--- title: "PA/05485/23: extension to approved PA5536/18 and proposed alterations in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05485-23/zabbar-extension-to-approved-pa5536-18-and-proposed-alterations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Zabbar: Proposed extension to approved PA5536/18 and proposed alterations. Perit Matthew Sciberras. Validated 20 September… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0548523 # PA/05485/23: extension to approved PA5536/18 and proposed alterations in Zabbar 19, Sqaq Nofs in-Nhar, Zabbar Proposed extension to approved PA5536/18 and proposed alterations. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 19, Sqaq Nofs in-Nhar, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Bernice Abela - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 27 July 2023 - **Validated:** 20 September 2023 - **Published:** 20 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 20 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 12 February 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05485/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05485&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 19, Sqaq Nofs in-Nhar, Zabbar 4 other applications on the same street: 2 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. On Sqaq Nofs in-Nhar: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/04082/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04082-25/zabbar-extension-to-approved-pa5536-18-and-proposed-alterations): Proposed extension to approved PA5536/18 and proposed alterations. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02581/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02581-25/zabbar-sanction-extension-to-townhouse-which-is-not): To sanction extension to townhouse which is not visible on the 1967 aerial photo. To sanction creation of walk in wardrobe in master bedroom. Granted, validated 26 May 2025 - [**PA/01057/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01057-22/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-townhouse-and-addition-of): Proposed internal alterations to townhouse and addition of floor. Status being checked - [**PA/07364/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07364-26/zabbar-sanction-removal-of-loose-material-and-creation): To sanction removal of loose material and creation of new basement level, and minor alterations to internal layout and facade as approved in PA/08346/21. Pending ## More by Matthew Sciberras - [**PA/06312/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06312-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B 4 star hotel of 78 units (as an extension to the already approved 4 star hotel in PA/01720/18) that… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 12 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06147/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06147-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B hotel with 73 rooms in total from first till tenth floor. The proposed development includes 14 floors… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 10 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02643/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02643-26/rabat-propose-underground-reservoir-and-to-sanction-existing): To propose underground reservoir and to sanction existing pump room. Suspended, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/00391/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00391-26/zebbug-propose-demolition-of-roof-structures-and-construction): To propose demolition of roof structures and construction of penthouse at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/08328/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08328-25/cospicua-bormla-sanction-changes-in-layout-of-garage-approved): To sanction changes in layout of garage approved in PA/5894/04. Granted, validated 24 January 2026 - [**PA/07443/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07443-25/ghaxaq-amendment-to-pa-4483-23-garage-door-to): Amendment to PA/4483/23 - garage door to be replaced from galvanized steel to aluminium with a solid timber finish. Granted, validated 24 February 2026 [All applications by Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)