PA/04719/26: demolition of existing dwelling in Zabbar
La Scala, Triq Agatha Barbara, Triq ir-Rihan, Zabbar
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, proposed excavation of one parking level and reservoir. Construction of basement parking levels consisting of 11 garages for private use, 5 maisonettes, 15 apartments and 4 penthouses including rooftop pools.
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)
- Location
- La Scala, Triq Agatha Barbara, Triq ir-Rihan, Zabbar
- Locality
- Zabbar
- Applicant
- Three Jar Projects Ltd Attn: John Naudi
- Perit
- Perit Ruben Sciortino
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 4 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 24
- Received
- 9 April 2026
- Validated
- 8 July 2026
- Published
- 8 July 2026
- Comments close
- 7 August 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around La Scala, Triq Agatha Barbara, Triq ir-Rihan, Zabbar
71 other applications within 300 m: 40 granted, 1 refused, 8 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25).
On Triq Agatha Barbara: 9 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Randolph Nicholas Bartoli, Joseph Bondin.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/07155/26 Zabbar: Proposed sanctioning as built and proposed alterations from approved PA/01351/10 and variations from the official building alignment. Proposed demolition of…
- PA/06986/26 Zabbar: To demolish the existing first-floor maisonette and undertake alterations at ground floor level, to construct four apartments at first and second floor…
- PA/00372/26 Zabbar: To sanction size of backyard from that approved in PA2093/21 and roofing/enclosing of back terrace at penthouse level to form drying area.
- PA/02093/21 Zabbar: To sanction changes to internal layout from approved permits PAPB/5273/79 and PA/4123/17, changes to facade and extensions at second/third setback floor…
- PA/01549/25 Zabbar: To demolish existing structures, excavate and to construct 2 basement levels of garages/parking, including 47 overlying apartments. Application also consists…
- PA/01214/22 Zabbar: Internal alterations to existing residence and construction of an additional 4 apartments at first, second and third floor levels. Proposal includes the…
- PA/01038/26 Zabbar: Proposed excavation of site to construct a water reservoir and basement garages, with overlying 2 maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 receded penthouses.
- PA/00605/20 Zabbar: Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and construction of W.C, fixing of sign, retractable awning, A.C unit and roller shutter in front of shop…
- PA/03158/21 Zabbar: Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B Shop, formation of w.c./store at back, and fixing of sign with AC louvered enclosure.
- PA/06490/26 Zabbar: To perform internal alterations to existing dwelling and construct second floor apartment and washroom.
- PA/05818/23 Zabbar: Proposed change in activity within the same commercial class use from Class 4B nail technician shop to Class 4B greengrocer, including changing the shop…
- PA/01149/20 Zabbar: Amend use from Class 4B grocer to Class 4B nail technician, changing sign and internal alterations.
- PA/06421/25 Zabbar: Change of use from garage to maisonette and to sanction extension of basement garage covered by PA (Permit PABA/4038/86).
- PA/03978/25 Zabbar: 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…
- PA/04627/24 Zabbar: Proposed alterations at ground floor and construction of 3 overlying apartments and 1 penthouse.
More by Ruben Sciortino
- PA/07540/26 St Julians: Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes.
- PA/07513/26 Qormi: Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending…
- PA/07397/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels.
- PA/07125/26 Pieta: Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17.
- PA/07056/26 Naxxar: Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and…
- PA/07025/26 Swieqi: Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at…
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