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title: "PA/08370/25: alterations to existing terraced house including reconfiguration in Zurrieq |…"
url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08370-25/zurrieq-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-including-reconfigurati
source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register
retrieved: 2026-11-03
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> Granted planning application in Zurrieq: Proposed alterations to existing terraced house including reconfiguration of stairwell to incorporate lift, changes…

Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0837025

# PA/08370/25: alterations to existing terraced house including reconfiguration in Zurrieq

46, Qalb ta' Gesu', Triq Vincenz Dimech, Zurrieq

Proposed alterations to existing terraced house including reconfiguration of stairwell to incorporate lift, changes to the existing structure at basement, ground and first floor, and construction of additional floors to incorporate a total of five residential units. Proposal includes jacuzzi at penthouse level.

- **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- **Location:** 46, Qalb ta' Gesu', Triq Vincenz Dimech, Zurrieq
- **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)
- **Applicant:** [John Abdilla](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-abdilla)
- **Perit:** [Perit Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra)
- **Application type:** Full development permission
- **Zone:** Within Development Zone
- **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential)
- **Residential units:** 5
- **Received:** 27 November 2025
- **Validated:** 17 February 2026
- **Decision:** Acceptable

[Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08370/25)

[Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08370&caseYear=25)

## Planning activity around 46, Qalb ta' Gesu', Triq Vincenz Dimech, Zurrieq

8 other applications on the same street: 5 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 83% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01132/26).

On Triq Vincenz Dimech: 8 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Abigail Scicluna Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-scicluna-lewis), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi).

Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01132/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01132-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house-and): Demolition of the existing terraced house and first-floor maisonette, and overlying levels; construction of a basement level and reservoir; and development of… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/00762/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00762-26/zurrieq-demolish-roof-structures-and-construct-three-new): To demolish roof structures and construct three new units, one at second floor, one at third floor, and one at receded floor level, and staircase to be… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/06579/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06579-24/zurrieq-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built, minor additions from permit PA/08419/18, including lightweight roofing on roof and chimney. Granted, validated 18 November 2024
- [**PA/02533/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02533-24/zurrieq-additional-garage-at-basement-level-including-internal): Proposed additional garage at basement level including internal and external alterations to all floors in lieu of PA2067/23. Withdrawn, validated 3 July 2024
- [**PA/04039/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04039-24/zurrieq-convert-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-into-two-separate): To convert existing ground-floor maisonette into two separate two (2) bedroom units. Additionally, the development will include the construction of six new… Refused, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/04530/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04530-23/zurrieq-internal-alterations-at-third-floor-level): Internal alterations at third floor level (Flat 3) and construction of one additional floor (Flat 4). Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 4 floors
- [**PA/02067/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02067-23/zurrieq-excavation-of-vacant-plot-and-construction-of): Excavation of vacant plot and construction of basement garages, four overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level… Granted, validated 23 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/01525/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01525-22/zurrieq-sanction-division-of-terraced-house-no): To Sanction division of terraced house No. 5 into two units (Flat 1 and Flat 2). One unit consists of the ground floor and garage and the other unit consists… Status being checked

## More by Josef Zahra

- [**PA/07678/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07678-26/zabbar-sanction-variances-from-pa-08557-21-consisting-of-relocation): To sanction variances from PA/08557/21 consisting of relocation of underground water reservior, extension to ancillary Class 4B store at level -2,… Pending
- [**PA/07610/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-26/marsaskala-sanction-variances-from-rg-00197-23-consisting-of-internal): To sanction variances from RG/00197/23 consisting of internal alterations and washroom extension at third floor. Pending
- [**PA/03949/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-house-retaining-sanctioning): Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of ground floor garage, overlying duplex… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/03172/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03172-26/zejtun-sanctioning-of-variances-from-approved-permit-pa-00207-04): Sanctioning of variances from approved permit PA/00207/04, proposed alterations/extension and construction of pool and landscaped area on overlying existing… Pending, validated 15 July 2026
- [**PA/01900/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01900-26/zurrieq-limited-excavation): Proposed limited excavation (less than 2m depth), and construction of basement garage and residential dwellings at ground, first and receeded floor levels. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/01554/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01554-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-existing-premises): Proposed minor alterations to existing premises (approved by virtue of PA/00567/21), demolition of washroom at roof level, construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors

[All applications by Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra)

## More from John Abdilla

- [**PA/05075/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05075-26/qrendi-sanction-the-paving-and-the-construction-of): To sanction the paving and the construction of two agricultural stores. Pending, validated 22 July 2026
- [**PA/02616/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02616-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of a reservoir, 3 garages, Class 4B shop and 4 apartments. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors

[All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)
