--- title: "PA/08661/24: demolish existing residence approved in PAPB/4538/91 in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08661-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-residence-approved-in-papb-4538-91 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To demolish existing residence approved in PAPB/4538/91, excavate basement garage and an underground water reservoir… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0866124 # PA/08661/24: demolish existing residence approved in PAPB/4538/91 in Zabbar Marfel, Triq iz-Zabra, Zabbar To demolish existing residence approved in PAPB/4538/91, excavate basement garage and an underground water reservoir and to construct 7 overlying apartments. Application also includes installation of lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Marfel, Triq iz-Zabra, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Felix Agius - **Perit:** [Perit Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 3 October 2024 - **Validated:** 15 January 2025 - **Published:** 15 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 9 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08661/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08661&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Marfel, Triq iz-Zabra, Zabbar 84 other applications within 300 m: 55 granted, 2 refused, 12 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03838/24). On Triq iz-Zabra: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/01796/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01796-21/zabbar-internal-alterations-and-alterations-to-facade-to): Internal alterations and alterations to facade to create a flat balcony with railing Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/00399/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00399-20/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-variations-and-differences-at): To sanction minor internal variations and differences at the back terrace, from approved permit PA/04481/07. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/07819/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07819-25/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-pa-04481-07): To sanction internal and external alterations from PA/04481/07. Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/08526/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08526-24/zabbar-sanction-garage-at-basement-level-as-built): To sanction garage at basement level as built with differences from PA/1202/06 including a window and a high-level window. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/05242/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05242-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of site to required levels and construction of basement garages, two maisonettes, six apartments and two… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/00012/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00012-22/zabbar-sanctioning-of-alignment-to-internal-walls-and): Sanctioning of alignment to internal walls and facade. Granted, validated 7 February 2022, 50 m away - [**PA/05322/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05322-26/zabbar-propose-minor-internal-alterations-at-elevated-ground): To propose minor internal alterations at elevated ground floor, convert existing washroom at first floor level into 1 apartment and propose construction of 2… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/05847/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05847-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-variation-in-internal-heights-of): Proposed sanctioning of variation in internal heights of apartment in lieu of PA6897/17. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 71 m away - [**PA/00175/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00175-23/zabbar-development-of-vacant-plot-proposal-consists-of): Proposed development of vacant plot: proposal consists of excavation and construction of underground water reservoir, construction of ground floor maisonette,… Withdrawn, validated 25 January 2023, 2 floors, 75 m away - [**PA/00276/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00276-26/zabbar-carry-out-minor-alterations-and-extend-roof): To carry out minor alterations and extend roof structure. To install PV panels over roof structure and to construct solid parapet wall to screen services. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/06990/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06990-24/zabbar-excavation-of-existing-site-and-construction-of): Excavation of existing site and construction of basement garages, five overlying apartments and pool at roof level. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/06625/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06625-26/zabbar-excavate-vacant-site-and-proposed-construction-of): To excavate vacant site and proposed construction of basement private car garages, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first, second, third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 83 m away - [**PA/05887/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05887-24/zabbar-excavation-of-reservoir): Proposed excavation of reservoir, maisonette, 3 garages at street level and 6 overlying apartment and penthouse including swimming pool. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 87 m away - [**PA/04016/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04016-25/zabbar-sanction-part): To sanction part (rear) of use of private garage approved in PA/00100/13 to Class 5B car diagnostic centre (casa bottega: residence of applicant is above… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/03196/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03196-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa5587-24-and-pa7689-03): Internal alterations to approved PA5587/24 and PA7689/03, consisting of interconnecting of garage and dwelling. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 92 m away ## More by Marvin Ellul - [**PA/07023/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-26/ghaxaq-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-072-12-mainly-repositioni): To sanction differences from approved PA/072/12 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey, application also includes extension at… Pending - [**PA/06586/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06586-26/zabbar-carry-out-extension-at-third-floor): To carry out extension at third floor, proposed 1m parapet wall for services area and to sanction internal and external alteration to approved DN/0904/12.… Pending - [**PA/06381/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06381-26/zejtun-sanction-rooms-to-be-used-for-a): To sanction rooms to be used for a proposed dog boarding facility. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06327/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06327-26/ghaxaq-carry-out-extension-at-roof-level-with): To carry out extension at roof level with lightweight material to form washroom, bedroom and ensuite to approved RG/2408/18. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05929/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05929-26/mosta-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor and proposed extension at roof level. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/05866/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05866-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-pa-5824-03-mainly-repositioning-o): To sanction differences from PA/5824/03 mainly repositioning of internal walls, doors and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)