--- title: "Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-tumas-galea source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara: 8 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birkirkara › Triq Tumas Galea # Triq Tumas Galea, Birkirkara: planning intelligence 8 applications on record: 7 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 9 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 along 94% of the street. Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas CG07. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and some 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. ## Height precedents - [**PA/02872/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02872-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette-and-alterations): Proposed demolition of first floor maisonette and alterations to ground floor garage to introduce common stairwell and lift. Proposed excavation in garage to fo Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors, decided 23 July 2025 - [**PA/01910/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01910-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-dwelling): Alterations to existing first floor dwelling, demolition of existing roof structures and proposed construction of new dwellings at second, third and receded fou Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 4 February 2025 - [**PA/02081/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct three basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq Tumas Galea: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Latest applications on Triq Tumas Galea - [**PA/02081/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct three basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00234/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00234-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-dwelling-from-approved-permit-pa2052-00): To sanction existing dwelling from approved permit PA2052/00. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/05108/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05108-25/birkirkara-variations-from-official-building-alignment-to-development): Variations from official building alignment to development under the remit of permit PB/03035/85 and PA/00194/24. Granted, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/00935/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00935-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-an-existing-garage): Change of use from an existing garage to a public service garage. Granted, validated 19 February 2025 - [**PA/02872/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02872-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette-and-alterations): Proposed demolition of first floor maisonette and alterations to ground floor garage to introduce common stairwell and lift. Proposed excavation in garage to fo Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors - [**PA/01910/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01910-24/birkirkara-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-dwelling): Alterations to existing first floor dwelling, demolition of existing roof structures and proposed construction of new dwellings at second, third and receded fou Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00194/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00194-24/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4B retail with change in external aperture and sign. Proposal also includes sanctioning of built variations Granted, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/03621/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03621-21/birkirkara-construct-study-and-washroom-at-second-floor): To construct study and washroom at second floor, domestic store at ground floor and alterations to elevation Status being checked Other streets in Birkirkara: [Triq Fleur-De-Lys](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-fleur-de-lys), [Triq in-Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-in-naxxar), [Triq Dun Karm](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-dun-karm), [Triq Salvu Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-salvu-psaila), [Triq il-Karmnu](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-il-karmnu), [Triq il-Bwieraq](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-il-bwieraq), [Triq il-Kbira](https://propertylist.mt/area/birkirkara/triq-il-kbira), [Triq F. S. 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