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title: "PA/05843/26: demolition and excavation of plot and construction in Zabbar | PropertyList"
url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05843-26/zabbar-demolition-and-excavation-of-plot-and-construction
source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register
retrieved: 2026-11-03
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> Pending planning application in Zabbar: Proposed demolition and excavation of plot and construction of 9 garages and 25 apartments from ground floor upwards…

Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0584326

# PA/05843/26: demolition and excavation of plot and construction in Zabbar

Infill Plot, Triq Lia, Triq l-Iskola, Zabbar

Proposed demolition and excavation of plot and construction of 9 garages and 25 apartments from ground floor upwards including five maisonettes and four penthouses. Proposed substation.

- **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)
- **Location:** Infill Plot, Triq Lia, Triq l-Iskola, Zabbar
- **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)
- **Applicant:** [CF Homes Ltd. Attn: Mr. Clifton Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/cf-homes-ltd)
- **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima)
- **Application type:** Full development permission
- **Zone:** Within Development Zone
- **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor
- **Residential units:** 25
- **Received:** 29 April 2026
- **Validated:** 26 August 2026
- **Published:** 26 August 2026
- **Comments close:** 25 September 2026

[Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05843/26)

[Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05843&caseYear=26)

## Planning activity around Infill Plot, Triq Lia, Triq l-Iskola, Zabbar

177 other applications within 300 m: 118 granted, 5 refused, 18 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25).

On Triq Lia: 21 other applications, 13 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo).

Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/07501/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-from-approved-pa-06414-19): Sanctioning of existing dwelling from approved PA/06414/19. Changes include - slight shift in wall layouts resulting in existing property being slightly… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 12 m away
- [**PA/00753/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00753-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed internal alterations at first-floor level, extension of the existing second floor, and construction of an additional floor at roof level. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 3 floors, 13 m away
- [**PA/02881/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02881-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a-street): To demolish existing townhouse and construct a street level garage, 3 apartments and a penthouse at a receded floor level. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away
- [**PA/00913/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00913-24/zabbar-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA/05946/99. Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 26 m away
- [**PA/06586/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06586-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-structure): Demolition of existing structure, dismantling and reconstruction of existing architectural features including niche, gavda moulding, hallway arch and… Withdrawn, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away
- [**PA/00622/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00622-26/zabbar-extension-at-second-floor): Proposed extension at second floor, replacement of roof over second floor, facade alteration to form garage door and internal changes. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 42 m away
- [**PA/02086/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02086-24/zabbar-construction-of-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Construction of domestic store at roof level. Granted, validated 28 May 2024, 45 m away
- [**PA/01709/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01709-23/zabbar-construction-of-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed construction of domestic store at roof level. Withdrawn, 46 m away
- [**PA/06870/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06870-25/zabbar-demolish-existing): To demolish existing, and propose 6 garages at basement level, Class 4B shop and 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 9 apartments at first, second and third, and… Pending, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away
- [**PA/05807/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05807-25/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa2824-15-mainly-correction-of): To sanction differences from PA2824/15 mainly correction of site layout following survey, shifting of internal walls, roofing of part of yards, extension of… Granted, validated 17 October 2025, 53 m away
- [**PA/03415/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03415-26/zabbar-construction-of-basement-garage-for-parking-of): Proposed construction of basement garage for parking of private vehicles, Class 4A unit for professional services at ground floor, three residential units… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away
- [**PA/01039/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01039-23/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa2824-15-mainly-correction-of): To sanction differences from PA2824/15 mainly correction of site layout following survey, shifting of internal walls, roofing of part of yards, extension of… Refused, validated 1 March 2023, 54 m away
- [**PA/01591/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01591-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing residential unit and construct garage at basement level, class 4B shop and garage at ground floor level, six apartments at first, second… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away
- [**PA/02534/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02534-23/zabbar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-staircase): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of staircase, proposed demolition of washroom, proposed alterations at first floor, extension at second and third floor… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 61 m away
- [**PA/01938/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01938-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Change of use from approved Class 4B retail to proposed Class 4A office and sanctioning of the as built internal layout in gypsum/aluminum partition walls. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 65 m away

## More by Maria Schembri Grima

- [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending
- [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending
- [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
- [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor
- [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026

[All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima)

## More from CF Homes Ltd

- [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026
- [**PA/06616/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06616-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-office): Proposed alterations to approved office (PA5964/25) and proposed change of use from domestic store to two offices (Class 4A) with stores at basement level -1. Pending, validated 23 September 2026
- [**PA/05381/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05381-26/safi-excavation-of-plot-and-construction-of-19): Proposed excavation of plot and construction of 19 garages, and 22 apartments from ground floor including four maisonettes and three penthouses with pool and… Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor
- [**PA/05279/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05279-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-a-pre-1968-property): Proposed demolition of a pre-1968 property, excavation and construction of basement garages accessed through a separate development (PA/04323/26), the… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/04323/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04323-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of 38 garages, a substation, and 47 apartments from ground floor upwards (including… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 1 floor
- [**PA/04145/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04145-26/safi-excavation-of-plot-and-construction-of-a): Proposed excavation of plot and construction of a substation, 82 garages at basement levels -2 and -1, a shop, and 74 residential units from ground floor… Pending, validated 16 September 2026

[All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)
