--- title: "PA/04576/26: Internal and external alterations to an existing in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04576-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: Internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1968 town house. Proposal also includes an extension at roof… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0457626 # PA/04576/26: Internal and external alterations to an existing in Zabbar 297, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar Internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1968 town house. Proposal also includes an extension at roof level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 297, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Denzil Pisani - **Perit:** [Perit John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Received:** 28 May 2026 - **Validated:** 1 July 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04576/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04576&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 297, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar 252 other applications within 300 m: 166 granted, 4 refused, 21 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00809/23). On Triq is-Santwarju: 46 other applications, 29 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Rebecca Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rebecca-grech), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo), [Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono), [Duncan Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-muscat). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions 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/06406/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06406-24/zabbar-conversion-of-pre-1967-property-with-no-use-to): Conversion of pre-1967 property with no-use to a pastizzeria shop, including proposed replacement of signage and awning, and sanctioning of steel roller… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/04601/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04601-26/zabbar-sanction-changes-on-the-ground-and-first): To sanction changes on the ground and first floor of an existing Class 4D restaurant. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/00516/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00516-20/zabbar-restoration-of-apertures-as-per-irrestawra-darek): Proposed restoration of apertures as per ’Irrestawra Darek Scheme’, GS/00003/19, including the replacement of original balcony and louvers in timber. Works… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/00016/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00016-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-which-include): Proposed internal alterations which include; reutilisation of spaces, demolition and construction of walls and extension at back of property. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/02640/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02640-24/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-front-elevation): Restoration of existing front elevation (extension of permit PA/03836/18). Relocation of existing frontispizio to internal back facade. Granted, validated 23 July 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/07572/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07572-23/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-front-elevation): Restoration of existing front elevation (approved in PA/03836/18) with further small modifications to the upper area to include society emblem. Withdrawn, 32 m away - [**PA/03412/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03412-25/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-08595-19-internal-alterations): Renewal of PA/08595/19: Internal alterations, construction of pool and extension on ground floor, construction of additional rooms and internal alterations on… Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 2 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/08221/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08221-24/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-07323-19-to-remove-existing-back): Renewal of PA/07323/19: To remove existing back extension at ground floor and demolish dangerous structure at first floor. Excavate part of existing open yard… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/00244/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00244-21/zabbar-alterations-and-extension-to-an-existing-terrace): Proposed alterations and extension to an existing terrace house in order to improve habitable spaces. Alterations include modifications to existing partition… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/04447/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04447-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-1-dwelling): Change of use from Class 1 dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal to include new apertures at ground floor for purposes of light and ventilation,… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/05607/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05607-24/zabbar-sanctioning-and-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-as): Sanctioning and internal alterations to dwelling as built, covered by PB2155/81 and PA/00848/00. Works include internal alterations and proposed division of… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/03561/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03561-24/zabbar-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed internal alterations and extension to existing townhouse include installation of lift. Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/00365/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4c): Change of use from Class 4C (approved in PA2649/22) to Class 4D minor internal alterations and external modifications to front elevation to ground floor. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/02649/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02649-22/zabbar-add-class-4c-use-to-approved-as): To add Class 4C use to approved as per PA2707/20 Class 4B outlet. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/05696/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05696-26/zabbar-propose-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-approved): To propose minor internal alterations to an existing/approved ground floor maisonette approved by virtue of PA1485/25 and construct another bedroom at second… Granted, validated 27 September 2026, 54 m away ## More by John Schembri - [**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 - [**PA/03071/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03071-25/fgura-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-maisonette): Proposed internal alterations to a pre-1968 maisonette. Proposal also includes the replacement of a reinforced concrete roof and a stairs. Granted, validated 6 June 2025 [All applications by John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)