PA/04382/25: proposed integration of two adjacent townhouses into in Zebbug

27/29, Triq Vilhena, Zebbug

The proposed integration of two adjacent townhouses into one larger residence (one premises covered by PA1739/17 and PA9437/17 for recent refurbishment, while the other comprising a disused pre-1967 tenement). Proposal to include partial demolition of currently dilapidated premises retaining main vernacular features and reconstruction on two floors with overlying recessed level 2nd floor as per adjacent properties, various localized internal and external alterations/additions, sanctioning of minor as built variations, solar panels at roof level, removal of pool form back yard and relocation to new roof, formation of street level garage and facade restoration.

Status

Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)

Location

27/29, Triq Vilhena, Zebbug

Locality

Zebbug

Applicant

Mark Mifsud

Perit

Bencini and Associates

Application type

Full development permission

Zone

Within Development Zone

Type of works

Sanctioning

Height

3 floors plus a receded floor

Residential units

3

Received

9 April 2025

Validated

9 July 2025

Published

12 November 2025

Comments close

12 December 2025

Recommendation

Grant Permission

Decision

Grant Permission

Decision date

5 February 2026

Permit expires

11 March 2031

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around 27/29, Triq Vilhena, Zebbug

177 other applications within 300 m: 100 granted, 1 refused, 29 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06165/25).

On Triq Vilhena: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2.

Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/02355/23 Zebbug: To demolish extensions to original building, create a courtyard and construct three floors at the back of the property. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 9 m away
• PA/01708/26 Zebbug: To sanction minor changes from PA/4905/22 including cellar discovered during the finishing works. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 12 m away
• PA/00366/26 Zebbug: To sanction minor changes following professional survey. Restoration of existing facade at ground and first floor. Demolition and reconstruction of part of… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 17 m away
• PA/04924/23 Zebbug: Proposed minor internal alteration at first floor level to enclose bathroom. Proposed construction of bedroom at first floor and washroom at second floor… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 2 floors, 21 m away
• PA/03195/23 Zebbug: Sanctioning of property, variations include the demolition of structures visible on 1967 aerial photo prior to 1998. Proposal includes change of façade render… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 21 m away
• PA/01408/21 Zebbug: To sanction variations from that approved in PA/04229/09 and propose construction of washroom at setback floor level. Status being checked, 29 m away
• PA/01351/24 Zebbug: To sanction external and internal alterations to works as approved in PA6023/17. Granted, validated 25 March 2024, 31 m away
• PA/01688/21 Zebbug: Proposed internal alterations and external alterations, including the opening of apertures overlooking backyard and excavation of a pool. Status being checked, 36 m away
• PA/02581/24 Zebbug: To sanction minor modifications from PA/03967/20 which includes basement, internal alterations, shaft relocation and facade alteration. Proposed installation… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 43 m away
• PA/07052/26 Zebbug: Proposed platform for the positioning of tables and chairs linked to an established commercial premises. Application includes ancillary works being… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 45 m away
• PA/01838/25 Zebbug: Reinstatement of garage as approved in PA/03144/15. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 50 m away
• PA/02943/25 Zebbug: Sanctioning of deviations from approved permit (PB/03019/91) and proposed alterations including demolition of existing staircase, construction of internal… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 53 m away
• PA/06713/24 Zebbug: To sanction internal and external alterations to a Class 4D Wine Bar, approved by means of PA 213/23, which consist of; the extension of the basement level,… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 3 floors, 53 m away
• PA/00213/23 Zebbug: Proposed internal alterations to an existing 2 storey dwelling, covered by RG2087/20, which works also include part demolition and reconstruction at all floor… Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 2 floors, 53 m away
• PA/02341/26 Zebbug: Alterations and additions to existing townhouse including; extension at first floor and roof level, excavation and construction of swimming lap-pool in… Pending, validated 15 April 2026, 54 m away

More by Bencini and Associates

• PA/06955/26 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of minor internal alterations of a terraced house from the latest approved permit (PA/1012/95). Proposed minor internal alterations at all levels,… Pending, validated 7 October 2026
• PA/06620/26 Ghaxaq: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06619/26 Swieqi: Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06424/26 Zurrieq: Proposed demolition of existing disused, derelict rooms/structures. Proposed construction of a 3-bedroom apartment at ground floor, including excavation and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06174/26 Ghaxaq: Addition of sign to elevation. Granted, validated 25 September 2026
• PA/06063/26 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Proposed minor external alteration to approved DN625/26 including small recess of the front apertures. Withdrawn

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More from Mark Mifsud

• PA/05626/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Change of use from existing pre-1968 stores (Class 6A) to a one bedroom maisonette. Works to include internal alterations, extension, alterations to openings… Pending, validated 19 August 2026
• PA/00187/26 Hamrun: To sanction garage for private cars and store as built. Variations from PA5518/02. Granted, validated 12 February 2026
• PA/00103/26 Rabat: Internal alterations and extension to existing Class 4D shop and alterations and extension to overlying first floor maisonette and overlying roof level. Granted, validated 21 January 2026
• PA/05340/25 Rabat: Change of use of a garage into a Class 4D (restaurant) including fixing of sign and a/c. Internal alterations to shift door. Granted, validated 20 August 2025
• PA/03487/24 Santa Venera: To propose the construction of a basement, underlying 5 apartments on 5 residential levels, one of which at recessed floor level. This application is in lieu… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/00010/23 Hamrun: To sanction variations from PA484/97, proposed internal and external alterations and change of use from approved shop and store at first and second floor… Granted, validated 18 January 2023

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