Triq il-Franka, Mqabba: planning intelligence
3 applications on record: 2 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. Granted buildings are typically 1 floors. 5 residential units granted.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map MA2): 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.
Policy zones along the street: Area Prone to Flooding~SMPU01 (77%); Quarries~SMIA11, SMMW01 (23%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 1 floor.
Along the street the policy map shows Area Prone to Flooding~SMPU01 (77% of the frontage); Quarries~SMIA11, SMMW01 (23% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/03862/23 Mqabba: Renewal of PA/00271/18 - (Renewal of PA/01391/12 - Construction of semi-basement garage on undeveloped land.)
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Triq il-Franka
- PA/04542/25 Mqabba: The excavation of a vacant plot to construct basement garages, five overlying residential units, and a pool at roof level.
- PA/03862/23 Mqabba: Renewal of PA/00271/18 - (Renewal of PA/01391/12 - Construction of semi-basement garage on undeveloped land.)
- PA/00890/22 Mqabba: Proposed change of use from approved garage to Class 4B retail outlet, minor internal alterations, and signage.
Other streets in Mqabba: Triq il-Parocca, Triq il-Konvoj ta' Santa Marija, Triq San Bazilju, Triq Santa Katarina, Triq Valletta, Triq il-Parrocca, Triq il-Fjuri, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Triq Hal Kirkop, Triq tal-Isqof, Triq il-Langasa, Triq il-Madonna tal-Gilju.