--- title: "Triq Karm Zerafa, Birkirkara: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-karm-zerafa source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq Karm Zerafa, Birkirkara: 9 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement. Conditions, consultees and precedents from… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birkirkara › Triq Karm Zerafa # Triq Karm Zerafa, Birkirkara: planning intelligence 9 applications on record: 5 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending (100% of decided granted). 1 residential units granted. 2 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: Residential Areas CG07. Along the street the policy map shows Residential Areas CG07. ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Karm Zerafa yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06202/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06202-26/birkirkara-conversion-of-aperture-into-a-french-balcony): Conversion of aperture into a french balcony following approval of DS/171/26. Proposal includes also sanctioning of facade - permit not traced. Pending - [**PA/03522/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03522-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing): Demolition of existing, excavation of 1 level and proposed construction of basement level - parking spaces, ground to receded fourth floor level - residential. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq Karm Zerafa - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06202/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06202-26/birkirkara-conversion-of-aperture-into-a-french-balcony): Conversion of aperture into a french balcony following approval of DS/171/26. Proposal includes also sanctioning of facade - permit not traced. Pending - [**PA/04052/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04052-26/birkirkara-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-3209-05): To sanction property as-built from PA/3209/05. Granted, validated 7 July 2026 - [**PA/03522/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03522-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing): Demolition of existing, excavation of 1 level and proposed construction of basement level - parking spaces, ground to receded fourth floor level - residential. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04009/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04009-25/birkirkara-sanction-class-4a-office-as-built): To sanction Class 4A office as built, since the original permit could not be traced, and to install two a.c units - one in the front garden, enclosed in a louve Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/06137/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06137-24/birkirkara-sanction-changes-at-basement-level-approved-in): To sanction changes at basement level approved in PA 8438/19 due to construction of piles. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/02409/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, part change of use from garage to Class 4A office, and affixing of sign. Granted, validated 30 April 2024 - [**PA/01150/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01150-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa560-05): To sanction minor changes from PA560/05. Changes include the removal of a window from the facade, changes in facade design, and shifting of walls. Withdrawn - [**PA/06665/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-ground-floor-garage): Sanctioning of a ground floor garage. 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