--- title: "PA/07405/23: demolish existing building in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07405-23/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 a townhouse with pool and reservoir. Perit Krista Xuereb.… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0740523 # PA/07405/23: demolish existing building in Zabbar 201, Triq Santa Duminka, Zabbar To demolish existing building, excavate and construct a townhouse with pool and reservoir. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 201, Triq Santa Duminka, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [Roderick Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/roderick-abela) - **Perit:** [Perit Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 24 October 2023 - **Validated:** 12 December 2023 - **Published:** 12 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 27 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07405/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07405&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 201, Triq Santa Duminka, Zabbar 164 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06890/25). On Triq Santa Duminka: 18 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 24 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/01235/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01235-23/zabbar-propose-change-of-use-from-two-class): To propose change of use from two Class 4B shops into a one-bedroom maisonette Class 1, including excavation of an underlying domestic store at basement… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 13 m away - [**PA/04321/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04321-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-to-proposed): To demolish existing terraced house and to proposed construction of a block of apartments, including three street level garages, six apartments at first,… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/00665/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00665-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a garage at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first,… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/03993/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03993-25/zabbar-open-a-door-in-backyard-wall): To open a door in backyard wall. Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/00210/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00210-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of maisonette at ground floor, three apartments on three floors and an overlying penthouse on one receded floor. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/01253/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01253-21/zabbar-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA 06416/20) consisting of; slight alterations to internal walls of underground garage level. Two lock up garages to be… Status being checked, 5 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/02263/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02263-26/zabbar-change-of-use-of-part-of-public): Change of use of part of public service garage approved in PA/04771/18 to auto dealer. No structural works are being proposed. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/03345/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03345-22/zabbar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built (previous permits could not be traced). Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/02130/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02130-24/zabbar-sanction-changes-on-pb-4090-79): To sanction changes on PB/4090/79. To propose internal and external modifications to existing maisonette. To demolish existing washroom and staircase. To… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 4 floors, 90 m away - [**PA/00663/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00663-24/zabbar-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-9): Excavation of site and construction of: 9 basement garages and 3 maisonettes at ground floor, 9 apartments at first, second and third floors and 3 penthouses… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/00839/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00839-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-sitting-living-to-garage): Proposed change of use from sitting/living to garage for private vehicles, formation of garage opening on facade, replacement of apertures and internal… Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 102 m away - [**PA/01706/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01706-23/zabbar-demolition-of-part-of-ground-floor-roof): Demolition of part of ground floor roof to form stairs and reconstruction of facade. Proposed construction of 3 overlying apartments and penthouse over… Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 107 m away - [**PA/05591/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05591-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage for private use, with four overlying residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors, 111 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, 112 m away - [**PA/04057/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04057-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-flat-layout-from-that): Sanctioning of existing flat layout from that approved in permit PA/01772/95. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 116 m away ## More by Krista Xuereb - [**PA/07760/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07760-26/gudja-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external lighting. Pending - [**PA/07659/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07659-26/mellieha-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external lighting (Non-LED). Pending - [**PA/07440/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07440-26/mgarr-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external illumination. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07411/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07411-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to studio maisonette and Class 4B to private car garage. Works to include minor internal and external alterations. Application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07261/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07261-26/paola-retain-and-restore-part-of-facade): To retain and restore part of facade, to demolish part of existing dwellings, excavate reservoir and basement, and to construct 12 garages at basement level,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07192/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-26/mellieha-sanction-a-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction a terraced house approved in (PA/01099/93) as built and change the use to a guesthouse (Class 3A); proposed construction of full second floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb) ## More from Roderick Abela - [**PA/00201/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00201-26/naxxar-propose-the-construction-and-installation-of-8): To propose the construction and installation of 8 stables including paddocks, tack room and feed store, 3 animal enclosures, manure clamp, underground… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/00058/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00058-26/zabbar-restoration-of-existing-pre-1968-townhouse): Restoration of existing pre-1968 townhouse, construction of an additional floor at first floor level, washroom and pool at roof level. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/00847/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00847-25/mellieha-sanction-changes-to-an-approved-class-3a): To sanction changes to an approved Class 3A guesthouse. The changes include to partition layout, ceiling soffits, openings and apertures, and the installation… Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/02684/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02684-24/ghaxaq-excavate-the-vacant-site-and-propose-construction): To excavate the vacant site and propose construction of three private car garages and reservoir at basement level -1; propose construction of a maisonette and… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06668/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06668-23/mosta-renewal-of-pa8738-18): Renewal of PA8738/18 (The carry out additions and alterations to existing basement level store, street level garage and overlying maisonettes and roof… Granted, validated 15 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06614/23** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06614-23/qrendi-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-2196-22): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/2196/22 (Change in site layout configuration, internal and external alterations) and to sanction basement level as… Granted, validated 8 November 2023 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)