Triq is-Saqwi, Mgarr: planning intelligence
4 applications on record: 3 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 7 floors. 11 residential units granted. 1 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map 54): 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: Zebbiegh Residential Area NWUS 3 (85%); Open Space Gaps between Settlements NWCO 11 (15%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors; granted buildings are typically 7 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 Zebbiegh Residential Area NWUS 3 (85% of the frontage); Open Space Gaps between Settlements NWCO 11 (15% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/06359/25 Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct one basement level parking, two ground floor maisonettes, overlying six apartments and two recessed floor
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Triq is-Saqwi
- PA/06359/25 Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct one basement level parking, two ground floor maisonettes, overlying six apartments and two recessed floor
- PA/01807/25 Mgarr: To sanction formation of penthouse in lieu of 3 no. washrooms as approved in PA8586/21. To sanction other internal and external alterations from PA8586/21.
- PA/02547/24 Mgarr: Redesign of internal layout with gypsum partitions at basement level to include beauty service area Class 1(d) as part of the existing residence Class 1.
- PA/02226/21 Mgarr: Alterations to approved RG/01334/19. Alterations to façade and proposal of 1m apramorta for area for services.
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