--- title: "Vjal l-Indipendenza, Mosta: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/vjal-l-indipendenza source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Vjal l-Indipendenza, Mosta: 28 planning applications, 93% granted, official limit 2 floors plus semi-basement, typically 2 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Mosta › Vjal l-Indipendenza # 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08197-24/mosta-renew-valid-pa-07350-19-reading-demolition-of-existing): 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 Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/08022/20** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08022-20/mosta-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-semi-detached): Proposed additions and alterations to existing pre-1968 semi-detached villa. Works include internal and external alterations, extension of building depth, addit Granted, validated 8 February 2021, 2 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Vjal l-Indipendenza: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Refused here - [**PA/06663/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06663-25/mosta-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-change): 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 Refused, validated 15 October 2025 ## Pending now - [**PA/06557/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06557-26/mosta-excavate-an-undeveloped-plot-of-land-down): 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 Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06143/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06143-26/mosta-demolish-existing-property): To demolish existing property, excavation at basement level and construct basement garages, retail (Class 4B) at elevated ground floor level, 3 apartments and a Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02015/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02015-26/mosta-change-of-use-of-corner-shop-at): 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 Pending, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/07710/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07710-25/mosta-demolish-existing-structures): 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 Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Vjal l-Indipendenza - [**PA/06557/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06557-26/mosta-excavate-an-undeveloped-plot-of-land-down): 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 Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06143/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06143-26/mosta-demolish-existing-property): To demolish existing property, excavation at basement level and construct basement garages, retail (Class 4B) at elevated ground floor level, 3 apartments and a Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06056/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06056-26/mosta-minor-changes-from-pa-4883-25-which-include-construction): Proposed minor changes from PA/4883/25 which include construction of extension in a composite light weight structure. Granted, validated 13 October 2026 - [**PA/05776/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05776-26/mosta-sanction-backyard-and-pool-as-built): To sanction backyard and pool as built, minor differences from approved PA/4847/23 and PA/03584/15 Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/03585/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03585-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-class-4b-shop-as-built): Sanctioning of Class 4B shop as built from PA/424/97 including subdivision from adjacent residential property and minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 2 July 2026 - [**PA/02282/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02282-26/mosta-propose-demolition-of-rear-facade): To propose demolition of rear facade, excavation and construction of basement level, underground reservoir and pool, construction of extension, and internal and Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/02024/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02024-26/mosta-part-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and): 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 Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02015/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02015-26/mosta-change-of-use-of-corner-shop-at): 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 Pending, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/07710/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07710-25/mosta-demolish-existing-structures): 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 Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06663/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06663-25/mosta-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-change): 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 Refused, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05117/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05117-25/mosta-carry-out-alterations-at-first-floor-level): To carry out alterations at first floor level and to sanction changes to front door from previously approved PA/03229/21. Granted, validated 26 September 2025 - [**PA/04883/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04883-25/mosta-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, demolition of domestic store, extension at roof level including pool and retractable awning. Granted, validated 11 September 2025 - [**PA/04222/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04222-25/mosta-extension-of-domestic-store-and-installation-of): Extension of domestic store and installation of solar panels. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/00523/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00523-25/mosta-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-02407-22): 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 Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/08197/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08197-24/mosta-renew-valid-pa-07350-19-reading-demolition-of-existing): 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 Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/05213/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05213-24/mosta-change-of-use-from-hairdressing-salon): Change of use from hairdressing salon (Class 4B) to takeaway. Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/01259/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01259-24/mosta-installation-of-lightweight-canopy-at-roof-level): Proposed installation of lightweight canopy at roof level. Granted, validated 6 March 2024 - [**PA/07045/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07045-23/mosta-sanction-changes-to-dwelling-approved-in-pa-01907-22): 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 Granted, validated 29 November 2023 - [**PA/05225/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05225-23/mosta-installation-of-facade-sign): Installation of facade sign, and internal alterations to Class 4B outlet. Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/03301/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03301-22/mosta-include-additional-store-at-basement-level-ancillary): 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 Status being checked - [**PA/02407/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02407-22/mosta-alterations-to-class-2a-residential-home-and): Alterations to Class 2A residential home and proposed sanctioning of variations from previously approved permits PB04963/81 and PA01389/00. Changes relate to fa Status being checked - [**PA/01907/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01907-22/mosta-sanction-minor-alterations-to-approved-building-works): To sanction minor alterations to approved building works under PA6764/06 including modifications to side elevation, internal layout, outdoor area and constructi Status being checked - [**PA/03483/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03483-21/mosta-sanction-differences-from-original-permit-pa4164-18-change): 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 Status being checked - [**PA/03229/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03229-21/mosta-carry-out-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): To carry out alterations at ground floor level [shifting of main door] and to sanction pre-1967 dwelling and garage as built Status being checked - [**PA/01842/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01842-21/mosta-demolish-existing-class-4-shop): 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 Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor Other streets in Mosta: [Triq il-Kostituzzjoni](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-il-kostituzzjoni), [Triq it-Torri](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-it-torri), [Triq il-Kbira](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-il-kbira), [Triq il-Kungress Ewkaristiku](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-il-kungress-ewkaristiku), [Triq il-Fortizza](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-il-fortizza), [Triq il-Bazilika](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-il-bazilika), [Triq l-Isperanza](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-l-isperanza), [Triq Ponsonby](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-ponsonby), [Triq il-Htajriet](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-il-htajriet), [Triq id-Difiza Civili](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-id-difiza-civili), [Triq Anglu Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-anglu-gatt), [Triq Gafa'](https://propertylist.mt/area/mosta/triq-gafa).