Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara: planning intelligence
35 applications on record: 21 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending (95% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 11 residential units granted. 8 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 (51%); Valley Watercourse- no development area CG30 (49%).
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 Residential Areas CG07 (51% of the frontage); Valley Watercourse- no development area CG30 (49% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/04322/25 Birkirkara: Full development permission following outline approval PA/1439/24. The proposed works include the introduction of an escalator leading to the third-floor level
- PA/00307/26 Birkirkara: Proposed internal and external alterations on all floors and proposed extension at second floor, third floor and receded fourth floor to create 3 residential un
- PA/00785/26 Birkirkara: To construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Works to include installation of a pvc shop sign.
What the planning files say
Refused here
- PA/05860/24 Birkirkara: Placing of tables and chairs in front of restaurant.
Pending now
- PA/07326/26 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal ligh
- PA/07179/26 Birkirkara: Retaining of original wall at ground floor, previously approved for removal in PA/03921/20, to retain room as bedroom.
- PA/06888/26 Birkirkara: To construct a garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse.
- PA/06404/26 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage and
- PA/03057/26 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of changes to PA/05434/07, proposal of minor internal alterations and extension at second floor level.
Latest applications on Triq Salvu Psaila
- PA/07326/26 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal ligh
- PA/07179/26 Birkirkara: Retaining of original wall at ground floor, previously approved for removal in PA/03921/20, to retain room as bedroom.
- PA/06888/26 Birkirkara: To construct a garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse.
- PA/06404/26 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage and
- PA/04415/26 Birkirkara: Demolition of common stairs and washroom at second floor approved in PA04739/97 and construction of stairs and lift from ground floor to fourth floor, two x two
- PA/03057/26 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of changes to PA/05434/07, proposal of minor internal alterations and extension at second floor level.
- PA/02422/26 Birkirkara: To change the use of a Class 5A printing press together with an ancillary stationery shop (Class 4B) into a Class 4B general retail outlet, to carry out interna
- PA/00785/26 Birkirkara: To construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Works to include installation of a pvc shop sign.
- PA/00307/26 Birkirkara: Proposed internal and external alterations on all floors and proposed extension at second floor, third floor and receded fourth floor to create 3 residential un
- PA/07131/25 Birkirkara: To convert a vacant premises into a Class 4B pharmacy and ancillary Class 4A clinic accommodating 2 treatment rooms and to carry out internal and external alter
- PA/05745/25 Birkirkara: Part-change of use from approved Class 4A office in PA/8211/21 to Class 2C training centre (part of the existing and approved office to remain as is); proposed
- PA/04817/25 Birkirkara: To subdivide flat no. 2 (second-penthouse apartment duplex residence (PA/08810/21) into a second floor apartment (flat no. 2) and a penthouse apartment (flat no
- PA/04324/25 Birkirkara: Proposed internal alterations to pre-1967 structure.
- PA/04322/25 Birkirkara: Full development permission following outline approval PA/1439/24. The proposed works include the introduction of an escalator leading to the third-floor level
- PA/03486/25 Birkirkara: To sanction changes of store from approved plans. Proposed change of use from store to motor car dealer.
- PA/03171/25 Birkirkara: Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign.
- PA/03006/25 Birkirkara: To carry out alterations to existing residential unit at first floor, to carry out an extension at second floor and to construct a stairwell to the roof.
- PA/02544/25 Birkirkara: Amendments to development approved in PA/1037/16 including the addition of another floor, the introduction of balconies within the backyard, the extension of ga
- PA/02462/25 Birkirkara: Proposed offices Class 4A extension over existing office premises.
- PA/01769/25 Birkirkara: To renew PA/07649/17 (i.e. Renewal of PA/02005/12 and i.e. Renewal of PA/2289/02) extensions and alterations to existing Eurosport building including part sanct
- PA/01020/25 Birkirkara: Proposed internal alterations to apartments at first floor, sanctioning of alterations to balcony structures from those approved in PA8328/19 and proposal to ch
- PA/05860/24 Birkirkara: Placing of tables and chairs in front of restaurant.
- PA/05713/24 Birkirkara: Change of use from approved office in PA/8211/21 to Class 4B (beauty parlour and hairdresser).
- PA/01702/24 Birkirkara: Construction of a Class 4B shop at ground floor level and 4 no apartments at first, second, third and receded floor levels with a different layout from that as
- PA/01439/24 Birkirkara: Proposed alterations: to introduce an escalator leading to the third-floor level and two refuge areas at second floor level. To extend the existing receded thir
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