--- title: "PA/04385/24: demolish internal staircase and overlying structure in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04385-24/zabbar-demolish-internal-staircase-and-overlying-structure source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish internal staircase and overlying structure. Proposed internal changes and construct (previously… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0438524 # PA/04385/24: demolish internal staircase and overlying structure in Zabbar 8, Eltlaur, Triq il-Kalkara c/w Triq il-Werzieq and, Triq iz-Zarzarell, Zabbar To demolish internal staircase and overlying structure. Proposed internal changes and construct (previously approved) balconies at first floor. To construct a reconfigured staircase and introduction of passenger lift; additional two separate dwellings at second and third floor. Proposed hot tub at third floor and p.v. panels at roof over level. Reconfiguration of facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 8, Eltlaur, Triq il-Kalkara c/w Triq il-Werzieq and, Triq iz-Zarzarell, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Lawrence Cauchi - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 3 March 2024 - **Validated:** 10 July 2024 - **Published:** 10 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04385/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04385&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 8, Eltlaur, Triq il-Kalkara c/w Triq il-Werzieq and, Triq iz-Zarzarell, Zabbar 40 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03433/24). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/03287/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03287-22/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa2189-06-namely-balcony): To sanction differences from approved PA2189/06 namely balcony on facade, changes to openings and shifting of walls. Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/07370/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07370-23/zabbar-sanction-variations-from-pa-01912-20): To sanction variations from PA/01912/20, proposed excavation of basement for private cars accessible by a car lift, and internal and external alterations to… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/07806/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07806-26/zabbar-sanction-as-built-pool-and-internal-minor): To sanction as built pool and Internal minor alterations against that approved in DN/1537/14 and to propose a garage instead of sitting room. Pending, 53 m away - [**PA/02455/22** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02455-22/kalkara-sanction-existing-dwelling-from-approved-pb3266-88-and): To sanction existing dwelling from approved PB3266/88 and PA4514/98. Application also includes alterations to existing first floor. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/00954/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00954-23/kalkara-sanctioning-from-approved-planning-permit-pb-02172-84-includin): Proposed sanctioning from approved planning permit PB/02172/84 including correction of site extents, internal and external layout, and proposed location of… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/01078/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01078-25/kalkara-renewal-of-approved-pa1174-21): Proposed renewal of approved PA1174/21, which includes demolition of existing property and proposed construction of semi-basement garage, elevated ground… Granted, validated 14 March 2025, 2 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/01174/21** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01174-21/kalkara-demolition-of-existing-property-and-proposed-construction): Demolition of existing property and proposed construction of semi-basement garage, elevated ground floor apartment, first-floor apartment, and washroom at… Status being checked, 2 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/01276/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01276-21/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To sanction internal and external alterations to existing dwelling as per approved permit PA2178/15 and proposed addition of a bedroom at first floor and… Status being checked, 2 floors, 100 m away - [**PA/06802/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06802-25/zabbar-reutilization-of-garage-as-a-residence): Proposed reutilization of garage as a residence, changes on facade, internal alterations & extension at roof level. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 115 m away - [**PA/01333/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01333-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-four): To demolish existing terraced house and construct four apartments and one recessed floor penthouse. To excavate basement garages to private cars. To excavate… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/07303/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-25/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved development in PA/03433/24. Granted, validated 12 December 2025, 139 m away - [**PA/03433/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03433-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-as-built-layout): Sanctioning of minor changes to as-built layout of property from approved PB/991/82, demolition of washroom and proposed construction of additional levels at… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 139 m away - [**PA/00359/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00359-23/zabbar-changes-to-approved-pa5685-17-including-changes-to): Proposed changes to approved PA5685/17 including changes to façade and addition of swimming pool at backyard. Withdrawn, 156 m away - [**PA/05845/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05845-26/kalkara-raising-of-party-wall-at-roof-level): Raising of party wall at roof level as per civil code. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 158 m away - [**PA/01386/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01386-26/kalkara-proposal-includes-a): Proposal includes a. minor internal and external alterations, b. excavation of pool at ground floor level and c. extension at first floor level. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 158 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)