--- title: "Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-in-naxxar source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara: 43 planning applications, 96% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 5 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birkirkara › Triq in-Naxxar # Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara: planning intelligence 43 applications on record: 27 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending (96% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 67 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 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 80% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus 1 Receded Floor CG06. Policy zones along the street: Valley Watercourse- no development area CG30. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, and the tallest 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. ## Height precedents - [**PA/07105/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07105-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-2-showrooms): To demolish existing building and construct 2 showrooms at ground floor level, 6 overlying apartments and 2 apartments at receded level. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, decided 28 April 2026 - [**PA/07508/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07508-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-warehouse): Proposed demolition of existing ground floor warehouse, demolition of ground floor garage, and excavation for the construction of underlying ancillary parking s Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 5 floors, decided 16 June 2026 - [**PA/05970/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05970-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-the-front-part-of-an): Demolition of the front part of an existing pre-1967 house (from Triq in-Naxxar), excavation of a basement and internal alterations to the back part of the hous Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 5 floors, decided 20 March 2024 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 3 planning files for Triq in-Naxxar: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Refused here - [**PA/07548/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07548-25/birkirkara-proposal-to-demolish-existing-property): Proposal: To demolish existing property, excavate basement garage and reservoir and construct reservoir, basement garage, car showroom, and overlying four apart Refused, validated 3 December 2025, 5 floors ## Pending now - [**PA/04551/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04551-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-5a-carpentry): Change of use from Class 5A carpentry workshop to showroom for sale of cars. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/06866/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06866-25/birkirkara-to-implement-a-well-planned): Proposed to implement a well-planned, recreational, rooftop garden to improve the building’s performance and serve as a distinctive communal feature which is mu Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/00963/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00963-23/birkirkara-part-change-of-use-from-class-1): Proposed part change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 2A care home. Development includes the demolition of existing structures and excavation of the sit Pending, validated 1 March 2023, 8 floors ## Latest applications on Triq in-Naxxar - [**PA/05774/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05774-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-property-and-construction-of-a): To demolish existing property and construction of a block of 8 apartments and a Class 4B retail unit at ground floor level. Proposal also includes the introduct Suspended, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04551/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04551-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-5a-carpentry): Change of use from Class 5A carpentry workshop to showroom for sale of cars. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/01389/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01389-26/birkirkara-sanction-class-4b-meat-shop-as-existing): To sanction Class 4B meat shop as existing. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01322/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01322-26/birkirkara-propose-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-approved-facade): To propose demolition and reconstruction of approved facade in PA/02321/20. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/07548/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07548-25/birkirkara-proposal-to-demolish-existing-property): Proposal: To demolish existing property, excavate basement garage and reservoir and construct reservoir, basement garage, car showroom, and overlying four apart Refused, validated 3 December 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/07508/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07508-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-warehouse): Proposed demolition of existing ground floor warehouse, demolition of ground floor garage, and excavation for the construction of underlying ancillary parking s Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/07223/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07223-25/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-from-pa4128-09): To sanction internal and external changes from PA4128/09 as built. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/07105/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07105-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-2-showrooms): To demolish existing building and construct 2 showrooms at ground floor level, 6 overlying apartments and 2 apartments at receded level. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06866/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06866-25/birkirkara-to-implement-a-well-planned): Proposed to implement a well-planned, recreational, rooftop garden to improve the building’s performance and serve as a distinctive communal feature which is mu Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/02058/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02058-25/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-two-approved-class): To change the use of two approved class 4b shops into one class 4d restaurant, to carry out minor internal alterations, to clad moulded border to both shopfront Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01863/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01863-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-confectionery): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved Confectionery (Class 4b) in PA/03079/93 and proposed Take Away to include on-site cooking facilities. Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/00396/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00396-25/birkirkara-sanction-the-construction-of-maisonette-as-built): To sanction the construction of maisonette as built. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/08553/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08553-24/birkirkara-divide-a-class-4b-showroom-with-interconnected): To divide a Class 4B showroom with interconnected Class 5B carpentry and stores at ground and first floor levels into 2 separate Class 4B showrooms with interco Granted, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/06964/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06964-24/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved): To sanction internal and external changes to approved permit PA/00503/18 following construction and minor changes to facade and roof structure rendering to whit Granted, validated 11 December 2024 - [**PA/05685/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05685-24/birkirkara-carry-out-alterations-to-an-existing-class): To carry out alterations to an existing Class 4B shop, to demolish first and second floor levels, and to construct flats at each of the first, second and third Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04067/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04067-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-residential-unit-to): Change of use from residential unit to shop (Class 4B), including fixing of sign plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/03904/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03904-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-warehouse): Proposed demolition of existing ground floor warehouse, and excavation for the construction of underlying ancillary parking spaces and ancillary showroom store Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03054/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03054-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of basement garage, ground floor Class 4B sale of convenience goods, first to third floor apartments, and penth Withdrawn, validated 29 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02885/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02885-24/birkirkara-restoration-of-main-facade): Restoration of main facade, change of use from residential to Class 4A (offices), minor internal alterations (removal of wall and bathrooms/showers at first flo Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/02140/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02140-24/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-washroom-including-1m-parapet): Proposed extension to existing washroom including 1m parapet wall, and reconstruction of existing washroom roof at a higher level. Alteration also includes the Granted, validated 5 June 2024 - [**PA/01960/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01960-24/birkirkara-sanction-general-variations-all-throughout): To sanction general variations all throughout, including demolition and excavation of back yard area including the construction of ancillary stores till road le Granted, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/00991/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00991-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of property as built from that approved in PB/00740/86, sanctioning of signage, and proposed changed of use from store to Class 4B retail shop. Granted, validated 21 February 2024 - [**PA/00841/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00841-24/birkirkara-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed additions and alterations to pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 21 March 2024 - [**PA/00764/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00764-24/birkirkara-convert-existing-retail-class-4b-unit-to): To convert existing retail Class 4B unit to Class 4D outlet, to construct kitchen with flueless canopy and rear office, bathrooms, and underlying store below ra Granted, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/06915/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06915-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa1255-15-full-demolition-of): Renewal of PA1255/15 - Full demolition of existing 2-storey terrace house, excavation of basement and construction of: basement store ancillary to Class 4B grou Granted, validated 11 March 2025 Other streets in Birkirkara: [Triq Fleur-De-Lys](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-fleur-de-lys), [Triq Dun Karm](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-dun-karm), [Triq Salvu Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-salvu-psaila), [Triq il-Karmnu](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-il-karmnu), [Triq il-Bwieraq](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-il-bwieraq), [Triq il-Kbira](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-il-kbira), [Triq F. 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