Triq l-Ghaqda, Mellieha: planning intelligence
8 applications on record: 5 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 1 floors. 6 residential units granted. 3 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 along 94% of the street.
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, and some 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.
Height precedents
- PA/04686/23 Mellieha: To construct two villas on two adjacent plots and interlinked underground garage, as follows - At site A: to demolish existing villa, carry out excavation of po
- PA/00132/25 Mellieha: To demolish existing bungalow, excavate part of basement level, and construct new bungalow on including pool and pv solar panels up.
- PA/06057/26 Mellieha: Renewal of PA/08231/17 - To demolish existing bungalow and re-erect bungalow with underlying basement garage and domestic stores including excavation works.
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/04948/26 Mellieha: Extention at roof level following existing topography and minor internal alterations.
- PA/08373/24 Mellieha: To sanction as built changes, to bungalow approved in PA4483/93.
Latest applications on Triq l-Ghaqda
- PA/06057/26 Mellieha: Renewal of PA/08231/17 - To demolish existing bungalow and re-erect bungalow with underlying basement garage and domestic stores including excavation works.
- PA/04948/26 Mellieha: Extention at roof level following existing topography and minor internal alterations.
- PA/01330/26 Mellieha: Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two semi-detached bungalows including excavation to form underlying basement, the construction of swimming-p
- PA/00999/25 Mellieha: Replacement of damaged walls and ceilings in part of bungalow and opening of new aperture in sitting room.
- PA/00132/25 Mellieha: To demolish existing bungalow, excavate part of basement level, and construct new bungalow on including pool and pv solar panels up.
- PA/08373/24 Mellieha: To sanction as built changes, to bungalow approved in PA4483/93.
- PA/04686/23 Mellieha: To construct two villas on two adjacent plots and interlinked underground garage, as follows - At site A: to demolish existing villa, carry out excavation of po
- PA/02246/23 Mellieha: Minor alterations to existing and approved commitments (PA/06037/21) on all floors. Change of use to a Class 1D home office at level -1. Addition of a living ro
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