--- title: "PA/04601/26: sanction changes on the ground and first in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04601-26/zabbar-sanction-changes-on-the-ground-and-first source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Zabbar: To sanction changes on the ground and first floor of an existing Class 4D restaurant. Perit Edwin Mintoff.… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0460126 # PA/04601/26: sanction changes on the ground and first in Zabbar 51, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar To sanction changes on the ground and first floor of an existing Class 4D restaurant. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 51, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Garzes-A Limited Attn: Ivan Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/garzes-a-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 23 March 2026 - **Validated:** 1 July 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04601/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04601&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 51, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar 252 other applications within 300 m: 166 granted, 4 refused, 22 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 sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 55 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/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 - [**PA/01485/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01485-25/zabbar-propose-demolition-of-rooms-at-the-back): To propose demolition of rooms at the back of a pre-1967 ground floor maisonette and proposed extension of a kitchen/living dining, construction of bedroom at… Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 2 floors, 54 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from Garzes-A Ltd - [**PA/06638/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06638-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-property-as-built): Sanctioning property as built. To sanction existing Class 4 local shop and change of use from existing Class 4 local shop to Class 4D restaurant. Proposed… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05992/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05992-26/mellieha-sanctioning-as-built-apartments-as-per-pa-07308-06): Sanctioning as built apartments as per PA/07308/06. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05764/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05764-26/pieta-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed demolition of the existing building. Pending - [**PA/04575/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04575-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-facade-and-internal-layout): To sanction existing facade and internal layout. Change of use from Class 4B to Class 1 residential with internal alterations and alterations to facade. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04296/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04296-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-as-built-apartments): Sanctioning as built apartments. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03668/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03668-26/paola-sanction-change-of-use-to-class-4b): To sanction change of use to Class 4B. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)