Triq Ghajn Zejtuna, Mellieha: planning intelligence
22 applications on record: 13 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending (93% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 8 residential units granted. 3 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map 29): 1 Floor, an overall height of 7.70 m (8.60 m with a basement, 9.80 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation.
Policy zones along the street: NWUS 4 Residential Priority Area.
The 2006 local plan limit here is 1 floor; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, and some grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places).
Along the street the policy map shows NWUS 4 Residential Priority Area.
Height precedents
- PA/06645/23 Mellieha: Continuation of works on bungalow following original permits PA8119/05 and PA882/11 (now expired), including sanctioning of changes - referring to changes in co
- PA/08226/25 Mellieha: Renewal of PA/05367/19: Construction of detached bungalow, including swimming pool and to sanction the existing fill and construction of retaining walls.
What the planning files say
Refused here
- PA/05722/24 Mellieha: Minor alterations to approved permit PA2632/16 and sanctioning of the building resulting in four habitable floors, including partial demolition, internal and ex
Latest applications on Triq Ghajn Zejtuna
- PA/01911/26 Mellieha: Alterations to layout and design of bungalow, as approved in PA/05367/19.
- PA/08226/25 Mellieha: Renewal of PA/05367/19: Construction of detached bungalow, including swimming pool and to sanction the existing fill and construction of retaining walls.
- PA/08194/25 Mellieha: Alterations to dwelling approved in PA3011/24. Proposed formation of pool and boundary wall along street.
- PA/08515/24 Mellieha: Proposed excavation and construction of 2 bungalows on existing vacant site including pool, landscaped areas and garage in lieu of PA01201/21 Access to units to
- PA/07728/24 Mellieha: To sanction internal and external changes to bungalow approved in PA/08587/17 with variations from the official building alignments.
- PA/05722/24 Mellieha: Minor alterations to approved permit PA2632/16 and sanctioning of the building resulting in four habitable floors, including partial demolition, internal and ex
- PA/04472/24 Mellieha: Proposed alterations to approved villa [DN 01141/11], including internal and external alterations.
- PA/03675/24 Mellieha: Change of use of rooms as an extension to an approved dwelling.
- PA/03169/24 Mellieha: Changes to approved PA/5875/20 including changing building levels, adjustment to pool location and modification to external stairs, change to balustrade design.
- PA/03011/24 Mellieha: To sanction minor internal and external changes and basement extension to bungalow approved in PA/02527/17.
- PA/02230/24 Mellieha: Addition of LPG tank to a villa approved by virtue of PA/01387/22.
- PA/06645/23 Mellieha: Continuation of works on bungalow following original permits PA8119/05 and PA882/11 (now expired), including sanctioning of changes - referring to changes in co
- PA/05519/23 Mellieha: To replace existing front garden wall, construction of lift shaft, changes to driveway and front garden area.
- PA/02386/23 Mellieha: Demolition of existing bungalow, excavation of site and construction of two semi-detached villas with independent pools.
- PA/01474/23 Mellieha: Alterations to previously approved PA6435/21 including excavation, construction of garage and domestic store and reinstatement of front garden and external land
- PA/00897/23 Mellieha: To sanction minor alterations to dwelling, to reinstate off-street garages as existing prior to PA3554/04, as well as minor internal and external alteration.
- PA/03026/22 Mellieha: Proposed alterations to PA7740/21, consisting of minor internal alterations and alterations to back facade.
- PA/02243/22 Mellieha: Proposed demolition of existing garage, excavation and construction of basement garage, ancillary facilities to existing bungalow, including pool and extension
- PA/01387/22 Mellieha: Demolition of existing house and construction of a fully detached bungalow and a swimming pool.
- PA/02636/21 Mellieha: Internal and external alterations to existing building including addition of pool deck and pool, changes to room sizes, addition of ensuite bathrooms, enlargeme
- PA/00318/21 Mellieha: To sanction existing bungalow as built.
- PA/00289/21 Mellieha: Proposed additional basement level and alterations to approved villa in PA4676/18
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