--- title: "Triq tas-Salib, Mellieha: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/mellieha/triq-tas-salib source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq tas-Salib, Mellieha: 40 planning applications, 97% granted, official limit 3 floors, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Mellieha › Triq tas-Salib # Triq tas-Salib, Mellieha: planning intelligence 40 applications on record: 30 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending (97% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 64 residential units granted. 7 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map 28): **3 Floors**, an overall height of 15.40 m (16.30 m with a basement, 17.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation. Policy zones along the street: Category 1 ODZ Settlements NWRS 2. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors; 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. ## Height precedents - [**PA/06315/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-25/mellieha-alterations-at-existing-third-floor-to-extend): Proposed alterations at existing third floor to extend existing penthouse and convert to a three bedroom dwelling and construction of new receded floor at fourt Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 25 May 2026 - [**PA/05901/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05901-25/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-two-terraced-houses): Demolition of existing two terraced houses, excavation and construction of reservoir, eight private car garages accessible from drive way approved in PA/00711/2 Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 17 February 2026 - [**PA/03635/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03635-25/mellieha-demolish-existing-roof-rooms-and-construct-an): To demolish existing roof rooms and construct an apartment at the third-floor level and a penthouse at the fourth-floor level. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 13 November 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq tas-Salib yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/08269/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08269-25/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Change of use from Class 1A residential maisonette to part Class 5A (production of home cooked delights to traditional recipes using natural ingredients) and pa Refused, validated 24 December 2025 ## Pending now - [**PA/06973/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06973-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor discrepancies from the approved permit PA/03657/06. Pending - [**PA/05839/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05839-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-at-third-floor): Proposed demolition of existing washrooms at third floor level and to construct a duplex unit at third floor and receded floor level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04173/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04173-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement level garage and four overlying residential units constructed over five floors. Proposal a Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 5 floors ## Latest applications on Triq tas-Salib - [**PA/06973/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06973-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor discrepancies from the approved permit PA/03657/06. Pending - [**PA/05839/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05839-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-at-third-floor): Proposed demolition of existing washrooms at third floor level and to construct a duplex unit at third floor and receded floor level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04173/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04173-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement level garage and four overlying residential units constructed over five floors. Proposal a Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/02541/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02541-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of existing structure. Proposed excavation of one storey, and construction of garage and four overlying apartments, including pool at roof l Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02134/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02134-26/mellieha-two-swimming-pools-at-roof-level-to): Proposed two swimming pools at roof level to development approved under PA/05901/25. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/08269/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08269-25/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Change of use from Class 1A residential maisonette to part Class 5A (production of home cooked delights to traditional recipes using natural ingredients) and pa Refused, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/07271/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07271-25/mellieha-demolition-of-2-existing-dwellings): Demolition of 2 existing dwellings, excavation of basement and reservoir, and construction of reservoir, basement, ground, first, second, third, receded fourth, Granted, validated 23 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06315/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-25/mellieha-alterations-at-existing-third-floor-to-extend): Proposed alterations at existing third floor to extend existing penthouse and convert to a three bedroom dwelling and construction of new receded floor at fourt Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05901/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05901-25/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-two-terraced-houses): Demolition of existing two terraced houses, excavation and construction of reservoir, eight private car garages accessible from drive way approved in PA/00711/2 Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04807/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04807-25/mellieha-sanction-variances-in-apartments-approved-in-pa-00895-06): To sanction variances in apartments approved in PA/00895/06. Variances include changes in facade, back yard depth, internal yard and internal layouts. Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/04716/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04716-25/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Change of use from Class 1A residential maisonette to Class 5A (production of home cooked delights to traditional recipes using natural ingredients.). Proposed Withdrawn, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/03635/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03635-25/mellieha-demolish-existing-roof-rooms-and-construct-an): To demolish existing roof rooms and construct an apartment at the third-floor level and a penthouse at the fourth-floor level. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02627/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02627-25/mellieha-sanction-minor-internal-changes): To sanction minor internal changes, addition of basement store and site configuration to Class 4D bar and restaurant, following accurate site survey. Changes fr Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/01963/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01963-25/mellieha-alteration-to-stairwell-at-roof-level-from): Alteration to stairwell at roof level from PA/735/24 including proposed pool and planter. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/00711/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00711-25/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of reservoir, construction of basement, 1 maisonette’s at ground floor, entrance lobby, 4 apartments including a pen Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08427/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08427-24/mellieha-alterations-to-existing-garages-including-conversion-of): Alterations to existing garages including conversion of one garage into a common area. Demolition of existing washroom and construction of 2 floor and a receded Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08407/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08407-24/mellieha-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor level to approved permit PA/06959/22 and proposed construction of additional unit at second floor level. Granted, validated 6 February 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/07601/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07601-24/mellieha-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-1663-04): To sanction variations from approved PA/1663/04. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positioning of walls and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 19 December 2024 - [**PA/07560/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07560-24/mellieha-demolition-of-third-floor-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of third floor and construction of one apartment and one duplex with pool. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/05965/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05965-24/mellieha-alterations-to-duplex-flat-including-internal-partition): Alterations to duplex flat including internal partition, replacement of staircase with spiral stairs and widening of aperture in setback topmost flat. Granted, validated 28 October 2024 - [**PA/03824/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03824-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-to): To sanction minor internal and external alteration to first floor maisonette approved in PA4833/00 as built. Granted, validated 25 July 2024 - [**PA/02871/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02871-24/mellieha-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in-rg-850-23-which): Proposed alterations to dwelling approved in RG/850/23 which includes minor internal alterations, construction of a new balcony, extension to balcony and change Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/02820/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02820-24/mellieha-internal-amendments-to-an-existing-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed internal amendments to an existing pre-1968 dwelling and construction of an additional floor. Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/02354/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-24/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of ground floor garages and overlying 12 residential units and construction of pools at roof Granted, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/02275/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02275-24/mellieha-sanction-height-of-apartment-as-built): To sanction height of apartment as built, changes from PA/03568/01. 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