--- title: "Triq il-Merzuq, Birzebbuga: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/birzebbuga/triq-il-merzuq source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Merzuq, Birzebbuga: 8 planning applications, 100% granted, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Birzebbuga › Triq il-Merzuq # Triq il-Merzuq, Birzebbuga: planning intelligence 8 applications on record: 5 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 2 residential units granted. 1 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows The official height limit for this street is on Birzebbuga's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. [See Birzebbuga's local plan maps](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Birzebbuga). ## Height precedents - [**PA/03679/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03679-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-third-floor-plan-and-to): To demolish existing third floor plan and to propose third and set back floors on existing dwelling. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 10 September 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Merzuq yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/04197/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04197-26/birzebbuga-construct-a-three-bedroom-unit-at-third): To construct a three bedroom unit at third floor level and 2 washrooms at roof level. The proposal includes also the extension of the existing stairwell. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors ## Latest applications on Triq il-Merzuq - [**PA/04197/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04197-26/birzebbuga-construct-a-three-bedroom-unit-at-third): To construct a three bedroom unit at third floor level and 2 washrooms at roof level. The proposal includes also the extension of the existing stairwell. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03679/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03679-25/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-third-floor-plan-and-to): To demolish existing third floor plan and to propose third and set back floors on existing dwelling. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01571/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01571-25/birzebbuga-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built, including proposed external/internal alterations and introduction of a 1 car garage. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/00871/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00871-25/birzebbuga-installation-of-1): Proposed installation of 1.5m retractable canopies in front garden. Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/08340/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08340-24/birzebbuga-sanction-existing-first-floor-apartment-for-changes): To sanction existing first floor apartment for changes from approved permit PAPB778/91. Granted, validated 6 February 2025 - [**PA/08280/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08280-24/birzebbuga-perform-and-sanction-internal-alterations-to-existing): To perform and sanction internal alterations to existing dwelling including removing of internal walls and change of use from sitting room to bedroom and domest Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/03125/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03125-22/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): Minor internal alterations and change of use of garage to Class 4B (grocer) as an extension to the approved Class 4B shop (PA7459/06). Installation of shop sign Status being checked - [**PA/02231/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02231-22/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction as built apartment from that approved in permit PAPB3114/91/778/91 at second floor including changes in internal layout and facade. 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