--- title: "PA/04137/26: sanction alterations as built and proposed extension in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04137-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-as-built-and-proposed-extension source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: To sanction alterations as built and proposed extension to Class 3C gym and alterations to garage for residence and… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0413726 # PA/04137/26: sanction alterations as built and proposed extension in Zabbar Unimpaired fitness, Triq Agatha Barbara, Zabbar To sanction alterations as built and proposed extension to Class 3C gym and alterations to garage for residence and gym. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Unimpaired fitness, Triq Agatha Barbara, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Karen Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 8 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/04137/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04137&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Unimpaired fitness, Triq Agatha Barbara, Zabbar 71 other applications within 300 m: 40 granted, 1 refused, 8 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq Agatha Barbara: 9 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/07155/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07155-26/zabbar-sanctioning-as-built-and-proposed-alterations-from): Proposed sanctioning as built and proposed alterations from approved PA/01351/10 and variations from the official building alignment. Proposed demolition of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/06986/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06986-26/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-undertake): To demolish the existing first-floor maisonette and undertake alterations at ground floor level, to construct four apartments at first and second floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/00372/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00372-26/zabbar-sanction-size-of-backyard-from-that-approved): To sanction size of backyard from that approved in PA2093/21 and roofing/enclosing of back terrace at penthouse level to form drying area. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/02093/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02093-21/zabbar-sanction-changes-to-internal-layout-from-approved): To sanction changes to internal layout from approved permits PAPB/5273/79 and PA/4123/17, changes to facade and extensions at second/third setback floor… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/01549/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01549-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavate and to construct 2 basement levels of garages/parking, including 47 overlying apartments. Application also consists… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/01214/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01214-22/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-existing-residence-and-construction): Internal alterations to existing residence and construction of an additional 4 apartments at first, second and third floor levels. Proposal includes the… Status being checked, 4 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/01038/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01038-26/zabbar-excavation-of-site-to-construct-a-water): Proposed excavation of site to construct a water reservoir and basement garages, with overlying 2 maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 receded penthouses. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/00605/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00605-20/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and construction of W.C, fixing of sign, retractable awning, A.C unit and roller shutter in front of shop… Status being checked, 94 m away - [**PA/03158/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03158-21/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B Shop, formation of w.c./store at back, and fixing of sign with AC louvered enclosure. Status being checked, 104 m away - [**PA/06490/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06490-26/zabbar-perform-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and): To perform internal alterations to existing dwelling and construct second floor apartment and washroom. Pending, 2 floors, 112 m away - [**PA/05818/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05818-23/zabbar-change-in-activity-within-the-same-commercial): Proposed change in activity within the same commercial class use from Class 4B nail technician shop to Class 4B greengrocer, including changing the shop… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 115 m away - [**PA/01149/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-20/zabbar-amend-use-from-class-4b-grocer-to): Amend use from Class 4B grocer to Class 4B nail technician, changing sign and internal alterations. Status being checked, 117 m away - [**PA/06421/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06421-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-maisonette): Change of use from garage to maisonette and to sanction extension of basement garage covered by PA (Permit PABA/4038/86). Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 128 m away - [**PA/03978/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03978-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-pb2750-85-and-internal-and): To sanction changes from PB2750/85 and Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling and addition of 1 apartment at third floor and 1 apartment at… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 130 m away - [**PA/04627/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04627-24/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations at ground floor and construction of 3 overlying apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 131 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07833/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa): Additions and alterations to approved permits PA 2916/22 and PA 5362/25, including the sanctioning of slight variances in layout, slab positions and the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)