Triq il-Ward tax-Xemx, Fgura: planning intelligence
12 applications on record: 10 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 16 residential units granted. 5 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map FG2): 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.
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).
Height precedents
- PA/03443/23 Fgura: To sanction existing third floor structures, To propose demolition of of same structures; reconstruction of a new full floor and recessed floor, both floors bei
- PA/03806/23 Fgura: To sanction departures from PB/3638/71 to first floor maisonette which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to the levels and to the facades. Propos
- PA/05356/25 Fgura: Proposal to amend Approved PA/3443/23 by removing the spiral staircase that connects the duplex, converting it into two separate units on the third and recessed
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Triq il-Ward tax-Xemx
- PA/02768/26 Fgura: Proposed demolition of existing penthouse roof and extension to full floor and construction of receded additional unit above. Including sanctioning of variation
- PA/01504/26 Fgura: Proposed demolition of common parts and reconstruction of stairwell and lift to join two adjacent blocks, construction of third floor apartment and penthouse at
- PA/01152/26 Fgura: To sanction as existing surveyed ground floor garage.
- PA/00076/26 Fgura: Additions and alterations to existing property approved in PA06803/23 to form two separate dwellings (apartments).
- PA/05356/25 Fgura: Proposal to amend Approved PA/3443/23 by removing the spiral staircase that connects the duplex, converting it into two separate units on the third and recessed
- PA/04670/25 Fgura: Construction of two overlying flats and penthouse over an existing two storey building.
- PA/03425/25 Fgura: Minor internal alterations, demolition and reconstruction of roof slabs. Extension of stairwell at roof level to form a bedroom and bathroom.
- PA/00888/25 Fgura: Demolition of staircase and stair hood to roof of first floor maisonette and construction of replacement staircase and lift shaft to roof.
- PA/06488/24 Fgura: To propose the demolition of an existing washroom, roof and stairs, and to construct new stairs, a lift, 2 new levels and a receded level, creating 3 apartments
- PA/06803/23 Fgura: Additions and alterations to existing property including the replacement of deteriorating roofs.
- PA/03806/23 Fgura: To sanction departures from PB/3638/71 to first floor maisonette which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to the levels and to the facades. Propos
- PA/03443/23 Fgura: To sanction existing third floor structures, To propose demolition of of same structures; reconstruction of a new full floor and recessed floor, both floors bei
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