--- title: "Triq il-Kbira, Mellieha: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-il-kbira source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Kbira, Mellieha: 40 planning applications, 97% granted, official limit 3 floors, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Mellieha › Triq il-Kbira # Triq il-Kbira, Mellieha: planning intelligence 40 applications on record: 28 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending (97% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 14 residential units granted. 6 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: NWUS 4 Residential Priority Area (54%); Category 1 ODZ Settlements NWRS 2 (30%); Secondary Town Centre NWCM 1 (16%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and the tallest 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 (54% of the frontage); Category 1 ODZ Settlements NWRS 2 (30% of the frontage); Secondary Town Centre NWCM 1 (16% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/04655/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04655-25/mellieha-propose-changes-to-pa-02688-24): To propose changes to PA/02688/24. The changes consist of the construction of apartments instead of a 12-room Class 3A accommodation. The new proposal consists Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 11 November 2025 - [**PA/06077/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06077-24/mellieha-demolish-existing-residence-and-construct-basement-domestic): To demolish existing residence and construct basement domestic store, Class 4B, and apartments at first, second ,third and penthouse level, instead of previousl Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 17 January 2025 - [**PA/01751/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01751-23/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of Class 3A guesthouse, comprising 14 rooms spread from ground till third floor level, including pool at recede Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 28 August 2024 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq il-Kbira: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Refused here - [**PA/05831/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05831-24/mellieha-propose-external-demountable-timber-platform-to-accommodate): To propose external demountable timber platform to accommodate tables and chairs, glazed railings and covering umbrella and to sanction the carrying out of exte Refused, validated 4 September 2024 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Kbira - [**PA/05127/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05127-26/mellieha-demolish-existing-pre-1968-structure): To demolish existing pre-1968 structure, excavate basement, and reservoir, and construct 4 private car garages at basement level, Class 4B at ground floor level Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05065/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05065-26/mellieha-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-layouts): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to layouts of approved Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/1751/23. Granted, validated 28 August 2026 - [**PA/03763/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03763-26/mellieha-demolish-existing-pre-1968-dwelling): To demolish existing pre-1968 dwelling, excavate reservoir and basement, and to construct Class 4B with sign, a street level garage, five overlying apartment an Suspended, validated 3 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03523/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03523-26/mellieha-change-of-use-from-previous-approved-studio): Change of use from previous approved studio to a residential unit and internal alterations. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/01827/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01827-26/mellieha-sanction-alterations-to-facade-of-class-4d): To sanction alterations to facade of Class 4D unit approved in PA/01205/93. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/07990/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07990-25/mellieha-carry-out-restoration-and-alterations-to-existing): To carry out restoration and alterations to existing dwellings. To demolish part of existing structures, to excavate to street level and to construct 7 garages Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/06580/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06580-25/mellieha-install-a-canopy-above-the-approved-outdoor): To install a canopy above the approved outdoor seating area in PA/703/15. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/06322/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06322-25/mellieha-carry-out-amendment-to-permit-pa-2698-23-and): To carry out amendment to permit PA/2698/23 and to fix a sign Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/05148/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05148-25/mellieha-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-4430-17-and-proposed): To sanction differences from approved PA/4430/17 and proposed screening for privacy purpose over pool area. Differences mainly includes correction of site confi Granted, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/04655/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04655-25/mellieha-propose-changes-to-pa-02688-24): To propose changes to PA/02688/24. The changes consist of the construction of apartments instead of a 12-room Class 3A accommodation. The new proposal consists Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03085/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03085-25/mellieha-part-change-from-domestic-garages-to-public): Part change from domestic garages to public service garages and sanctioning of walls not built Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/00847/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00847-25/mellieha-sanction-changes-to-an-approved-class-3a): To sanction changes to an approved Class 3A guesthouse. The changes include to partition layout, ceiling soffits, openings and apertures, and the installation o Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/06960/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06960-24/mellieha-cold-rooms-at-ground-floor-and-chillers): Proposed cold rooms at ground floor and chillers at roof level and to sanction Class 4B minimarket use, signage and minor changes to facade. Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/06077/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06077-24/mellieha-demolish-existing-residence-and-construct-basement-domestic): To demolish existing residence and construct basement domestic store, Class 4B, and apartments at first, second ,third and penthouse level, instead of previousl Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05831/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05831-24/mellieha-propose-external-demountable-timber-platform-to-accommodate): To propose external demountable timber platform to accommodate tables and chairs, glazed railings and covering umbrella and to sanction the carrying out of exte Refused, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/04655/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04655-24/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-5423-17-which-includes-variations): To sanction departures from PA/5423/17 which includes variations to the site configuration and changes to the internal layout. Proposed change of use from Class Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/02688/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02688-24/mellieha-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house (including shop), excavate water reservoir & lift pit, and construct a 12-room Class 3A accommodation including a Class 4D outlet at Granted, validated 8 May 2024 - [**PA/02481/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02481-24/mellieha-alterations-to-facade-to-accommodate-new-atm): Proposed alterations to facade to accommodate new ATM machine. Granted, validated 5 June 2024 - [**PA/00716/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00716-24/mellieha-sanction-changes-to-part-of-property-approved): To sanction changes to part of property approved in PB26/89, to propose fixing of signs and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/00420/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00420-24/mellieha-change-of-use-from-pastizzeria-to-part): Change of use from pastizzeria to part pastizzeria and takeaway, and to sanction internal and external alterations as built. Granted, validated 31 January 2024 - [**PA/07703/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-23/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-5190-18-to-class-4b): To sanction departures from PA/5190/18 to Class 4B and Class 4C - cafeteria at level -1 and from PA/4848/19 to Class 4D - restaurant and take-away at elevated g Granted, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/07243/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07243-23/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop and fixing of signage. Granted, validated 6 December 2023 - [**PA/06825/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06825-23/mellieha-renewal-of-permit-approved-by-pa-2864-15): Renewal of permit approved by PA 2864/15 (previously approved PA 5012/09) (proposed store at basement and shopping mall and sign). Granted, validated 5 February 2024 - [**PA/06611/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06611-23/mellieha-amendments-to-two-semi-detached-bungalows): Proposed amendments to two semi-detached bungalows, Villa 2 and Villa 3, in lieu of PA4619/15 which includes external and internal alterations and amendments to Granted, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/06213/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06213-23/mellieha-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing block of apartments (PA/10917/17). 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