--- title: "PA/04748/26: excavation of site to lower levels as in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04748-26/zabbar-excavation-of-site-to-lower-levels-as source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Zabbar: Proposed excavation of site to lower levels as required and proposed interconnecting of semi-basement garages to… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0474826 # PA/04748/26: excavation of site to lower levels as in Zabbar Plot at, Triq in-Nahla and, Triq l-Ghakrux, Zabbar Proposed excavation of site to lower levels as required and proposed interconnecting of semi-basement garages to existing semi-basement driveway. Proposed construction of block of semi-basement garages, elevated ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Plot at, Triq in-Nahla and, Triq l-Ghakrux, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Carmen Demicoli - **Perit:** [Perit Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 30 March 2026 - **Validated:** 8 July 2026 - **Published:** 8 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 August 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04748/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04748&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Plot at, Triq in-Nahla and, Triq l-Ghakrux, Zabbar 63 other applications within 300 m: 39 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02509/23). On Triq in-Nahla: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/03560/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03560-22/zabbar-increase-in-height-of-party-wall-in): Proposed increase in height of party wall in front terrace, extension of bedroom at back and increase in height of roof parapet wall. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/01349/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01349-21/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing development after construction from previous permit PA0292/16 Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/00357/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00357-23/zabbar-sanction-the-length-and-areas-of-the): To sanction the length and areas of the internal and back yard and the construction of a covered space in the backyard to shelter the stairs leading down to… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/02960/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02960-23/zabbar-excavation-of-empty-plot): Excavation of empty plot, construction of 5 garages & 4 parking spaces at basement level with an overlying residential apartment block consisting of 3… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/00284/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00284-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-semi): To demolish existing terraced house and construct semi basement and excavation of reservoir with overlying two maisonettes with pool at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/05663/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05663-26/zabbar-construction-of-an-apartment-block-to-include): Construction of an apartment block to include excavation works to allow for a 10 car garage, 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 9 apartments, and 2 penthouses. Pending, 86 m away - [**PA/04080/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04080-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-garage-from-pb-01798-91-mainly-due): Proposed sanctioning of garage from PB/01798/91 mainly due to changes to facade and slight difference in size of garage. Granted, validated 1 August 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/06586/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06586-26/zabbar-carry-out-extension-at-third-floor): To carry out extension at third floor, proposed 1m parapet wall for services area and to sanction internal and external alteration to approved DN/0904/12.… Pending, 91 m away - [**PA/01296/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01296-22/zabbar-extension-at-second-floor-level-to-an): Proposed extension at second floor level to an existing first floor duplex maisonette and proposed internal alterations and demolition of existing stairwell… Status being checked, 3 floors, 92 m away - [**PA/01903/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01903-24/zabbar-convert-washroom-space-into-a-penthouse): To convert washroom space into a penthouse, including formation of partition walls as shown in conventional colours. Granted, validated 26 April 2024, 96 m away - [**PA/02418/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02418-24/zabbar-sanction-class-4b-outlet-as-built): To sanction Class 4B outlet as built (differences from as approved in PA6826/00), works to include fixing of new sign. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/02645/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02645-26/zabbar-extension-to-an-existing-dwelling-consisting-of): Proposed extension to an existing dwelling consisting of the construction of two rooms at second floor level. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 114 m away - [**PA/06581/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06581-23/zabbar-minor-internal-alteration-to-extend-garage-at): Proposed minor internal alteration to extend garage at ground floor and proposed construction of an ensuite at first floor. Granted, validated 18 January 2024, 117 m away - [**PA/03141/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03141-25/zabbar-propose-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): To propose demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of one basement level and construction of basement garage, four apartments and one penthouse. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 118 m away - [**PA/02822/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02822-23/zabbar-minor-alterations-and-roofing-over-the-garages): Minor alterations and roofing over the garage’s backyard. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 120 m away ## More by Randolph Nicholas Bartoli - [**PA/07103/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07103-26/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-and-replacement): Proposed minor internal alterations to dwelling and replacement of roofs. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06641/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06641-26/xghajra-sanction-garage-as-built-from-pa-06629-05): To sanction garage as built from PA/06629/05. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06151/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06151-26/zabbar-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, proposed formation of lift to serve all levels, alterations at first floor level, construction of second/third/roof level to… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06061/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06061-26/marsaskala-placing-of-pergola-on-front-terrace): Proposed placing of pergola on front terrace. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05874/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site-to): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to lower levels and formation of water cistern. Proposed construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05596/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05596-26/qormi-changes-to-pa-04791-25-to-re-design-layout-of): Proposed changes to PA/04791/25 to re-design layout of first floor unit and construction of 2 overlying apartments and a receded floor penthouse including… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)