--- title: "PA/07382/25: demolish existing structures and construct a block in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07382-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-structures-and-construct-a-block source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing structures and construct a block of 4 basement car garages, an underground reservoir, a ground… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0738225 # PA/07382/25: demolish existing structures and construct a block in Zabbar 19, Dar Vella, Triq il-Kappar, Zabbar To demolish existing structures and construct a block of 4 basement car garages, an underground reservoir, a ground floor maisonette and 8 apartments at ground, first, second, third, and penthouse levels. The proposal includes the excavation for the basement and the reservoir. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 19, Dar Vella, Triq il-Kappar, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Jonathan Scerri - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **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:** 9 - **Received:** 8 October 2025 - **Validated:** 12 November 2025 - **Published:** 12 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 12 December 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse 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/07382/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07382&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 19, Dar Vella, Triq il-Kappar, Zabbar 64 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 1 refused, 8 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03838/24). On Triq il-Kappar: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/04414/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04414-24/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-which-includes): Proposed alterations to existing first floor which includes displacement of walls and apertures. Proposed construction of 2 additional dwellings one of which… Granted, validated 3 September 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/02393/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02393-22/zabbar-carry-out-external-alterations-to-rg1469-21): Application to carry out external alterations to RG1469/21. Alterations mainly include replacement of damaged balconies and installation of glass railing. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/07353/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07353-23/zabbar-change-in-internal-layout-approved-permit-pa-01331-19): Change in internal layout approved permit PA/01331/19, (which included a basement garage, one maisonette, one class 4B retail outlet and four duplex units),… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 72 m away - [**PA/06884/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06884-24/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-washroom): Demolition of the existing washroom, construction of a second-floor independent dwelling with a gross floor area of 262 sqm to be numbered as (number 2) on… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/00693/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00693-23/zabbar-sanction-existing-domestic-garage-as-built): To sanction existing domestic garage as built. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 75 m away - [**PA/00436/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00436-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-and-proposed): Sanctioning of garage as built and proposed alterations to the door opening. Granted, validated 24 February 2025, 86 m away - [**PA/03786/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03786-26/zabbar-amendments-to-permit-pa-05510-25-consisting-in-the): Proposed amendments to permit PA/05510/25 consisting in the introduction of basement levels to accommodate an additional eight garages. Further revisions… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 87 m away - [**PA/03387/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-21/zabbar-demolition-of-first-and-second-floor-structure): Proposed demolition of first and second floor structure (retaining ground floor), to construct proposed three two-bedroom apartments and a one-bedroom receded… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/05510/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05510-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-residence): Proposed demolition of existing residence, excavation of site, construction of basement garages and reservoir, overlying apartments and penthouses. Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/04355/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04355-25/zabbar-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Change of use of Class 4B shop approved in PA7213/24 to private car garage. Application includes also minor internal alterations at all levels. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 91 m away - [**PA/07213/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07213-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct garages and a Class 4B shop at ground floor level. To construct three apartments at first, second and third… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away - [**PA/01703/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01703-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-public): Change of use from garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/01777/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01777-25/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-into-public): Change of use from garage into public service garage. Works to include the sanctioning of the existing premises (no previous permit traced). Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/00416/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00416-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-disused-land-to): Proposed change of use from disused land to parking of heavy vehicles. Proposal includes construction of boundary rubble wall, gate and installation of… Withdrawn, validated 4 February 2026, 101 m away - [**PA/05536/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05536-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-previously): Sanctioning of property as built from previously approved PB/05096/88, inclusive of minor internal alterations together with proposed construction at roof… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 102 m away ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)