--- title: "PA/05209/26: Excavation of vacant site in Zebbug | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05209-26/zebbug-excavation-of-vacant-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Zebbug: Excavation of vacant site, construction of 3 basement garages, one ground floor maisonette, 5 apartment and 1… Planning applications › Zebbug › PA0520926 # PA/05209/26: Excavation of vacant site in Zebbug Vacant site, Triq Pawlu Balzan, Zebbug Excavation of vacant site, construction of 3 basement garages, one ground floor maisonette, 5 apartment and 1 penthouse. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Vacant site, Triq Pawlu Balzan, Zebbug - **Locality:** [Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug) - **Applicant:** [Diamond Developments Attn: Darren Cauchi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/diamond-developments) - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 16 May 2026 - **Validated:** 19 August 2026 - **Published:** 19 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05209/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05209&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Vacant site, Triq Pawlu Balzan, Zebbug 176 other applications within 300 m: 113 granted, 2 refused, 22 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06165/25). On Triq Pawlu Balzan: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/06165/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06165-25/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-property-approved-in-dn-542-25): Proposed demolition of existing property approved in DN/542/25 and construction of ground floor garages, apartments at first, second and third floor and… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/01100/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01100-20/zebbug-construction-of-low-parapet-wall-in-front): Construction of low parapet wall in front garden. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/05731/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05731-26/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-and-proposed-excavation-and): Proposed demolition of existing and proposed excavation and construction of garages for private cars and maisonettes, apartments, penthouses and Class 4A… Suspended, validated 19 August 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/04994/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04994-24/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-structures): Demolition of existing pre-1967 structures, proposed 4 new dwelling overlying garages at basement level. Withdrawn, validated 31 July 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/00619/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00619-24/zebbug-proposal-in-lieu-of-pa11083-18): Proposal in lieu of PA11083/18. Proposal includes excavation of site construction of reservoir to different footprint, and construction of basement… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/01415/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01415-21/zebbug-change-of-use-from-garage-to-retail): Change of use from garage to retail shop Class 4B, additions in backyard and external shop sign Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/03014/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03014-22/zebbug-sanctioning-and-alterations-to-approved-permit-including): Sanctioning and alterations to approved permit including additional substation and laundry room, alterations to pool and planters and reconfiguration to wc at… Granted, validated 27 January 2023, 4 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/02350/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02350-22/zebbug-widening-of-garage-door-and-removal-of): Widening of garage door and removal of the secondary staircase at ground floor level, replacement of dangerous bathroom roof at second-floor level and… Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/00854/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00854-26/zebbug-renovation-of-property-including-the-replacement-of): Proposed renovation of property including the replacement of the washroom roof, construction of bathroom at second floor, replacement of balcony and… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/04256/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04256-25/zebbug-change-of-use-form-approved-class-4a): Proposed change of use form approved Class 4A outlet to a Class 3A guesthouse. Proposal contains alterations to internal layout and changes to aperture… Withdrawn, validated 25 June 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/04777/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04777-24/zebbug-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): To change of use from Class 4B to studio flat. Proposal includes also alterations to facade and other internal alterations. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/02589/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02589-24/zebbug-minor-internal-alterations-to-plans-approved-with): Proposed minor internal alterations to plans approved with PA8950/18. Proposal includes removal of pool at level 0, and extension of basement at level -1. Withdrawn, validated 17 July 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/07821/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07821-24/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-rooms-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing rooms and construction of a two-storey dwelling. Withdrawn, validated 20 November 2024, 2 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/04810/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04810-25/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-rooms): Demolition of existing pre-1967 rooms, excavation and construction of reservoir and re-construction of rooms. Granted, validated 11 August 2025, 86 m away - [**PA/00689/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00689-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa8950-18-proposed-internal): Renewal of permit PA8950/18 - Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling. Proposal includes shifting of basement cellar window, creation… Granted, validated 10 March 2026, 87 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) ## More from Diamond Developments - [**PA/07017/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07017-24/fgura-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-and-washroom): Demolition of existing first floor and washroom, construction of 3 apartments (first, second and third floor) and a penthouse on the receded floor. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01419/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01419-23/zejtun-propose-alterations-for-4-dwellings-from-previously): To propose alterations for 4 dwellings from previously approved permit PA/00918/17, including changes to and restoration of façade, changes to internal… Granted, validated 15 March 2023 [All planning applications in Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug)