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Pjazza Darnino, Naxxar: planning intelligence

10 applications on record: 6 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending (86% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 5 residential units granted. 3 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

Official height limit (2006 local plan, map NAM7): 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 73% of the street; elsewhere along it 2 Floors.

Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas CG07.

The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 3 floors.

Along the street the policy map shows Residential Areas CG07.

Height precedents

  • PA/05745/23 Naxxar: Proposed demolition of rear section of property, retaining old front section on both existing levels. Proposed widening of garage door and formation of new remi Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 1 November 2024
  • PA/01465/25 Naxxar: Proposed conversion of approved townhouse, into two duplex maisonettes, retaining ground floor garage and minor alterations in external fabric, including instal Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor, decided 11 June 2025

What the planning files say

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Refused here

  • PA/04048/24 Naxxar: Application includes the total demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of 1 maisonette at ground floor, 1 apartment at first floor level and a duplex Refused, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor

Pending now

  • PA/07020/26 Naxxar: Application includes the extension at third floor level and sub-division of the duplex into a 2 bedroom apartment at second floor level and a 1 bedroom penthous Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/01655/26 Naxxar: To sanction minor alterations at second floor level from approved RG341/18, proposed removal and redesign of ensuite bathroom at first floor level together with Pending, validated 11 March 2026

Latest applications on Pjazza Darnino

  • PA/07020/26 Naxxar: Application includes the extension at third floor level and sub-division of the duplex into a 2 bedroom apartment at second floor level and a 1 bedroom penthous Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/02223/26 Naxxar: To propose demolition of existing structure, to excavate and construct a water reservoir, construction of Type 2 basement garage for private vehicles and overly Granted, validated 8 April 2026
  • PA/01655/26 Naxxar: To sanction minor alterations at second floor level from approved RG341/18, proposed removal and redesign of ensuite bathroom at first floor level together with Pending, validated 11 March 2026
  • PA/02228/25 Naxxar: To sanction changes from previously approved PA/00619/17 and PA/03922/17 of a pre-68 property. Granted, validated 19 May 2025
  • PA/01465/25 Naxxar: Proposed conversion of approved townhouse, into two duplex maisonettes, retaining ground floor garage and minor alterations in external fabric, including instal Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor
  • PA/00440/25 Naxxar: Change of use of existing domestic garage to a public service garage. Granted, validated 29 January 2025
  • PA/04048/24 Naxxar: Application includes the total demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of 1 maisonette at ground floor, 1 apartment at first floor level and a duplex Refused, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06849/23 Naxxar: To sanction internal and external alterations from approved permit PA1527/11 including removal and addition and shifting of walls. Proposed change of use from o Granted, validated 15 November 2023
  • PA/05745/23 Naxxar: Proposed demolition of rear section of property, retaining old front section on both existing levels. Proposed widening of garage door and formation of new remi Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/03264/22 Naxxar: Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 ground floor maisonette. Status being checked

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