--- title: "PA/05741/26: demolition of existing maisonettes in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05741-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-maisonettes source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0574126 # PA/05741/26: demolition of existing maisonettes in Zabbar Nos. 32, 34 & 36, Triq il-Qaqocc, Zabbar Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction of one (1) maisonette at ground floor, six (6) apartments and two (2) penthouses on overlying floors. Proposal also includes a lift. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Nos. 32, 34 & 36, Triq il-Qaqocc, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Southgate Limited Attn: Larry Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/southgate-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 18 June 2026 - **Validated:** 21 October 2026 - **Published:** 21 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05741/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05741&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Nos. 32, 34 & 36, Triq il-Qaqocc, Zabbar 117 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 1 refused, 10 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03838/24). On Triq il-Qaqocc: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/05772/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05772-24/zabbar-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built (no permits were traced) and propose minor internal and external alterations to ground and first floor levels including common staircase… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/06241/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06241-25/zabbar-demolition-of-second-floor-structures-and-minor): Proposed demolition of second floor structures and minor internal alterations at first floor level to create lift shaft and staircase. Proposed conversion of… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/05028/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05028-25/zabbar-sanction-existing-plans-from-approved-permit-pa-1766-16): To sanction existing plans from approved permit PA/1766/16.To propose the addition of another 2 floors and a washroom. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/07192/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-23/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-including): To sanction minor internal and external alterations including balcony which varies from the previously approved planning permit PA1593/07. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/07404/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-25/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-3990-15): Application to sanction differences from approved PA/3990/15. Differences mainly includes repositioning of internal doors and enlarged terrace abutting bedroom. Granted, validated 5 January 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/04413/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04413-23/zabbar-re-activation-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Proposed re-activation of use of Class 4B shop approved in PA3569/02 and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/01581/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01581-23/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-plans-and-elevations): To sanction differences from approved plans and elevations in PB/3460/87. Correction of site following site survey. Alterations within existing dwelling to… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/01733/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01733-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved PA854/19 and splitting of penthouse into 2 separate penthouses Status being checked, 96 m away - [**PA/03113/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-25/zabbar-excavation-of-two-existing-vacant-plots-and): Proposed excavation of two existing vacant plots and construction of basement garages and overlying 2 maisonettes, 13 apartments and 2 penthouses. The… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 105 m away - [**PA/02069/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02069-23/zabbar-excavation-of-site-to-required-levels-and): Proposed excavation of site to required levels and development of residential block including 10 basement garages with overlying refuse rooms, 4 maisonettes,… Refused, validated 12 April 2023, 109 m away - [**PA/04005/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04005-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure): To demolish existing dilapidated structure, to excavate oversite and to construct basement garages and 19 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 1 floor, 111 m away - [**PA/01742/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01742-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-structures-and-reconstruction-of-ground): To demolish existing structures and reconstruction of ground floor of 4 garages and 1 maisonette at ground floor level and overlying 11 residential units. Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors, 118 m away - [**PA/05097/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05097-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 5A Car Valeting (carwash by hand and detailing). Proposal to include fixing of sign and relocation of retractable… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 121 m away - [**PA/05252/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05252-26/zabbar-sanction-an-existing-garage-and-ancillary-store): To sanction an existing garage and ancillary store approved under PA/3808/10 as built. Granted, validated 14 September 2026, 122 m away - [**PA/04193/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in RG1604/19. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 130 m away ## More by Malcolm Cachia - [**PA/07303/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-26/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-pa-04963-24-to-include): Proposed alterations and additions to PA/04963/24 to include a basement level and outdoor pool and deck area. Proposal also includes minor changes to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07286/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07286-26/gzira-demolition-of-stairs-and-slab-at-level): Proposed demolition of stairs and slab at level 1, extension in backyard for provision of lift, and construction of four (4) studio apartments and one (1)… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07047/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07047-26/zabbar-addition-of-washroom-at-roof-level-to): Proposed addition of washroom at roof level to be constructed in line with adjacent property approved in PA/01398/24. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06898/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06898-26/belt-valletta-proposal-includes-minor-amendments-beyond-those-as): Proposal includes minor amendments beyond those as approved in PA/01302/15, as renewed through PA/03881/23, including the sanctioning of the following: (1)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05683/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05683-26/st-julians-inclusion-of-a-garage-within-the-front): Proposed inclusion of a garage within the front garden perimeter making use of natural change in level of the site. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05009/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05009-26/attard-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation for basement garages and underlying reservoirs, and construction of one (1) maisonette including a pool… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) ## More from Southgate Ltd - [**PA/05672/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05672-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavation and construction of reservoir, garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 4 apartments. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/00167/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00167-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of one basement floor for garages, erection of a maisonette and eight overlying apartments,… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01539/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01539-24/zejtun-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, site excavation and construction of basement garages, four overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03226/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03226-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house; excavation of a basement; construction of five overlying floors consisting of two maisonettes, six apartments and one penthouse… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)