--- title: "Triq l-Ghaqda, Mellieha: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-l-ghaqda source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq l-Ghaqda, Mellieha: 8 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 1 floor, typically 1 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Mellieha › Triq l-Ghaqda # 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04686-23/mellieha-construct-two-villas-on-two-adjacent-plots): 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 Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 2 floors, decided 27 November 2024 - [**PA/00132/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00132-25/mellieha-demolish-existing-bungalow): To demolish existing bungalow, excavate part of basement level, and construct new bungalow on including pool and pv solar panels up. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 1 floor, decided 3 June 2025 - [**PA/06057/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06057-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-08231-17-to-demolish-existing): Renewal of PA/08231/17 - To demolish existing bungalow and re-erect bungalow with underlying basement garage and domestic stores including excavation works. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 1 floor ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq l-Ghaqda yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/04948/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04948-26/mellieha-extention-at-roof-level-following-existing-topography): Extention at roof level following existing topography and minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/08373/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08373-24/mellieha-sanction-as-built-changes): To sanction as built changes, to bungalow approved in PA4483/93. Pending, validated 18 February 2025 ## Latest applications on Triq l-Ghaqda - [**PA/06057/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06057-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-08231-17-to-demolish-existing): Renewal of PA/08231/17 - To demolish existing bungalow and re-erect bungalow with underlying basement garage and domestic stores including excavation works. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04948/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04948-26/mellieha-extention-at-roof-level-following-existing-topography): Extention at roof level following existing topography and minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/01330/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01330-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-bungalow-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two semi-detached bungalows including excavation to form underlying basement, the construction of swimming-p Suspended, validated 4 March 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/00999/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00999-25/mellieha-replacement-of-damaged-walls-and-ceilings-in): Replacement of damaged walls and ceilings in part of bungalow and opening of new aperture in sitting room. Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/00132/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00132-25/mellieha-demolish-existing-bungalow): To demolish existing bungalow, excavate part of basement level, and construct new bungalow on including pool and pv solar panels up. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/08373/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08373-24/mellieha-sanction-as-built-changes): To sanction as built changes, to bungalow approved in PA4483/93. Pending, validated 18 February 2025 - [**PA/04686/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04686-23/mellieha-construct-two-villas-on-two-adjacent-plots): 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 Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/02246/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02246-23/mellieha-minor-alterations-to-existing-and-approved-commitments): 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. 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