--- title: "Triq il-Ward tax-Xemx, Fgura: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-il-ward-tax-xemx source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq il-Ward tax-Xemx, Fgura: 12 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Fgura › Triq il-Ward tax-Xemx # 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03443-23/fgura-sanction-existing-third-floor-structures): 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 Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 16 February 2024 - [**PA/03806/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03806-23/fgura-sanction-departures-from-pb-3638-71-to-first-floor): 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 Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 12 January 2024 - [**PA/05356/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05356-25/fgura-proposal-to-amend-approved-pa-3443-23-by-removing): 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 Granted, validated 16 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Ward tax-Xemx yet. ## Latest applications on Triq il-Ward tax-Xemx - [**PA/02768/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02768-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-penthouse-roof-and-extension): Proposed demolition of existing penthouse roof and extension to full floor and construction of receded additional unit above. Including sanctioning of variation Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/01504/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01504-26/fgura-demolition-of-common-parts-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of common parts and reconstruction of stairwell and lift to join two adjacent blocks, construction of third floor apartment and penthouse at Granted, validated 6 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01152/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01152-26/fgura-sanction-as-existing-surveyed-ground-floor-garage): To sanction as existing surveyed ground floor garage. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/00076/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00076-26/fgura-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-property-approved): Additions and alterations to existing property approved in PA06803/23 to form two separate dwellings (apartments). Granted, validated 26 February 2026 - [**PA/05356/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05356-25/fgura-proposal-to-amend-approved-pa-3443-23-by-removing): 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 Granted, validated 16 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04670/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04670-25/fgura-construction-of-two-overlying-flats-and-penthouse): Construction of two overlying flats and penthouse over an existing two storey building. Under appeal, validated 5 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03425/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03425-25/fgura-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, demolition and reconstruction of roof slabs. Extension of stairwell at roof level to form a bedroom and bathroom. Granted, validated 13 June 2025 - [**PA/00888/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00888-25/fgura-demolition-of-staircase-and-stair-hood-to): Demolition of staircase and stair hood to roof of first floor maisonette and construction of replacement staircase and lift shaft to roof. Under appeal, validated 17 March 2025 - [**PA/06488/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06488-24/fgura-propose-the-demolition-of-an-existing-washroom): 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 Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/06803/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06803-23/fgura-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-property-including): Additions and alterations to existing property including the replacement of deteriorating roofs. Granted, validated 5 January 2024 - [**PA/03806/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03806-23/fgura-sanction-departures-from-pb-3638-71-to-first-floor): 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 Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03443/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03443-23/fgura-sanction-existing-third-floor-structures): 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 Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor Other streets in Fgura: [Triq Haz-Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-haz-zabbar), [Triq Hompesch](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-hompesch), [Triq il-Kampanella](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-il-kampanella), [Triq il-Merhba](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-il-merhba), [Triq San Tumas](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-san-tumas), [Triq is-Sur](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-is-sur), [Triq Kent](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-kent), [Vjal Kottoner](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/vjal-kottoner), [Triq Mater Boni Consilii](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-mater-boni-consilii), [Triq il-Karmnu](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-il-karmnu), [Triq Sant' Antnin](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-sant-antnin), [Triq il-Liedna](https://propertylist.mt/area/fgura/triq-il-liedna).