--- title: "Triq Santa Marija, Ghaxaq: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-santa-marija source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Santa Marija, Ghaxaq: 29 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 2 floors, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Ghaxaq › Triq Santa Marija # Triq Santa Marija, Ghaxaq: planning intelligence 29 applications on record: 21 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 22 residential units granted. 4 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 89% 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/04780/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04780-25/ghaxaq-reduce-number-of-apartments-from-that-approved): To reduce number of apartments from that approved in PA2487/23, having three bedroom units at first second and third floor. Proposed washrooms at fourth floor l Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 5 floors, decided 8 April 2026 - [**PA/02487/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02487-23/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-to-construct): To demolish existing terrace house and to construct five street level garages and underlying domestic stores, one duplex apartment at first floor internally lin Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 17 November 2023 - [**PA/06874/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06874-24/ghaxaq-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): Minor internal and external alterations to the existing house of character, extension to create a new bedroom at the second-floor level, construction of a parap Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 3 floors, decided 24 September 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Santa Marija yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/03093/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03093-26/ghaxaq-change-of-use-from-a-residential-dwelling): Proposed change of use from a residential dwelling to a Class 3B hotel as an extension to the existing hotel, including internal and external alterations as sho Pending, validated 13 May 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq Santa Marija - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/05279/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05279-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-a-pre-1968-property): Proposed demolition of a pre-1968 property, excavation and construction of basement garages accessed through a separate development (PA/04323/26), the construct Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03093/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03093-26/ghaxaq-change-of-use-from-a-residential-dwelling): Proposed change of use from a residential dwelling to a Class 3B hotel as an extension to the existing hotel, including internal and external alterations as sho Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02353/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02353-26/ghaxaq-sanction-as-built-variations-to-the-elevation): To sanction as built variations to the elevation from approved PA/2482/97, and proposed replacement of apertures. Granted, validated 9 June 2026 - [**PA/06521/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06521-25/ghaxaq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, retaining and restoring main facade, excavation of part of site, and construct basement stores/ Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/04780/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04780-25/ghaxaq-reduce-number-of-apartments-from-that-approved): To reduce number of apartments from that approved in PA2487/23, having three bedroom units at first second and third floor. Proposed washrooms at fourth floor l Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/01987/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01987-25/ghaxaq-restore-the-existing-belvedere-and-surrounding-garden): To restore the existing belvedere and surrounding garden areas. The proposal is to include a tea garden (Class 4C), to construct a new entrance, to include temp Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/01111/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01111-25/ghaxaq-excavation-of-basement-level-to-existing-band): Proposed excavation of basement level to existing band club approved by PA/10481/18 to form an audio visual room. Application also includes sanctioning of minor Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/00589/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00589-25/ghaxaq-sanction-existing-terraced-house): To sanction existing terraced house, dismantling the existing facade and re-erecting, alterations to internal partitions, addition of garage at street level, an Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/00069/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00069-25/ghaxaq-demolish-the-rear-part): To demolish the rear part, change use from Class 4B shop to private car garage and create a garage opening. To extend the ground floor, construct the first floo Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08705/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08705-24/ghaxaq-placing-of-tables): Proposed placing of tables, chairs and umbrellas in front of existing Class 3B hotel. Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/07811/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07811-24/ghaxaq-demolition-of-rooms): Proposed demolition of rooms, alterations to a townhouse and construction of an additional floor. Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/07487/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07487-24/ghaxaq-change-of-use-from-garage-for-funeral): Change of use from garage for funeral services as approved PA2430/18 to Class 4A and inclusion of foldable stairs. Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/06991/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06991-24/ghaxaq-works-to-demolish-an-internal-wall-and): Proposed works: To demolish an internal wall and remove part of the soil from the back garden to enlarge the existing kitchen. Granted, validated 28 November 2024 - [**PA/06874/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06874-24/ghaxaq-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): Minor internal and external alterations to the existing house of character, extension to create a new bedroom at the second-floor level, construction of a parap Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/06763/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06763-24/ghaxaq-sanction-alterations-from-approved-permits-pa-06626-19-and): To sanction alterations from approved permits PA/06626/19 and PA/05086/22, Class 3B Hotel consisting of minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/06329/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06329-24/ghaxaq-removal-of-deteriorated-ceilings): Proposed removal of deteriorated ceilings, extension to second floor level and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 3 December 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/00861/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00861-24/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-corner-terraced-house): To demolish existing corner terraced house, excavation of basement and construction of 5 basement garages, 7 garages and 1 Class 4B shop at ground floor with ov Granted, validated 21 February 2024 - [**PA/00541/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00541-24/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of existing dwelling from that approved in PA/4150/16. To include the overall configuration of the applicant’s site and the facade. Proposed shiftin Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/00126/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00126-24/ghaxaq-upgrading-of-telecommunications-equipment-at-roof-level): Upgrading of telecommunications equipment at roof level and on church dome, including the removal of old equipment and installation of new equipment. Granted, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/07725/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07725-23/ghaxaq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling and restoration of existing façade. Granted, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/07421/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07421-23/ghaxaq-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal & external alterations to a pre-1968 property and approved outline permit PA/1095/20. Alterations mainly includes relocation of walls, doo Withdrawn, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/02487/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02487-23/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-to-construct): To demolish existing terrace house and to construct five street level garages and underlying domestic stores, one duplex apartment at first floor internally lin Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02358/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02358-23/ghaxaq-restoration-of-hal-ghaxaq-parish-church): Restoration of Hal Ghaxaq parish church. Granted, validated 25 May 2023 - [**PA/01912/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01912-23/ghaxaq-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permissions-pa94): To sanction differences from approved development permissions PA942/14 and PA9302/19 including minor differences in façade, raising of parapet wall at roof leve Granted, validated 5 April 2023 Other streets in Ghaxaq: [Dawret Hal Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/dawret-hal-ghaxaq), [Triq San Filippu](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-san-filippu), [Triq il-Gistakor](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-il-gistakor), [Triq il-Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-il-gudja), [Triq tal-Qattus](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-tal-qattus), [Triq Dun Marcell Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-dun-marcell-mallia), [Triq Has-Saptan](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-has-saptan), [Triq San Guzepp](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-san-guzepp), [Triq il-Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-il-belt-valletta), [Triq ta' Loretu](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-ta-loretu), [Trejqet it-Torri ta' Kalamija](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/trejqet-it-torri-ta-kalamija), [Triq Wenzu Dalli](https://propertylist.mt/area/ghaxaq/triq-wenzu-dalli).