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Triq il-Kbira, Mgarr: planning intelligence

17 applications on record: 13 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 24 residential units granted. 7 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

Official height limit (2006 local plan, map 52): 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: NWUS 3 (79%); Urban Open Space NWUS 6 (21%).

The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors; granted buildings are typically 3 floors.

Along the street the policy map shows NWUS 3 (79% of the frontage); Urban Open Space NWUS 6 (21% of the frontage).

Height precedents

  • PA/01680/25 Mgarr: Renewal of PA6490/16 (Proposed demolition of existing residence and construction of 8 basement garages (access from development approved by PA2579/14), 2 ground Granted, validated 24 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor

What the planning files say

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Pending now

  • PA/06395/26 Mgarr: To construct a pump room, repair, where necessary, the rubble wall enclosing the agricultural field and install a timber gate for security. Pending, validated 23 September 2026

Latest applications on Triq il-Kbira

  • PA/06395/26 Mgarr: To construct a pump room, repair, where necessary, the rubble wall enclosing the agricultural field and install a timber gate for security. Pending, validated 23 September 2026
  • PA/04815/26 Mgarr: To carry out internal alterations to two existing Shops, and to change the use from Class 4B to Class 4B Veterinary Pharmacy with ancillary Clinic. Application Granted, validated 15 July 2026
  • PA/04561/26 Mgarr: Proposed outdoor catering area comprising tables and chairs, intended for use in conjunction with the existing Class 4D outlet. Granted, validated 1 July 2026
  • PA/03087/26 Mgarr: To sanction minor alterations from original permit PA/01634/16. Granted, validated 5 June 2026
  • PA/01131/26 Mgarr: Proposed additional basement (8 private parking garages) to approved permit PA1680/25 (basement garages and residential units). Application also includes intern Granted, validated 25 February 2026
  • PA/00978/26 Mgarr: Proposed alterations to elevation from that approved in PA05833/21. Granted, validated 6 April 2026
  • PA/07997/25 Mgarr: To sanction apartment as built from that approved in PA05233/17. Granted, validated 19 January 2026
  • PA/04415/25 Mgarr: Proposed minor internal and external alterations to existing terraced house, including change of external staircase and change in facade materials. Granted, validated 29 July 2025
  • PA/03331/25 Mgarr: Demolition of existing structures, excavation of two basement floors, and construction of garages, 2no. maisonettes, 6no. apartments and 2no. penthouses with ro Granted, validated 28 May 2025
  • PA/01680/25 Mgarr: Renewal of PA6490/16 (Proposed demolition of existing residence and construction of 8 basement garages (access from development approved by PA2579/14), 2 ground Granted, validated 24 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/01563/25 Mgarr: Proposed sanctioning of lower basement level to approved permits PA/6129/16 and PA/2910/14 (accessed from garage no. 9). Application also Includes alterations t Granted, validated 12 March 2025
  • PA/06823/24 Mgarr: Amendment of PA/03713/18. Sanctioning of minor changes to the internal walls. Removal of one window from the facade and addition of access to roof. Granted, validated 9 October 2024
  • PA/05024/24 Mgarr: Proposed sanctioning of lower basement level, including indoor pool, accessed from garage no. 9 to approved permits PA/6129/16 and PA/2910/14. Withdrawn, validated 31 July 2024
  • PA/03188/24 Mgarr: To sanction property as built from previous permit PA/02928/17. Alterations include the re-positioning of the lift, change to the internal layouts and changes t Granted, validated 16 July 2024
  • PA/02256/24 Mgarr: To sanction external and internal alterations from original permit PAPB3767/89, including balconies on facade and changes to internal walls. Granted, validated 29 May 2024
  • PA/00076/22 Mgarr: To carry out excavation in order to lower the ground floor level, to carry out alterations and additions to the existing building and convert the use to a Class Status being checked, 3 floors
  • PA/03379/21 Mgarr: Proposed construction of basement garages, ground floor apartment, three two-bedroom apartments and a receded floor (penthouse). Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor

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