--- title: "Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-il-karmnu source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara: 35 planning applications, 91% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birkirkara › Triq il-Karmnu # Triq il-Karmnu, Birkirkara: planning intelligence 35 applications on record: 20 granted, 2 refused, 2 pending (91% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 28 residential units granted. 4 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 along 82% of the street. Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas CG07. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, and some grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places). Along the street the policy map shows Residential Areas CG07. ## Height precedents - [**PA/06608/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06608-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-unit-and-construction): Demolition of existing residential unit and construction of 4 residential units at first, second, third and fourth level (previously approved by PA/9629/17). Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/02737/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02737-25/birkirkara-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing houses whilst retaining the facade and to redevelop the rest of the property into a street level garage and a Class 4A o Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 16 January 2026 - [**PA/07706/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07706-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette, construction of lift at ground floor, and 3 dwellings from first till receded floor. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 22 April 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Karmnu yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/00850/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00850-24/birkirkara-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining the facade, excavation of basement garages for private vehicles and construction of five residentia Refused, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/05381/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05381-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-property): Internal alterations to existing property, and construction of overlying full floor and setback floor. No sub-division of, or additional dwellings are being pro Refused, validated 6 December 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor ## Pending now - [**PA/00599/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-26/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-at-first-floor-mainly): To carry out alterations at first floor mainly reposition of doors/windows and installation of lightweight portioning wall and extension at second floor to form Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/02272/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02272-23/birkirkara-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-which): To sanction domestic store at roof level which was built after 1967. Pending, validated 6 June 2023 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Karmnu - [**PA/02032/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02032-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage including reservoir. Proposed construction of 3 bedroom maison Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01364/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01364-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor. Demolition of existing washroom and construction of new floor at second floor level and receded floor leve Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00599/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-26/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-at-first-floor-mainly): To carry out alterations at first floor mainly reposition of doors/windows and installation of lightweight portioning wall and extension at second floor to form Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/07936/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07936-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 1 residence. Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/03376/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03376-25/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-plans-approved-with-pa4729-09): To sanction changes to plans approved with PA4729/09 and carry out internal and external alterations to convert two maisonettes into one house with a garage. Withdrawn, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/03133/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03133-25/birkirkara-changes-to-approve-permit-pa-6216-22): Changes to approve permit PA/6216/22, including the subdivision of the third floor apartment. Granted, validated 6 June 2025 - [**PA/03014/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03014-25/birkirkara-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining the existing facade and entrance hall, and construction of five residential units. Granted, validated 14 May 2025 - [**PA/02737/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02737-25/birkirkara-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing houses whilst retaining the facade and to redevelop the rest of the property into a street level garage and a Class 4A o Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02175/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02175-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To sanction minor internal and external alterations and proposed change of use from garage to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/07706/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07706-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette, construction of lift at ground floor, and 3 dwellings from first till receded floor. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03509/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03509-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-alterations-and-extension-to-a): Sanctioning of alterations and extension to a pre-1967 ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/03354/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03354-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-ground-floor-maisonette): Proposed change of use from ground floor maisonette as approved in PA3081/22 into a childcare centre (Class 2C) including some alterations to the facade and int Withdrawn, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/02975/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-variations-as-built-from-pa-03990-19): To sanction minor variations as built from PA/03990/19, and proposed part change of use at ground floor to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 22 May 2024 - [**PA/02806/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02806-24/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Minor internal alterations to existing dwelling; sanctioning of minor discrepancies from approved RG 1261/18. Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/02335/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02335-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-consisting-of): Proposed internal alterations to existing townhouse consisting of extension of back store at second floor level to create games room not visible from street lev Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/02151/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02151-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-townhouse): Alterations to townhouse, comprising minor internal alterations, minor extension into backyard and including restoration of facade and sanctioning of Maltese-st Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/01775/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01775-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-block): Internal and external alterations to a block of apartments, approved by means of PA2186/22 which consist of; the re-configuration of the site and internal layou Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/00850/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00850-24/birkirkara-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining): To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining the facade, excavation of basement garages for private vehicles and construction of five residentia Refused, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/06608/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06608-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-residential-unit-and-construction): Demolition of existing residential unit and construction of 4 residential units at first, second, third and fourth level (previously approved by PA/9629/17). Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/06172/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06172-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-differences-from-approved-dn): Sanctioning of internal differences from approved DN 2602/06 following a detailed site survey of an existing pre-1967 townhouse. The application also includes t Granted, validated 25 October 2023 - [**PA/05447/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05447-23/birkirkara-sanction-various-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction various internal and external alterations from approved permit PA6508/04, and to propose railing on the balcony. Granted, validated 1 November 2023 - [**PA/05402/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05402-23/birkirkara-propose-alterations-in-facade-to-change-sitting): To propose alterations in facade to change sitting into private car garage. Granted, validated 9 October 2023 - [**PA/05381/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05381-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-property): Internal alterations to existing property, and construction of overlying full floor and setback floor. No sub-division of, or additional dwellings are being pro Refused, validated 6 December 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02272/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02272-23/birkirkara-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-which): To sanction domestic store at roof level which was built after 1967. Pending, validated 6 June 2023 - [**PA/01311/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01311-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1967-garage): Proposed change of use from existing pre-1967 garage to Class 4B shop (hair salon + beauty parlour) including installation of signage, and other minor changes. 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