--- title: "Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella, Birkirkara: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-emanuel-benjamin-vella source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella, Birkirkara: 8 planning applications, 71% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birkirkara › Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella # Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella, Birkirkara: planning intelligence 8 applications on record: 5 granted, 2 refused, 0 pending (71% of decided granted). 3 residential units granted. 3 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map BKM4): **3 Floors plus semi-basement**, an overall height of 15.40 m (16.30 m with a basement, 17.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation. Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas CG07 (66%); CPPS Car Parks BK06 (34%). Along the street the policy map shows Residential Areas CG07 (66% of the frontage); CPPS Car Parks BK06 (34% of the frontage). ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/00008/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00008-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-a-private-garage): To change the use of a private garage into a Class 4B convenience shop, to carry out internal and external alterations, to infill the back part of the site and Refused, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/05880/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05880-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B premises [retail and/or wellness (beauty/hair) salon], including fixing of signage and minor internal and external alterat Refused, validated 4 September 2024 ## Latest applications on Triq Emanuel Benjamin Vella - [**PA/00897/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00897-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-apartment-as-built-in-view): To sanction existing apartment as built in view of no existing permits. Granted, validated 6 March 2026 - [**PA/00008/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00008-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-a-private-garage): To change the use of a private garage into a Class 4B convenience shop, to carry out internal and external alterations, to infill the back part of the site and Refused, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/07183/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07183-25/birkirkara-sanction-residence-as-built): To sanction residence as built (in view of no permits traced), including the installation of chimney. Application also consists in alterations to facade materia Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/03198/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-garages-to): Change of use from existing garages to Class 4B including minor internal alteration and changes to existing facade, including the introduction of a sign. Propos Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/05880/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05880-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B premises [retail and/or wellness (beauty/hair) salon], including fixing of signage and minor internal and external alterat Refused, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/02543/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02543-24/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction apartment as built from approved permit PB/293/78. Granted, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/07358/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-23/birkirkara-alterations-to-approved-garage-including-to-demolish): Alterations to approved garage including to demolish dangerous concrete roof slab above store, removal of existing perspex roof in back-yard, demolition of wall Granted, validated 26 January 2024 - [**PA/01171/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01171-21/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-3): To demolish existing terraced house and construct 3 garages, 4 apartments and penthouse. 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