--- title: "PA/06233/24: Renewal of PA/02886/17 - Change of use in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06233-24/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-02886-17-change-of-use source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Renewal of PA/02886/17 - Change of use of basement store and ground floor Class 4B retail shop to pharmacy Class 4B… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0623324 # PA/06233/24: Renewal of PA/02886/17 - Change of use in Zabbar Gamblu Petshop, Triq Villabate, Zabbar Renewal of PA/02886/17 - Change of use of basement store and ground floor Class 4B retail shop to pharmacy Class 4B and clinic Class 4A. Proposed internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Gamblu Petshop, Triq Villabate, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Paul Barun - **Perit:** [Perit Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) - **Application type:** Renewal of development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Received:** 14 August 2024 - **Validated:** 18 September 2024 - **Published:** 18 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 18 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 18 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06233/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06233&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Gamblu Petshop, Triq Villabate, Zabbar 36 other applications within 300 m: 16 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04372/24). On Triq Villabate: 33 other applications, 15 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo), [Adriana Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adriana-zammit), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli). Approval estimate for permit renewal applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/03702/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03702-23/zabbar-construction-of-water-reservoir-and-rubble-walls): Proposed construction of water reservoir and rubble walls, installation of a windmill, sanctioning of rubble walls and soil deposition. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/04635/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04635-25/zabbar-construct-gated-access): To construct gated access, constructed an underground reservoir and pump room, to construct perimeter rubble walls. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 106 m away - [**PA/07008/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07008-25/zabbar-propose-a-static-6-m-x-3): To propose a static 6 m x 3 m billboard. Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 118 m away - [**PA/03734/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03734-26/zabbar-four-stables-including-ancillary-facilities): Proposed four stables including ancillary facilities, including planting of trees, boundary wall, and gate. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 143 m away - [**PA/03295/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03295-26/zabbar-demolish-and-re-construct-pre-1968-agricultural-store-on): To demolish and re-construct pre-1968 agricultural store on same footprint. Proposed roofing of an existing pre-1994 reservoir and construction of a research… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 1 floor, 163 m away - [**PA/06922/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-25/zabbar-propose-double-sided-6-x-3-m): To propose double sided 6 x 3 m canvas billboard with external lighting. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 187 m away - [**PA/07546/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07546-26/zabbar-change-of-internal-uses-and-layout-to): Proposed change of internal uses and layout to farmhouse from that approved in permission PA4564/22, and proposed construction of ancillary garage for private… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 229 m away - [**PA/01602/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01602-21/zabbar-changes-in-layout-to-agricultural-store-approved): Changes in layout to agricultural store approved in PA/3711/19 which include extension to the store, basement and construction of demountable timber structure. Status being checked, 232 m away - [**PA/03725/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03725-26/zabbar-construction-of-an-agricultural-store): Proposed construction of an agricultural store, pump room and underlying reservoir. Proposal includes the demolition and reconstruction of the front walls,… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 249 m away - [**PA/04374/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04374-25/zabbar-installation-of-external-illuminated-billboard-static): Proposed installation of external Illuminated billboard - static billboard with external lighting. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 251 m away - [**PA/03277/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03277-22/zabbar-sanction-slight-shifting-in-layout): To sanction slight shifting in layout, increase in internal height and changes to openings on facade of agricultural stores approved in PA7554/16. Status being checked, 299 m away - [**PA/02067/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02067-22/zabbar-sanction-existing-reservoir): To sanction existing reservoir. To propose the construction of a greenhouse and roofing over existing reservoir. Status being checked, 324 m away - [**PA/04290/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04290-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-disturbed-land-to): Change of use from disturbed land to boatyard (Class 6B), including sanctioning of gate, boundary walls and other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 508 m away - [**PA/04170/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04170-26/zabbar-installation-of-billboard): Proposed installation of billboard (solar powered external illumination). Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 520 m away - [**PA/02648/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02648-22/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-terraced-house): Internal alterations to an existing terraced house, including removal of wall at ground floor level to accommodate a larger street level garage, construction… Status being checked, 4 floors, 698 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) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)