--- title: "PA/05016/26: internal alterations to pre-1968 townhouse and additions in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05016-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-townhouse-and-additions source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: Proposed internal alterations to pre-1968 townhouse and additions of a room at first floor and washroom at second… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0501626 # PA/05016/26: internal alterations to pre-1968 townhouse and additions in Zabbar 43, Triq Biccieni, Sqaq Nru. 8, Zabbar Proposed internal alterations to pre-1968 townhouse and additions of a room at first floor and washroom at second floor level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 43, Triq Biccieni, Sqaq Nru. 8, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Christian Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christian-cutajar) - **Perit:** [Perit Abigail Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 5 May 2026 - **Validated:** 22 July 2026 - **Published:** 22 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05016/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05016&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 43, Triq Biccieni, Sqaq Nru. 8, Zabbar 179 other applications within 300 m: 118 granted, 3 refused, 11 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01266/24). On Triq Biccieni: 14 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Dana Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dana-zammit), [Joseph Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-cassar). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/00558/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00558-21/zabbar-spiral-staircase-and-platform): Proposed spiral staircase and platform. Construction of washroom Status being checked, 9 m away - [**PA/01167/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01167-20/zabbar-sanction-alterations-as-built-from-those-approved): To sanction alterations as built from those approved in PA 7547/16. Sanctioning consists of; internal alterations at ground, first and roof level; external… Status being checked, 9 m away - [**PA/00565/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00565-24/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-including-sanctioning-regarding-stai): Proposed minor internal alterations including sanctioning regarding staircase and increase the height of common wall. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/07581/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-23/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing garage (PA/04965/90). Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/01043/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01043-21/zabbar-increase-in-height-of-internal-yard-wall): Proposed increase in height of internal yard wall at back of property. Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/00019/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00019-24/zabbar-carry-out-some-minor-internal-alterations): To carry out some minor internal alterations, amendments on facade including opening of windows at ground floor level, extension on roof level and restoration… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/06415/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06415-25/zabbar-installation-of-pool-at-roof-level-and): Proposed installation of pool at roof level and increase parapet wall height along facade by 1crs. Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/00698/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00698-25/zabbar-sanctioning-garage-as-existing-due-to-permit): Sanctioning garage as existing due to permit file not found and proposed increase in garage door height. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/04642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04642-26/zabbar-sanction-as-built-over-pa7059-16-and-change): To sanction as built over PA7059/16 and change approved facade timber apertures to timber like aluminum apertures. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/01182/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01182-22/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-a-terraced-house): Alterations and additions to a terraced house including the construction of a staircase and additional room at roof level. Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/07858/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07858-24/zabbar-sanction-removal-of-pre-1967-shop-4b): To sanction removal of pre-1967 shop 4B (butcher) and interconnection with the residential unit as Class 1A. Application also includes removal of existing… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/02954/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02954-21/zabbar-sanction-the-roofing-of-shaft-at-ground): To sanction the roofing of shaft at ground floor level, the door opening at first floor level of Apt 1 and the construction of parapet walls at second floor… Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/07404/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-24/zabbar-change-the-use-of-existing-garage-and): To change the use of existing garage and store into a two bedroom dwelling. Proposal includes the introduction of bathrooms at ground, first and second floor… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/00022/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00022-20/zabbar-proposal-to-include-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposal to include demolition of existing dwelling including the retention of the existing façade abutting on Triq il-Biccieni. Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 69 m away - [**PA/04006/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04006-26/zabbar-minor-external-alterations-at-roof-level-and): Minor external alterations at roof level and front facade finishes. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 70 m away ## More by Abigail Farrugia - [**PA/06566/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06566-26/tarxien-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-townhouse): Minor internal alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, changing of aperture from aluminium to timber on facade, and sanctioning of domestic store at second floor… Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/04761/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04761-26/pembroke-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-villa): Internal and external alterations to existing villa, demolition of existing washroom, and construction of additional floors and washroom. To also sanction… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03710/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03710-26/qrendi-rehabilitation-of-rubble-walls-and-increase-in): Proposed rehabilitation of rubble walls and increase in height of boundary rubble walls to 1.2m, construction of underground reservoir, pump room and… Pending, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by Abigail Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-farrugia) ## More from Christian Cutajar - [**PA/01820/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01820-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-residential-apartments-approved): Proposed change of use from residential apartments approved in PA/03954/18 to a guest house (Class 3A), and change of use at ground floor and basement levels… Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/07005/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07005-25/zurrieq-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-to-approved): To sanction internal and external differences to approved permit PA/01847/09 - including shifting of walls and apertures. Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/00142/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00142-24/mellieha-restore-existing-pre-1968-building-including-minor-internal): To restore existing pre-1968 building including minor internal changes, restoration of facade, and proposed extension at second floor level and roof level,… Granted, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/02230/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02230-22/gzira-extension-of-pavement-onto-the-existing-parking): Proposed extension of pavement onto the existing parking bay to form demountable timber platform to place tables & chairs and covering umbrellas. Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)