--- title: "PA/04005/23: demolish existing dilapidated structure in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04005-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing dilapidated structure, to excavate oversite and to construct basement garages and 19 overlying… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0400523 # PA/04005/23: demolish existing dilapidated structure in Zabbar Vacant Plot, Sqaq Bursett, Zabbar To demolish existing dilapidated structure, to excavate oversite and to construct basement garages and 19 overlying apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Sqaq Bursett, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-chetcuti) - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 19 - **Received:** 12 June 2023 - **Validated:** 5 July 2023 - **Published:** 12 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04005/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04005&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Sqaq Bursett, Zabbar 134 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 2 refused, 11 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04812/25). On Sqaq Bursett: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/01742/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01742-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-structures-and-reconstruction-of-ground): To demolish existing structures and reconstruction of ground floor of 4 garages and 1 maisonette at ground floor level and overlying 11 residential units. Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/02105/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02105-22/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa5849-02-and-to-carry): To sanction differences from PA5849/02 and to carry out internal alterations, demolition of rooms at back of property to enlarge backyard, construction of… Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/01581/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01581-23/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-plans-and-elevations): To sanction differences from approved plans and elevations in PB/3460/87. Correction of site following site survey. Alterations within existing dwelling to… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/01668/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01668-24/zabbar-extension-at-third-and-receded-floor-level): Proposed extension at third and receded floor level, internal alterations and installation of pv panels. Granted, validated 6 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/00992/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00992-23/zabbar-renewal-to-pa3925-18): Renewal to PA3925/18 (To sanction minor alterations to existing building including extents of plot and building. To propose the construction of an extension… Granted, validated 27 March 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/00343/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00343-20/zabbar-sanction-extension-of-kitchen-in-backyard-and): To sanction extension of kitchen in backyard and maisonette as built and proposed widening of internal opening between living and kitchen. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/01212/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01212-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate basement and reservoir, construction basement garages and one maisonette at ground floor level, 1 apartment at… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/02842/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02842-26/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pb1486-88-due-to): To sanction differences from approved PB1486/88 due to change in layout. Proposed demolition of parts of first floor level to form common stairwell/lift and… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/04193/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in RG1604/19. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/07192/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-23/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-including): To sanction minor internal and external alterations including balcony which varies from the previously approved planning permit PA1593/07. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/02026/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02026-26/zabbar-sanction-existing-property-over-approved-permit-pa-00055-97): To sanction existing property over approved permit PA/00055/97. Granted, validated 20 April 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/06128/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06128-23/zabbar-demolition-of-the-front-room-at-second): Proposed demolition of the front room at second floor, minor internal alterations and construction of additional rooms at second & third floors. Granted, validated 21 November 2023, 4 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/03113/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-25/zabbar-excavation-of-two-existing-vacant-plots-and): Proposed excavation of two existing vacant plots and construction of basement garages and overlying 2 maisonettes, 13 apartments and 2 penthouses. The… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/06645/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06645-24/zabbar-sanction-existing-changes-from-approved-pa-00055-97): To sanction existing changes from approved PA/00055/97, and propose the division of existing apartment into two separate units. Granted, validated 15 November 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/04331/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04331-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-facade-due-to-materials-change): Proposed sanctioning of facade due to materials change, sanctioning of third floor level due to changes in layout and use as residence from approved permit… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 69 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) ## More from Joseph Chetcuti - [**PA/04628/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04628-26/cospicua-bormla-propose-extension-to-class-3a-guesthouse-approved): To propose extension to Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/04735/23. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/02038/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02038-26/cospicua-bormla-construct-additional-floor): To construct additional floor (setback floor) over approved building. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01081/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01081-26/naxxar-sanction-existing-structures-from-already-approved-pa4243-18): To sanction existing structures from already approved PA4243/18. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/08487/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08487-24/zejtun-renewal-to-pa5069-16): Renewal to PA5069/16. Additions and alterations. Works to include the demolition of two rooms and formation of swimming pool. Withdrawn, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/07299/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-24/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-existing-maisonette-to): Change of use from existing maisonette to Class 3A guesthouse including minor internal and external alterations. Application also include the introduction of… Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/07764/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07764-23/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-apartment-block-to): Change of use from apartment block to Class 3A guesthouse including minor internal and external alterations. Demolition of roof structures and construction of… Granted, validated 7 February 2024 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)