--- title: "PA/03949/26: Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-house-retaining-sanctioning source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0394926 # PA/03949/26: Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning in Zabbar 163 / 165, Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of ground floor garage, overlying duplex apartment, an apartment, and penthouse - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 163 / 165, Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Kyle Caruana - **Perit:** [Perit Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 2 April 2026 - **Validated:** 17 June 2026 - **Published:** 17 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03949/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03949&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 163 / 165, Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar 220 other applications within 300 m: 138 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq Wied il-Ghajn: 27 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman), [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 58 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/05529/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05529-25/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-to-class-4b-outlet): To carry out alterations to Class 4B outlet including affixing of sign on facade. Granted, validated 7 October 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/06788/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06788-23/zabbar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Sanctioning of the change of use of garage to Class 4B shop (hairdresser) and sanctioning of internal alterations. The proposal includes the proposed… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/06378/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06378-26/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a): To demolish the existing townhouse and construct a residential building comprising four floors and a total of seven residential units. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/04380/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04380-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) (as approved in PA/02794/17) to residential apartments (1 bedroom units) (Class1); minor internal alterations including… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00330/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00330-23/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-and-an-extension-to): To carry out alterations and an extension to an existing pre-1967 terraced house. Works consist of the demolition of part on the side of Triq il-Karmnu and… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/08423/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08423-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-entire-property-including): Proposed sanctioning of entire property including; new basement level, internal shifting of walls, changes to site configuration and changes on facade.… Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/04426/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04426-23/zabbar-restoration-of-facade-of-pre-1967-building-including): Restoration of facade of pre-1967 building including the replacement of closed timber balcony and replacement of aluminium apertures with replica timber… Granted, validated 29 August 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/02059/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02059-21/zabbar-sanction-open-balcony-to-closed-balcony-at): To sanction open balcony to closed balcony at façade, internal alterations, roofing of back terrace to create a bedroom at first floor, stairwell from first… Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/03571/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03571-21/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of 7 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/04129/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04129-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-townhouse): Internal alterations to pre-1968 townhouse, demolition of part of reinforced concrete roof at first floor and reconstruction of same and to replace external… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/03445/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03445-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-post-rg-permit): Sanctioning of minor changes post RG permit and PA/08063/17, proposed minor internal alterations, proposed creation of garage at ground floor level and… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 87 m away - [**PA/03608/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03608-22/zabbar-demolish-part-ground-floor-and-first-floor): To demolish part ground floor and first floor levels, and re-construct ground floor, first floor, second floor and recessed roof level and to refurbish… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/02522/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02522-22/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, conversion of a sitting room into garage and construction of a duplex unit. Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/01181/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-25/zabbar-formation-of-garage-opening-on-facade-and): Proposed formation of garage opening on facade and changing the use from a bedroom as approved to a garage for private use. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 101 m away - [**PA/02786/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02786-25/zabbar-widen-garage-door-and-sanction-garage-as): To widen garage door and sanction garage as built (plans not found). Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 104 m away ## More by Josef Zahra - [**PA/07678/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07678-26/zabbar-sanction-variances-from-pa-08557-21-consisting-of-relocation): To sanction variances from PA/08557/21 consisting of relocation of underground water reservior, extension to ancillary Class 4B store at level -2,… Pending - [**PA/07610/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-26/marsaskala-sanction-variances-from-rg-00197-23-consisting-of-internal): To sanction variances from RG/00197/23 consisting of internal alterations and washroom extension at third floor. Pending - [**PA/03172/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03172-26/zejtun-sanctioning-of-variances-from-approved-permit-pa-00207-04): Sanctioning of variances from approved permit PA/00207/04, proposed alterations/extension and construction of pool and landscaped area on overlying existing… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/01900/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01900-26/zurrieq-limited-excavation): Proposed limited excavation (less than 2m depth), and construction of basement garage and residential dwellings at ground, first and receeded floor levels. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01554/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01554-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-existing-premises): Proposed minor alterations to existing premises (approved by virtue of PA/00567/21), demolition of washroom at roof level, construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/01544/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01544-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-and-staircase): Demolition of existing washrooms and staircase, reconfiguration of stairwell to incorporate lift and construction of 2 apartments at third floor and 2… Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)