--- title: "PA/04539/23: Internal alterations of pre-1967 dwelling with pool in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04539-23/zabbar-internal-alterations-of-pre-1967-dwelling-with-pool source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Internal alterations of pre-1967 dwelling with pool and restoration of facades as per GS/00590/23. Perit David… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0453923 # PA/04539/23: Internal alterations of pre-1967 dwelling with pool in Zabbar 4, Triq Strickland, Sqaq Nofs in-Nhar, Zabbar Internal alterations of pre-1967 dwelling with pool and restoration of facades as per GS/00590/23. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 4, Triq Strickland, Sqaq Nofs in-Nhar, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Janice Borg - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 26 June 2023 - **Validated:** 26 July 2023 - **Published:** 26 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Dismissed in view of non compliance with decision requirements - **Decision date:** 31 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 12 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04539/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04539&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 4, Triq Strickland, Sqaq Nofs in-Nhar, Zabbar 174 other applications within 300 m: 107 granted, 3 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq Strickland: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Approval estimate for restoration 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/00167/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00167-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of one basement floor for garages, erection of a maisonette and eight overlying apartments,… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/03616/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03616-24/zabbar-sanction-variations-from-pa-3387-95): To sanction variations from PA/3387/95. Granted, validated 29 August 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/07023/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-property-from-pa-01744-01): Proposed sanctioning of property from PA/01744/01, mainly due to shifting of internal walls, enclosing of terrace on facade to form walk-in wardrobe and pv… Granted, validated 12 January 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/00704/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00704-22/zabbar-convert-shop): To convert shop, garage and basement into a residential unit with garage. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/02968/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02968-22/zabbar-internal-changes-to-basement-and-ground-floor): Internal changes to basement and ground floor level retaining same number of units as per approved permit (PA11315/18) description - "five apartments and a… Refused, validated 4 May 2022, 51 m away - [**PA/03433/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03433-21/zabbar-carry-out-internal-alterations): To carry out internal alterations, change shop area to living room and merge to residence, transform main door into window, and change shop door to residence… Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/04978/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04978-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved dwelling in PA/5825/16 and a newly proposed garage at ground floor level. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/04129/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04129-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-townhouse): Internal alterations to pre-1968 townhouse, demolition of part of reinforced concrete roof at first floor and reconstruction of same and to replace external… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/07619/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07619-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, replacement of part of roof, changes in floor levels at ground floor and construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/01221/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01221-24/zabbar-sanction-extensions-to-townhouse-which-are-not): To sanction extensions to townhouse which are not visible on the 1967 aerial photo. Extensions constructed in the 1970’s. Proposed change of aluminium door to… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/01185/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01185-21/zabbar-amendments-from-pa-06022-18-including-sanctioning-of-minor): Amendments from PA/06022/18 including sanctioning of minor internal alterations, minor changes to facade design, opening of garage door and conversion of… Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/05428/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05428-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Internal alterations at ground and first floor levels to existing town house and the construction of a receded floor level. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/05485/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05485-23/zabbar-extension-to-approved-pa5536-18-and-proposed-alterations): Proposed extension to approved PA5536/18 and proposed alterations. Refused, validated 20 September 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/04426/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04426-23/zabbar-restoration-of-facade-of-pre-1967-building-including): Restoration of facade of pre-1967 building including the replacement of closed timber balcony and replacement of aluminium apertures with replica timber… Granted, validated 29 August 2023, 78 m away - [**PA/04082/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04082-25/zabbar-extension-to-approved-pa5536-18-and-proposed-alterations): Proposed extension to approved PA5536/18 and proposed alterations. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 85 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)