--- title: "PA/07754/23: Internal demolition of existing premises in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07754-23/zabbar-internal-demolition-of-existing-premises source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Internal demolition of existing premises, alterations and reconstruction of first floor, and construction of second… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0775423 # PA/07754/23: Internal demolition of existing premises in Zabbar 25, Gesu, Triq Bormla, Zabbar Internal demolition of existing premises, alterations and reconstruction of first floor, and construction of second and receded third floor to form in total three separate units (existing facade to be retained). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 25, Gesu, Triq Bormla, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Isabelle Caruana - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 26 October 2023 - **Validated:** 19 June 2024 - **Published:** 10 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 25 January 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 3 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07754/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07754&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 25, Gesu, Triq Bormla, Zabbar 21 other applications within 300 m: 13 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06542/25). On Triq Bormla: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Hector Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/hector-zammit). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/03274/22** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03274-22/vittoriosa-birgu-alteration-to-existing-aperture-on-facade): Alteration to existing aperture on facade, creation of doorway to private front garden, installation of retractable awning and sanctioning of boundary wall… Status being checked, 125 m away - [**PA/01012/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01012-24/zabbar-underground-reservoir-to-be-used-by-project): Proposed underground reservoir to be used by Project Green to maintain San Klement Park, including watering of plants and trees. Also to include facilities… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 140 m away - [**PA/05885/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05885-23/zabbar-replacement-of-existing-dangerous-concrete-steps): Proposed replacement of existing dangerous concrete steps. Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 184 m away - [**PA/06004/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06004-23/vittoriosa-birgu-construct-a-lift-and-minor-internal-alterations): To construct a lift and minor internal alterations to Class 4A office at first and second floor level. Granted, validated 11 November 2023, 201 m away - [**PA/02729/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02729-21/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-building-inclu): Minor internal alterations to pre-1967 building including minor extension of room on Sqaq ta' Frakass Status being checked, 221 m away - [**PA/06707/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06707-25/vittoriosa-birgu-propose-a-lift-within-the-common-area): To propose a lift within the common area of an existing block. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 222 m away - [**PA/02647/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02647-23/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-dwelling): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to dwelling that forms part of a government housing project. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 223 m away - [**PA/03684/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03684-26/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-dwelling): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to dwelling, including the formation of a street level garage. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 224 m away - [**PA/01564/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01564-22/zabbar-propose-extension-of-washroom-and-to-sanction): To propose extension of washroom and to sanction overall floor layout at roof level and common parts at all levels. Status being checked, 227 m away - [**PA/02511/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02511-26/vittoriosa-birgu-change-facade-apertures-from-bronze-aluminum-to): To change facade apertures from bronze aluminum to pvc. Granted, validated 25 June 2026, 252 m away - [**PA/02630/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02630-21/zabbar-sanction-the-construction-of-a-garage-at): To sanction the construction of a garage at ground floor level Status being checked, 1 floor, 255 m away - [**PA/04509/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04509-25/vittoriosa-birgu-convert-the-use-of-the-sitting-room): To convert the use of the sitting room to a domestic garage and create an opening in the parapett wall. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 257 m away - [**PA/04267/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04267-24/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-existing): Proposed minor internal alterations and extension to existing washroom. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 257 m away - [**PA/04648/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04648-23/zabbar-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (no internal shaft at back). Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 278 m away - [**PA/05346/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05346-26/zabbar-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including-the): Alterations at ground floor level including the introduction of a garage and additions to first floor level and construction of a receded second floor. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 279 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)