--- title: "PA/05247/23: changes to approved development permit by PA2435/19 in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05247-23/zabbar-changes-to-approved-development-permit-by-pa2435-19 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed changes to approved development permit by PA2435/19. Proposed excavation for basement level and addition of… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0524723 # PA/05247/23: changes to approved development permit by PA2435/19 in Zabbar CarmKate 20, Triq in-Nissieg, Zabbar Proposed changes to approved development permit by PA2435/19. Proposed excavation for basement level and addition of 1 floor, resulting in 4 apartments, 1 penthouse and basement garage. Proposed Installation of solar panels at upper roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** CarmKate 20, Triq in-Nissieg, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joseph Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-busuttil) - **Perit:** [Perit Elaine Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elaine-genovese) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Solar - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 16 June 2023 - **Validated:** 6 September 2023 - **Published:** 6 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05247/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05247&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around CarmKate 20, Triq in-Nissieg, Zabbar 22 other applications within 300 m: 19 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03663/23). On Triq in-Nissieg: 18 other applications, 17 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio). - [**PA/06429/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06429-25/zabbar-construction-of-two-swimming-pools-at-ground): Proposed construction of two swimming pools at ground floor level, in relation to the approved project PA/04904/23. Proposal also includes minor alterations… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 14 m away - [**PA/04904/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04904-23/zabbar-garages-at-basement-level): Proposed garages at basement level (inclusive excavation), one maisonette and apartment 1, Class 4B retail space and garden allotments at ground floor level… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/04112/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04112-23/zabbar-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Proposal includes pools. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/04513/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04513-25/zabbar-sanction-internal-changes): To sanction internal changes, façade materials and a reduction in the number of residential units compared to the original approval PA/8461/17. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/03077/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03077-23/zabbar-sanction-existing-building): To sanction existing building, reconfiguration of stairs to include lift, proposed alterations and construction of three overlying residential units. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/01568/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01568-26/zabbar-construct-a-garage-at-ground-floor-to): To construct a garage at ground floor to include one(1) public services parking and three(3) parking for private vehicles, to construct 3 apartments at first,… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/03663/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03663-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construction a block of raised ground floor maisonette, three overlying apartments and receded floor, 5 units in all.… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/07160/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-25/zabbar-sanction-garage): To sanction garage, including domestic store, for changes from approved permit PA/03055/06. Granted, validated 2 December 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/06458/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-23/zabbar-sanction-variations-to-pa3055-06): To sanction variations to PA3055/06. Sanctioning mainly includes correction of site configuration following new survey and repositioning of walls, doors and… Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/01557/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01557-26/zabbar-construct-a-2-bedroom-apartment-and-extend): To construct a 2 bedroom apartment and extend common parts over existing apartment as approved in RG2326/19 and PA/4789/21 Granted, validated 2 April 2026, 115 m away - [**PA/07466/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07466-23/zabbar-construct-ground-floor-garage): To construct ground floor garage, three apartments and a penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 117 m away - [**PA/03232/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03232-23/zabbar-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of street level garage and dwelling with pool. Withdrawn, validated 6 June 2023, 118 m away - [**PA/02589/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02589-26/zabbar-sanction-first-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction first floor maisonette as built (including correction of site from PB439/85), and construct proposed extension at first and second floor levels. Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 126 m away - [**PA/08615/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08615-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-stairs-at-ground-floor): Proposed demolition of existing stairs at ground floor, construction of new stairs and lift and construction of three bedroom units at first to third floor… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 148 m away - [**PA/00204/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00204-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-erect-new): To demolish existing terraced house and erect new apartment block. Proposal to consist of basement level with 1 in no. 1 car garages, 2 in no. 2 car garages,… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 149 m away ## More by Elaine Genovese - [**PA/07147/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07147-26/xghajra-sanction-as-built-apartments-and-proposed-opening): To sanction as built apartments and proposed opening of windows on facade. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06686/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06686-26/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-existing): Internal and external alterations to the existing house, including installation of lift, solar panels and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05286/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05286-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-the-existing-first-floor): Proposed alterations to the existing first floor, including the extension of two additional floors and a recessed floor, together with the installation of a… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04804/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04804-26/floriana-installation-of-telecommunication-antenne): Installation of telecommunication antenne. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03279/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03279-26/birkirkara-home-class-1-office-and-ancillary-storage): Proposed home Class 1 office and ancillary storage as Class 1D 'casa bottega' and sanctioning of existing site extents. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/03006/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop with signage, and to sanction existing site extents. Granted, validated 13 May 2026 [All applications by Elaine Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elaine-genovese) ## More from Joseph Busuttil - [**PA/04060/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04060-26/marsaskala-renewal-to-permit-pa05739-19): Renewal to permit PA05739/19 (Proposed construction of a small bee keeping store on top of an underground reservoir). Granted, validated 6 July 2026 - [**PA/03915/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03915-25/zurrieq-sanction-differences-from-original-approved-permit-pb4370-77): To sanction differences from original approved permit PB4370/77 and proposed internal and external alterations to the existing block including the addition of… Granted, validated 25 July 2025 - [**PA/06984/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06984-24/zurrieq-removal-of-existing-material): Removal of existing material (no excavation) and construction of three garages with underlying basements for private use. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/03765/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03765-24/zurrieq-sanction-layout-of-garages-approved-in-pb-03412-86): To sanction layout of garages approved in PB/03412/86. Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/06827/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06827-23/safi-renewal-to-pa827-18): Renewal to PA827/18 - (Proposed alterations to approved permit PA2383/12 and proposed additional floor.) Granted, validated 24 January 2024 - [**PA/06810/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-23/zurrieq-removal-of-recently-applied-paint-and-removal): Proposed removal of recently applied paint and removal of underlying cement based render. Proposed re rendering affected part with a macroporous render and… Granted, validated 15 November 2023 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)