--- title: "Triq ix-Xaghra ta' Barra, Mellieha: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-ix-xaghra-ta-barra source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq ix-Xaghra ta' Barra, Mellieha: 10 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 1 floor, typically 1 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Mellieha › Triq ix-Xaghra ta' Barra # Triq ix-Xaghra ta' Barra, Mellieha: planning intelligence 10 applications on record: 7 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 1 floors. 3 residential units granted. 4 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 1 floor. Along the street the policy map shows NWUS 4 Residential Priority Area. ## Height precedents - [**PA/07639/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07639-25/mellieha-demolish-existing-bungalow): To demolish existing bungalow, excavate site, and construct a new bungalow including pool and basement consisting in garage and ancillary spaces. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 1 floor, decided 5 August 2026 - [**PA/08069/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08069-24/mellieha-sanction-alterations-to-pb02252-78-which-consist-in): To sanction alterations to PB02252/78 which consist in an extension of the building and ornamental external wall at level -1, alterations on front garden at lev Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor plus a receded floor, decided 10 September 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq ix-Xaghra ta' Barra yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/05824/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05824-25/mellieha-removal-of-loose-material-from-parts-of): Removal of loose material from parts of the lower level, internal alterations, including the removal of an existing staircase and partition walls, and construct Pending, validated 10 September 2025 ## Latest applications on Triq ix-Xaghra ta' Barra - [**PA/04115/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04115-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-bungalow): Demolition of existing bungalow, excavation of one basement level, construction of a new bungalow at basement and ground floor level including a pool. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01555/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01555-26/mellieha-sanction-villa-as-built-whose-permit-could): To sanction villa as built whose permit could not be traced but part of which is visible in 1967 aerial photo and proposed addition of soft landscaping. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/07639/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07639-25/mellieha-demolish-existing-bungalow): To demolish existing bungalow, excavate site, and construct a new bungalow including pool and basement consisting in garage and ancillary spaces. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/05986/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05986-25/mellieha-development-including-the-construction-of-a-swimming): Proposed development including the construction of a swimming pool, a balance tank, a pump room and the replacement of existing roof slab. Application is also i Granted, validated 17 November 2025 - [**PA/05824/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05824-25/mellieha-removal-of-loose-material-from-parts-of): Removal of loose material from parts of the lower level, internal alterations, including the removal of an existing staircase and partition walls, and construct Pending, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/05600/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05600-25/mellieha-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-fully): Proposed internal and external alterations to a fully detached villa including the replacement of RC slabs and boundary wall. Proposal also includes the install Granted, validated 17 October 2025 - [**PA/08069/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08069-24/mellieha-sanction-alterations-to-pb02252-78-which-consist-in): To sanction alterations to PB02252/78 which consist in an extension of the building and ornamental external wall at level -1, alterations on front garden at lev Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/07809/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07809-24/mellieha-propose-external-alterations-to-a-bungalow-approved): To propose external alterations to a bungalow approved in PA/01104/19. Alterations include: Pavilion over the back terrace, changes to the height and finish of Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/05712/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05712-24/mellieha-amend-pa06269-16-to-include-sanctioning-of-internal): To amend PA06269/16 to include sanctioning of internal alterations, changes to elements in facade and extension of basement under same committed footprint. Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/01825/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01825-22/mellieha-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-bungalow-including): Proposed additions and alterations to existing bungalow including excavation of basement garage and addition of pool. 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