--- title: "Triq Santa Marija, Birkirkara: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-santa-marija source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Santa Marija, Birkirkara: 13 planning applications, 91% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birkirkara › Triq Santa Marija # Triq Santa Marija, Birkirkara: planning intelligence 13 applications on record: 10 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending (91% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 7 residential units granted. ## 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 (69%); Residential Areas CG07 (31%). 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 (69% of the frontage); Residential Areas CG07 (31% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/03015/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03015-24/birkirkara-convert-duplex-unit-at-third-floor-level): To convert duplex unit at third floor level and penthouse level approved by PA4444/23 into two separate units plus other internal additions and alterations. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 8 October 2024 - [**PA/04444/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04444-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-2): To demolish existing residential unit and construct 2 apartments at first and second floor level plus overlying duplex unit at third and penthouse level. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 1 December 2023 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Santa Marija yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/00358/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00358-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-to): To sanction minor internal and external variations to ground floor unit approved in PA4296/18. To sanction change of use from Class 4B retail outlet to resident Refused, validated 29 January 2025, 1 floor ## Latest applications on Triq Santa Marija - [**PA/05313/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05313-25/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-a-maisonette-located-at-upper): Sanctioning of a maisonette located at upper ground floor level, having a different layout from that approved in PA/05428/19, including changes in wall position Granted, validated 25 September 2025 - [**PA/01718/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01718-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-an-existing-residential): Change of use from an existing residential garage to a Class 4B shop as per LN74/14. Proposal also includes the construction of a w.c and a small store, and the Granted, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/01006/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01006-25/birkirkara-sanction-apartment-from-approved-permit-pa3822-05): To sanction apartment from approved permit PA3822/05. Proposed opramorta at roof level. Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/00358/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00358-25/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-to): To sanction minor internal and external variations to ground floor unit approved in PA4296/18. To sanction change of use from Class 4B retail outlet to resident Refused, validated 29 January 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/03876/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03876-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-residential-apartment-block): Proposed change of use from residential apartment block to hostel (Class 3A). Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/03015/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03015-24/birkirkara-convert-duplex-unit-at-third-floor-level): To convert duplex unit at third floor level and penthouse level approved by PA4444/23 into two separate units plus other internal additions and alterations. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02784/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02784-24/birkirkara-the-change-of-use-of-garage-approved): Application for the change of use of garage approved by PA/5275/96 into Class 4B shop (nail technician/beautician), introduction of w.c and fixing of glass door Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/00863/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00863-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-existing): Change of use of existing, pre-1967, garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 21 February 2024 - [**PA/04584/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04584-23/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-door-and-change-of): Sanctioning of existing door and change of use from public service garage to ATM lobby. Proposal includes the construction of access for all ramp and constructi Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/04444/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04444-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-2): To demolish existing residential unit and construct 2 apartments at first and second floor level plus overlying duplex unit at third and penthouse level. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00725/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00725-23/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-an-existing-residential): Change of use from an existing residential garage to a Class 4A office as per LN74/14. The proposal also includes the construction of a w.c, a small store and f Granted, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/03399/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03399-21/birkirkara-alterations-to-the-approved-pa01319-20-including-removal): Proposed alterations to the approved PA01319/20 including: Removal of basement floor; change of maisonette at ground floor level to garage; Minor alterations to Status being checked - [**PA/03091/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03091-21/birkirkara-extension-at-third-and-fourth-floor-to): Extension at third & fourth floor to form an additional duplex unit. To Sanction common area from approved PA/8197/01. 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