--- title: "PA/06589/26: demolish the roof structure in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06589-26/zabbar-demolish-the-roof-structure source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: To demolish the roof structure, first floor and part of the ground floor. To construct ground floor maisonette,… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0658926 # PA/06589/26: demolish the roof structure in Zabbar 15, Santa Marija, Triq il-Liftija and, Triq A. Caligari, Zabbar To demolish the roof structure, first floor and part of the ground floor. To construct ground floor maisonette, private car garage, 3 apartments and 1 overlying receded residential unit. To install a passenger lift. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 15, Santa Marija, Triq il-Liftija and, Triq A. Caligari, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Carmen Buhagiar - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 4 July 2026 - **Validated:** 23 September 2026 - **Published:** 23 September 2026 - **Comments close:** 23 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06589/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06589&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 15, Santa Marija, Triq il-Liftija and, Triq A. Caligari, Zabbar 130 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 2 refused, 13 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq il-Liftija: 5 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Elena Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-pace). 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/06890/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06890-25/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, excavate to construct basement domestic garage, and develop a residential block consisting of four floors (each… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 14 m away - [**PA/01207/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01207-23/zabbar-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizzerija. Sanctioning to include the placing of an awning and the difference in size of approved signage… Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/01755/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01755-25/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, and to change use to… Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/05319/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05319-24/zabbar-change-use-from-garage-to-class-4b): To change use from garage to Class 4B shop. To change garage door and install advertisement sign. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 20 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, 21 m away - [**PA/01053/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01053-25/zabbar-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-and-construction): Proposed minor internal and external alterations and construction of 1 garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse in lieu of PA4613/23. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/04613/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04613-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation and construction of 2 basement garages, ground floor maisonette, 3 apartments (first, second and third floor… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/03043/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03043-22/zabbar-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B as in PA8525/20 to a pastizzeria including sanctioning of signage/retractable awning. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/01777/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01777-23/zabbar-different-layout-from-that-approved-in-pa-05817-21): Proposed different layout from that approved in PA/05817/21, mainly the introduction of balcony at second floor level, alterations to common parts and garage… Granted, validated 19 May 2023, 44 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, 50 m away - [**PA/06746/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06746-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of two street level garages at levels 0 and 1, 3 overlying apartments and penthouse. Proposed… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 51 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, 53 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, 53 m away - [**PA/03782/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03782-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, two ground floor maisonette, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per floor… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/00590/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00590-22/zabbar-demolish-roof-and-parts-of-existing-property): To demolish roof and parts of existing property and construct additional overlying apartments, including a jacuzzi in the front terrace at penthouse level and… Status being checked, 60 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)