--- title: "PA/07734/23: Internal alterations to existing duplex penthouse in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07734-23/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-existing-duplex-penthouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Internal alterations to existing duplex penthouse. Perit David Massa. Validated 8 October 2024. Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0773423 # PA/07734/23: Internal alterations to existing duplex penthouse in Zabbar 71, Leobrant, Duplex Penthouse 5, Triq Santa Duminka, Zabbar Internal alterations to existing duplex penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 71, Leobrant, Duplex Penthouse 5, Triq Santa Duminka, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Tristan Farrugia - **Perit:** [Perit David Massa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-massa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 17 October 2023 - **Validated:** 8 October 2024 - **Published:** 3 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 18 January 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 23 October 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07734/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07734&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 71, Leobrant, Duplex Penthouse 5, 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 alterations & extensions 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/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 David Massa - [**PA/06042/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06042-26/tarxien-demolition-of-store-at-backyard-level-and): Proposed demolition of store at backyard level and construction of a bathroom, together with the opening of a garage door, conversion of the sitting room into… Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/03224/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03224-26/zejtun-carry-out-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit): To carry out internal alterations from approved permit PA/05484/21 and extension of existing dwelling. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/02560/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02560-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-existing-townhouse-from-pa-06702-18-and-propo): To sanction existing townhouse from PA/06702/18 and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 12 May 2026 - [**PA/00184/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00184-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-existing-terraced-house-from-pa-06924-97): To sanction existing terraced house from PA/06924/97, demolish stores at back and widen garage door. Granted, validated 28 February 2026 - [**PA/07162/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07162-25/zejtun-alterations-to-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations to existing house and construction of washroom. Granted, validated 28 February 2026 - [**PA/06645/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06645-25/marsaskala-rehabilitation-of-unused-area-below-promenade-to): Rehabilitation of unused area below promenade to ferry landing waiting area and construction of access ramp. Pending, validated 15 October 2025 [All applications by David Massa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-massa) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)