--- title: "PA/06242/23: construction of basement car spaces in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06242-23/zabbar-construction-of-basement-car-spaces source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed construction of basement car spaces, ground floor garage and first, second, third floor apartments and… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0624223 # PA/06242/23: construction of basement car spaces in Zabbar Vacant Site, Triq il-Papa Piju Xii, Triq Dun Frans Buhagiar, Zabbar Proposed construction of basement car spaces, ground floor garage and first, second, third floor apartments and fourth floor receded floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq il-Papa Piju Xii, Triq Dun Frans Buhagiar, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Mark Caruana - **Perit:** [Perit Donatella Ciappara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/donatella-ciappara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 27 September 2023 - **Validated:** 25 October 2023 - **Published:** 25 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 24 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 June 2024 - **Permit expires:** 19 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06242/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06242&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq il-Papa Piju Xii, Triq Dun Frans Buhagiar, Zabbar 127 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq il-Papa Piju Xii: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/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, 9 m away - [**PA/00216/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00216-24/zabbar-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site, excavation of two floors and construction of aquamation centre and cemeterial facilities. Consisting of basement parking at lower… Suspended, validated 24 January 2024, 1 floor, 11 m away - [**PA/01410/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01410-21/zabbar-carry-out-minor-alteration-in-the-front): To carry out minor alteration in the front facade, installation of air conditioning unit, aluminium railing and perforated steel mesh balcony. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/00407/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-23/zabbar-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa3741-15-including): To sanction variations from approved permit PA3741/15 including sanctioning of apertures. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/01069/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01069-24/zabbar-restoration-of-the-facade): Proposed restoration of the facade. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/06326/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06326-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A, changes to facade sign and proposed minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/05126/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05126-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B shop including internal alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/06218/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06218-26/zabbar-excavate-existing-vacant-site): To excavate existing vacant site, and proposed construction of 1 private car garage and 2 parking spaces at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor… Granted, validated 20 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/06567/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06567-26/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-43no-garages-at-lower): Excavate and construct 43no garages at lower and upper basement levels and 24no residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded floor levels. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/04506/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04506-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-pre-1968-domestic-car): Proposed change of use from pre-1968 domestic car garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/08490/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08490-24/zabbar-carry-out-excavation-works-and-construct-1060): To carry out excavation works and construct 1060 graves together with the construction of the periphery boundary wall, including 100 ashes urns, 4 chapels and… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/03668/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03668-23/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Internal alterations to existing first floor maisonette covered by RG/01834/20 including creation of common parts with lift and changes in internal walls… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/05675/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05675-26/zabbar-sanction-an-existing-property): To sanction an existing property (private car garage) as built (no planning permits found). Granted, validated 24 September 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/02427/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02427-25/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-washroom-at-second-floor): To demolish the existing washroom at second floor. To erect a new dwelling at second floor and washrooms at third floor level. Proposal also to include… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 4 floors, 105 m away - [**PA/06022/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06022-26/zabbar-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending, 108 m away ## More by Donatella Ciappara - [**PA/05067/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05067-26/zejtun-change-from-sitting-room-and-bathroom-to): Proposed change from sitting room and bathroom to garage, proposed opening in facade to create garage opening, proposed change of living space layout,… Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/02202/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02202-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-pb-1087-81-and-to-propose): To sanction variations from PB/1087/81 and to propose internal alterations to create 2 separate maisonettes as well as the creation of a door and window in… Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/06447/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06447-25/mosta-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa4317-18): To sanction variations from approved PA4317/18, namely internal changes to existing apartments at 3rd and 4th floor and proposed removal of courses from… Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/02681/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02681-25/naxxar-correction-of-site-plan-and-proposed-sanctioning): Proposed correction of site plan and proposed sanctioning of internal layout from PA/03683/99. Granted, validated 12 May 2025 - [**PA/01149/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-25/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-changes-from-approved-pa-8212-20): To sanction minor internal changes from approved PA/8212/20, proposed minor alterations and reconfiguration of staircase within common area to accommodate… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/05296/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05296-24/lija-rear-extension-at-basement-level-and-proposed): Proposed rear extension at basement level and proposed internal and facade alterations. Granted, validated 7 August 2024 [All applications by Donatella Ciappara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/donatella-ciappara) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)