-Marlocc: 12 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton), [Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, 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/01197/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01197-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-structures-and-construct-a-terraced): To demolish existing structures and construct a terraced house including a street level garage. Suspended, validated 11 March 2026, 1 floor, 3 m away - [**PA/02924/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02924-23/zabbar-alterations-to-approved-shop-and-apartments-approved): Alterations to approved shop and apartments approved in PA5766/21, change of use of Class 4B shop to sitting room, connection to upper floors to create… Granted, validated 17 August 2023, 13 m away - [**PA/01955/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01955-22/zabbar-sanctioning-of-as-constructed-ground-floor-level): Sanctioning of as constructed ground floor level garage. Status being checked, 1 floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02680/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02680-24/zabbar-part-change-of-use-from-garage-to): Proposed part change of use from garage to office Class 4A at ground floor level including internal alterations, and proposed pv panels at roof level of… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/00791/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00791-23/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-townhouse-and-extension): Alterations to existing pre-1968 townhouse and extension at first and second floor. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 3 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/07794/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07794-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-house-and-garages): To demolish existing house and garages, excavation of site and construct 12 basement garages, five ground floor maisonettes, 6 three bedroom apartments, 4 two… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/03387/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-stairhood-and-proposed-extension): Demolition of existing stairhood and proposed extension to existing first floor maisonette. Granted, validated 1 September 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/00225/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00225-23/zabbar-renew-pa-11107-17-to-construct-additional-apartment): To renew PA 11107/17: To construct additional apartment at second floor level, extension to terrace, construction of staircase, alterations to layout to… Granted, validated 17 February 2023, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/06142/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-25/zabbar-alterations-to-an-existing-ground-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to an existing ground floor maisonette, including the demolition of the existing staircase and construction of a new staircase, the… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/07317/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07317-26/zabbar-sanction-house-as-built-from-pb-06531-80): To sanction house as built from PB/06531/80. Pending, 53 m away - [**PA/03500/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03500-26/zabbar-sanction-changes-to-facade-from-that-approved): To sanction changes to facade from that approved in PA3132/23 and to carry out additional alterations and extension within the ground floor maisonette.… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/03132/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03132-23/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-an): To carry out alterations and extensions to an existing maisonette. One alteration consists of the shifting of the recessed facade wall towards the building… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/03804/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03804-25/zabbar-sanction-as-built-garage): To sanction as built garage. Granted, validated 27 June 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/04467/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04467-23/zabbar-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction maisonette as built from that approved in PA4204/02. Work to include the construction of lightweight structure at roof level. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/01308/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01308-23/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-drawings-in-pb3477-75): To sanction changes from approved drawings in PB3477/75. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 59 m away ## More by Falzon & Cutajar - [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) ## More from Joseph Falzon - [**PA/03070/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03070-25/siggiewi-propose-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-dilapidated-rubble): To propose demolition and reconstruction of dilapidated rubble walls, demolition and reconstruction of dangerous structure (pre-1968), proposed construction… Granted, validated 14 May 2025 - [**PA/01881/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01881-25/kirkop-change-of-use-from-motorcycle-garage-approved): Change of use from motorcycle garage approved in PA4820/21 to Class 4B shop, to sanction aperture and proposed sign. Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/03526/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03526-24/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-of-variations-from-previously-approved-pa10125): Sanctioning of variations from previously approved PA10125/17. Variations relate to shifting of external, internal walls and apertures site at 39, Triq San… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/06883/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06883-23/mgarr-construction-of-random-dry-stone-rubble-wall): Proposed construction of random dry-stone rubble wall (sejjiegh) on existing agricultural land. Refused, validated 22 November 2023 - [**PA/06723/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06723-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-penthouse-and-construction-of-1): To demolish existing penthouse and construction of 1 apartment at third floor level and penthouse at receded floor level. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05827/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05827-23/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-overlying-maisonette): Proposed demolition of existing garage and overlying maisonette and subsequent excavation of one level for basement garages and construction of a new block of… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)