--- title: "Triq l-Gherien, Mellieha: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-l-gherien source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq l-Gherien, Mellieha: 13 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 1 floor, typically 5 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Mellieha › Triq l-Gherien # Triq l-Gherien, Mellieha: planning intelligence 13 applications on record: 8 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 2 residential units granted. 3 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 51% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors. Policy zones along the street: Category 1 ODZ Settlements NWRS 2 (76%); Tal-Haw lij a Villas (24%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 1 floor; granted buildings are typically 5 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 (76% of the frontage); Tal-Haw lij a Villas (24% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/01579/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01579-24/mellieha-alterations-to-facade): Proposed alterations to facade. Proposed installation of lift . Proposed demolition of the existing roof structure. Proposed extension at 3rd and 4th floor leve Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 5 floors, decided 20 September 2024 - [**PA/04723/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04723-23/mellieha-demolish-existing-detached-dwelling-and-excavate-site): To demolish existing detached dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of a detached dwelling including garages for private car par Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 2 floors, decided 18 September 2024 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq l-Gherien yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/06163/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06163-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-to-second-floor-and-roof): To sanction departures to second floor and roof level from that approved in PA/7453/16 which includes changes to the internal layouts, levels and to the facade. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05001/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05001-26/mellieha-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa1579-24-including-internal): Alterations to approved permit PA1579/24 including internal and external alterations, lowering of internal floor and lowering of back yard floor to create a two Pending, validated 30 September 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq l-Gherien - [**PA/06163/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06163-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-to-second-floor-and-roof): To sanction departures to second floor and roof level from that approved in PA/7453/16 which includes changes to the internal layouts, levels and to the facade. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05001/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05001-26/mellieha-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa1579-24-including-internal): Alterations to approved permit PA1579/24 including internal and external alterations, lowering of internal floor and lowering of back yard floor to create a two Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/07000/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07000-25/mellieha-lower-flooring-slab-of-garage-including-minor): To lower flooring slab of garage including minor changes to facade. Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/05957/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05957-25/mellieha-sanction-of-existing-residential-unit-from-pa-7199-05): Sanction of existing residential unit from PA/7199/05, PA/393/21, and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/04275/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04275-25/mellieha-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-apartments): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1967 apartments. Proposal includes internal alterations, minor changes to facade, and an extension of two washrooms at roof Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/04422/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04422-24/mellieha-excavation-and-extension-to-garage-and-construction): Excavation and extension to garage and construction of overlying apartments covered by PA/02305/21. Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/02098/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02098-24/mellieha-development-of-existing-airspace-into-a-new): Development of existing airspace into a new residential unit and domestic store at roof level. Application also includes minor alterations at all levels and to Granted, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/01579/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01579-24/mellieha-alterations-to-facade): Proposed alterations to facade. Proposed installation of lift . Proposed demolition of the existing roof structure. Proposed extension at 3rd and 4th floor leve Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/04723/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04723-23/mellieha-demolish-existing-detached-dwelling-and-excavate-site): To demolish existing detached dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of a detached dwelling including garages for private car par Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/00663/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00663-23/mellieha-replacement-of-damaged-concrete-slab-at-first): Proposed replacement of damaged concrete slab at first floor including existing balcony at second floor, raising of parapet walls at second floor level includin Granted, validated 11 April 2023 - [**PA/02768/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02768-22/mellieha-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-first-floor): Proposed alterations and additions to existing first floor dwelling including alteration to main facade and construction of washroom and drying area at second f Status being checked, 3 floors - [**PA/02305/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02305-21/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-existing-stairwell-covered-by): Internal alterations to existing stairwell covered by PA/03502/18 and construction of 2 apartments (third floor and receeded floor) Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00393/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00393-21/mellieha-demolition-of-part-of-common-stairwell-and): Proposed demolition of part of common stairwell and minor excavation for lift pit and construction of external lift common to two adjacent blocks of apartments Status being checked Other streets in Mellieha: [Triq il-Marfa](https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-il-marfa), [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).