--- title: "PA/03975/25: sanction the change of use of existing in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03975-25/zabbar-sanction-the-change-of-use-of-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To sanction the change of use of existing domestic store over a pre-1968 building and propose a private car garage… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0397525 # PA/03975/25: sanction the change of use of existing in Zabbar 152, Triq il-Kbira, Sqaq Nru. 2, Zabbar To sanction the change of use of existing domestic store over a pre-1968 building and propose a private car garage including internal alterations and widening facade door. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 152, Triq il-Kbira, Sqaq Nru. 2, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Sonia Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sonia-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Hector Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/hector-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 20 February 2025 - **Validated:** 25 June 2025 - **Published:** 25 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03975/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03975&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 152, Triq il-Kbira, Sqaq Nru. 2, Zabbar 187 other applications within 300 m: 122 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02878/26). On Triq il-Kbira: 25 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia), [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 45 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/07404/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-24/zabbar-change-the-use-of-existing-garage-and): To change the use of existing garage and store into a two bedroom dwelling. Proposal includes the introduction of bathrooms at ground, first and second floor… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/03058/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03058-26/zabbar-sanction-internal-alterations-from-pa-7858-24): To sanction internal alterations from PA/7858/24, proposed demolition of the roof at ground floor level on the existing bathroom and opening a door instead of… Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/02954/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02954-21/zabbar-sanction-the-roofing-of-shaft-at-ground): To sanction the roofing of shaft at ground floor level, the door opening at first floor level of Apt 1 and the construction of parapet walls at second floor… Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/00168/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00168-25/zabbar-replacement-of-front-door-on-the-facade): Replacement of front door on the facade. Withdrawn, validated 22 January 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/07858/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07858-24/zabbar-sanction-removal-of-pre-1967-shop-4b): To sanction removal of pre-1967 shop 4B (butcher) and interconnection with the residential unit as Class 1A. Application also includes removal of existing… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/04006/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04006-26/zabbar-minor-external-alterations-at-roof-level-and): Minor external alterations at roof level and front facade finishes. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/02546/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02546-24/zabbar-additions-and-alterations-to-the-approved-rg-733-23): Proposed additions and alterations to the approved RG/733/23. Works include demolishing damaged roof floor ceilings, a small extension on the second floor,… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/00019/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00019-24/zabbar-carry-out-some-minor-internal-alterations): To carry out some minor internal alterations, amendments on facade including opening of windows at ground floor level, extension on roof level and restoration… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/06796/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06796-25/zabbar-internal-alterations-mainly-including-widening-of-door): Proposed internal alterations mainly including widening of door at ground floor level, changes to door/window in bathroom at ground floor, removal of timber… Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/07581/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-23/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing garage (PA/04965/90). Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/00860/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00860-26/zabbar-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-1726-22): Changes to development approved in PA/1726/22; changes to the internal layout and extension of bedroom at second floor; Change of layout of store room at the… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/03363/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03363-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-differences-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor differences from the approved permit PA6161/18, including proposed changes to some internal room uses and the installation of a small water… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/01726/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01726-22/zabbar-alteration-to-approved-dwelling-covered-by-pa06402-18): Alteration to approved dwelling covered by PA06402/18, including increase in height of parapet walls and construction of canopy. Sanctioning of privacy screen… Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/07082/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07082-25/zabbar-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-03521-21): Changes to development approved in PA/03521/21,comprising minor internal changes, inclusion of existing basement and construction of pool at roof level and to… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/03440/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03440-25/zabbar-alterations-to-pre-1968-house-including-minor-demolition): Proposed alterations to pre-1968 house including minor demolition works and addition of bedroom at first floor and room at second floor. Proposal also… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 3 floors, 71 m away ## More by Hector Zammit - [**PA/07415/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07415-26/fgura-renewal-of-pa3902-22-renewal-of-pa3256-15): Renewal of PA3902/22 - Renewal of PA3256/15 - Renewal to PA3583/08 (To demolish existing building in a dilapidated state but retain lime-kilns and construct… Pending - [**PA/07336/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07336-26/zebbug-remove-existing-aviaries-from-roof-level): To remove existing aviaries from roof level, to sanction pre-1978 agricultural stores, pump room and sheep barn and proposed alterations to the pump room. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06843/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06843-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4a): Change of use from approved Class 4A (PA 2226/19) to Class 4B. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06771/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06771-26/zabbar-sanction-the-differences-as-built-over-pb2467-81): To sanction the differences as built over PB2467/81. Proposal include removal of existing facade balustrades and replace in franka stone and construct front… Pending - [**PA/06761/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06761-26/mosta-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-roof-level): To extend the existing washroom at roof level. Pending - [**PA/06695/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06695-26/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-construct-a): To carry out internal alterations and construct a one bedroom at first floor level. Pending [All applications by Hector Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/hector-zammit) ## More from Sonia Vella - [**PA/06695/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06695-26/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-construct-a): To carry out internal alterations and construct a one bedroom at first floor level. Pending - [**PA/02954/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02954-21/zabbar-sanction-the-roofing-of-shaft-at-ground): To sanction the roofing of shaft at ground floor level, the door opening at first floor level of Apt 1 and the construction of parapet walls at second floor… Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)