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Triq Edgar Ferro, Pieta: planning intelligence

8 applications on record: 4 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 15 residential units granted. 2 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

Official height limit (2006 local plan, map MP2): 4 Floors, an overall height of 19.90 m (20.80 m with a basement, 22.00 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation.

Policy zones along the street: Major Government Institutions and Ancillary Facilities.

The 2006 local plan limit here is 4 floors; granted buildings are typically 4 floors.

Along the street the policy map shows Major Government Institutions and Ancillary Facilities.

Height precedents

  • PA/07546/23 Pieta: Renewal of PA/5912/18 - Demolition of existing receded level at fourth floor and construction of an additional duplex unit at fourth floor and overlying setback Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06290/26 Pieta: Proposed demolition of existing building at ground and first floor, excavation and construction of reservoir, internal alterations to create lift an common stai Granted, validated 26 October 2026, 3 floors

What the planning files say

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Pending now

  • PA/03169/26 Pieta: Application includes the sanctioning of retaining back yard retaining wall and removal of approved reservoir due to structural constraints. Pending, validated 20 May 2026
  • PA/06908/25 Pieta: Proposed demolition of existing ground floor garages and overlying residential units. Proposed excavation to accommodate a basement level for private garages. P Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor

Latest applications on Triq Edgar Ferro

  • PA/06290/26 Pieta: Proposed demolition of existing building at ground and first floor, excavation and construction of reservoir, internal alterations to create lift an common stai Granted, validated 26 October 2026, 3 floors
  • PA/03169/26 Pieta: Application includes the sanctioning of retaining back yard retaining wall and removal of approved reservoir due to structural constraints. Pending, validated 20 May 2026
  • PA/06908/25 Pieta: Proposed demolition of existing ground floor garages and overlying residential units. Proposed excavation to accommodate a basement level for private garages. P Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/03750/25 Pieta: To sanction ground floor private car garage as built, which was deleted from PB1155/83. Granted, validated 4 August 2025
  • PA/07922/24 Pieta: Minor internal and external alterations to second floor apartment (to sanction changes from as approved in PA/01128/09). Granted, validated 7 January 2025
  • PA/07546/23 Pieta: Renewal of PA/5912/18 - Demolition of existing receded level at fourth floor and construction of an additional duplex unit at fourth floor and overlying setback Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06861/23 Pieta: Demolition of 2 existing maisonettes at 1st and 2nd floor and construction of 2 apartments per floor at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and receded floor for a total of Withdrawn, validated 13 March 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/02740/22 Pieta: To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1810/16 including washroom and proposed opening of door at fourth floor, to change window to a door at Status being checked

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