--- title: "PA/05584/25: Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction in Zebbug | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05584-25/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zebbug: Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of a Class 4B retail outlet at ground floor, three… Planning applications › Zebbug › PA0558425 # PA/05584/25: Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction in Zebbug 187, Liberty House, Vjal il-Helsien, Zebbug Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of a Class 4B retail outlet at ground floor, three apartments and a penthouse at receded floor level. The proposal also includes the reconstruction of the facade as existing with minor alterations, including the formation of a wider aperture at ground floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 187, Liberty House, Vjal il-Helsien, Zebbug - **Locality:** [Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug) - **Applicant:** Joe Mizzi - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 30 May 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 January 2026 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 30 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05584/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05584&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 187, Liberty House, Vjal il-Helsien, Zebbug 62 other applications within 300 m: 40 granted, 2 refused, 4 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03812/24). On Vjal il-Helsien: 20 other applications, 13 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton), [Andre Camenzuli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-camenzuli), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida), [Christopher Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-micallef). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/07775/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07775-23/zebbug-alteration-to-existing-pre-1968-ground-floor-garage): Alteration to existing pre-1968 ground floor garage and common area, excavation of basement domestic store, formation of new lift shaft and stairs,… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/03573/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03573-26/zebbug-construction-of-two-garages-at-ground-floor): Proposed construction of two garages at ground floor, and change in layout at first to fourth floors from that approved in PA/7775/23.Theproposal includes the… Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 5 floors, 46 m away - [**PA/06174/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06174-25/zebbug-construction-of-four-residential-units-over-reconstructed): Construction of four residential units over reconstructed slab over ground floor. Granted, validated 6 November 2025, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/03416/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03416-26/zebbug-part-change-of-use-from-private-car): Proposed part change of use from private car garage to public service garage and minor modifications to garage door. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/00414/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00414-23/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-upwards): Demolition of existing first floor upwards, and reconstruction of slab over ground floor. Granted, validated 23 March 2023, 1 floor, 54 m away - [**PA/02336/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02336-22/zebbug-internal-alteration-to-car-showroom-proposed-toilet): Internal alteration to car showroom proposed toilet and creation of separate Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/01698/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01698-22/zebbug-minor-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-at-first-floor): Proposed minor alterations to existing dwelling at first-floor level appearing on 1968 survey sheet, proposed demolition of the dangerous reinforced concrete… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/00224/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00224-23/zebbug-sanction-changes-in-garage-layout-from-that): To sanction changes in garage layout from that approved in PA1141/97. Granted, validated 20 June 2023, 98 m away - [**PA/03950/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03950-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-an-existing-street-level-garage-for): Sanctioning of an existing street-level garage for private cars in view no permits have been found. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 99 m away - [**PA/05582/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05582-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-property-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to property approved by PA/01175/01. Granted, validated 1 October 2026, 120 m away - [**PA/07760/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07760-24/zebbug-sanction-property-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction property as built from approved permit PAPB/2128/81. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 120 m away - [**PA/03146/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03146-25/zebbug-sanction-minor-variances): To sanction minor variances (alterations and additions) to development approved through planning permit PA/05413/07. Application also includes the splitting… Granted, validated 23 June 2025, 141 m away - [**PA/02883/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02883-26/zebbug-external-alterations-to-approved-pa4882-24): External alterations to approved PA4882/24. Granted, validated 26 May 2026, 174 m away - [**PA/04882/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04882-24/zebbug-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4D with signage Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 174 m away - [**PA/00193/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00193-24/zebbug-construct-3-garages-and-1-maisonette-at): To construct 3 garages and 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments at each floor and 3 washrooms at receded level. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 176 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) [All planning applications in Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug)