--- title: "Triq Annibale Preca, Lija: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-annibale-preca source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Annibale Preca, Lija: 15 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 2 floors, typically 2 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Lija › Triq Annibale Preca # 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06907-25/lija-alterations-to-an-existing-villa): 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 Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 2 floors, decided 21 April 2026 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq Annibale Preca: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Pending now - [**PA/06815/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06815-26/lija-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to layout of apartment as approved by PA/497/99. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06812/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06812-26/lija-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa573-21): To sanction changes from approved PA573/21, and extension at second floor. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/01359/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01359-26/lija-demolish-existing-dilapidated-rooms-on-a-restricted): To demolish existing dilapidated rooms on a restricted site, to construct a two-storey dwelling including the excavation and construction of a rainwater cistern Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors ## Latest applications on Triq Annibale Preca - [**PA/06815/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06815-26/lija-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to layout of apartment as approved by PA/497/99. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06812/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06812-26/lija-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa573-21): To sanction changes from approved PA573/21, and extension at second floor. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/01707/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01707-26/lija-this-application-seeks-the-sanctioning-of-the): 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 Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01359/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01359-26/lija-demolish-existing-dilapidated-rooms-on-a-restricted): To demolish existing dilapidated rooms on a restricted site, to construct a two-storey dwelling including the excavation and construction of a rainwater cistern Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/00212/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00212-26/lija-sanctioning-of-garages-as-built): Sanctioning of garages as built. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/06907/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06907-25/lija-alterations-to-an-existing-villa): 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 Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/06482/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06482-25/lija-replacement-of-existing-solid-natural-timber-louvers): Replacement of existing solid natural timber louvers (like with like) as request by GS/6/25. Granted, validated 27 October 2025 - [**PA/03352/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03352-25/lija-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-pre-1967-tool): It is proposed to demolish pre-1967 tool room and construct and shed, study, wine cellar and w.c. Granted, validated 27 June 2025 - [**PA/00623/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00623-25/lija-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built): Sanctioning of apartment as built; and internal alterations to apartment to divide it into two apartments, and construction of duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/01711/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01711-23/lija-renewal-of-pa-7401-18): 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 Granted, validated 24 April 2023 - [**PA/00659/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00659-23/lija-minor-alteration-to-pre-1967-town-house-and): Minor alteration to pre-1967 town house and adjustment to levels as per more accurate survey. Granted, validated 14 April 2023 - [**PA/01541/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01541-22/lija-demolish-existing-garage-and-dwelling-and-construct): To demolish existing garage and dwelling and construct a basement for private cars and four overlying apartments and a receded floor. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01771/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01771-21/lija-add-room-in-garden-by-enclosing-existing): To add room in garden by enclosing existing patio Status being checked - [**PA/00876/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00876-21/lija-sanction-minor-variations-to-approved-permit-pa): To sanction minor variations to approved permit PA 4440/05 inc position of windows/doors, boundary walls and exterior envelope. Status being checked - [**PA/00573/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00573-21/lija-sanction-works-following-pa-07249-07-which-includes-changes): 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 Status being checked Other streets in Lija: [Triq il-Kbira](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-il-kbira), [Triq il-Forn](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-il-forn), [Triq Sir Ugo Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-sir-ugo-mifsud), [Triq il-Kuncizzjoni](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-il-kuncizzjoni), [Triq Robert Mifsud Bonnici](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-robert-mifsud-bonnici), [Triq Sant' Andrija](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-sant-andrija), [Triq Carmelo Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-carmelo-farrugia), [Triq Preziosi](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-preziosi), [Triq il-Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-il-mosta), [Triq tal-Mirakli](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-tal-mirakli), [Triq id-Dejqa](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-id-dejqa), [Triq il-Mithna](https://propertylist.mt/area/lija/triq-il-mithna).