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Triq Birbuba, Gharb: planning intelligence

32 applications on record: 18 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending (95% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 14 residential units granted. 4 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

The official height limit for this street is on Gharb's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. See Gharb's local plan maps.

Height precedents

  • PA/08707/24 Gharb: To carry out alterations and extensions to residential dwellings approved in PA/00673/03. Alterations include changes to layout, facades, to include lift and ex Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 26 May 2026
  • PA/02115/24 Gharb: Additions and alterations at all levels of the existing building approved in PA1080/90, installation a lift shaft, construction of an extension at the receded f Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 24 September 2024
  • PA/05178/24 Gharb: Following an accurate site survey, to sanction wall thicknesses and outdoor area layout including location of pool. Proposed works to include construction of ba Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, decided 5 May 2026

What the planning files say

No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Birbuba yet.

Refused here

  • PA/03008/24 Gharb: Sanctioning of small room and side window at second floor, chimney flue at roof, pergola at first floor and minor internal alterations overlooking courtyard at Refused, validated 22 May 2024

Pending now

  • PA/07279/26 Gharb: To dismantle and reinstate structurally unsafe roof using same materials and to raise same roof by 80cm. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
  • PA/05746/25 Gharb: To sanction as built reservoir, previously approved in DN226/07, and propose change of use of said reservoir into a boutique winery. Proposal includes of subter Pending, validated 3 September 2025

Latest applications on Triq Birbuba

  • PA/07279/26 Gharb: To dismantle and reinstate structurally unsafe roof using same materials and to raise same roof by 80cm. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
  • PA/01069/26 Gharb: Part demolition of existing properties and the construction of a residential care home for the elderly (Class 2A). Suspended, validated 25 February 2026
  • PA/00431/26 Gharb: To demolish the existing residential unit approved in PA/00702/16 and construct two residential units with underlying garages at basement level. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 1 floor
  • PA/07929/25 Gharb: To renew PA/00702/16 - To sanction changes to approved dwelling including alterations and additions and changes to site footprint. Granted, validated 9 January 2026
  • PA/05746/25 Gharb: To sanction as built reservoir, previously approved in DN226/07, and propose change of use of said reservoir into a boutique winery. Proposal includes of subter Pending, validated 3 September 2025
  • PA/05419/25 Gharb: To sanction internal and external alterations to dwelling in lieu PA/01664/23 Granted, validated 27 August 2025
  • PA/04023/25 Gharb: To sanction void foundations that were constructed during clearing of soil till existing rock level following building works covered by PA/06338/19. Granted, validated 30 July 2025
  • PA/03017/25 Gharb: To sanction minor deviations from approved permit PA/00991/01, including alterations to pool shape, relocation of reservoir, addition of an underground pump roo Granted, validated 2 June 2025
  • PA/02392/25 Gharb: To sanction differences from approved drawings in PA/07132/21 including extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 16 April 2025
  • PA/02106/25 Gharb: To carry out extension to dwelling approved in PA/03393/22. Granted, validated 2 April 2025
  • PA/01962/25 Gharb: To renew PA0675/17- Proposed extension at ground floor, at the back of the site; including minor internal alterations to connect the ground floor spaces. Withdrawn
  • PA/00432/25 Gharb: To excavate the site to construct three terraced houses with underlying garages for private cars, domestic stores and swimming pools. Granted, validated 29 January 2025
  • PA/08707/24 Gharb: To carry out alterations and extensions to residential dwellings approved in PA/00673/03. Alterations include changes to layout, facades, to include lift and ex Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06014/24 Gharb: To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/2181/21 which include the addition of a basement level and the extension of washroom at roo Granted, validated 20 November 2024
  • PA/05178/24 Gharb: Following an accurate site survey, to sanction wall thicknesses and outdoor area layout including location of pool. Proposed works to include construction of ba Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/03008/24 Gharb: Sanctioning of small room and side window at second floor, chimney flue at roof, pergola at first floor and minor internal alterations overlooking courtyard at Refused, validated 22 May 2024
  • PA/02115/24 Gharb: Additions and alterations at all levels of the existing building approved in PA1080/90, installation a lift shaft, construction of an extension at the receded f Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06821/23 Gharb: Sanctioning of variations from previously approved PA10126/18. Variations relate to shifting of external, internal walls and apertures. Granted, validated 24 January 2024
  • PA/04649/23 Gharb: To sanction internal differences and to construct additions at roof level. Granted, validated 2 August 2023
  • PA/04220/23 Gharb: To sanction changes from PA3763/20. Changes include alignment of boundary of property following accurate survey. To also sanction domestic store at second floor Granted, validated 19 July 2023
  • PA/01882/23 Gharb: To sanction alterations to dwelling approved in PA00056/14. Alterations include changes to layout and facade. Granted, validated 5 April 2023
  • PA/01664/23 Gharb: To excavate site to construct swimming pool and reservoir at ground floor level and to construct a terraced house at the ground, first and receded floor level. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/03393/22 Gharb: To sanction the alterations and extensions to dwellings approved in PA04643/19. Alterations include changes to layout, facades, levels, to site outline and relo Status being checked
  • PA/03059/22 Gharb: To build a two bedroom residential unit with washroom over an existing garage. Status being checked, 2 floors
  • PA/03000/22 Gharb: Minor alterations to layout of washroom approved in PA559/20. Status being checked

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