--- title: "Triq it-Torri, Birkirkara: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-it-torri source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq it-Torri, Birkirkara: 21 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birkirkara › Triq it-Torri # 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00769-25/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-class): Internal and external alterations to existing Class 4A office block (3 basement parking levels accommodating 76 spaces and 4 above ground office levels), includ Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors, decided 31 July 2025 - [**PA/07030/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07030-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-structure-retaining-the-existing): Demolition of existing structure retaining the existing façade at ground floor level and construction of a garage and three overlying apartments. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 4 floors, decided 29 April 2025 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq it-Torri: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Pending now - [**PA/05441/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05000/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05000-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-of-a): 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 Pending, validated 22 July 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq it-Torri - [**PA/05441/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05000/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05000-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-of-a): 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 Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/00189/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00189-26/birkirkara-changes-to-approved-pa-07723-25): Changes to approved PA/07723/25, to include 2 consultation rooms as part of pharmacy Class 4B. Granted, validated 26 February 2026 - [**PA/00139/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00139-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and alterations to ground floor garage including change of use to residential maisonette and excavation for reserv Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/07723/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07723-25/birkirkara-shop-sign-and-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed shop sign and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 15 December 2025 - [**PA/06072/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-25/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-pa-5903-05-including-front-garden): To sanction changes from PA/5903/05 including front garden area, internal alterations and change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/06036/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06036-25/birkirkara-subdivision-of-existing-duplex-apartment): Proposed subdivision of existing duplex apartment. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/05689/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05689-25/birkirkara-staircase-and-ramp-in-front-garden-area): Proposed staircase and ramp in front garden area of Class 4B. Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/04710/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04710-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-2-car-space): Change of use of 2 car space to public service spaces, retaining 3 spaces for private cars. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/02695/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02695-25/birkirkara-alteration-to-back-bedroom-to-add-the): Alteration to back bedroom to add the 4th bedroom. Granted, validated 22 May 2025 - [**PA/01474/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01474-25/birkirkara-renewal-of-permit-pa7225-19): Renewal of permit PA7225/19: (Internal and external alterations, sanctioning of internal alterations and change in utilisation of space at third floor and sanct Withdrawn - [**PA/00769/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00769-25/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-class): Internal and external alterations to existing Class 4A office block (3 basement parking levels accommodating 76 spaces and 4 above ground office levels), includ Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/07030/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07030-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-structure-retaining-the-existing): Demolition of existing structure retaining the existing façade at ground floor level and construction of a garage and three overlying apartments. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 4 floors - [**PA/04521/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04521-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-an-extension-to-an-existing): Sanctioning of an extension to an existing pre-1967 dwelling, including alterations. Withdrawn, validated 7 February 2024 - [**PA/01887/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01887-23/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-from-that): To sanction internal and external changes from that approved in DN1226/11 to existing shop. Granted, validated 5 April 2023 - [**PA/01849/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01849-22/birkirkara-demolish-existing-structures): 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 Status being checked - [**PA/00699/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00699-22/birkirkara-sanction-domestic-store-and-minor-additions-made): To sanction domestic store and minor additions made post 1967 on apartment 4 Status being checked - [**PA/01995/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01995-21/birkirkara-extension-of-an-existing-penthouse-and-construction): Extension of an existing penthouse and construction of an overlying receded penthouse and washrooms. Works include demolition of roof structures. Status being checked - [**PA/01936/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01936-21/birkirkara-sanction-pre-1968-garage-as-built-and-domestic): To sanction pre-1968 garage as built and domestic store including space for foundations Status being checked - [**PA/01545/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01545-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-as-per-pa): 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 Status being checked - [**PA/00256/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00256-20/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-08040): To sanction variations from previous approved permit PA/08040/94. These includes internal and external changes. 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