Triq il-Fortizza, Mosta: planning intelligence
35 applications on record: 24 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 2 residential units granted. 6 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map MOM5): 3 Floors plus semi-basement, 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 along 51% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement (Industrial).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; 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).
Height precedents
- PA/06632/24 Mosta: Proposed construction of 3 basement levels for parking. Proposed warehouse Class 6A storage and distribution at level 0, 1, 2 & 3; proposed offices Class 4A at
- PA/07583/23 Mosta: Proposed Construction of 3 levels of basements as parking area 2 levels served with car lift. Proposed warehouse Class 6A storage and distribution at ground flo
- PA/02708/23 Mosta: Proposed Car Spaces at Level -2, Level -1 and Level 0, Proposed Class 6A at Intermediate Floor Level, First Floor Level, Second Floor Level and Third Floor Leve
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/07342/26 Mosta: To propose: 1. Demolition of existing dwelling. 2. Excavation for the construction of underground private garages and underlying reservoir. 3. Construction of g
- PA/02686/26 Mosta: Part change of use at ground floor level from Class 5A to industrial kitchen (preparation and distribution), cafeteria (ancillary to complex), and display and s
Latest applications on Triq il-Fortizza
- PA/07342/26 Mosta: To propose: 1. Demolition of existing dwelling. 2. Excavation for the construction of underground private garages and underlying reservoir. 3. Construction of g
- PA/04013/26 Mosta: Proposed minor alterations to previously approved PA/01221/09 Class 4A offices.
- PA/02840/26 Mosta: To propose the change of use of two industrial garages into Class 6A warehousing and internal works that includes the lowering of ground levels, construction of
- PA/02686/26 Mosta: Part change of use at ground floor level from Class 5A to industrial kitchen (preparation and distribution), cafeteria (ancillary to complex), and display and s
- PA/02394/26 Mosta: Extension to existing dwelling consisting of construction at second floor level and room at roof level (no additional residential units).
- PA/01279/26 Mosta: Proposed change of use from public service garage (coach garage) to Class 5B (bus mechanic and panel beater).
- PA/00664/26 Mosta: Proposed part change of use from a private garage to a public service garage at basement level -2 and level -1. Proposed change of use from Class 6A store to a
- PA/05658/25 Mosta: To propose the construction of an extension to an approved commercial premises (PA/03551/24) and alterations including changes to the entrance; fire escape stai
- PA/05645/25 Mosta: Proposed sanctioning of existing warehouses and first floor Class 5A 'as built' to a different layout from originally approved in PA07058/23.
- PA/04217/25 Mosta: To sanction level configuration as-built to approved PA/5655/19 in relation to street level, and construction of first floor level of Class 4B extension. Propos
- PA/04019/25 Mosta: To sanction alterations to existing dwelling approved by PA/4649/03.
- PA/01084/25 Mosta: Proposed part change of use from Class 5A, to Class 6A additional ancillary sales area at ground floor level. Additions at roof level.
- PA/06632/24 Mosta: Proposed construction of 3 basement levels for parking. Proposed warehouse Class 6A storage and distribution at level 0, 1, 2 & 3; proposed offices Class 4A at
- PA/04336/24 Mosta: Construction of plant rooms at 2nd Floor Level over approved Class 5A Industrial Garage in PA/5181/16 including internal and external changes.
- PA/04151/24 Mosta: To sanction changes to maisonette and underlying garage approved in PA3114/18.
- PA/04150/24 Mosta: Opening of new access to Class 5A garage on Triq il-Fortizza.
- PA/04037/24 Mosta: Proposed additional of stairs and 4 courses opramorta at roof level to approved storage Class 6A for industrial use (joinery and carpentry).
- PA/03551/24 Mosta: Sanctioning of change of use from Class 6A to Class 5A at basement level, minor internal and external revisions at all levels, revisions to facade signage, and
- PA/02539/24 Mosta: To sanction variation from the previous permit on PB04873/69, sanctioning also includes of domestic store at roof level.
- PA/01325/24 Mosta: Amendments to Class 5A industrial garages approved in PA5181/16 including Internal and external changes. Proposal includes construction of plant room at 2nd flo
- PA/01281/24 Mosta: Change of use from garage to Class 4A physiotherapy clinic including minor internal and external alterations.
- PA/07583/23 Mosta: Proposed Construction of 3 levels of basements as parking area 2 levels served with car lift. Proposed warehouse Class 6A storage and distribution at ground flo
- PA/07058/23 Mosta: Proposed modification to plans / elevations approved in PA/01539/22 comprising of shifting of reservoir, changes in warehouse doors, access, ramp, and stairwell
- PA/06305/23 Mosta: To renew PA/02442/16 extension to the existing RS2 complex as software industrial building including IT processing centre, administration offices and child day
- PA/05500/23 Mosta: To demolish existing approved car wash and industrial garages, excavate site and construct basement parking, 13 car spaces and industrial warehouse Class 6A. Co
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