--- title: "Triq Birbuba, Gharb: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/gharb/triq-birbuba source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Birbuba, Gharb: 32 planning applications, 95% granted, typically 2 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Gharb › Triq Birbuba # 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](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Gharb). ## Height precedents - [**PA/08707/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08707-24/gharb-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-residential): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02115-24/gharb-additions-and-alterations-at-all-levels-of): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05178-24/gharb-following-an-accurate-site-survey): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03008-24/gharb-sanctioning-of-small-room-and-side-window): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07279-26/gharb-dismantle-and-reinstate-structurally-unsafe-roof-using): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05746-25/gharb-sanction-as-built-reservoir): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07279-26/gharb-dismantle-and-reinstate-structurally-unsafe-roof-using): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01069-26/gharb-part-demolition-of-existing-properties-and-the): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00431-26/gharb-demolish-the-existing-residential-unit-approved-in): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07929-25/gharb-renew-pa-00702-16-to-sanction-changes-to): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05746-25/gharb-sanction-as-built-reservoir): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05419-25/gharb-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-dwelling): To sanction internal and external alterations to dwelling in lieu PA/01664/23 Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/04023/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04023-25/gharb-sanction-void-foundations-that-were-constructed-during): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03017-25/gharb-sanction-minor-deviations-from-approved-permit-pa-00991-01): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02392-25/gharb-sanction-differences-from-approved-drawings-in-pa-07132-21): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02106-25/gharb-carry-out-extension-to-dwelling-approved-in): To carry out extension to dwelling approved in PA/03393/22. Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01962/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01962-25/gharb-renew-pa0675-17-proposed-extension-at-ground-floor): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00432-25/gharb-excavate-the-site-to-construct-three-terraced): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08707-24/gharb-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-residential): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06014-24/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05178-24/gharb-following-an-accurate-site-survey): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03008-24/gharb-sanctioning-of-small-room-and-side-window): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02115-24/gharb-additions-and-alterations-at-all-levels-of): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06821-23/gharb-sanctioning-of-variations-from-previously-approved-pa10126-18): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04649-23/gharb-sanction-internal-differences-and-to-construct-additions): To sanction internal differences and to construct additions at roof level. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/04220/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04220-23/gharb-sanction-changes-from-pa3763-20): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01882-23/gharb-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in-pa00056-14): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01664-23/gharb-excavate-site-to-construct-swimming-pool-and): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03393-22/gharb-sanction-the-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwellings): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03059-22/gharb-build-a-two-bedroom-residential-unit-with): To build a two bedroom residential unit with washroom over an existing garage. Status being checked, 2 floors - [**PA/03000/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03000-22/gharb-minor-alterations-to-layout-of-washroom-approved): Minor alterations to layout of washroom approved in PA559/20. 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