--- title: "Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/pieta/triq-ix-xatt source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta: 55 planning applications, 84% granted, typically 8 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Pieta › Triq ix-Xatt # Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta: planning intelligence 55 applications on record: 26 granted, 5 refused, 7 pending (84% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 8 floors. 40 residential units granted. 15 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows The official height limit for this street is on Pieta's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. [See Pieta's local plan maps](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Pieta). ## Height precedents - [**PA/00050/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00050-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor a Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors, decided 12 May 2026 - [**PA/02367/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02367-25/pieta-renewal-to-pa-11233-18-change-of-use): Renewal to PA/11233/18 - Change of use from residential to Class 4A (office) at first, second, third, fourth and fifth floor levels and propose Class 4A (office Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, decided 1 August 2025 - [**PA/00771/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00771-24/pieta-carry-out-works-as-previously-approved-by): To carry out works as previously approved by PA/08683/17 which are to demolish existing building but retain the existing façade overlooking Triq ix-Xatt with pr Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, decided 8 April 2025 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq ix-Xatt: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Refused here - [**PA/00583/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00583-26/pieta-installation-of-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting). Refused, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/05644/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05644-25/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of existing garage from that approved in PAPB/02197/87, including proposed change of use to valet service including proposed signage including corre Refused, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/00439/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00439-25/pieta-demolition-of-part-of-existing-property-and): Demolition of part of existing property and construction of a residential block overlying commercial premises at ground floor level. Development will include a Refused, validated 29 January 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/06025/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06025-23/pieta-partial-change-of-use-from-office): Proposed partial change of use from office (Class 4A) to religious congregation (no use class) and ancillary activities (archiving, kitchenette, reception, and Refused, validated 18 October 2023 - [**PA/02141/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02141-23/pieta-sanction-discrepancies-between-approved-plans): To sanction discrepancies between approved plans (PB/03056/79) and as built plans. The works include the proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to garage and Refused, validated 19 April 2023 ## Pending now - [**PA/07013/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07013-26/pieta-propose-a-solar-powered): To propose a solar-powered, single-sided, externally illuminated billboard at Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06648/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06648-26/pieta-part-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and): Part demolition of the existing building and construction of an apartment block with a commercial ground floor. Ground floor to be Class 4C (food and drink esta Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05115/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05115-26/pieta-dismantling-of-existing-facade-and-removal-of): Dismantling of existing facade and removal of dilapidated building, construction of semi-basement, reconstruction of 4 apartments, and proposed extension of a f Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04752/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-26/pieta-sanction-cellar-found-during-works-and-position): To sanction cellar found during works and position of slab above ramp having a different layout from PA8126/24. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03063/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03063-26/pieta-sanction-internal-changes-to-class-4b-approved): To sanction internal changes to Class 4B approved in PB851/91. These changes consist of removal of partitions and formation of new ones and an extension at the Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/01792/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01792-26/pieta-partially-excavate-the-site-to-the-required): To partially excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a four level underground car park designated for private vehicle use. Th Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors ## Latest applications on Triq ix-Xatt - [**PA/07013/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07013-26/pieta-propose-a-solar-powered): To propose a solar-powered, single-sided, externally illuminated billboard at Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06648/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06648-26/pieta-part-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and): Part demolition of the existing building and construction of an apartment block with a commercial ground floor. Ground floor to be Class 4C (food and drink esta Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05991/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05991-26/pieta-part-change-of-use-from-commercial-warehouse): Proposed part change of use from commercial warehouse to part 5A car valeting limited to 50 sqm including office, signage and minor alterations. Suspended, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05115/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05115-26/pieta-dismantling-of-existing-facade-and-removal-of): Dismantling of existing facade and removal of dilapidated building, construction of semi-basement, reconstruction of 4 apartments, and proposed extension of a f Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04752/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-26/pieta-sanction-cellar-found-during-works-and-position): To sanction cellar found during works and position of slab above ramp having a different layout from PA8126/24. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03063/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03063-26/pieta-sanction-internal-changes-to-class-4b-approved): To sanction internal changes to Class 4B approved in PB851/91. These changes consist of removal of partitions and formation of new ones and an extension at the Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02299-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to a maisonette. Works include the erection of gypsum partitions. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01792/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01792-26/pieta-partially-excavate-the-site-to-the-required): To partially excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a four level underground car park designated for private vehicle use. Th Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/01207/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01207-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-replaced-wall-at-washroom-level): Sanctioning of replaced wall at washroom level and the replacement of part of the parapet wall from stone to stone (like with like). Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/00697/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00697-26/pieta-sanction-use-from-that-approved-in-pa-4514-18): To sanction use from that approved in PA/4514/18 (Class 4B) to Class 3C (gymnasium) including sanctioning of internal layout and fascia sign. Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00583/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00583-26/pieta-installation-of-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting). Refused, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00050/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00050-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor a Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/08249/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08249-25/pieta-roof-over-existing-terrace-and-construct-an): To roof over existing terrace and construct an additional overlying penthouse level. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/07519/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07519-25/pieta-sanction-as-built-showroom-against-that-approved): To sanction as built showroom against that approved in PB4560/89 and to sanction as built canopy in the backyard. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/06427/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06427-25/pieta-sanction-as-built-class-4a-office): To sanction as built Class 4A office. Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/05656/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05656-25/pieta-change-of-use-of-currently-vacant-properties): Change of use of currently vacant properties (previously approved as Class 4 shops via PA/0616/06) to Class 4B shops. Application also includes to sanction layo Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/05644/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05644-25/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of existing garage from that approved in PAPB/02197/87, including proposed change of use to valet service including proposed signage including corre Refused, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/04218/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04218-25/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor a Withdrawn, validated 25 June 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02599/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02599-25/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-3c-yoga): Change of use from Class 3C yoga center approved on PA/02799/18 to Class 4B. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02367/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02367-25/pieta-renewal-to-pa-11233-18-change-of-use): Renewal to PA/11233/18 - Change of use from residential to Class 4A (office) at first, second, third, fourth and fifth floor levels and propose Class 4A (office Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01469/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01469-25/pieta-change-use-of-ground-floor-property-from): To change use of ground floor property from a Class 4A office to a Class 4B shop. Withdrawn, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/00913/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00913-25/pieta-part-change-of-use-from-motor-vehicle): Part change of use from motor vehicle showroom and retail area into public service garage. Withdrawn, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/00439/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00439-25/pieta-demolition-of-part-of-existing-property-and): Demolition of part of existing property and construction of a residential block overlying commercial premises at ground floor level. Development will include a Refused, validated 29 January 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/08694/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08694-24/pieta-changes-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed changes to existing dwelling, including minor alterations to facade, internal alterations and construction of receded floor. 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