Triq it-Torri, Birkirkara: planning intelligence
21 applications on record: 11 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 18 residential units granted. 6 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.
Policy zones along the street: Valley Watercourse- no development area CG30 (73%); Residential Areas CG07 (27%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 4 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 (73% of the frontage); Residential Areas CG07 (27% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/00769/25 Birkirkara: Internal and external alterations to existing Class 4A office block (3 basement parking levels accommodating 76 spaces and 4 above ground office levels), includ
- PA/07030/23 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing structure retaining the existing façade at ground floor level and construction of a garage and three overlying apartments.
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/05441/26 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units.
- PA/05000/26 Birkirkara: Proposed sanctioning of change of use of a level 1 (basement level -4) garages and fronting private driveway to Class 6A store, for use by existing ground level
Latest applications on Triq it-Torri
- PA/05441/26 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units.
- PA/05000/26 Birkirkara: Proposed sanctioning of change of use of a level 1 (basement level -4) garages and fronting private driveway to Class 6A store, for use by existing ground level
- PA/00189/26 Birkirkara: Changes to approved PA/07723/25, to include 2 consultation rooms as part of pharmacy Class 4B.
- PA/00139/26 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and alterations to ground floor garage including change of use to residential maisonette and excavation for reserv
- PA/07723/25 Birkirkara: Proposed shop sign and minor internal alterations.
- PA/06072/25 Birkirkara: To sanction changes from PA/5903/05 including front garden area, internal alterations and change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A.
- PA/06036/25 Birkirkara: Proposed subdivision of existing duplex apartment.
- PA/05689/25 Birkirkara: Proposed staircase and ramp in front garden area of Class 4B.
- PA/04710/25 Birkirkara: Change of use of 2 car space to public service spaces, retaining 3 spaces for private cars.
- PA/02695/25 Birkirkara: Alteration to back bedroom to add the 4th bedroom.
- PA/01474/25 Birkirkara: Renewal of permit PA7225/19: (Internal and external alterations, sanctioning of internal alterations and change in utilisation of space at third floor and sanct
- PA/00769/25 Birkirkara: Internal and external alterations to existing Class 4A office block (3 basement parking levels accommodating 76 spaces and 4 above ground office levels), includ
- PA/07030/23 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing structure retaining the existing façade at ground floor level and construction of a garage and three overlying apartments.
- PA/04521/23 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of an extension to an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including alterations.
- PA/01887/23 Birkirkara: To sanction internal and external changes from that approved in DN1226/11 to existing shop.
- PA/01849/22 Birkirkara: To demolish existing structures, excavate over site and to construct two basement levels (level - 3 and level -2) which shall be accessible from an adjacent thi
- PA/00699/22 Birkirkara: To sanction domestic store and minor additions made post 1967 on apartment 4
- PA/01995/21 Birkirkara: Extension of an existing penthouse and construction of an overlying receded penthouse and washrooms. Works include demolition of roof structures.
- PA/01936/21 Birkirkara: To sanction pre-1968 garage as built and domestic store including space for foundations
- PA/01545/21 Birkirkara: To sanction minor internal alterations as per PA 8040/94. To retain Class 4B use, construct an external ramp, affix new shop sign and correction of site perimet
- PA/00256/20 Birkirkara: To sanction variations from previous approved permit PA/08040/94. These includes internal and external changes.
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