--- title: "PA/05919/25: demolish existing terraced house in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05919-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct an underground rain water reservoir, two ground level… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0591925 # PA/05919/25: demolish existing terraced house in Zabbar 8, Songthrush, Triq il-Bur, Zabbar To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct an underground rain water reservoir, two ground level garages and a maisonette, plus 5 overlying apartments and a penthouse with a pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 8, Songthrush, Triq il-Bur, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [MNA Properties Ltd Attn: Andrew Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mna-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 19 August 2025 - **Validated:** 17 September 2025 - **Published:** 17 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 17 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05919/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05919&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 8, Songthrush, Triq il-Bur, Zabbar 122 other applications within 300 m: 76 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq il-Bur: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri). 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/06263/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06263-23/zabbar-sanction-garage-as-built-and-propose-construction): To sanction garage as built and propose construction of 3 apartments and penthouse at receded level over the garage at ground floor. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02518/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02518-21/zabbar-sanction-change-of-use-of-part-of): To sanction change of use of part of garage to Class 4B pet grooming facility, and proposed installation of sign and internal partition. Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/06353/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06353-23/zabbar-renewal-of-pa7741-18-to-demolish-existing-washroom): Renewal of PA7741/18 To demolish existing washroom and to construct addition apartment at second floor and third floor washrooms. Alterations and additions at… Granted, validated 16 January 2024, 3 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/00247/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00247-22/zabbar-effect-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To effect minor internal and external alterations and covert sitting room to garage by changing part of façade by opening a garage door. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/08597/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08597-24/zabbar-demolition-and-excavation-of-site): Proposed demolition and excavation of site, construction of basement garages, 11 apartments and 1 penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 4 February 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/06700/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06700-23/zabbar-demolition-and-excavation-of-basement-garages): Proposed demolition and excavation of basement garages, construction of garages, 11 apartments and 1 penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/00169/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00169-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-as-built): Sanctioning of terraced house as built, alterations at ground floor, first floor, minor alterations to elevation. Construction of a new floor at second floor… Status being checked, 3 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/02537/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02537-22/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to garage for private vehicles. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/02564/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02564-24/zabbar-subdivision-of-approved-class-4b-confectionery-into): Proposed subdivision of approved Class 4B confectionery into 2 smaller shops. Proposal includes alterations to both facades. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/08176/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08176-25/zabbar-alterations-to-a-maisonette-at-second-floor): Alterations to a maisonette at second floor level and extension at third floor level. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 4 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/03272/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03272-26/zabbar-construct-1m-parapet-wall-on-top-roof): To construct 1m parapet wall on top roof level and to sanction differences from approved PA/756/08 mainly repositioning of internal walls, doors and windows… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/03533/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03533-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-existing): To sanction minor internal alterations to an existing first floor apartment approved by virtue of PA3069/01 and to propose construction of a living room at… Granted, validated 23 June 2025, 3 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/01696/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01696-23/zabbar-demolish-second-floor-level): To demolish second floor level, minor alterations to first floor and construct new apartment at second floor level and two washrooms at third floor level. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 4 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/06480/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06480-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-penthouse-as-built-and-staircase): Sanctioning of penthouse as built and staircase in the back terrace to roof level. Proposed construction of parapet wall (1m). Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/07466/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07466-24/zabbar-sanction-the-as-built-street-level-garage): To sanction the as built street level garage from that approved in PB/00418/90, with variations from the official building alignment. Withdrawn, validated 4 December 2024, 81 m away ## More by Ray Demicoli - [**PA/07595/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07595-26/st-julians-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation and construction of a 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising of 102 suites and associated amenities, including a multipurpose hall,… Pending - [**PA/07523/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07523-26/belt-valletta-additional-uses-at-levels-b1-and-b2): Proposed additional uses at levels B1 and B2 consisting of the following: At level B1 – car park management office and ancillary back-of-house adjacent to the… Pending - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07344/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07344-26/rabat-demolition-and-excavation-of-existing-vacant-pre-1967): Demolition and excavation of existing vacant pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of a three bedroom residence in lieu of PA/01506/24, including internal… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07064/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07064-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-a-class-4a): Proposed change of use from a Class 4A office to a Class 3C pilates studio, including ancillary facilities, and sanctioning of minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06935/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06935-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed minor changes to approved permit. Change of use from Class 3C (gym/yoga space) to Class 2A therapy medical clinic. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) ## More from MNA Properties Ltd - [**PA/01012/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01012-26/qormi-alteration-at-setback-floor-and-addition-of): Alteration at setback floor and addition of pool on roof above setback floor. Granted, validated 26 March 2026 - [**PA/07921/25** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07921-25/pembroke-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To propose internal and external alterations to an existing first floor level maisonette, including the demolition of the second floor level, and construction… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)