Vjal l-Indipendenza, Mosta: planning intelligence
28 applications on record: 14 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending (93% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 6 residential units granted. 9 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map MOM6): 2 Floors plus semi-basement, an overall height of 11.40 m (12.30 m with a basement, 13.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 55% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement.
Policy zones along the street: Residential Priority Area CG08 (59%); Residential Areas CG07 (41%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 2 floors.
Along the street the policy map shows Residential Priority Area CG08 (59% of the frontage); Residential Areas CG07 (41% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/08197/24 Mosta: To renew valid PA/07350/19 reading: Demolition of existing residential unit and basement garage and construction of a Class 4A office with a non illuminated sig
- PA/08022/20 Mosta: Proposed additions and alterations to existing pre-1968 semi-detached villa. Works include internal and external alterations, extension of building depth, addit
What the planning files say
Refused here
- PA/06663/25 Mosta: To propose internal and external alterations to change of use from shop class 4B to a pastizzerija and to shift the existing outdoor a/c unit
Pending now
- PA/06557/26 Mosta: To excavate an undeveloped plot of land down to semi-basement level and develop a block with underlying garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level and 2 duple
- PA/06143/26 Mosta: To demolish existing property, excavation at basement level and construct basement garages, retail (Class 4B) at elevated ground floor level, 3 apartments and a
- PA/02015/26 Mosta: Change of use of corner shop at ground floor level approved per PA/5666/24 from Class 4B to take-away (pastizzeria), extension and alterations to office at firs
- PA/07710/25 Mosta: To demolish existing structures, excavate 1 basement level and construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level with indoor seating, kitchen and stores at
Latest applications on Vjal l-Indipendenza
- PA/06557/26 Mosta: To excavate an undeveloped plot of land down to semi-basement level and develop a block with underlying garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level and 2 duple
- PA/06143/26 Mosta: To demolish existing property, excavation at basement level and construct basement garages, retail (Class 4B) at elevated ground floor level, 3 apartments and a
- PA/06056/26 Mosta: Proposed minor changes from PA/4883/25 which include construction of extension in a composite light weight structure.
- PA/05776/26 Mosta: To sanction backyard and pool as built, minor differences from approved PA/4847/23 and PA/03584/15
- PA/03585/26 Mosta: Sanctioning of Class 4B shop as built from PA/424/97 including subdivision from adjacent residential property and minor internal and external alterations.
- PA/02282/26 Mosta: To propose demolition of rear facade, excavation and construction of basement level, underground reservoir and pool, construction of extension, and internal and
- PA/02024/26 Mosta: Proposed part demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a duplex maisonette at ground floor and first floor, apartment at second floor and duple
- PA/02015/26 Mosta: Change of use of corner shop at ground floor level approved per PA/5666/24 from Class 4B to take-away (pastizzeria), extension and alterations to office at firs
- PA/07710/25 Mosta: To demolish existing structures, excavate 1 basement level and construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level with indoor seating, kitchen and stores at
- PA/06663/25 Mosta: To propose internal and external alterations to change of use from shop class 4B to a pastizzerija and to shift the existing outdoor a/c unit
- PA/05117/25 Mosta: To carry out alterations at first floor level and to sanction changes to front door from previously approved PA/03229/21.
- PA/04883/25 Mosta: Proposed internal alterations, demolition of domestic store, extension at roof level including pool and retractable awning.
- PA/04222/25 Mosta: Extension of domestic store and installation of solar panels.
- PA/00523/25 Mosta: To sanction minor changes to approved permit PA/02407/22- Class 2A residential home. Changes relate to internal and external configurations at roof level, sanct
- PA/08197/24 Mosta: To renew valid PA/07350/19 reading: Demolition of existing residential unit and basement garage and construction of a Class 4A office with a non illuminated sig
- PA/05213/24 Mosta: Change of use from hairdressing salon (Class 4B) to takeaway.
- PA/01259/24 Mosta: Proposed installation of lightweight canopy at roof level.
- PA/07045/23 Mosta: To sanction changes to dwelling approved in PA/01907/22 and to propose alterations to facade, front garden wall, creation of private car garage, internal change
- PA/05225/23 Mosta: Installation of facade sign, and internal alterations to Class 4B outlet.
- PA/03301/22 Mosta: To include additional store at basement level ancillary to Class 4B shop approved in PA1842/21, formation of unloading bay on site, and slight increase in dimen
- PA/02407/22 Mosta: Alterations to Class 2A residential home and proposed sanctioning of variations from previously approved permits PB04963/81 and PA01389/00. Changes relate to fa
- PA/01907/22 Mosta: To sanction minor alterations to approved building works under PA6764/06 including modifications to side elevation, internal layout, outdoor area and constructi
- PA/03483/21 Mosta: To sanction differences from original permit PA4164/18 change of plans from 2 units per floor to 1 unit per floor bringing down total number of residential unit
- PA/03229/21 Mosta: To carry out alterations at ground floor level [shifting of main door] and to sanction pre-1967 dwelling and garage as built
- PA/01842/21 Mosta: To demolish existing Class 4 Shop, overlying dwelling unit and dental clinic and proposed construction of basement parking, Class 4B Shop at ground floor, Offic
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