--- title: "Triq l-Etna, Mellieha: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-l-etna source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq l-Etna, Mellieha: 17 planning applications, 85% granted, official limit 1 floor, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Mellieha › Triq l-Etna # Triq l-Etna, Mellieha: planning intelligence 17 applications on record: 11 granted, 2 refused, 1 pending (85% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 13 residential units granted. 4 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map 28): **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 along 43% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors, 2 Floors. Policy zones along the street: Category 1 ODZ Settlements NWRS 2 (39%); Tal-Haw lij a Villas (36%); High Ridge Bungalows (25%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 1 floor; granted buildings are typically 3 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 Category 1 ODZ Settlements NWRS 2 (39% of the frontage); Tal-Haw lij a Villas (36% of the frontage); High Ridge Bungalows (25% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/03298/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03298-25/mellieha-demolition-of-washroom-and-part-of-existing): Proposed demolition of washroom and part of existing roof, alterations to approved three bedroom maisonette at first floor and proposed addition of second floor Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq l-Etna yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/01119/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01119-26/mellieha-change-of-use-from-an-approved-confectionery): Change of use from an approved confectionery to Class 5A (car washing and detailing) and Class 4B (car accessories), including the sanctioning of as-built works Refused, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00470/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00470-25/mellieha-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-4061-08): To sanction variations from approved PA/4061/08. Sanctioning mainly includes conversion from car space into garage, installation of door and introduction on hig Refused, validated 11 June 2025 ## Pending now - [**PA/05680/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05680-26/mellieha-sanction-the-property-as-built): To sanction the property as built, with reference to the previously approved permit PA/02409/02. Pending ## Latest applications on Triq l-Etna - [**PA/05680/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05680-26/mellieha-sanction-the-property-as-built): To sanction the property as built, with reference to the previously approved permit PA/02409/02. Pending - [**PA/01362/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01362-26/mellieha-internal-external-alterations-to-existing-residential-units-a): Proposed internal/external alterations to existing residential units at first/second floor, and proposed development of airspace so as to form an apartment bloc Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01119/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01119-26/mellieha-change-of-use-from-an-approved-confectionery): Change of use from an approved confectionery to Class 5A (car washing and detailing) and Class 4B (car accessories), including the sanctioning of as-built works Refused, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/07693/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07693-25/mellieha-installation-of-aluminium-louvres-at-roof-level): Proposed Installation of Aluminium Louvres at Roof Level & To Sanction Placement of VRV Units Also at Roof Level Withdrawn, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/06784/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06784-25/mellieha-external-alterations-to-the-main-facade-of): External alterations to the main facade of the existing dwelling, internal alterations to the existing dwelling, adding and removing of internal walls, shifting Granted, validated 12 January 2026 - [**PA/03298/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03298-25/mellieha-demolition-of-washroom-and-part-of-existing): Proposed demolition of washroom and part of existing roof, alterations to approved three bedroom maisonette at first floor and proposed addition of second floor Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00470/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00470-25/mellieha-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-4061-08): To sanction variations from approved PA/4061/08. Sanctioning mainly includes conversion from car space into garage, installation of door and introduction on hig Refused, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/07545/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07545-24/mellieha-change-of-use-from-private-car-space): Proposed change of use from private car space to public service vehicle park space. Granted, validated 6 November 2024 - [**PA/06764/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing first floor apartment approved in PA/04061/08 as built; and to propose the installation of an ac Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/05308/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05308-24/mellieha-sanctioning-of-minor-alteration-to-villa-as): Sanctioning of minor alteration to villa as approved in PA4015/15, and proposed internal and external alterations, including; opening and closing of apertures, Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/04473/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04473-24/mellieha-sanction-changes-to-shop-warehouse-approved-in-pb-03574-72): To sanction changes to shop/warehouse approved in PB/03574/72 and to carry out internal and external changes to premises and installation of sign. Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/06964/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06964-23/mellieha-extension-of-front-terrace-of-existing-penthouse): Extension of front terrace of existing penthouse as a result of works carried out in the apartment below. Granted, validated 12 January 2024 - [**PA/06899/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06899-23/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-5387-21-to-basement-garages): To sanction departures from PA/5387/21 to basement garages and overlying residential developments which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to the Granted, validated 22 November 2023 - [**PA/03341/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03341-23/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-06118-18-proposed-construction-of): Renewal of PA/06118/18 - Proposed construction of one dwelling unit onto existing airspace. Granted, validated 13 July 2023 - [**PA/00982/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00982-23/mellieha-change-of-use-from-ground-floor-apartment): Change of use from ground floor apartment to garage and internal and external alterations on all levels. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/01074/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01074-22/mellieha-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-at): To sanction minor internal and external changes at ground, first and second floor levels, the change of use from a store in permit PA6081/19 into a Class 5B at Status being checked - [**PA/00775/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00775-22/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation, construction of garages and service rooms at levels -1 and -2, 2 maisonettes, 7 apartments and pool on roof. 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