--- title: "PA/07642/26: internal and external alterations to the development in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Zabbar: Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0764226 # PA/07642/26: internal and external alterations to the development in Zabbar 6, Triq l-Ghadiba c/w, Triq il-Kahwiela, Zabbar Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and setback-floor levels to form a duplex residential unit. - **Status:** Pending (At Initial Vetting / Plotting Stage) - **Location:** 6, Triq l-Ghadiba c/w, Triq il-Kahwiela, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** [John Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-abela) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 14 October 2026 - **Published:** 4 November 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 December 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07642/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07642&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 6, Triq l-Ghadiba c/w, Triq il-Kahwiela, Zabbar 6 other applications on the same street: 2 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. 67% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00012/20). On Triq l-Ghadiba: 6 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 77% (likely range 47–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 4 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 3. 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/06326/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06326-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A, changes to facade sign and proposed minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/02683/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02683-25/zabbar-sanction-part-of-garage-approved-in-pb2808-89): To sanction part of garage approved in PB2808/89 to Class 5A garage for use of computer diagnostic tuning and electric repairs on cars and store. Refused, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/05126/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05126-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B shop including internal alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/00012/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00012-20/zabbar-construct-third-floor-and-fourth-floor-recessed): To construct third floor and fourth floor recessed floor extension to existing recessed third floor to construct a duplex apartment. Internal alterations to… Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01300/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01300-22/zabbar-modifications-to-approved): Proposed modifications to approved (PA/03393/21) internal walls and external elevations. Proposed modifications to existing ground floor garage and to the… Status being checked - [**PA/03393/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03393-21/zabbar-modifications-to-the-internal-walls-and-external): Proposed modifications to the internal walls and external elevation to existing first floor maisonette and to existing ground floor garage (Triq il-Kahwiela).… Status being checked, 2 floors ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06813/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06813-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-a): To sanction the change of use from a Class 4B shop (approved under PA/00977/03) to a Class 4B massage parlour, and to sanction internal and external… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from John Abela - [**PA/05581/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05581-25/siggiewi-dismantling-of-existing-rubble-wall-and-blockwork): Proposed dismantling of existing rubble wall and blockwork pillars and re-constructed in a different layout using same materials. Widening of drive to create… Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/07496/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07496-24/xaghra-renew-permission-pa7104-19-construction-of-a): To renew permission PA7104/19 - Construction of a house with different layout from that approved in PA5820/16, including extension at first floor to that… Withdrawn, 2 floors - [**PA/06137/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06137-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-at-basement-level-approved-in): To sanction changes at basement level approved in PA 8438/19 due to construction of piles. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/04466/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04466-24/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 16 September 2024 - [**PA/01466/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01466-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa639-19-which-consist-of): To sanction variations from PA639/19 which consist of: the correction of the site configuration, shifting of internal walls, the addition of a balcony… Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/03165/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03165-22/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B Shop, and proposed installation of signage. To include sanctioning of change of door aperture from approved permit. Status being checked [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)