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Triq il-Wied, Birkirkara: planning intelligence

32 applications on record: 17 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending (94% of decided granted). 8 residential units granted. 7 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

Official height limit (2006 local plan, map BKM4): 2 Floors, an overall height of 11.40 m (12.30 m with a basement, 13.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 68% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus 1 Receded Floor CG06.

Policy zones along the street: Boundary marking approximate limit of zone which is prone to flood risk CG30 (49%); Residential Areas CG07 (26%); Valley Watercourse- no development area CG30 (26%).

Along the street the policy map shows Boundary marking approximate limit of zone which is prone to flood risk CG30 (49% of the frontage); Residential Areas CG07 (26% of the frontage); Valley Watercourse- no development area CG30 (26% of the frontage).

What the planning files say

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Refused here

  • PA/03826/23 Birkirkara: To place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform with supportive bollards. Refused, validated 28 June 2023

Pending now

  • PA/05698/26 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of drawings from DN/00415/04 following site survey, proposed installation of timber balcony and louvered apertures at ground floor and facade restor Pending, validated 2 September 2026
  • PA/07119/25 Birkirkara: Internal alterations, alterations to facade, excavation and construction of pool, installation of lift and installation of solar panels roof level. Pending, validated 5 November 2025
  • PA/06988/25 Birkirkara: The proposed development includes the excavation of a basement level (level -1) to be used for storage ancillary to a Class 4B showroom. Proposed construction o Pending, validated 5 November 2025, 4 floors

Latest applications on Triq il-Wied

  • PA/05698/26 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of drawings from DN/00415/04 following site survey, proposed installation of timber balcony and louvered apertures at ground floor and facade restor Pending, validated 2 September 2026
  • PA/00528/26 Birkirkara: Changes to Class 4A offices, approved through PA/04702/20. Proposal includes the introduction of a garage, additional Class 4A office space, internal alteration Granted, validated 4 February 2026
  • PA/07944/25 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 1 residential. The proposal also includes internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 10 December 2025
  • PA/07119/25 Birkirkara: Internal alterations, alterations to facade, excavation and construction of pool, installation of lift and installation of solar panels roof level. Pending, validated 5 November 2025
  • PA/07025/25 Birkirkara: Construction of swimming pool and sanctioning of alterations. Granted, validated 22 October 2025
  • PA/06988/25 Birkirkara: The proposed development includes the excavation of a basement level (level -1) to be used for storage ancillary to a Class 4B showroom. Proposed construction o Pending, validated 5 November 2025, 4 floors
  • PA/06104/25 Birkirkara: Proposed minor alteration consisting of opening an external aperture at a pre-1968 townhouse at 38 Triq Il-Wied, Triq l- Imriehel, Birkirkara. Granted, validated 25 March 2026
  • PA/05880/25 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from existing approved band club bar area to Class 4D outlet at ground floor and to install sign on facade. Granted, validated 10 September 2025
  • PA/04787/25 Birkirkara: Application to sanction change of use from pre-1967 dwelling to dance studio (Class 2C), including sign on facade. Granted, validated 22 October 2025
  • PA/08362/24 Birkirkara: Change of use from approved offices with PA/00155/19 to residential units. Granted, validated 11 December 2024
  • PA/07569/24 Birkirkara: To demolish existing residential and approved Class 4A office structures, excavate the site, construct a four-level public car park accommodating 206 vehicles, Suspended, validated 11 March 2026, 5 floors
  • PA/06875/24 Birkirkara: Part change of use of Class 3A reception to Class 4D to include dining area open to the general public, as ancillary facility to the Class 3A hostel, and shifti Granted, validated 9 October 2024
  • PA/05245/24 Birkirkara: Correction of site for PB/464/85. Demolition and reconstruction of internal part of property with different layout, including additional extensions to property. Granted, validated 24 March 2025
  • PA/05074/24 Birkirkara: Change of use from Class 4A office and dwelling covered by PA4094/16 to Class 3A hostel including internal alterations. Granted, validated 31 July 2024
  • PA/01512/24 Birkirkara: To sanction apartment as built from PA2649/09. . Granted, validated 11 April 2024
  • PA/01279/24 Birkirkara: Change of use from a bar and lounge to Class 4D sushi bar plus other minor internal and external additions and alterations. Proposal includes sanctioning of sto Granted, validated 6 March 2024
  • PA/03826/23 Birkirkara: To place outdoor tables and chairs on a demountable timber platform with supportive bollards. Refused, validated 28 June 2023
  • PA/01212/23 Birkirkara: Internal alterations to existing apartments and change of apertures from timber to pvc. Withdrawn
  • PA/01181/23 Birkirkara: Proposed restoration of facade following Irrestawra l-Faccata grant scheme application GS491/21 and GS492/21. Granted, validated 24 March 2023
  • PA/01054/23 Birkirkara: Proposed restoration interventions as covered by GS351/21. Granted, validated 17 March 2023
  • PA/00271/23 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing garage and construction of a terraced house. Alterations and extension at roof level of a pre-1967 first floor maisonette. Subdivision of Granted, validated 25 January 2023
  • PA/00267/23 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from pastizzeria to take away, and minor internal alterations and alterations to facade, including modifications to sign and removal of r Granted, validated 25 January 2023
  • PA/00066/23 Birkirkara: Internal alterations, erect gypsum partition for store and w.c. and to change use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C shop. Granted, validated 18 January 2023
  • PA/03412/22 Birkirkara: To replace timber main door at ground level and aluminum window and closed balcony at first floor level, as approved in Restoration Grant Scheme GS00339/21 plus Status being checked
  • PA/03194/22 Birkirkara: To sanction office (Class 4A) as built. Status being checked

Other streets in Birkirkara: Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Triq in-Naxxar, Triq Dun Karm, Triq Salvu Psaila, Triq il-Karmnu, Triq il-Bwieraq, Triq il-Kbira, Triq F. S. Caruana, Triq Anglu Mallia, Triq San Giljan, Triq Ganu, Triq Santu Rokku.