--- title: "PA/07515/25: Alterations to existing building in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-25/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: Alterations to existing building, retaining existing facade and entrance hall, and construction of new floors to… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0751525 # PA/07515/25: Alterations to existing building in Zabbar 37/39, Triq G. Agius Muscat, Zabbar Alterations to existing building, retaining existing facade and entrance hall, and construction of new floors to create 2 maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. - **Status:** Pending (The report on this case has been finalised and a decision on the case still needs to be taken) - **Location:** 37/39, Triq G. Agius Muscat, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [DMC Holdings Ltd Attn: Darren Colombo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dmc-holdings-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 13 - **Received:** 24 July 2025 - **Validated:** 19 November 2025 - **Published:** 19 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 December 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07515/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07515&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 37/39, Triq G. Agius Muscat, Zabbar 206 other applications within 300 m: 133 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02870/24). On Triq G. Agius Muscat: 7 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/01814/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01814-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-adjacent-ground-floor-garage): Demolition of existing adjacent ground floor garage and construction of extension to PA/01187/20 and minor changes to facade as indicated in the proposed… Granted, validated 21 May 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/00065/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00065-20/zabbar-sanction-minor-changes-from-approved-permit): To sanction minor changes from approved permit Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/03336/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03336-21/zabbar-demolish-existing-garages-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing garages and construct ground floor maisonette with interconnecting garage and proposed apartments at first/second/third and receded… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/04843/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04843-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-cosmetic-changes-to-corner-facade): Proposed sanctioning of cosmetic changes to corner facade as approved in PA1814/24 and minor proposed changes. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/01187/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01187-20/zabbar-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-corner-house): Proposed additions and alterations to existing corner house, including the construction of six (6) ground floor garages, six (6) overlying apartments and a… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/00471/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00471-26/zabbar-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/07075/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07075-25/zabbar-development-including-extension-to-existing-single-dwelling): Proposed development including extension to existing single dwelling. Development to include demolition of part of the existing property at the back,… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/00145/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00145-24/zabbar-internal-alterations-and-additions): Internal alterations and additions, extension at roof level (second floor) and changes to facade materials. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 3 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/01558/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01558-26/zabbar-changes-to-approved-garage-aperture): Changes to approved garage aperture. Refused, validated 11 March 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/06251/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06251-24/zabbar-demolition-opening-of-garage-on-facade): Proposed demolition opening of garage on facade. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/06399/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06399-23/zabbar-demolition-of-back-rooms-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed demolition of back rooms of existing townhouse and construction of extension, and minor internal alterations. Proposal also includes clearing of soil… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/07893/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07893-24/zabbar-extension-at-setback-floor-level): Proposed extension at setback floor level. Granted, validated 16 January 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/01265/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01265-24/zabbar-replacement-of-damaged-roofs): Replacement of damaged roofs, extension at first floor, minor internal alterations and widening of garage door. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/04359/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04359-26/zabbar-installation-of-lift-in-existing-residence): Installation of lift in existing residence. Granted, validated 7 August 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/02364/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02364-23/zabbar-sanction-property-as-built-from-previous-approved): To sanction property as built from previous approved permit PB3477/75 and to propose alterations. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 48 m away ## More by Kyle Vella - [**PA/07487/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07487-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-class-3a): Change of use from approved Class 3A (guesthouse and offices) into Class 1 (residential - 3 residential units). Work to include installation of lift,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07068/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07068-26/zejtun-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, including the conversion of sitting room to a garage at ground floor level and construction of extension at the back of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06777/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06777-26/qormi-addition-of-class-5c-to-approved-class): Addition of Class 5C to approved Class 6A store (covered by PA1127/26). Works include internal alterations. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06768/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06768-26/zabbar-convert-approved-washrooms-to-apartment-and-erect): To convert approved washrooms to apartment and erect washrooms at receded level. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06587/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06587-26/santa-lucija-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-back-of): Internal alterations and extension at back of property for a multi sensory room. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors [All applications by Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) ## More from DMC Holdings Ltd - [**PA/06433/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06433-25/qormi-demolish-existing-terraced-house-excavate-basement-garage): To demolish existing terraced house excavate basement garage and reservoir, and construction of garage at basement level and residential units at ground to… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/05784/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05784-25/gudja-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement, construction of reservoir, construction of reservoir, garages at basement level and 11 units.… Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/04236/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04236-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-existing-maisonette-to): Change of use from existing maisonette to Class (3A) guesthouse construction. Work to include the construction of 3 additional floors and installation of lift. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/08679/24** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08679-24/kalkara-construction-of-two-built-up-pools-to-approved): Construction of two built-up pools to approved PA/08179/19. Granted, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/03815/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03815-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement garages and Class 4A office and above lying 7nr apartments on four floors and 2 penthouses at… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02494/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02494-24/hamrun-demolish-existing-houses): To demolish existing houses, retaining the facades, front rooms and relocation of existing stairs, and construction of 3 maisonettes and 12 apartments. Granted, validated 30 April 2024 [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)