--- title: "PA/07420/26: Demolition of existing building in Zebbug | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07420-26/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Zebbug: Demolition of existing building, excavation of water reservoir and lift pit, construction of basement garages,… Planning applications › Zebbug › PA0742026 # PA/07420/26: Demolition of existing building in Zebbug 40, Nirvana, Triq Luigi Fontana, Zebbug Demolition of existing building, excavation of water reservoir and lift pit, construction of basement garages, maisonette and three apartments, with swimming pool at roof top. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 40, Nirvana, Triq Luigi Fontana, Zebbug - **Locality:** [Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug) - **Applicant:** Joseph Paul Darmanin - **Perit:** [Perit Manuel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/manuel-darmanin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 17 September 2026 - **Validated:** 28 October 2026 - **Published:** 28 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07420/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07420&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 40, Nirvana, Triq Luigi Fontana, Zebbug 66 other applications within 300 m: 36 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/08071/24). On Triq Luigi Fontana: 18 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Michelle Micallef Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michelle-micallef-bugeja), [Anthony Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-gatt), [Ray Said](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-said). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/01646/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01646-21/zebbug-change-from-terraced-house-to-flats-including): Change from terraced house to flats including alterations and extensions of existing building in Triq Luigi Fontana, Haz-Zebbug. Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/01973/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01973-21/zebbug-demolish-existing-washrooms-approved-in-pa8270-19-and): Demolish existing washrooms approved in PA8270/19 and construct penthouse level at 3rd floor level. Status being checked, 4 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/07191/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07191-26/zebbug-alterations-at-ground-floor): Alterations at ground floor, demolition of first and washroom and the proposed construction of 2 units and first floor, 2 units at second floor, 2 units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02888/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02888-24/zebbug-sanction-pre-1994-extension-to-agricultural-store): To sanction pre 1994 extension to agricultural store at semi basement level approved in PB 1278/87/479/86. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/07213/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07213-25/zebbug-demolish-the-existing-dangerous-structure): To demolish the existing dangerous structure (approved under PA/03614/16) and replace it with a new agricultural store on the same footprint. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/00747/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00747-24/zebbug-alterations): Proposed alterations, extensions and demolition of roof structure to existing dwelling approved by DN756/19, including construction of lift extension at 2nd… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/08071/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08071-24/zebbug-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-dwelling-approved): Proposed alterations and extension to existing dwelling approved by PA/00747/24, including construction of lift and extension at second and third floor level. Granted, validated 27 January 2025, 4 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/03568/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03568-23/zebbug-sanction-alterations-from-approved-permit-dn-00942-12): To sanction alterations from approved permit DN/00942/12. Granted, validated 8 August 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/01577/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01577-23/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation and construction of basement garage, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments (first, second and third) and 1… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/07499/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-23/zebbug-internal-alterations-and-the-splitting-of-a): Internal alterations and the splitting of a duplex penthouse into two units. Granted, validated 25 March 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/03516/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03516-26/zebbug-construct-an-extension-to-approved-stores-covered): To construct an extension to approved stores covered by PA04544/17. Suspended, validated 3 June 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/04183/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04183-23/zebbug-propose-internal-and-external-modifications-and-change): To propose internal and external modifications and change of layout to lift and staircase to approved permit PA0690/22. Granted, validated 7 September 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/00690/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00690-22/zebbug-propose-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To propose internal and external modifications to existing first floor maisonette to convert it into an apartment and to include demolition of slabs. To… Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/02618/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02618-23/zebbug-demolishing-of-an-existing-ground-floor-garage): Proposed demolishing of an existing ground floor garage and construction of ground floor garages and overlying first floor apartment and washroom at second… Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 3 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/00404/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00404-26/zebbug-outline-permit): Outline permit. Proposed alterations to ground floor entrance, first floor and second floor including the addition of lift and reconfiguration of stairs. The… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 83 m away ## More by Manuel Darmanin - [**PA/06545/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06545-26/hamrun-change-of-use-of-part-from-a): Change of use of part from a store in a Class 4B to a vet consultation room and proposed extension of store. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06250/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06250-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-panel-beater-to): To change of use from panel beater to public service garage (Taxi Y plate garage) including of. sanctioning as built from PA6396/03 of internal layout.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05305/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05305-26/attard-minor-alterations-to-existing-bathroom): Minor alterations to existing bathroom, demolition of existing store, and proposed excavation and construction of pump room and swimming pool. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03089/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03089-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-villa): Demolition of existing villa, further excavation to existing and proposal of two semi-detached villas, each including swimming pool. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/00903/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00903-26/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-from-pb4682-83-and-minor): Sanction as built from PB4682/83 and minor facade alteration. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/07576/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07576-25/zurrieq-correction-of-site-from-that-of-pa1958-24): Correction of site from that of PA1958/24. Granted, validated 20 January 2026 [All applications by Manuel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/manuel-darmanin) [All planning applications in Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug)