--- title: "PA/04437/24: transform the back side at first floor in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04437-24/zabbar-transform-the-back-side-at-first-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To transform the back side at first floor level into an open plan. Proposal also includes the replacement of the… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0443724 # PA/04437/24: transform the back side at first floor in Zabbar 61, JohnCarm, Triq Alessio Erardi c/w, Triq in-Nevew, Zabbar To transform the back side at first floor level into an open plan. Proposal also includes the replacement of the 'balavostri' of the parapet wall at roof level with a solid masonry parapet wall. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 61, JohnCarm, Triq Alessio Erardi c/w, Triq in-Nevew, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [John Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-falzon) - **Perit:** [Perit John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 12 March 2024 - **Validated:** 13 August 2024 - **Published:** 10 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 28 August 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04437/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04437&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 61, JohnCarm, Triq Alessio Erardi c/w, Triq in-Nevew, Zabbar 107 other applications within 300 m: 66 granted, 1 refused, 10 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq Alessio Erardi: 20 other applications, 14 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). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/01587/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01587-26/zabbar-excavation-of-a-vacant-plot-for-the): The excavation of a vacant plot for the construction of 8 basement garages, an underground reservoir, and 15 residential units above, comprising 3 units per… Pending, validated 15 April 2026, 5 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/01044/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01044-22/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-and-domestic): Proposed change of use from garage and domestic storage to Class 4B shop and commercial storage, formation of w.c. and fixing of sign. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/03014/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03014-24/zabbar-installation-of-retractable-awning): Proposed installation of retractable awning, aluminium panels fencing on both sides of existing masonry wall, slight shifting of sign and changes to front… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/05672/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05672-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavation and construction of reservoir, garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 4 apartments. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 64 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, 70 m away - [**PA/01901/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01901-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa2403-08-and-to): To sanction changes from approved PA2403/08 and to carry out with the internal alterations, mainly removal of internal partitions. Granted, validated 9 May 2025, 71 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, 72 m away - [**PA/00211/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00211-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-roof-structure-and-to-propose): To demolish existing roof structure and to propose extension to existing dwelling including construction of first floor and roof level. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 2 floors, 90 m away - [**PA/07695/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07695-23/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pb1886-89): To sanction changes from approved permit PB1886/89. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 90 m away - [**PA/01850/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01850-22/zabbar-addition-of-room-at-second-floor): Proposed addition of room at second floor, as extension to residence. Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/01777/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01777-23/zabbar-different-layout-from-that-approved-in-pa-05817-21): Proposed different layout from that approved in PA/05817/21, mainly the introduction of balcony at second floor level, alterations to common parts and garage… Granted, validated 19 May 2023, 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, 119 m away - [**PA/08533/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08533-24/zabbar-sanction-existing-first-floor-level-as-built): To sanction existing first floor level as built from that approved in PA3837/07. To demolish existing approved structures at second floor level and… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 125 m away - [**PA/03993/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03993-25/zabbar-open-a-door-in-backyard-wall): To open a door in backyard wall. Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 127 m away - [**PA/00996/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-23/zabbar-changes-in-lieu-of-pa496-13): Proposed changes in lieu of PA496/13, retention of garages, demolition of ground floor, formation of 2 individual residential apartment blocks each composed… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 127 m away ## More by John Schembri - [**PA/04576/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04576-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1968 town house. Proposal also includes an extension at roof level. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/00519/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00519-26/zejtun-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa05534-20): To sanction changes from approved permit PA05534/20. Changes include variations in the overall height of the block and the replacement of the study room at… Refused, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/06598/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06598-25/marsaskala-sanction-changes-from-the-approved-permit-pa00465-13): To sanction changes from the approved permit PA00465/13. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05302/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05302-25/zurrieq-sanction-changes-to-a-pre-1967-residence-and): To sanction changes to a pre-1967 residence and to erect an extension at first floor. Proposal also includes the sanctioning of the reconstruction of a… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/05248/25** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05248-25/mtarfa-erect-two-apartments-at-first-and-second): To erect two apartments at first and second floor levels, a garage at ground floor with underlying stores and reservoirs. Proposal also includes a recessed… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03870/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03870-25/cospicua-bormla-convert-a-pre-1967-property-into-a-habitable): To convert a pre-1967 property into a habitable, small dwelling by doing internal and external alterations. Proposal also includes the replacement of parts of… Granted, validated 11 June 2025 [All applications by John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri) ## More from John Falzon - [**PA/04525/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04525-23/xewkija-place-billboard-for-advertisement): To place billboard for advertisement Refused, validated 26 July 2023 - [**PA/03957/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03957-23/xewkija-place-billboard-for-advertisement): To place billboard for advertisement. Refused, validated 5 July 2023 - [**PA/03164/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03164-22/zurrieq-reconstruction-of-masonry-balcony): Proposed reconstruction of masonry balcony. Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)