--- title: "PA/05882/23: demolish existing terraced house and excavation of in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05882-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-excavation-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing terraced house and excavation of basement level and construction of basement domestic store,… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0588223 # PA/05882/23: demolish existing terraced house and excavation of in Zabbar Aurora, Triq Agatha Barbara, Zabbar To demolish existing terraced house and excavation of basement level and construction of basement domestic store, garage at ground floor, three flats, second and third floor and one penthouse at setback floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Aurora, Triq Agatha Barbara, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Anthony Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anthony-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 3 July 2023 - **Validated:** 23 November 2023 - **Published:** 18 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 November 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 6 December 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05882/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05882&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Aurora, Triq Agatha Barbara, Zabbar 71 other applications within 300 m: 39 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq Agatha Barbara: 9 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/07155/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07155-26/zabbar-sanctioning-as-built-and-proposed-alterations-from): Proposed sanctioning as built and proposed alterations from approved PA/01351/10 and variations from the official building alignment. Proposed demolition of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/06986/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06986-26/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-undertake): To demolish the existing first-floor maisonette and undertake alterations at ground floor level, to construct four apartments at first and second floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/00372/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00372-26/zabbar-sanction-size-of-backyard-from-that-approved): To sanction size of backyard from that approved in PA2093/21 and roofing/enclosing of back terrace at penthouse level to form drying area. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/02093/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02093-21/zabbar-sanction-changes-to-internal-layout-from-approved): To sanction changes to internal layout from approved permits PAPB/5273/79 and PA/4123/17, changes to facade and extensions at second/third setback floor… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/01549/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01549-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavate and to construct 2 basement levels of garages/parking, including 47 overlying apartments. Application also consists… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/01214/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01214-22/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-existing-residence-and-construction): Internal alterations to existing residence and construction of an additional 4 apartments at first, second and third floor levels. Proposal includes the… Status being checked, 4 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/01038/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01038-26/zabbar-excavation-of-site-to-construct-a-water): Proposed excavation of site to construct a water reservoir and basement garages, with overlying 2 maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 receded penthouses. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/00605/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00605-20/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and construction of W.C, fixing of sign, retractable awning, A.C unit and roller shutter in front of shop… Status being checked, 94 m away - [**PA/03158/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03158-21/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B Shop, formation of w.c./store at back, and fixing of sign with AC louvered enclosure. Status being checked, 104 m away - [**PA/06490/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06490-26/zabbar-perform-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and): To perform internal alterations to existing dwelling and construct second floor apartment and washroom. Pending, 2 floors, 112 m away - [**PA/05818/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05818-23/zabbar-change-in-activity-within-the-same-commercial): Proposed change in activity within the same commercial class use from Class 4B nail technician shop to Class 4B greengrocer, including changing the shop… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 115 m away - [**PA/01149/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-20/zabbar-amend-use-from-class-4b-grocer-to): Amend use from Class 4B grocer to Class 4B nail technician, changing sign and internal alterations. Status being checked, 117 m away - [**PA/06421/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06421-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-maisonette): Change of use from garage to maisonette and to sanction extension of basement garage covered by PA (Permit PABA/4038/86). Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 128 m away - [**PA/03978/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03978-25/zabbar-sanction-changes-from-pb2750-85-and-internal-and): To sanction changes from PB2750/85 and Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling and addition of 1 apartment at third floor and 1 apartment at… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 130 m away - [**PA/04627/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04627-24/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations at ground floor and construction of 3 overlying apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 131 m away ## More by Randolph Nicholas Bartoli - [**PA/07103/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07103-26/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-and-replacement): Proposed minor internal alterations to dwelling and replacement of roofs. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06641/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06641-26/xghajra-sanction-garage-as-built-from-pa-06629-05): To sanction garage as built from PA/06629/05. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/06061/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06061-26/marsaskala-placing-of-pergola-on-front-terrace): Proposed placing of pergola on front terrace. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05874/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site-to): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to lower levels and formation of water cistern. Proposed construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05596/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05596-26/qormi-changes-to-pa-04791-25-to-re-design-layout-of): Proposed changes to PA/04791/25 to re-design layout of first floor unit and construction of 2 overlying apartments and a receded floor penthouse including… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) ## More from Anthony Vella - [**PA/04610/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04610-26/xewkija-construct-agricultural-store): To construct agricultural store, reservoir and pump room. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/07717/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07717-25/swieqi-construction-of-villa-including-excavation-of-basement): Proposed construction of villa including excavation of basement and pool at back of the property. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/06390/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06390-25/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and additions to dwelling approved in PA/04289/21. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade and to enlarge roof structure. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/08558/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08558-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-existing-underground-reservoir-and-vineyard): To sanction existing underground reservoir and vineyard. To construct two greenhouses. Granted, validated 8 January 2025 - [**PA/08307/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08307-24/tarxien-sanction-internal-changes-to-property-previously-approved): To sanction internal changes to property previously approved in PA3062/05. Granted, validated 4 February 2025 - [**PA/07943/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07943-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-variations-in-site-footprint): To sanction variations in site footprint, internal layout at all levels; elements in facade, including fixing of sign and flat at third floor level instead of… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)