Triq Annibale Preca, Lija: planning intelligence
15 applications on record: 8 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 6 residential units granted. 5 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map LJM3): 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 36% of the street; elsewhere along it 2 Floors plus semi-basement, 3 Floors plus semi-basement.
Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas CG07 (52%); Residential Priority Area CG08 (48%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; granted buildings are typically 2 floors.
Along the street the policy map shows Residential Areas CG07 (52% of the frontage); Residential Priority Area CG08 (48% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/06907/25 Lija: Alterations to an existing villa, including modification of the front garden wall, installation of a new gate and main entrance access, construction of a lift f
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/06815/26 Lija: To sanction minor internal and external alterations to layout of apartment as approved by PA/497/99.
- PA/06812/26 Lija: To sanction changes from approved PA573/21, and extension at second floor.
- PA/01359/26 Lija: To demolish existing dilapidated rooms on a restricted site, to construct a two-storey dwelling including the excavation and construction of a rainwater cistern
Latest applications on Triq Annibale Preca
- PA/06815/26 Lija: To sanction minor internal and external alterations to layout of apartment as approved by PA/497/99.
- PA/06812/26 Lija: To sanction changes from approved PA573/21, and extension at second floor.
- PA/01707/26 Lija: This application seeks the sanctioning of the existing residential unit at level +1 and roof level as built together with the depth of backyard. Proposed extens
- PA/01359/26 Lija: To demolish existing dilapidated rooms on a restricted site, to construct a two-storey dwelling including the excavation and construction of a rainwater cistern
- PA/00212/26 Lija: Sanctioning of garages as built.
- PA/06907/25 Lija: Alterations to an existing villa, including modification of the front garden wall, installation of a new gate and main entrance access, construction of a lift f
- PA/06482/25 Lija: Replacement of existing solid natural timber louvers (like with like) as request by GS/6/25.
- PA/03352/25 Lija: It is proposed to demolish pre-1967 tool room and construct and shed, study, wine cellar and w.c.
- PA/00623/25 Lija: Sanctioning of apartment as built; and internal alterations to apartment to divide it into two apartments, and construction of duplex penthouse.
- PA/01711/23 Lija: Renewal of PA/7401/18; Construction of pool area and conservatory extension with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/00701/17. Internal and e
- PA/00659/23 Lija: Minor alteration to pre-1967 town house and adjustment to levels as per more accurate survey.
- PA/01541/22 Lija: To demolish existing garage and dwelling and construct a basement for private cars and four overlying apartments and a receded floor.
- PA/01771/21 Lija: To add room in garden by enclosing existing patio
- PA/00876/21 Lija: To sanction minor variations to approved permit PA 4440/05 inc position of windows/doors, boundary walls and exterior envelope.
- PA/00573/21 Lija: To sanction works following PA/07249/07 which includes changes in the driveway/garage area, change in position of the approved pool and front garden wall design
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