--- title: "PA/05589/26: alterations to an existing townhouse in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05589-26/zabbar-alterations-to-an-existing-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: Proposed alterations to an existing townhouse, including the relocation of internal apertures and the formation of… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0558926 # PA/05589/26: alterations to an existing townhouse in Zabbar 42, Triq il-Vittorja, Zabbar Proposed alterations to an existing townhouse, including the relocation of internal apertures and the formation of new internal openings. Proposed construction of a new garage door opening. Proposed increase in the height of the roof parapet wall by one course (1 crs). Proposed restoration of the facade, including the restoration of the enclosed traditional timber balcony. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 42, Triq il-Vittorja, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Ismael Bendaoud - **Perit:** [Perit Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 9 July 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/05589/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05589&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 42, Triq il-Vittorja, Zabbar 143 other applications within 300 m: 96 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02870/24). On Triq il-Vittorja: 5 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for restoration 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/00533/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00533-22/zabbar-raise-fa-ade-parapet-wall-at-roof-level): To raise façade parapet wall at roof level and internal alterations over PA 7055/17. Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/07260/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07260-26/zabbar-proposed-works-include-the-addition-of-traditional): The proposed works include the addition of traditional timber louvres to the first-floor window and the replacement of the existing stone and aluminum balcony… Pending, 33 m away - [**PA/00935/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00935-24/zabbar-structural-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-ground): Structural alterations and extension to existing ground floor maisonette covered by RG/3147/18. Granted, validated 2 May 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/05995/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05995-23/zabbar-alterations-within-the-ground-floor-and-first): Alterations within the ground floor and first floor, construction of second, third and recessed floor, converting the existing single residential unit into… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/03034/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03034-25/zabbar-amendments-to-residential-block-as-approved-through): Amendments to residential block as approved through PA/05995/23, to include full demolition of site, reconfiguration of layouts to include a maisonette at… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/00919/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00919-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-commercial-unit): Proposed change of use from commercial unit (shop) to a two bedroom maisonette, changes to facade and internal alterations including installation of gypsum… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 1 floor, 58 m away - [**PA/05781/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05781-23/zabbar-residential-units-over-existing-ground-floor-garage): Proposed residential units over existing ground floor garage. Withdrawn, 63 m away - [**PA/05490/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05490-24/zabbar-sanction-existing-ground-floor-building): To sanction existing ground floor building (no permit found). Proposed alterations to existing common part to include staircase and lift plus three additional… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors, 64 m away - [**PA/04080/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04080-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, additions and conversion of pre-1968 disused building to a dwelling. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/04635/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04635-23/zabbar-propose-minor-alterations): To propose minor alterations, including reconfiguration of common area, extension and change of use of level -1 and level 0 to garage; and alteration in room… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 73 m away - [**PA/00824/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00824-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-variations-from-pa-05183-20-and-proposed): Sanctioning of variations from PA/05183/20 and proposed alterations along front facade. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/00880/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00880-22/zabbar-modifications-to-pa-07783-19-including-extension-to-cellar): Modifications to PA/07783/19 including extension to cellar, reconstruction of deteriorated/collapsed cellar and ground floor ceilings, relocation of stairs,… Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/03149/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03149-25/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-first-floor-apartment-previously): Proposed internal alterations to first floor apartment previously approved in PA/09075/17. Granted, validated 9 June 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/07369/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07369-26/zabbar-modification-to-pa1896-23): Modification to PA1896/23, elimination of washroom at roof level, and construction of a separate apartment. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 90 m away - [**PA/01896/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01896-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage, two overlying residential units and two washrooms. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 3 floors, 90 m away ## More by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras - [**PA/07670/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07670-26/attard-sanction-an-existing-lpg-tank-to-service): To sanction an existing LPG tank to service the approved Class 4D commercial premises, as approved under PA/08275/17. Pending - [**PA/07638/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07638-26/gzira-addition-of-third): Proposed addition of third, fourth floors and a receded fifth-floor level to accommodate residential units, alterations to the existing common parts to… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07581/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-26/mqabba-basement-level-to-the-approved-agriculture-store): Proposed basement level to the approved agriculture store in PA/07479/25. Pending - [**PA/07578/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-26/hamrun-sanction-the-existing-room-at-roof-level): To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations. Pending - [**PA/07549/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07549-26/mosta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): To sanction internal and external alterations to the Class 4B shop approved under PA/04699/22. Proposed shop sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07306/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07306-26/siggiewi-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, retaining the existing facade and garage; construction of a dwelling over two floors, including a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)