--- title: "PA/04545/24: sanction the construction of a basement level in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04545-24/zabbar-sanction-the-construction-of-a-basement-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To sanction the construction of a basement level interconnected with a Class 4B retail, as well as other internal… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0454524 # PA/04545/24: sanction the construction of a basement level in Zabbar 1, Triq il-Madaffa c/w, Triq il-Bahrija, Zabbar To sanction the construction of a basement level interconnected with a Class 4B retail, as well as other internal and external alterations from PB/02207/89 with variations from the official building alignment, and to propose external alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 1, Triq il-Madaffa c/w, Triq il-Bahrija, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Norman Gili - **Perit:** [Perit Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 16 April 2024 - **Validated:** 18 September 2024 - **Published:** 18 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 18 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04545/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04545&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 1, Triq il-Madaffa c/w, Triq il-Bahrija, Zabbar 77 other applications within 300 m: 45 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02509/23). On Triq il-Madaffa: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/02014/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02014-21/zabbar-propose-alterations-to-the-back-balcony-by): To propose alterations to the back balcony by closing parts of it with an aluminium structure, for storage and laundry facilities, no civil works involved.… Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/03897/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03897-23/zabbar-sanctioning-of-the-garage-for-the-parking): Proposed sanctioning of the garage for the parking of small vehicles as built including garage door from previously approved PA6199/16. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/01996/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01996-25/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-02171-17-to-extend-back): Renewal of PA/02171/17 - To extend back terrace cantilever to existing penthouse & partially closing of back terrace in louvered aluminum and construction of… Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/00626/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-20/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-property): Internal & external alterations to existing property at first floor level (from approved drawings in RG/3611/17), partial demolition of rooms at second floor… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/02284/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02284-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa02076-02): To sanction changes from approved permit PA02076/02. Proposal also includes the erection of a recessed floor at third floor level. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/06150/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06150-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-the-differences-from-the-approved): Proposed sanctioning of the differences from the approved permit PA/02076/02 of a shop (Class 4B) at the ground floor level.Proposed beauty shop including… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/04527/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04527-23/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to an approved ground floor maisonette by virtue of PA4248/04. Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 57 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, 57 m away - [**PA/02849/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02849-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-the): The demolition of the existing dwelling and the excavation of the site to construct basement garages and 13 overlying residential units. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/02056/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02056-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-variations-to-approved-pa-02641-03-and): Proposed sanctioning of variations to approved PA/02641/03 and minor proposed alteration to washroom at roof level. Application also includes correction of… Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 58 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, 61 m away - [**PA/01449/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01449-21/zabbar-construction-of-aluminum-structure): Proposed construction of aluminum structure Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/01149/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-20/zabbar-amend-use-from-class-4b-grocer-to): Amend use from Class 4B grocer to Class 4B nail technician, changing sign and internal alterations. Status being checked, 91 m away - [**PA/05818/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05818-23/zabbar-change-in-activity-within-the-same-commercial): Proposed change in activity within the same commercial class use from Class 4B nail technician shop to Class 4B greengrocer, including changing the shop… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 93 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 ## More by Andrew Vinci - [**PA/06398/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06398-26/marsaskala-redevelopment-of-plot-including-demolition-of-house): Redevelopment of plot including demolition of house, excavation to accommodate reservoir and basement level, and construction of 1 maisonette at ground floor,… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06149/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06149-26/marsaskala-sanction-apartment-as-constructed-from-pa-00824-16): To sanction apartment as constructed from PA/00824/16. Granted, validated 22 October 2026 - [**PA/05655/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05655-26/marsaskala-propose-minor-alterations-to-pet-shop): To propose minor alterations to pet shop, including the shifting of walls within the backyard, the enclosure of the existing lightweight structure approved… Pending - [**PA/05377/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05377-26/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-dwelling-at): Internal alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling at all levels, construction of an extension at second-floor level, incorporation of access to roof level,… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05337/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05337-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-the-leveling): To sanction minor internal alterations and the leveling of the receded roof stairwell as approved under PA/00126/23, together with proposed minor internal… Granted, validated 22 September 2026 - [**PA/04495/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04495-26/qormi-sanction-internal-alterations-and-the-change-of): To sanction internal alterations and the change of use from Warehouse (Class 6A) to Workshop (Class 5B cannabis cultivation) of second floor unit, internally… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 [All applications by Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)