--- title: "PA/05457/26: demolish existing residential unit in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05457-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing residential unit. To construct a ground floor level maisonette and garage, and overlying eight… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0545726 # PA/05457/26: demolish existing residential unit in Zabbar St.Joseph, Triq ix-Xghajra /, Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar To demolish existing residential unit. To construct a ground floor level maisonette and garage, and overlying eight residential units. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** St.Joseph, Triq ix-Xghajra /, Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Joseph Gialanze - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 9 floors - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 13 July 2026 - **Validated:** 5 August 2026 - **Published:** 5 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05457/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05457&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around St.Joseph, Triq ix-Xghajra /, Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar 60 other applications within 300 m: 39 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02870/24). On Triq ix-Xghajra: 27 other applications, 19 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), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 78% (likely range 48–100%, low reliability, from 10 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 9 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 5. 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/00872/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00872-21/zabbar-sanction-differences-in-garages-as-built): To sanction differences in garages as built, mainly height, depth and doors, from that approved in PA5971/94 Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/02855/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02855-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-outlet): Proposed change of use from Class 4B outlet approved in PA/04855/19 to Class 4A office. Proposed changes to facades' design and fixing of signage. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 104 m away - [**PA/03644/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03644-22/zabbar-changes-to-approved-permit-pa07466-19-including-internal): Changes to approved permit PA07466/19 including internal layout modifications on ground, first and second floor levels, and, facade. Status being checked, 106 m away - [**PA/05328/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05328-23/zabbar-construct-extension-at-second-floor-level-and): Application to construct extension at second floor level and above forming 1 maisonette and 3 separate apartments and sanctioning to approved PA7128/94.… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 118 m away - [**PA/01296/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01296-24/zabbar-sanction-existing-room-at-second-floor-level): To sanction existing room at second floor level as built. Proposal includes internal and external alterations to approved Class 4B shop. Demolish store room… Granted, validated 8 April 2024, 137 m away - [**PA/03385/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03385-21/zabbar-installation-of-sign-to-existing-class-4b): Proposed installation of sign to existing Class 4B shop Status being checked, 144 m away - [**PA/01181/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-22/zabbar-replacement-of-existing-garage-door-with-aluminium): Proposed replacement of existing garage door with aluminium door. Status being checked, 168 m away - [**PA/01888/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01888-23/zabbar-sanction-maisonette-as-built-variations-from): To sanction maisonette as built - variations from development approved in PA7002/06. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 187 m away - [**PA/00469/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00469-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 189 m away - [**PA/01120/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01120-22/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor to create two separate units, demolition of washroom at third floor level, construction of apartment at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 199 m away - [**PA/03811/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03811-23/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-including-demolition-of-structures): To carry out alterations including demolition of structures to existing terraced house and reconstruction including addition of lift and extension at the rear… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 205 m away - [**PA/04319/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04319-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate site and construct basement garages and water reservoir, one maisonette and one apartment at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 212 m away - [**PA/03373/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03373-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation works to accommodate a basement, water reservoir and pool, and construction of a two-storey… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 212 m away - [**PA/00268/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00268-20/zabbar-demolish-existing-washrooms-and-construct-a-two-bedroom): To demolish existing washrooms and construct a two-bedroom apartment at third floor, and a one-bedroom penthouse at fourth floor. Status being checked, 4 floors, 218 m away - [**PA/03279/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03279-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations. Proposal includes the addition of a bedroom at the second floor level. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 230 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)