--- title: "PA/04336/26: demolition of terraced house in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04336-26/zabbar-demolition-of-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Zabbar: Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir and swimming pool,… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0433626 # PA/04336/26: demolition of terraced house in Zabbar 41 Joyted, Triq it-Tut, Zabbar Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir and swimming pool, construction of ground floor garage and maisonette, three overlying apartments and a penthouse with overlying swimming pool. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 41 Joyted, Triq it-Tut, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Vincent Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/vincent-scicluna) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 7 June 2026 - **Validated:** 24 June 2026 - **Published:** 24 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 27 October 2026 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 37 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04336/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04336&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 41 Joyted, Triq it-Tut, Zabbar 154 other applications within 300 m: 99 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00961/24). On Triq it-Tut: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/02010/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02010-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-of): To demolish existing terraced house and construction of groundfloor garage, and four apartments. A lift is also proposed Under appeal, validated 12 August 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/06650/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06650-25/zabbar-sanction-variations-from-pa-08354-20): To sanction variations from PA/08354/20 (MA) incl. changes in height levels. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/02289/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02289-26/zabbar-sanction-existing-ground-floor-garage): To sanction existing ground floor garage (no previous permits traced). Granted, validated 8 May 2026, 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, 52 m away - [**PA/03431/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03431-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/7233/17 following an accurate survey of the property. The proposal includes a minor… Granted, validated 19 June 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/00736/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00736-22/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of-ground): To demolish existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 60 m away - [**PA/00788/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00788-20/zabbar-construction-of-6-apartments-and-1-penthouse): Construction of 6 apartments and 1 penthouse having a pool on the front terrace, over existing ground floor garages (qty:5). Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/05664/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05664-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-correction-of-site-configuration-following): Sanctioning of correction of site configuration following survey and internal layout. Alterations to the internal layout, and the construction of a room and a… Granted, validated 1 October 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/00033/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00033-25/zabbar-proposal-of-extension-of-the-approved-receded): Proposal of extension of the approved receded floor including a small spiral staircase to the upper roof and sanctioning of the retractable awning and… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/00118/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00118-21/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-the-approved-permit-pa-3610-18): Internal alterations to the approved permit PA/3610/18 and extension to second floor level. Proposal include the removal to the approved basement level and… Status being checked, 3 floors, 76 m away - [**PA/04995/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04995-25/zabbar-sanction-residential-unit-as-built): To sanction residential unit as built. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/01030/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01030-21/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-2-garages): To demolish existing building and construct 2 garages and a Class 4B shop at ground floor level including 3 apartments and a penthouse. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/04359/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04359-26/zabbar-installation-of-lift-in-existing-residence): Installation of lift in existing residence. Granted, validated 7 August 2026, 91 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, 98 m away - [**PA/04017/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04017-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of (3) garages and (1) Class 4B shop at ground floor level, (6) overlying residential apartments distributed… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 99 m away ## More by Stephen Psaila - [**PA/07784/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07784-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-deviations-from-pa-00486-15): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal deviations from PA/00486/15, proposed change of use from class 4c shop to class 4d restaurant and installation of cold… Pending - [**PA/07592/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07592-26/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-6a-warehouse): Proposed change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07338/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C snack-bar, sanctioning of minor variations from PA/1901/02. Proposal includes the installation of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07326/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07326-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-vacant-property): Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07289/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07289-26/fgura-correction-of-site-plan-to-pa-05858-05-and): Correction of site plan to PA/05858/05 and sanctioning of deviations from PA/05858/05, namely relocation of bathroom and addition of washroom. Proposed also… Pending - [**PA/06559/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-26/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-pb-1065-84): Proposed sanctioning of minor deviations from PB/1065/84, sanctioning of construction of swimming pool and water reservoir, proposed internal alterations,… Pending [All applications by Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) ## More from Vincent Scicluna - [**PA/04230/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04230-25/naxxar-change-of-use-of-domestic-car-garage): Proposed change of use of domestic car garage to a public service garage. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/05637/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05637-24/fgura-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir, construction of one maisonette, one garage, five overlying apartments… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03319/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03319-23/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-garages-layout-as-built-and): Sanctioning of garages layout as built and addition of internal yard. Granted, validated 19 July 2023 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)