--- title: "PA/05788/23: demolish existing residence in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05788-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-residence source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing residence, excavate an underground water reservoir and to construct 1 maisonette and 4… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0578823 # PA/05788/23: demolish existing residence in Zabbar 21, Triq Santa Tereza, Zabbar To demolish existing residence, excavate an underground water reservoir and to construct 1 maisonette and 4 overlying apartments. Application also includes installation of lift, and retention of existing facade and hallway. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 21, Triq Santa Tereza, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Louis Falzon - **Perit:** [Perit Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 8 August 2023 - **Validated:** 4 October 2023 - **Published:** 4 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05788/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05788&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 21, Triq Santa Tereza, Zabbar 199 other applications within 300 m: 130 granted, 3 refused, 20 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq Santa Tereza: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. 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/01072/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01072-22/zabbar-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-back-room): Internal alterations and extension to back room (pump room) and roof part of backyard with lightweight material. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/08232/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08232-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, retention of part of facade, excavation of reservoir and construction of garage at ground floor, 3 dwellings and a receded… Pending, validated 24 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/06689/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06689-24/zabbar-sanction-townhouse-as-built-from-previously-approved): To sanction townhouse as built from previously approved permit DN/500/11. Proposed conversion of first floor into an apartment, construction of second floor… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 3 floors, 26 m away - [**PA/00915/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00915-22/zabbar-demolish-secondary-staircase): To demolish secondary staircase, slab over main stair well, and over kitchen and bathroom at ground floor level. To create a new bathroom, construct a… Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/00938/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00938-20/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-terraced-house): To demolish existing building and construct terraced house. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/02105/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02105-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of a Class 4A office and overlying residential dwelling. Proposal also includes excavation and… Suspended, validated 1 April 2026, 2 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/05843/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05843-26/zabbar-demolition-and-excavation-of-plot-and-construction): Proposed demolition and excavation of plot and construction of 9 garages and 25 apartments from ground floor upwards including five maisonettes and four… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00484/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00484-26/zabbar-sanction-variations-at-penthouse-level-from-that): To sanction variations at penthouse level from that approved in DN941/12. Variations include addition of loggia at back and shifting of walls along front. Granted, validated 27 February 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/04983/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04983-24/zabbar-sanction-apartment-as-built-mainly-due-to): To sanction apartment as built mainly due to shifting in some internal walls resulting in a slightly larger apartment than that approved in PA7821/07. Granted, validated 26 September 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/05679/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05679-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-retaining-existing-elevation-and): To demolish existing building retaining existing elevation and existing hall way and to construct 5 units from ground floor till penthouse level. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/06458/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-25/zabbar-excavation-works): Excavation works, construction of water reservoir, basement garage for private cars and overlying three bedroom dwelling. Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 1 floor, 59 m away - [**PA/06151/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06151-26/zabbar-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, proposed formation of lift to serve all levels, alterations at first floor level, construction of second/third/roof level to… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors, 61 m away - [**PA/06819/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06819-26/zabbar-construction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed construction of ground floor garage, one apartment at first, second and third floor and one penthouse at recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 68 m away - [**PA/05855/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05855-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-pa-00333-11-including-water-reservoir): To sanction changes from PA/00333/11 including water reservoir in lieu of basement. Granted, validated 6 October 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/02043/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02043-25/zabbar-sanction-existing-basement-and-site-configuration-of): To sanction existing basement and site configuration of store (Class 6A) covered by PB/03394/77. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 76 m away ## More by Marvin Ellul - [**PA/07023/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-26/ghaxaq-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-072-12-mainly-repositioni): To sanction differences from approved PA/072/12 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey, application also includes extension at… Pending - [**PA/06586/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06586-26/zabbar-carry-out-extension-at-third-floor): To carry out extension at third floor, proposed 1m parapet wall for services area and to sanction internal and external alteration to approved DN/0904/12.… Pending - [**PA/06381/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06381-26/zejtun-sanction-rooms-to-be-used-for-a): To sanction rooms to be used for a proposed dog boarding facility. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06327/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06327-26/ghaxaq-carry-out-extension-at-roof-level-with): To carry out extension at roof level with lightweight material to form washroom, bedroom and ensuite to approved RG/2408/18. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05929/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05929-26/mosta-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor and proposed extension at roof level. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/05866/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05866-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-pa-5824-03-mainly-repositioning-o): To sanction differences from PA/5824/03 mainly repositioning of internal walls, doors and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)