--- title: "PA/06700/23: demolition and excavation of basement garages in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06700-23/zabbar-demolition-and-excavation-of-basement-garages source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed demolition and excavation of basement garages, construction of garages, 11 apartments and 1 penthouse with… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0670023 # PA/06700/23: demolition and excavation of basement garages in Zabbar House No. 4, Paradise and adjacent land, Triq il-Bur c/w, Triq is-Selq, Zabbar Proposed demolition and excavation of basement garages, construction of garages, 11 apartments and 1 penthouse with pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** House No. 4, Paradise and adjacent land, Triq il-Bur c/w, Triq is-Selq, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Silvan Mizzi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/silvan-mizzi) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 12 - **Received:** 31 July 2023 - **Validated:** 15 November 2023 - **Published:** 15 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 15 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 22 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06700/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06700&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around House No. 4, Paradise and adjacent land, Triq il-Bur c/w, Triq is-Selq, Zabbar 122 other applications within 300 m: 76 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq il-Bur: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. 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/06263/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06263-23/zabbar-sanction-garage-as-built-and-propose-construction): To sanction garage as built and propose construction of 3 apartments and penthouse at receded level over the garage at ground floor. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02518/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02518-21/zabbar-sanction-change-of-use-of-part-of): To sanction change of use of part of garage to Class 4B pet grooming facility, and proposed installation of sign and internal partition. Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/05919/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05919-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct an underground rain water reservoir, two ground level garages and a maisonette, plus 5 overlying… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/06353/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06353-23/zabbar-renewal-of-pa7741-18-to-demolish-existing-washroom): Renewal of PA7741/18 To demolish existing washroom and to construct addition apartment at second floor and third floor washrooms. Alterations and additions at… Granted, validated 16 January 2024, 3 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/00247/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00247-22/zabbar-effect-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To effect minor internal and external alterations and covert sitting room to garage by changing part of façade by opening a garage door. Status being checked, 38 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, 46 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, 49 m away - [**PA/02537/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02537-22/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to garage for private vehicles. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/02564/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02564-24/zabbar-subdivision-of-approved-class-4b-confectionery-into): Proposed subdivision of approved Class 4B confectionery into 2 smaller shops. Proposal includes alterations to both facades. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/08176/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08176-25/zabbar-alterations-to-a-maisonette-at-second-floor): Alterations to a maisonette at second floor level and extension at third floor level. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 4 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/03272/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03272-26/zabbar-construct-1m-parapet-wall-on-top-roof): To construct 1m parapet wall on top roof level and to sanction differences from approved PA/756/08 mainly repositioning of internal walls, doors and windows… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/03533/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03533-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-existing): To sanction minor internal alterations to an existing first floor apartment approved by virtue of PA3069/01 and to propose construction of a living room at… Granted, validated 23 June 2025, 3 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/01696/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01696-23/zabbar-demolish-second-floor-level): To demolish second floor level, minor alterations to first floor and construct new apartment at second floor level and two washrooms at third floor level. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 4 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/06480/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06480-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-penthouse-as-built-and-staircase): Sanctioning of penthouse as built and staircase in the back terrace to roof level. Proposed construction of parapet wall (1m). Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 75 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, 81 m away ## More by Wayne Scerri - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07337/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07337-26/nadur-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa6882-22): Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22. Pending - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07175/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-26/kalkara-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-setback-floor): To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07021/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07021-26/st-julians-convert-an-existing-dilipadited-pre-67-residential-structur): To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) ## More from Silvan Mizzi - [**PA/06077/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06077-26/paola-sanctioning-of-access-hatches-at-ground-floor): Proposed sanctioning of access hatches at ground floor level and proposed sanctioning of all domestic stores at sub-basement level in view that bedrock level… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05148/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05148-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-subdivision-of-apartment-at-sixth-floor-level): Proposed subdivision of apartment at sixth floor level in lieu of PA/01573/23. Proposal also includes internal alterations. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04079/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-26/pieta-sub-division-of-the-approved-unit-at): Sub division of the approved unit at the fifth floor level to create two separate residential units, including changes to the internal door numbering at the… Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/07860/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07860-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-pa2172-24): Proposed changes to PA2172/24. Changes include elimination of basement level -1, change of use from Class 4B shop to substation and connection of apartments… Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/07323/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07323-25/sannat-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4d): Extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D on public open space compromising of tables and chairs. Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/07301/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-25/paola-rehabilitation-of-three-existing-pre-1967-townhouses): Rehabilitation of three existing pre-1967 townhouses, including demolition and alteration works to remove dangerous structures including collapsed ceilings… Granted, validated 30 January 2026 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)