--- title: "Triq il-Marfa, Mellieha: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-il-marfa source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq il-Marfa, Mellieha: 59 planning applications, 94% granted, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Mellieha › Triq il-Marfa # Triq il-Marfa, Mellieha: planning intelligence 59 applications on record: 34 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending (94% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 32 residential units granted. 15 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows The official height limit for this street is on Mellieha's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. [See Mellieha's local plan maps](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Mellieha). ## Height precedents - [**PA/07135/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07135-24/mellieha-proposal-includes-construction-of-third): Proposal includes construction of third, fourth and fifth floor including pool in roof area of block 2 only, internal alterations to approved office in conjunct Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 6 floors, decided 5 December 2025 - [**PA/07813/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07813-25/mellieha-propose-minor-internal-alterations-to-pa-10159-18): To propose minor internal alterations to PA/10159/18, including internal alterations such as the addition of a lift within common parts, internal and external a Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 17 June 2026 - [**PA/01848/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01848-24/mellieha-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate a basement level (one level) and to propose new construction development that includes 10 garages at basement level, Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 17 December 2024 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq il-Marfa: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Refused here - [**PA/07711/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07711-24/mellieha-replacement-of-self-cleaning-prefabricated-public-convenience): Proposed replacement of self-cleaning prefabricated public convenience as approved in PA/07886/22. Refused, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/00697/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00697-23/mellieha-sanction-demolition-and-clearing-of-site): To sanction demolition and clearing of site, and proposed reconstruction of hut as previously existing. Refused, validated 22 February 2023 ## Pending now - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to construc Pending - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07395/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07395-26/mellieha-propose-free-standing-externally-illuminated-single-sided-bil): To propose free-standing externally illuminated single-sided billboard at Triq il-Marfa, Cirkewwa, Mellieha. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06617/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06617-26/mellieha-sanction-lpg-tank-and-fencing): To sanction LPG tank and fencing, including minor alterations. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06396/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06396-26/mellieha-sanction-the-demolition-of-a-dangerous-structure): To sanction the demolition of a dangerous structure, stabilisation of the loose materials, and the reconstruction of the permitted structure as constructed by g Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05888/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05888-25/mellieha-structural-modifications-and-partial-demolition): Proposed structural modifications and partial demolition, swimming pool re-erection and addition of two floors to the existing West Wing of the Paradise Bay Hot Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06179/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06179-24/mellieha-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment-and): Variations from the official building alignment and to sanction changes to existing ground floor maisonette approved in RG/00289/22, proposed alterations to the Pending, validated 11 December 2024 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Marfa - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to construc Pending - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07395/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07395-26/mellieha-propose-free-standing-externally-illuminated-single-sided-bil): To propose free-standing externally illuminated single-sided billboard at Triq il-Marfa, Cirkewwa, Mellieha. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06617/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06617-26/mellieha-sanction-lpg-tank-and-fencing): To sanction LPG tank and fencing, including minor alterations. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06396/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06396-26/mellieha-sanction-the-demolition-of-a-dangerous-structure): To sanction the demolition of a dangerous structure, stabilisation of the loose materials, and the reconstruction of the permitted structure as constructed by g Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06055/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06055-26/mellieha-change-of-use-from-a-class-4d): Proposed change of use from a Class 4D restaurant, approved in PA/7135/24, to a dining/bar area ancillary to the existing Class 3B hotel. The dining/bar area sh Withdrawn, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02690/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02690-26/mellieha-sanction-lpg-tanks-and-fencing): To sanction LPG tanks and fencing, including minor alterations. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02456/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02456-26/mellieha-propose-the-dismantling-of-an-existing-reinforced): To propose the dismantling of an existing reinforced concrete roof slab and its reconstruction at a higher level including an extension to the internal space an Granted, validated 25 May 2026 - [**PA/01894/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01894-26/mellieha-lightweight-structure-to-serve-as-a-ticket): Proposed lightweight structure to serve as a ticket booth. Suspended, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/00946/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00946-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations-to): Sanctioning of internal and external alterations to PA1349/22. Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/00370/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00370-26/mellieha-restoration-of-existing-structure-to-use-as): Restoration of existing structure to use as Class 4A (Fisheries Landing Office) including improvements to make site accessible for all, restoration and surround Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/00036/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00036-26/mellieha-internal-alterations-in-apartment): Proposed internal alterations in apartment. Granted, validated 17 February 2026 - [**PA/08344/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08344-25/mellieha-externally-illuminated-advertisement-affixed-to-party-wall): Proposed externally illuminated advertisement affixed to party wall Withdrawn, validated 7 January 2026 - [**PA/08032/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08032-25/mellieha-convert-the-void-space-underlying-an-existing): To convert the void space underlying an existing stairwell at Ghadira Bay into beach storage facilities. Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/08007/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08007-25/mellieha-sanction-differences-to-apartments-at-first-and): To sanction differences to apartments at first and second floors from development permissions PA/01754/96 and PA/04658/93. Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/07813/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07813-25/mellieha-propose-minor-internal-alterations-to-pa-10159-18): To propose minor internal alterations to PA/10159/18, including internal alterations such as the addition of a lift within common parts, internal and external a Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06848/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-25/mellieha-drilling-of-seawater-boreholes-and-construction-of): Proposed drilling of seawater boreholes and construction of overlying rooms, replacement of existing borehole rooms. Replacement of existing trenching, new tren Granted, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/05888/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05888-25/mellieha-structural-modifications-and-partial-demolition): Proposed structural modifications and partial demolition, swimming pool re-erection and addition of two floors to the existing West Wing of the Paradise Bay Hot Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/05874/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-25/mellieha-correct-the-location-of-the-site-from): To correct the location of the site from that approved in permit PA9658/19 and to enlarge the ticket booth approved in PA9658/19 to accommodate four tellers by Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/05395/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05395-25/mellieha-development-including-the-replacement-of-the-existing): Proposed development including the replacement of the existing slabs and other minor internal alterations. The application is also intended to sanction the exis Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/05263/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05263-25/mellieha-propose-amendments-to-approved-pa-01848-24): To propose amendments to approved PA/01848/24, including minor internal and external alterations, the change of use from approved maisonette to a Class 4B shop, Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/04139/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04139-25/mellieha-sanction-shifting-of-approved): To sanction shifting of approved (by PA/04447/21) agricultural store and to replace the existing stone walls with rubble retain soil level. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/03402/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03402-25/mellieha-extend-3-existing-apartments-and-a-ground): To extend 3 existing apartments and a ground floor level garage as approved in PA9865/18. To construct a receded level with a different layout from that approve Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/02011/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02011-25/mellieha-propose-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-hotel): To propose internal alterations to ground floor hotel lobby, including the installation of a platform lift for the existing Class 3B hotel. Development shall al Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01200/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01200-25/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-06937-19): Renewal of PA/06937/19; Alterations in existing two units including part demolition of same, addition of new setback floor, resulting in an increase of two unit Granted, validated 2 April 2025 Other streets in Mellieha: [Triq il-Kbira](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-il-kbira), [Triq tas-Salib](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-tas-salib), [Triq Gorg Borg Olivier](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-gorg-borg-olivier), [Triq il-Mithna l-Gdida](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-il-mithna-l-gdida), [Triq Ghajn Zejtuna](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-ghajn-zejtuna), [Triq Dun Frangisk Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-dun-frangisk-sciberras), [Triq ta' Masrija](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-ta-masrija), [Triq Snajjin](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-snajjin), [Triq il-Fortizza](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-il-fortizza), [Triq l-Etna](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-l-etna), [Triq il-Kappillan Magri](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-il-kappillan-magri), [Dawret it-Tunnara](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/dawret-it-tunnara).