--- title: "PA/05961/25: demolition of recent structures at ground floor in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05961-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-recent-structures-at-ground-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zurrieq: Proposed demolition of recent structures at ground floor level, alterations to pre-1967 rooms, construction of new… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0596125 # PA/05961/25: demolition of recent structures at ground floor in Zurrieq 159, Triq San Bartilmew, Zurrieq Proposed demolition of recent structures at ground floor level, alterations to pre-1967 rooms, construction of new garage and amenities at ground floor, bedrooms and study at first floor and a washroom at second floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 159, Triq San Bartilmew, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** Jake Debattista - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-abela) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Received:** 30 July 2025 - **Validated:** 17 September 2025 - **Published:** 17 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 17 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 22 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05961/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05961&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 159, Triq San Bartilmew, Zurrieq 170 other applications within 300 m: 102 granted, 2 refused, 27 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03111/23). On Triq San Bartilmew: 16 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Rebecca Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rebecca-zammit), [Paul Aquilina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-aquilina), [Mario Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-bonello). 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/00826/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00826-20/zurrieq-subdivision-of-property): Subdivision of property. Change of use from yard store to Class 4A Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/02366/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02366-24/zurrieq-enlarge-garage-door-opening): To enlarge garage door opening. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/00907/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00907-21/zurrieq-demolish-existing-rooms): To demolish existing rooms, and carry out minor internal alteration and extension at ground floor, and add first floor level and washroom with jacuzzi on back… Status being checked, 2 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/03396/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03396-25/zurrieq-demolish-rooms-at-the-back-and-construction): To demolish rooms at the back and construction of a new kitchen dining area on ground floor, a wall between bathroom and front room to have a garage for… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/05179/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05179-26/zurrieq-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-roof-structure-and): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of roof structure and back rooms, including internal alterations to existing structure on ground and first floor.… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/08668/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08668-24/zurrieq-convert-existing-vacant-pre-1968-dwelling-into-guest): To convert existing vacant pre-1968 dwelling into guest house (Class 3A)including internal and external alterations and extension at first floor level Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/07600/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07600-25/zurrieq-restoration-works-of-the-external-envelope-of): Restoration works of the external envelope of the parish church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Zurrieq. Granted, validated 18 December 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/02815/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02815-24/zurrieq-restoration-of-saint-catherine-statue-in-misrah): Restoration of Saint Catherine statue in Misrah ir-Repubblika Zurrieq and restoration of the statues of Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Rocco and Saint Dominic… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00113/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00113-24/zurrieq-sanction-vertical-extension-of-a-pre-1968-building): To sanction vertical extension of a pre-1968 building at second floor level. The proposal shall include minor internal/external alterations at first and… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 3 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/05053/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05053-25/zurrieq-extension-at-second-floor-level-to-accommodate): Proposed extension at second floor level to accommodate one additional bedroom including an en-suite bathroom. Proposal also includes construction of stairs. Granted, validated 16 September 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/06877/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06877-24/zurrieq-sanction-changes-from-papb-1561-89): To sanction changes from PAPB/1561/89 (site configuration) and proposed swimming pool. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/00328/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00328-25/zurrieq-alterations-and-extension-to-a-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations and extension to a pre-1967 townhouse including installation of lift. Granted, validated 15 April 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/01978/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01978-22/zurrieq-renovation): Proposed renovation, change of use to office , including the demolition and reconstruction of slabs, alterations to façade and building of setback store at… Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/00731/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00731-25/zurrieq-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-townhouse): Proposed internal alterations to an existing townhouse, proposed erection of a domestic store at roof level and restoration of the façade. Proposal also… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/01698/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01698-21/zurrieq-convert-existing-unused-property-to-take-away): To convert existing unused property to take away, cooking is allowed, to carry out external alterations and to fix a sign. Status being checked, 91 m away ## More by Mark Abela - [**PA/06115/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06115-26/msida-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-pa4794-94): Proposed sanctioning of minor changes from PA4794/94, development of airspace to create 4 new units, and installation of new lift from first floor to receded… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06083/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06083-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4A to Class 1, and proposed different configuration to that approved in PA1193/25. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/06078/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06078-26/st-julians-removal-of-post-1967-platform): Proposed removal of post-1967 platform, excavation in loose material and rock trimming as may be required to allow construction of pool, pool deck area and… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04812/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-26/gzira-sanction-minor-difference-from-approved-layouts-in): To sanction minor difference from approved layouts in PA/7611/17. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03570/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03570-26/rabat-sanction-construction-of-dwarf-walls-at-level): To sanction construction of dwarf walls at level 0, underlying approved layout of PA/6469/20 and minor internal changes. Proposed domestic stores at level 0. Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02976/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02976-26/vittoriosa-birgu-extension-at-third-floor-level): Proposed extension at third floor level, and opening of new windows on facade. Suspended, validated 6 May 2026 [All applications by Mark Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-abela) [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)