--- title: "PA/06542/25: demolish existing building in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06542-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing building, excavate and construct basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 units from first till third… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0654225 # PA/06542/25: demolish existing building in Zabbar 40, German Lodge, Triq is-Saghtar c/w, Triq Bormla, Zabbar To demolish existing building, excavate and construct basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 units from first till third floor and 2 penthouses at penthouse level including reservoir. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 40, German Lodge, Triq is-Saghtar c/w, Triq Bormla, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Cassar Property Development Attn: Antoine Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/cassar-property-development) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 26 August 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Published:** 15 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 January 2026 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 75 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06542/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06542&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 40, German Lodge, Triq is-Saghtar c/w, Triq Bormla, Zabbar 99 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 1 refused, 8 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03866/24). On Triq is-Saghtar: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/04648/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04648-23/zabbar-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (no internal shaft at back). Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 9 m away - [**PA/00102/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00102-22/zabbar-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of 21 basement garages, 4 maisonettes at ground floor level, overlying 15 apartments and 3 penthouses at penthouse… Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/05346/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05346-26/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including-the): Alterations at ground floor level including the introduction of a garage and additions to first floor level and construction of a receded second floor. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/02867/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02867-24/zabbar-sanction-minor-differences-from-pa6917-06): To sanction minor differences from PA6917/06. Granted, validated 2 July 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/06375/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06375-25/zabbar-removal-of-wall-dividing-kitchen-and-dining): Proposed removal of wall dividing kitchen and dining area, replacement of deteriorated concrete ceiling and constructing additional courses on the parapet… Granted, validated 6 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/01359/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01359-23/zabbar-sanction-property-as-built-in-lieu-of): To sanction property as built in lieu of PB5056/89. To also extend first floor, construct an overlying washroom, create a private car garage and carry minor… Granted, validated 4 April 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03611/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03611-22/zabbar-construct-terraces-at-third-floor-level-and): To construct terraces at third floor level and construct receeded fourth floor level with pool interconnected with third floor level over PA1588/06 and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/01259/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01259-22/zabbar-construct-terraces-at-third-floor-level-and): To construct terraces at third floor level and construct receded fourth floor level with pool interconnected with third floor level over PA1588/06 and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/06680/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06680-23/zabbar-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): Minor internal and external alterations to a ground floor dwelling to include a jacuzzi in the backyard. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/03866/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03866-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-to-construct): To demolish existing terraced house and to construct garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first, second and third… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/08315/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08315-24/zabbar-demolish-exiting-terraced-houses): To demolish exiting terraced houses, formation of basement garages, construction of two maisonettes, nine apartments and two penthouses. Granted, validated 31 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/00608/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00608-23/zabbar-alterations-to-the-existing-garage): Alterations to the existing garage (PB1380/92) at ground floor level to include a lift and stairwell and demolition of stores at first floor level. Proposed… Granted, validated 11 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/07754/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07754-23/zabbar-internal-demolition-of-existing-premises): Internal demolition of existing premises, alterations and reconstruction of first floor, and construction of second and receded third floor to form in total… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 102 m away - [**PA/02226/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-third-floor-apartment-from-pa-0970-06): Sanctioning of third-floor apartment from PA/0970/06, proposed internal and external alterations to third-floor level, the addition of receded floor level,… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 104 m away - [**PA/02630/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02630-21/zabbar-sanction-the-construction-of-a-garage-at): To sanction the construction of a garage at ground floor level Status being checked, 1 floor, 115 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)