Triq Castro, Naxxar: planning intelligence
16 applications on record: 10 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 7 residential units granted. 3 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map NAM8): 2 Floors, 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 94% of the street.
Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas CG07 (75%); Strategic Open Gaps CG25 (25%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; 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).
Along the street the policy map shows Residential Areas CG07 (75% of the frontage); Strategic Open Gaps CG25 (25% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/03873/25 Naxxar: Proposed removal of central structures at ground floor level, minor internal alterations at ground and first floor level, proposed construction of living area a
- PA/01917/24 Naxxar: Structural internal alterations as per plans, including construction of swimming pool and ancillary facilities, construction of access staircase from basement g
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/06420/26 Naxxar: The proposal consists of the reconstruction of a structurally unsafe rear building within a pre-1967 townhouse, incorporating modifications to ensure compliance
Latest applications on Triq Castro
- PA/06420/26 Naxxar: The proposal consists of the reconstruction of a structurally unsafe rear building within a pre-1967 townhouse, incorporating modifications to ensure compliance
- PA/07883/25 Naxxar: To carry out internal alteration to an existing house already approved with PA/5931/24 and to construct washroom at roof level. Internal alterations includes re
- PA/06115/25 Naxxar: To sanction internal and external variations to property approved in DN/182/10 including installation of pv panels.
- PA/03873/25 Naxxar: Proposed removal of central structures at ground floor level, minor internal alterations at ground and first floor level, proposed construction of living area a
- PA/00296/25 Naxxar: To make internal and external alterations including construction of lift on all levels, alterations on first floor level, construction of a pool and tent at roo
- PA/00236/25 Naxxar: To renew permit PA/00018/19 - To demolish dangerous roofs and walls of existing residence, affect additions and alterations and construct new extension to same.
- PA/05931/24 Naxxar: Internal alterations to existing house including the interconnection and partitioning of spaces, removal of accretions and creation of a ventilated skylight.
- PA/01917/24 Naxxar: Structural internal alterations as per plans, including construction of swimming pool and ancillary facilities, construction of access staircase from basement g
- PA/06737/23 Naxxar: To restore façade of townhouse as per GS/465/23.
- PA/03590/23 Naxxar: Sanctioning of alterations over site covered by PA8434/21. Sanctioning include formation of new skylights over mill room at ground floor level and first floor l
- PA/02223/23 Naxxar: Proposed alterations to existing dwelling including minor internal alterations and addition of washroom, and correction of site outline from previously approved
- PA/01763/22 Naxxar: Rehabilitation of the facade.
- PA/03515/21 Naxxar: Refurbishment of residential tenement. Installation of covering canopy over courtyard and erection of second floor overlying the existing first floor.
- PA/02384/21 Naxxar: Change of use from garage to Class 4A office and the opening of a window into the street.
- PA/01310/21 Naxxar: Minor internal and external alterations, construction of washroom and replacement of deteriorated beams,
- PA/00141/21 Naxxar: Proposed alterations and extension to existing to form 1 apartment and triplex unit. Proposal includes installation of lift and construction of pool
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