--- title: "PA/06746/25: demolition of existing terraced house and construction in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06746-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of two street level garages at levels 0 and 1, 3… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0674625 # PA/06746/25: demolition of existing terraced house and construction in Zabbar 286, St.Rita, Triq ix-Xghajra, Triq A. Caligari, Zabbar Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of two street level garages at levels 0 and 1, 3 overlying apartments and penthouse. Proposed excavation of part of site to form garages at level 0 and excavation/construction of reservoir. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 286, St.Rita, Triq ix-Xghajra, Triq A. Caligari, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Mr. Roderick Bongailas](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/roderick-bongailas) - **Perit:** [Perit Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 16 July 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Published:** 10 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 13 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06746/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06746&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 286, St.Rita, Triq ix-Xghajra, Triq A. Caligari, Zabbar 174 other applications within 300 m: 108 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00167/25). On Triq ix-Xghajra: 27 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/05457/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05457-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit. To construct a ground floor level maisonette and garage, and overlying eight residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 9 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/05097/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05097-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 5A Car Valeting (carwash by hand and detailing). Proposal to include fixing of sign and relocation of retractable… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/02842/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02842-26/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pb1486-88-due-to): To sanction differences from approved PB1486/88 due to change in layout. Proposed demolition of parts of first floor level to form common stairwell/lift and… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/04193/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-23/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved in RG1604/19. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/02113/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02113-21/zabbar-change-of-garage-into-public-service-garage): Proposed change of garage into public service garage and to screen roller shutter case Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/02443/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02443-21/zabbar-sanction-extension-of-two-rooms-at-the): To sanction extension of two rooms at the back of the property, reconfiguration of internal staircase and an extension of roof structure. Proposed internal… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/00398/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00398-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-to-an-approved-garage): To sanction alterations to an approved garage. Granted, validated 17 February 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/00407/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00407-26/zabbar-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site. Proposed excavation of reservoir. Proposed construction of; garages at basement level, a 2-bedroom maisonette at elevated ground… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/08100/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08100-25/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-a-private-basement-one): To excavate and construct a private basement one car garage to an existing dwelling and to sanction as built staircase from basement level to ground floor. Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/03113/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03113-25/zabbar-excavation-of-two-existing-vacant-plots-and): Proposed excavation of two existing vacant plots and construction of basement garages and overlying 2 maisonettes, 13 apartments and 2 penthouses. The… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/04005/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04005-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure): To demolish existing dilapidated structure, to excavate oversite and to construct basement garages and 19 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 1 floor, 72 m away - [**PA/01733/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01733-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved PA854/19 and splitting of penthouse into 2 separate penthouses Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/01898/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01898-25/zabbar-replace-roof-between-basement-and-ground-floor): To replace roof between basement and ground floor. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/00491/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00491-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of Existing Property & Construction of Semi Basement Garages & Parking Spaces, 6 Apartments, 2 Penthouses & Lift in Common Parts. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/03445/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03445-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-post-rg-permit): Sanctioning of minor changes post RG permit and PA/08063/17, proposed minor internal alterations, proposed creation of garage at ground floor level and… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 89 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) ## More from Roderick Bongailas - [**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 - [**PA/06439/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06439-25/zabbar-shifting-of-pool-and-extension-to-already): Proposed shifting of pool and extension to already approved extension to residence approved in PA3769/23, proposed raising level of field by 0.5m to achieve… Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/04791/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04791-25/qormi-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of first floor maisonette and extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/03769/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03769-23/zabbar-relocation-of-approved-but-not-constructed-underground): Proposed relocation of approved but not constructed underground reservoir, proposed kitchenette and w/c and proposed pool and paving. Granted, validated 28 June 2023 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)