--- title: "Triq il-Kbira, Birkirkara: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-il-kbira source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Kbira, Birkirkara: 33 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birkirkara › Triq il-Kbira # Triq il-Kbira, Birkirkara: planning intelligence 33 applications on record: 19 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending (100% of decided granted). 7 residential units granted. 9 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map BKM4): **3 Floors**, 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 62% of the street; elsewhere along it 2 Floors. Policy zones along the street: Civic Centre BK01 (47%); Valley Watercourse- no development area CG30 (32%); Residential Areas CG07 (20%). Along the street the policy map shows Civic Centre BK01 (47% of the frontage); Valley Watercourse- no development area CG30 (32% of the frontage); Residential Areas CG07 (20% of the frontage). ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Kbira yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/06309/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06309-26/birkirkara-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): Minor internal and external alterations to existing property and including extension at second floor and access to roof at third floor. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04707/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04707-26/birkirkara-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 dwelling. The proposal includes the creation of a back yard and the construction of a wash Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04322/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04322-26/birkirkara-cleaning-and-restoration-of-external-facades): Cleaning and restoration of external facades. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03685/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03685-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-extensions): Proposed alterations and extensions, restoration of facade, change of use from police station to Class 3A guest house and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Kbira - [**PA/06309/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06309-26/birkirkara-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): Minor internal and external alterations to existing property and including extension at second floor and access to roof at third floor. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04818/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04818-26/birkirkara-affect-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): To affect internal and external alterations to the existing confectionery (incl selling spirits by the tot) in question which include the demolition of store at Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04707/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04707-26/birkirkara-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 dwelling. The proposal includes the creation of a back yard and the construction of a wash Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04355/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04355-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A and sanctioning of existing as-built from PA/812/08, including correction of site under PA/812/08. Granted, validated 25 August 2026 - [**PA/04322/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04322-26/birkirkara-cleaning-and-restoration-of-external-facades): Cleaning and restoration of external facades. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04065/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04065-26/birkirkara-changes-to-facade): Changes to facade, replacement of masonry railing with metal railing and Maltese closed balcony with open balcony with metal railing. Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03685/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03685-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-extensions): Proposed alterations and extensions, restoration of facade, change of use from police station to Class 3A guest house and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03679/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03679-26/birkirkara-change-use-of-domestic-store-to-class): To change use of domestic store to Class 4B Retail (hairdresser/nail parlour), within pre-1968 building, and to affix shop sign. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/00196/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00196-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-class-4b): Change of use Class 4B (hair and beauty saloon) into Class 1 (residential), plus alteration of existing building, including: -Removal and construction of walls/ Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/06194/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06194-25/birkirkara-propose-the-rehabilitation-of-a-pre-1968-dwelling): To propose the rehabilitation of a pre-1968 dwelling, including changes to floor levels and internal wall layout, the dismantling of dangerous structures and ce Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05478/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05478-25/birkirkara-sanction-garage): To sanction garage (for private cars) due to discrepancies with respect to the approved permit PA3511/03. Granted, validated 23 September 2025 - [**PA/04363/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04363-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-existing-sitting-room): Proposed change of use from existing sitting room to garage. Minor internal and external alterations, including the addition of a pool in the internal courtyard Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/02012/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02012-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-to-internal-wall-layouts): To sanction minor changes to internal wall layouts, external staircase at first floor level and alteration of facade opramorta of pre-1968 property. Granted, validated 28 April 2025 - [**PA/00455/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00455-25/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, alterations and extension to existing dwelling. To include excavation/construction of proposed pool at ground floor, construction and ins Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/07179/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07179-24/birkirkara-reduce-size-of-class-4b-retail-and): To reduce size of Class 4B retail and change of use to Class 4A office at ground floor at back and class 1 residential at first floor and roof level. Both new s Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/06949/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06949-24/birkirkara-sanction-pa06080-00-and-pa02080-90-property-as-built): To sanction PA06080/00 and PA02080/90 property as built, and propose to convert the property use Class from a 4B to a residential unit and internal alterations Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/06867/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06867-24/birkirkara-affect-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): To affect additions and alterations to existing townhouse namely to erect room at roof level, and extend staircase to same level. Granted, validated 31 October 2024 - [**PA/06024/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06024-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-reinstate-pre-1967-townhouse-layout): Alterations to reinstate pre-1967 townhouse layout, including removal of accretions. Proposed minor internal alterations, construction of rooms at setback floor Granted, validated 11 September 2024 - [**PA/03059/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03059-24/birkirkara-sanction-additions-to-pre-1968-townhouse-and-propose): To sanction additions to pre-1968 townhouse and propose minor internal alterations to existing structure. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/02863/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02863-24/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed minor internal alterations to pre 1967 dwelling including the sanctioning of a staircase/storage structure leading to the roof level. Granted, validated 25 June 2024 - [**PA/01049/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01049-24/birkirkara-some-internal-minor-alterations-including-removing-some): Some internal minor alterations including removing some internal partitioning and also widening of some internal apertures, amending the main facade, creating a Granted, validated 24 May 2024 - [**PA/06176/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06176-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, minor external changes to facade as approved in PA2964/22 and restoration of facade. To correct property boundary as per survey. Granted, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/01289/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01289-23/birkirkara-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade, removal of sign and replacement of existing metal shutter with a garage door, change of use from approved Class 4 retail shop to Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/01280/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01280-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-to-sanction-changes-from): Internal alterations and to sanction changes from approved permit. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/00030/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00030-23/birkirkara-addition-of-clear-glass-panels-as-safety): Addition of clear glass panels as safety measure to existing roof low parapet wall. Enclose service area at upper roof level by four course solid partition. 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