--- title: "PA/05091/26: carry out alterations to an existing terraced in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05091-26/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-to-an-existing-terraced source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To carry out alterations to an existing terraced house by altering the ground floor and first floor to incorporate a… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0509126 # PA/05091/26: carry out alterations to an existing terraced in Zabbar 142, Volatta Pink Diamond, Triq Bieb is-Sultan, Zabbar To carry out alterations to an existing terraced house by altering the ground floor and first floor to incorporate a stairwell and lift, convert the first floor to a two-bedroom apartment and construct two additional similar apartments at second and third floor with overlying washrooms. Proposal includes changes to facade to extend balcony, as well as the sanctioning of changes approved from PA 6194/08, which consist of internal changes and the elimination of the front garden as per official schemes. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 142, Volatta Pink Diamond, Triq Bieb is-Sultan, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Brian Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/brian-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 15 June 2026 - **Validated:** 2 September 2026 - **Published:** 22 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 August 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 16 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05091/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05091&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 142, Volatta Pink Diamond, Triq Bieb is-Sultan, Zabbar 67 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 0 refused, 6 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02226/24). On Triq Bieb is-Sultan: 5 other applications, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/02630/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02630-21/zabbar-sanction-the-construction-of-a-garage-at): To sanction the construction of a garage at ground floor level Status being checked, 1 floor, 26 m away - [**PA/00668/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00668-22/zabbar-additional-courses-at-penthouse-roof-to-obtain): Proposed additional courses at penthouse roof to obtain 1m parapet wall. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/01564/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01564-22/zabbar-propose-extension-of-washroom-and-to-sanction): To propose extension of washroom and to sanction overall floor layout at roof level and common parts at all levels. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/00140/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00140-21/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of garage at ground floor and four overlying residential units Status being checked, 5 floors, 78 m away - [**PA/01359/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01359-23/zabbar-sanction-property-as-built-in-lieu-of): To sanction property as built in lieu of PB5056/89. To also extend first floor, construct an overlying washroom, create a private car garage and carry minor… Granted, validated 4 April 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/00547/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00547-23/zabbar-minor-alteration-to-existing-agricultural-store-and): Proposed minor alteration to existing agricultural store and re-parceling of agricultural holding that were annexed to agricultural store approved by… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 108 m away - [**PA/07512/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07512-25/zabbar-minor-alteration-to-existing-agriculture-store-and): Proposed minor alteration to existing agriculture store and re-parceling of agriculture holding that were annexed to agricultural store approved by PA/03460/18. Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 111 m away - [**PA/04648/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04648-23/zabbar-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (no internal shaft at back). Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 119 m away - [**PA/00102/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00102-22/zabbar-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of 21 basement garages, 4 maisonettes at ground floor level, overlying 15 apartments and 3 penthouses at penthouse… Status being checked, 121 m away - [**PA/02867/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02867-24/zabbar-sanction-minor-differences-from-pa6917-06): To sanction minor differences from PA6917/06. Granted, validated 2 July 2024, 125 m away - [**PA/02313/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02313-26/zabbar-extend-washroom-at-roof-level): To extend washroom at roof level. Withdrawn, 137 m away - [**PA/02226/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-third-floor-apartment-from-pa-0970-06): Sanctioning of third-floor apartment from PA/0970/06, proposed internal and external alterations to third-floor level, the addition of receded floor level,… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 141 m away - [**PA/06542/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06542-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate and construct basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 units from first till third floor and 2 penthouses at penthouse level… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 143 m away - [**PA/08315/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08315-24/zabbar-demolish-exiting-terraced-houses): To demolish exiting terraced houses, formation of basement garages, construction of two maisonettes, nine apartments and two penthouses. Granted, validated 31 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 160 m away - [**PA/01259/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01259-22/zabbar-construct-terraces-at-third-floor-level-and): To construct terraces at third floor level and construct receded fourth floor level with pool interconnected with third floor level over PA1588/06 and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 162 m away ## More by Robert Borg Hayman - [**PA/07708/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07708-26/qormi-roof-over-basement-driveway): To roof-over basement driveway. Pending - [**PA/07673/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07673-26/marsaskala-install-aluminum-louvers-on-facade-to-screen): To install aluminum louvers on facade to screen ac compressors. Pending - [**PA/07396/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07396-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate to form basement garage interconnected with a car lift to a public services garage at ground floor, construct… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07265/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07265-26/qormi-sanction-extension-in-front-terrace-of-an): To sanction extension in front terrace of an existing penthouse built with PA/749/07 and sanctioned with PA/6022/17, and to construct a parapet wall to screen… Pending - [**PA/07244/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07244-26/qormi-renewal-of-pa-09636-17-to-install-pv): Renewal of PA/09636/17 - To install pv panels with required structure above existing garage and driveway. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06635/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06635-26/zurrieq-sanction-changes-carried-out-differently-from-what): To sanction changes carried out differently from what was approved with PA/04377/23 to pre-1967 Terraced house. Proposal included correction of height of… Pending [All applications by Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman) ## More from Brian Vella - [**PA/06132/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06132-26/naxxar-removal-of-one-approved-glasshouse-to-be): Removal of one approved glasshouse to be replaced by a goats/sheep farm building. Sanctioning of third glasshouse to house vertical agriculture. Sanctioning… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/02962/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02962-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, change in internal height as built, minor shift to facade balcony. Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/01444/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01444-24/attard-upgrading-of-existing-farmers-market-zone): Upgrading of existing Farmer’s Market zone. Including construction of shelter structures, restroom facilities, an office block (Class 4A) and related… Withdrawn [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)