--- title: "Triq il-Fortizza, Mellieha: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-il-fortizza source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Fortizza, Mellieha: 17 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Mellieha › Triq il-Fortizza # Triq il-Fortizza, Mellieha: planning intelligence 17 applications on record: 12 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 5 residential units granted. 2 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map 28): **3 Floors**, an overall height of 15.40 m (16.30 m with a basement, 17.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation. Policy zones along the street: Category 1 ODZ Settlements NWRS 2. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors; granted buildings are typically 3 floors. Along the street the policy map shows Category 1 ODZ Settlements NWRS 2. ## Height precedents - [**PA/03254/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03254-24/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-421-12-to-first-floor): To sanction departures from PA/421/12 to first floor maisonette which includes changes to the internal layout and changes to the facades. To demolish existing w Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 3 floors, decided 5 March 2025 - [**PA/06704/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06704-24/mellieha-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-at): Proposed internal and external alterations and additions at second and setback floor levels of terraced house approved in RG/1023/22. Proposal includes conversi Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Fortizza yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/07192/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-26/mellieha-sanction-a-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction a terraced house approved in (PA/01099/93) as built and change the use to a guesthouse (Class 3A); proposed construction of full second floor and th Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06859/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06859-26/mellieha-extension-to-the-existing-residential-unit): Proposed extension to the existing residential unit, installation of lift and the change of use of from a domestic store to a launderette at basement level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Fortizza - [**PA/07192/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-26/mellieha-sanction-a-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction a terraced house approved in (PA/01099/93) as built and change the use to a guesthouse (Class 3A); proposed construction of full second floor and th Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06859/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06859-26/mellieha-extension-to-the-existing-residential-unit): Proposed extension to the existing residential unit, installation of lift and the change of use of from a domestic store to a launderette at basement level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05046/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05046-25/mellieha-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of minor variations from approved permit PA/00581/03, and correction of site. Granted, validated 26 September 2025 - [**PA/03199/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03199-25/mellieha-additional-use): Proposed additional use (D) clinic for professionals complementary to medicine to approved Class 2A medical clinic approved by PA/804/23 and PA/7212/21. Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/00288/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00288-25/mellieha-part-change-of-use-from-class-1a): Proposed part change of use from Class 1A residential to Class 4A veterinary clinic. Proposed alterations and affixing of sign. Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/08600/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08600-24/mellieha-sanction-differences-from-previous-permit-pa204-15-including): To sanction differences from previous permit PA204/15 including addition of utility room over looking back yard, variations in room sizes and variations from th Granted, validated 24 December 2024 - [**PA/06704/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06704-24/mellieha-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-at): Proposed internal and external alterations and additions at second and setback floor levels of terraced house approved in RG/1023/22. Proposal includes conversi Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03254/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03254-24/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-421-12-to-first-floor): To sanction departures from PA/421/12 to first floor maisonette which includes changes to the internal layout and changes to the facades. To demolish existing w Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/02269/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02269-24/mellieha-combine-two-apartments-approved-in-pa-06427-18-into): To combine two apartments approved in PA/06427/18 into a duplex apartment together with internal and external alterations and variations from the official build Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/03309/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03309-23/mellieha-sanction-class-4b-shop-approved-in-pa0466-13): To sanction Class 4B shop approved in PA0466/13 as built. Granted, validated 6 June 2023 - [**PA/02426/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02426-23/mellieha-extension-to-basement-approved-in-pa-03124-22-consisting): Extension to basement approved in PA/03124/22 consisting of excavation and construction of second basement level including the installation of a car lift and to Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/01857/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01857-23/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-3787-97-and-pa-2857-98-to): To sanction departures from PA/3787/97 and PA/2857/98 to garages. Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/01008/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01008-23/mellieha-construction-of-dip-pool-and-fixing-of): Proposed construction of dip pool and fixing of retractable awning within yard area. Granted, validated 13 April 2023 - [**PA/00804/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00804-23/mellieha-change-of-use-of-maisonette-k1): Proposed change of use of maisonette K1 (Class1 - residential) to medical clinic (Class 2A - dentist) as an extension to previously approved, adjoining medical Granted, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/03124/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03124-22/mellieha-proposal-includes-demolition-of-existing-structures): Proposal includes demolition of existing structures, excavation and construction of 6 basement garages, two maisonettes, 6 apartments and overlying penthouse wi Status being checked - [**PA/01475/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01475-21/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-approved-drawings-in-pa-421-12): To sanction departures from approved drawings in PA/421/12 as built, including minor changes to the internal layout and the facades. Proposed alterations to exi Status being checked, 4 floors - [**PA/00150/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00150-21/mellieha-minor-extension-and-internal-alterations-to-setback): Proposed minor extension and internal alterations to setback floor dwelling. 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