--- title: "Triq il-Qasab, Birkirkara: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-il-qasab source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq il-Qasab, Birkirkara: 13 planning applications, 86% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 2 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birkirkara › Triq il-Qasab # Triq il-Qasab, Birkirkara: planning intelligence 13 applications on record: 6 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending (86% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 12 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 along 53% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus 1 Receded Floor CG06, 3 Floors. Policy zones along the street: Valley Watercourse- no development area CG30 (77%); Boundary marking approximate limit of zone which is prone to flood risk CG30 (23%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 2 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 Valley Watercourse- no development area CG30 (77% of the frontage); Boundary marking approximate limit of zone which is prone to flood risk CG30 (23% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/07157/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07157-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a garages at ground floor, 6 apartments from 1st floor till 3rd floor and 2 penthouses at 4th floor with po Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 17 July 2025 - [**PA/02869/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02869-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling , except for facade with modifications to fit garage door and new entrance door, and erect garage for private cars and overlying 3 Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 2 floors, decided 16 September 2025 - [**PA/01633/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01633-25/birkirkara-propose-minor-and-external-changes-from-approved): To propose minor and external changes from approved RG95/24 including demolition and reconstruct staircase, extension of yard, propose new bathroom at first flo Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 2 floors, decided 24 July 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Qasab yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/04035/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04035-25/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Refused, validated 18 June 2025 ## Pending now - [**PA/06649/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-pre-1967-property-including): Proposed alterations and additions to pre-1967 property including demolition of internal walls at ground floor, proposed alterations to stairwell at all levels Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05331/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05331-26/birkirkara-amendment-to-pa-07157-23-to-include-changes-to): Proposed amendment to PA/07157/23 to include changes to garage layout and 1x bedroom unit at ground floor level, changes to internal and external layout at 1st, Pending, validated 5 August 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Qasab - [**PA/06649/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-pre-1967-property-including): Proposed alterations and additions to pre-1967 property including demolition of internal walls at ground floor, proposed alterations to stairwell at all levels Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05331/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05331-26/birkirkara-amendment-to-pa-07157-23-to-include-changes-to): Proposed amendment to PA/07157/23 to include changes to garage layout and 1x bedroom unit at ground floor level, changes to internal and external layout at 1st, Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04035/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04035-25/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Refused, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/04020/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04020-25/birkirkara-minor-changes-to-class-4b-shop-approved): Proposed minor changes to Class 4B shop approved in PA301/16, and the change of use to public service garage. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/01633/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01633-25/birkirkara-propose-minor-and-external-changes-from-approved): To propose minor and external changes from approved RG95/24 including demolition and reconstruct staircase, extension of yard, propose new bathroom at first flo Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/04551/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04551-24/birkirkara-sanction-as-built-house-of-character-against-that): To sanction as-built house of character against that approved in PA/00108/10 and propose minor alterations. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/02869/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02869-24/birkirkara-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling , except for facade with modifications to fit garage door and new entrance door, and erect garage for private cars and overlying 3 Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/01509/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01509-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-pa1098-20): To sanction changes to PA1098/20, i.e. raising of stairwell hood to allow easy access to roof. Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/07157/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07157-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a garages at ground floor, 6 apartments from 1st floor till 3rd floor and 2 penthouses at 4th floor with po Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02732/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-22/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations. Demolition and reconstruction of roof slabs/walls. Restoration and alterations to facade, including new apertures and additio Status being checked - [**PA/03467/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03467-21/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, construction of basement garages, maisonette at ground floor level, six apartmens at first, second and third floor, and t Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01098/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01098-20/birkirkara-sanction-alterations-at-basement-level-and-an): To sanction alterations at basement level and an additional bedroom at first floor level to a pre-1967 dwelling, and a proposed parapet wall at roof level. 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