Triq in-Nissieg, Naxxar: planning intelligence
4 applications on record: 4 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 28 residential units granted.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map NAM8): 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: Residential Areas CG07 (84%); Strategic Open Gaps CG25 (16%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 5 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 (84% of the frontage); Strategic Open Gaps CG25 (16% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/01674/25 Naxxar: Amendments to Approved Permit PA 1700/24. To demolish existing dwelling, excavate over site and to construct 4 levels of basement garages/parking spaces includi
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Triq in-Nissieg
- PA/01674/25 Naxxar: Amendments to Approved Permit PA 1700/24. To demolish existing dwelling, excavate over site and to construct 4 levels of basement garages/parking spaces includi
- PA/01700/24 Naxxar: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate over site and to construct 4 levels of basement garages/parking spaces including 5 overlying retail outlets (Class 4B) a
- PA/01544/24 Naxxar: To carry out alterations to approved (PA3059/95 and PA7395/97) basement level so as to form 6 lockup garages instead of the approved car spaces.
- PA/05096/23 Naxxar: Renewal of Permit PA 2332/15 (renewal of PA 260/09 - Erection of penthouses and washrooms over roof level over existing apartments and garages).
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