--- title: "Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-francesco-buhagiar source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara: 23 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted.… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birkirkara › Triq Francesco Buhagiar # Triq Francesco Buhagiar, Birkirkara: planning intelligence 23 applications on record: 19 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 26 residential units granted. 5 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. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and the tallest grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places). ## Height precedents - [**PA/05889/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05889-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-space-and-common): Sanctioning of existing roof space and common area, and proposal of an additional 2 floors, consisting of a 3-bedroom apartment (unit 5) on the 4th building lev Granted, validated 21 November 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08428/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08428-24/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-garages-at-ground): Proposed minor internal alterations to garages at ground floor level including demolition and reconstruction of stairs with different layout to allow for the in Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 25 June 2025 - [**PA/01452/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01452-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-second-floor-as-existing): Sanctioning of second floor as existing, addition of back balcony. Internal alterations in the common area at all levels. Minor demolition works at existing thi Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq Francesco Buhagiar: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Latest applications on Triq Francesco Buhagiar - [**PA/06239/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06239-26/birkirkara-extension-at-third-floor-level): Extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/06109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06109-26/birkirkara-sanction-facade-as-built-not-in-accordance): To sanction facade as built not in accordance with DN1016/21 and proposed removal of stone balusters to be replaced with glazed railings. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/07556/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07556-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-variations-from-approved-permits-pa-05825-95): Proposed sanctioning of variations from approved permits PA/05825/95 including apertures onto adjacent terrace and parapet wall, internal variations and washroo Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/06559/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-25/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-a-first-floor-apartment-and-carry): To sanction as-built a first-floor apartment and carry out minor internal amendments to the apartment. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05889/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05889-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-space-and-common): Sanctioning of existing roof space and common area, and proposal of an additional 2 floors, consisting of a 3-bedroom apartment (unit 5) on the 4th building lev Granted, validated 21 November 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05315/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05315-25/birkirkara-sanction-differences-from-pa6369-16-namely-sizes-of): To sanction differences from PA6369/16 namely sizes of rooms, internal height, site outline and minor differences on facade. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/05284/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05284-25/birkirkara-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-and-construction): Minor internal and external alterations and construction of pool on the roof. Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/04067/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04067-25/birkirkara-sanction-vacant-site-as-built): To sanction vacant site as built, and to propose change of use to Class 4B Shop including external alterations. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/03913/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03913-25/birkirkara-enclosure-over-existing-external-staircase): Proposed enclosure over existing external staircase, roof canopy, and sanctioning of variations to PA542/18. Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/01890/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01890-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-maisonette-and-construct-three-apartments): To demolish existing maisonette and construct three apartments and washrooms. Granted, validated 9 May 2025 - [**PA/01452/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01452-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-second-floor-as-existing): Sanctioning of second floor as existing, addition of back balcony. Internal alterations in the common area at all levels. Minor demolition works at existing thi Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01216/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01216-25/birkirkara-sanction-ground-floor-garage-as-existing): To sanction ground floor garage as existing (old permit could not be traced). Proposed internal and external alterations to garage. Granted, validated 3 April 2025 - [**PA/01007/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01007-25/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-08977-21): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/08977/21. Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/08428/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08428-24/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-garages-at-ground): Proposed minor internal alterations to garages at ground floor level including demolition and reconstruction of stairs with different layout to allow for the in Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02433/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02433-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-pa3186-98): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to PA3186/98 along with changes to facade including front balconies and changes to backyard. Granted, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/00135/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00135-24/birkirkara-propose-the-construction-of-two-apartments-and): To propose the construction of two apartments and a penthouse. Works to include alterations to existing 1st and 2nd floor apartments; installation of a lift and Granted, validated 1 March 2024 - [**PA/04227/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04227-23/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. (PB permit file located with missing plans.) Granted, validated 22 August 2023 - [**PA/02900/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02900-23/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-that-as): To sanction apartment as built from that as approved in PB/1274/81 (mirror image). Granted, validated 26 July 2023 - [**PA/01740/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01740-23/birkirkara-minor-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Minor alterations to existing first floor maisonette, demolition of washroom at second floor level and construction of 3 apartments at first, second and third f Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03522/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03522-22/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built, not included in approved permit due to an increase in site extents. Status being checked - [**PA/00852/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00852-22/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing washroom and construction of two floors and a receded floor level to form a residential block of three units. Works also include Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00457/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-21/birkirkara-sanction-dwelling-as-built): To sanction dwelling as-built Status being checked - [**PA/00824/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00824-20/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-shop-to): Change of use from approved shop to Class 4A offices and garage. Proposed installation of sign. 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