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Triq Sir Harry Luke, Mgarr: planning intelligence

32 applications on record: 21 granted, 3 refused, 2 pending (88% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 77 residential units granted. 6 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 (80%); Local Centre for Mgarr NWCM 2 (20%).

The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors; granted buildings are typically 4 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 NWUS 3 (80% of the frontage); Local Centre for Mgarr NWCM 2 (20% of the frontage).

Height precedents

  • PA/05889/24 Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling. Excavate and construct 8 garages at basement level. To construct 10 residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 8 April 2025
  • PA/01559/23 Mgarr: Renewal of PA6041/16 - Proposed excavation and construction of 20 basement garages, 5 ground floor maisonettes, 6 apartments at first, second, third floor level Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 14 March 2025
  • PA/05443/24 Mgarr: Extension at third floor level and proposed receded floor. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 25 February 2025

What the planning files say

No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Sir Harry Luke yet.

Refused here

  • PA/01327/26 Mgarr: To fix 4 retractable awnings Refused, validated 4 March 2026
  • PA/07486/25 Mgarr: Proposed awning over tables and chairs approved in DNO891/11. Refused, validated 26 November 2025
  • PA/02927/24 Mgarr: To sanction changes to apartment approved in PA9349/18. Refused, validated 22 May 2024

Pending now

  • PA/05691/26 Mgarr: Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 4 no. garages at basement level, 1 no. maisonette, and 1no. Class 4B outlet, including sig Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/02167/26 Mgarr: To propose the construction of an agricultural store and underneath basement. To propose reservoir and pump room. To propose deposition of soil and construction Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 1 floor

Latest applications on Triq Sir Harry Luke

  • PA/06196/26 Mgarr: Proposed additions and alterations to approved unit in PA5443/24. Granted, validated 20 October 2026
  • PA/05691/26 Mgarr: Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 4 no. garages at basement level, 1 no. maisonette, and 1no. Class 4B outlet, including sig Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/02167/26 Mgarr: To propose the construction of an agricultural store and underneath basement. To propose reservoir and pump room. To propose deposition of soil and construction Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 1 floor
  • PA/01327/26 Mgarr: To fix 4 retractable awnings Refused, validated 4 March 2026
  • PA/00642/26 Mgarr: To sanction internal alterations to approved flatted dwelling, subject to PA/09349/18. Granted, validated 16 March 2026
  • PA/07486/25 Mgarr: Proposed awning over tables and chairs approved in DNO891/11. Refused, validated 26 November 2025
  • PA/05392/25 Mgarr: Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of a basement level and an underground reservoir, and proposed construction of a water reservoir, three car Granted, validated 7 October 2025
  • PA/04012/25 Mgarr: To sanction changes to apartment as built covered by PA9349/18. Application includes alterations to facade and changes to room designations. Granted, validated 6 August 2025
  • PA/03854/25 Mgarr: Partial demolition and reconstruction of a residential building. To construct water reservoir and planters along the site courtyard. Granted, validated 11 June 2025
  • PA/03592/25 Mgarr: To sanction minor changes in plans due to slight changes in site configuration to existing second floor maisonette and to add study and bathroom at second floor Granted, validated 26 June 2025
  • PA/07553/24 Mgarr: Proposed construction of a residence over an existing garage at ground floor level. The proposal includes the construction of the first floor and receded second Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/05889/24 Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling. Excavate and construct 8 garages at basement level. To construct 10 residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/05443/24 Mgarr: Extension at third floor level and proposed receded floor. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/04569/24 Mgarr: Proposed extension of existing washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 19 August 2024
  • PA/03406/24 Mgarr: To demolish existing terraced house and to excavate/construct 2 basement type 2 - lockup garages and parking spaces with overlying 12 apartments and 2 receded a Granted, validated 12 June 2024
  • PA/02927/24 Mgarr: To sanction changes to apartment approved in PA9349/18. Refused, validated 22 May 2024
  • PA/07231/23 Mgarr: Proposed change of use of existing pre-1967 residence to Class 4D premises. Proposal includes internal alterations at all levels, extension at second floor leve Granted, validated 6 December 2023
  • PA/06834/23 Mgarr: Sanctioning of the excavation and construction of an additional basement level of garages over site approved by PA/06132/18, redesign of approved plans in view Granted, validated 17 January 2024
  • PA/05776/23 Mgarr: Change of use of existing premises from Category A dwellings Class 1 [as approved in PA1997/14] to Category B professional services Class 4A. [as supporting ame Withdrawn, validated 4 October 2023
  • PA/04433/23 Mgarr: To sanction the construction of a bathroom at roof level, the installation of a prefabricated pool and pool deck, and the construction of a roofed over area adj Granted, validated 7 September 2023
  • PA/02260/23 Mgarr: Demolition of existing property, and construction of basement parking amenities, childcare centre (Class 2C) and four overlying residences. Granted, validated 26 April 2023
  • PA/02083/23 Mgarr: To demolish a ground floor, dilapidated, vacant, pre-1968 property and erect a basement level of garages, a maisonette at ground floor with overlying 6 apartmen Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/01996/23 Mgarr: To renew PA6090/17: To demolish existing and construct 10 basement garages, 2 maisonettes each including a pool in the back garden at ground floor, 9 apartments Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/01995/23 Mgarr: To renew PA/06909/18: To include additional lower basement garages plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Granted, validated 16 May 2023
  • PA/01982/23 Mgarr: Facade maintenance and restoration including the restoration and or replacement of apertures. Granted, validated 18 May 2023

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