--- title: "PA/04777/26: demolish existing terrace house in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04777-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-terrace-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing terrace house, excavate and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette and 2 garages at ground… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0477726 # PA/04777/26: demolish existing terrace house in Zabbar Gorgeous House, Triq ta' Lanza c/w New Street in, Triq ta' Lanza, Zabbar To demolish existing terrace house, excavate and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette and 2 garages at ground floor level and 8 units from first to penthouse level. - **Status:** Pending (The case has been referred to a Case Officer and is being assessed with a view of preparing a recommendation report to the Board/Commission) - **Location:** Gorgeous House, Triq ta' Lanza c/w New Street in, Triq ta' Lanza, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Paradev Projects Ltd Attn: Maurizio Francica](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paradev-projects-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **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:** 10 - **Received:** 25 May 2026 - **Validated:** 8 July 2026 - **Published:** 4 November 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 December 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04777/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04777&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Gorgeous House, Triq ta' Lanza c/w New Street in, Triq ta' Lanza, Zabbar 127 other applications within 300 m: 75 granted, 5 refused, 14 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq ta' Lanza: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/02876/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02876-26/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to an apartment, from that as approved in PA/02556/12 and DN/00155/26. Granted, validated 2 June 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/03307/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03307-24/zabbar-sanction-existing-second-floor-level-apartment): To sanction existing second floor level apartment (PA/02556/12) as built. Granted, validated 1 July 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/06875/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06875-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-slab-of-garage-with-permit): To demolish existing slab of garage with permit number PA/05646/19 and construct a new slab at a higher level. A new proposed Class 4A office will be… Refused, validated 22 November 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/04872/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04872-25/zabbar-sanction-the-construction-of-washroom): To sanction the construction of washroom, domestic stores and games room as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/07918/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07918-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/01409/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01409-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-slab-of-garage-with-permit): To demolish existing slab of garage with permit number PA/05646/19 and construct a new slab at a higher level. Proposed Y plate parking garage. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/01745/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01745-26/zabbar-sanction-the-layout-and-dimensions-of-an): To sanction the layout and dimensions of an existing garage covered by PB193/75, propose the rebuilding of a corner (since it has been hit by a truck), the… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/00486/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00486-23/zabbar-renewal-of-pa4054-16-to-sanction-variations): Renewal of PA4054/16 - To sanction variations from permit and construct washroom/domestic store at second floor. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/00012/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00012-20/zabbar-construct-third-floor-and-fourth-floor-recessed): To construct third floor and fourth floor recessed floor extension to existing recessed third floor to construct a duplex apartment. Internal alterations to… Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 96 m away - [**PA/02683/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02683-25/zabbar-sanction-part-of-garage-approved-in-pb2808-89): To sanction part of garage approved in PB2808/89 to Class 5A garage for use of computer diagnostic tuning and electric repairs on cars and store. Refused, validated 23 April 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/03290/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03290-22/zabbar-demolish-washroom-and-construct-a-receded-interconnecting): To demolish washroom and construct a receded interconnecting second floor. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 105 m away - [**PA/05255/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05255-26/zabbar-subdivision-into-2-no): Proposed subdivision into 2 no. separate dwellings. Proposed alterations and to sanction variations from PA6309/23. Proposed restoration of existing facade. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 107 m away - [**PA/06309/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06309-23/zabbar-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa4877-18-internal): Renewal of approved permit PA4877/18 - Internal alterations including removal of walls and opening of apertures. Partial demolition at first floor level and… Granted, validated 16 January 2024, 108 m away - [**PA/03107/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03107-21/zabbar-extend-back-yard-at-first-floor): To extend back yard at first floor, increase height of division wall, create domestic store, machine room at ground floor and construct a walk-in in existing… Status being checked, 110 m away - [**PA/02928/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02928-23/zabbar-formation-of-cellar-beneath-approved-kitchen-living-dining-as): Formation of cellar beneath approved kitchen/living/dining as approved in PA101/22. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 116 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Paradev Projects Ltd - [**PA/04655/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04655-26/siggiewi-demolish-existing-ground): To demolish existing ground, first and second floor dwelling, retaining the facade at ground floor level and the existing projection at first floor level, to… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04548/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04548-26/gzira-internal-demolition-works-and-the-construction-of): Proposed internal demolition works and the construction of five additional floors plus one recessed level above the existing ground floor, with the retention… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03235/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03235-26/pieta-internal-demolition-of-first-floor-of-existing): Internal demolition of first floor of existing townhouse retaining facade, change of use of ground floor to office 4A, construction of six in number one… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02471/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02471-26/zejtun-demolition-of-existing-property-and-excavation): The demolition of existing property and excavation, for the construction of basement garages, four overlying floors with 2 apartment per floor, a penthouse at… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02207/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02207-26/iklin-demolition-of-existing-property-and-excavation): The demolition of existing property and excavation, for the construction of basement garages, four overlying floors with one apartment per floor, a penthouse… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01728/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01728-26/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct a reservoir and basement garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6 units from first till third… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)