--- title: "PA/04978/24: internal and external alterations to approved dwelling in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04978-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed internal and external alterations to approved dwelling in PA/5825/16 and a newly proposed garage at ground… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0497824 # PA/04978/24: internal and external alterations to approved dwelling in Zabbar 15, Triq ix-Xghajra c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Sqaq Nru. 2, Zabbar Proposed internal and external alterations to approved dwelling in PA/5825/16 and a newly proposed garage at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 15, Triq ix-Xghajra c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Sqaq Nru. 2, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Mr John Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-fenech) - **Perit:** [Perit Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 4 June 2024 - **Validated:** 31 July 2024 - **Published:** 31 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 17 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04978/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04978&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 15, Triq ix-Xghajra c/w, Triq ix-Xghajra, Sqaq Nru. 2, Zabbar 174 other applications within 300 m: 107 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq ix-Xghajra: 27 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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/05457/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05457-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit. To construct a ground floor level maisonette and garage, and overlying eight residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 9 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/05097/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05097-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 5A Car Valeting (carwash by hand and detailing). Proposal to include fixing of sign and relocation of retractable… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/02842/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02842-26/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pb1486-88-due-to): To sanction differences from approved PB1486/88 due to change in layout. Proposed demolition of parts of first floor level to form common stairwell/lift and… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/04193/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in RG1604/19. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/02113/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02113-21/zabbar-change-of-garage-into-public-service-garage): Proposed change of garage into public service garage and to screen roller shutter case Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/02443/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02443-21/zabbar-sanction-extension-of-two-rooms-at-the): To sanction extension of two rooms at the back of the property, reconfiguration of internal staircase and an extension of roof structure. Proposed internal… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/00398/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00398-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-an-approved-garage): To sanction alterations to an approved garage. Granted, validated 17 February 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/00407/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-26/zabbar-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site. Proposed excavation of reservoir. Proposed construction of; garages at basement level, a 2-bedroom maisonette at elevated ground… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/08100/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08100-25/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-a-private-basement-one): To excavate and construct a private basement one car garage to an existing dwelling and to sanction as built staircase from basement level to ground floor. Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/03113/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-25/zabbar-excavation-of-two-existing-vacant-plots-and): Proposed excavation of two existing vacant plots and construction of basement garages and overlying 2 maisonettes, 13 apartments and 2 penthouses. The… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/04005/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04005-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure): To demolish existing dilapidated structure, to excavate oversite and to construct basement garages and 19 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 1 floor, 72 m away - [**PA/01733/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01733-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved PA854/19 and splitting of penthouse into 2 separate penthouses Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/01898/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01898-25/zabbar-replace-roof-between-basement-and-ground-floor): To replace roof between basement and ground floor. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/00491/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00491-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of Existing Property & Construction of Semi Basement Garages & Parking Spaces, 6 Apartments, 2 Penthouses & Lift in Common Parts. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/03445/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03445-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-post-rg-permit): Sanctioning of minor changes post RG permit and PA/08063/17, proposed minor internal alterations, proposed creation of garage at ground floor level and… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 89 m away ## More by Alistair Avallone - [**PA/07390/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-26/zabbar-proposal-of-a-greenhouse): Proposal of a greenhouse. Pending - [**PA/07051/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07051-26/marsaskala-sanction-extension-and-minor-alterations-to-pre-1967): To sanction extension and minor alterations to pre-1967 agricultural room from that approved in PA/02690/24, sanctioning of pool and surrounding paving with… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07031/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07031-26/tarxien-sanction-and-proposed-internal-alterations-to-existing): To sanction and proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D property from that approved in PA/00504/12. Pending - [**PA/06820/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06820-26/tarxien-external-alteration-to-as-approved-terraced-house): External alteration to as approved terraced house (PA/02744/21) proposing to construct of a washroom roof level. Pending - [**PA/06792/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06792-26/paola-sanctioning-of-a-control-room-from-approved): Sanctioning of a control room from approved permits PA/07694/22 and PA/00073/24, and proposed addition of 3 silos, an additional control/plant room to be… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06751/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06751-26/kalkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Installation of new lift and proposed construction of bedroom at rear and shifting of pv panels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) ## More from John Fenech - [**PA/03823/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03823-25/zebbug-sanction-variations-in-agricultural-store-approved-in): To sanction variations in agricultural store approved in PA1717/21. Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/02548/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02548-24/qormi-sanctioning-of-front-garden-boundary-wall-as): Proposed sanctioning of front garden boundary wall as built and proposed replacement of the existing stone balustrade on facade with a masonry parapet wall. Granted, validated 18 June 2024 - [**PA/01784/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01784-22/rabat-gozo-construct-2-stables-and-ancillary-services): To construct 2 stables and ancillary services. Status being checked - [**PA/01717/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01717-21/zebbug-demolish-and-re-construct-dilapidated-pre-1978-agricultural-sto): To demolish and re-construct dilapidated pre-1978 agricultural store Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)