--- title: "Triq San Filippu, Ghaxaq: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-san-filippu source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq San Filippu, Ghaxaq: 18 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 2 floors, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Ghaxaq › Triq San Filippu # Triq San Filippu, Ghaxaq: planning intelligence 18 applications on record: 9 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 8 residential units granted. 7 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map GH2): **2 Floors**, an overall height of 11.40 m (12.30 m with a basement, 13.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 90% of the street. The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; granted buildings are typically 3 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/00528/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00528-24/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-garages-with-overlying-rooms-and): To demolish existing garages with overlying rooms and to propose construction of a terrace house consisting of a street level garage, two overlying floors and a Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 16 July 2024 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 3 planning files for Triq San Filippu: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Pending now - [**PA/05253/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05253-26/ghaxaq-change-of-use-of-house-of-character): Proposed change of use of house of character from residential class 1 to guest house class 3a, including proposed minor internal alterations and sanctioning of Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/02803/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02803-26/ghaxaq-restoration-and-renovation-of-an-existing-house): Restoration and renovation of an existing house with internal alteration consisting of demolition of existing bathroom and internal walls, lowering of existing Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/02234/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02234-26/ghaxaq-internal-alteration-to-town-house): Proposed internal alteration to town house, including part demolition of small room at the back and rebuilt slightly bigger at an increased setback. Proposed re Pending, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/08084/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08084-25/ghaxaq-joining-of-townhouse-and-neighboring-shop-to): Joining of townhouse and neighboring shop to form one dwelling. Internal alterations including the demolition of accretions at the rear to form larger courtyard Pending, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/07412/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-25/ghaxaq-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse-to-include): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1967 townhouse to include additional garage and washroom at roof level. Application also includes creation of 2 separate re Pending, validated 19 November 2025 ## Latest applications on Triq San Filippu - [**PA/05253/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05253-26/ghaxaq-change-of-use-of-house-of-character): Proposed change of use of house of character from residential class 1 to guest house class 3a, including proposed minor internal alterations and sanctioning of Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/05108/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05108-26/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa-07754-16): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved PA/07754/16. Granted, validated 21 August 2026 - [**PA/02803/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02803-26/ghaxaq-restoration-and-renovation-of-an-existing-house): Restoration and renovation of an existing house with internal alteration consisting of demolition of existing bathroom and internal walls, lowering of existing Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/02234/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02234-26/ghaxaq-internal-alteration-to-town-house): Proposed internal alteration to town house, including part demolition of small room at the back and rebuilt slightly bigger at an increased setback. Proposed re Pending, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/08084/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08084-25/ghaxaq-joining-of-townhouse-and-neighboring-shop-to): Joining of townhouse and neighboring shop to form one dwelling. Internal alterations including the demolition of accretions at the rear to form larger courtyard Pending, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/07412/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-25/ghaxaq-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse-to-include): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1967 townhouse to include additional garage and washroom at roof level. Application also includes creation of 2 separate re Pending, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/06778/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06778-25/ghaxaq-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 18 November 2025 - [**PA/05748/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05748-25/ghaxaq-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension at first floor level. Proposal also includes excavation works to allow for the construction of a reservoir and pool. Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/06750/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06750-24/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-from): To sanction minor internal and external variations from previously approved permit PA/01886/20 in existing residence, and to propose the dismantling and reconst Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/05571/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05571-24/ghaxaq-sanction-changes-to-pa-2099-89): To sanction changes to PA 2099/89. Development consists of the demolishing of ground floor walls and ceilings and part of balcony at first floor as indicated in Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/04026/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04026-24/ghaxaq-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office to Class 1 dwelling. The proposal includes the sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations from the previ Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/00528/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00528-24/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-garages-with-overlying-rooms-and): To demolish existing garages with overlying rooms and to propose construction of a terrace house consisting of a street level garage, two overlying floors and a Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04419/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04419-23/ghaxaq-renewal-of-existing-permit-pa10729-17): Renewal of existing permit PA10729/17. Granted, validated 27 September 2023 - [**PA/01116/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01116-23/ghaxaq-part-demolition-of-an-existing-house): Part demolition of an existing house, proposed extension to accommodate two units. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/02287/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02287-22/ghaxaq-divide-existing-property): To divide existing property (pre-67) into two separate parts. Proposed construction of wall in back yard and closing off of all internal apertures between both Status being checked - [**PA/01277/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01277-21/ghaxaq-replace-damaged-roof-in-same-material): Application to replace damaged roof in same material, extension at first floor and construction of domestic store at roof level to a pre-1967 residence. Status being checked, 2 floors - [**PA/00861/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00861-21/ghaxaq-construction-of-ground-floor-garage-and-two): Construction of ground floor garage and two overlying duplex dwellings Status being checked - [**PA/00457/20** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-20/ghaxaq-sanction-additional-constructions-at-ground-and-first): To sanction additional constructions at ground and first floor levels around internal courtyard. 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