--- title: "Triq il-Gdida, Qormi: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-il-gdida source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Gdida, Qormi: 16 planning applications, 83% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions, consultees… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Qormi › Triq il-Gdida # Triq il-Gdida, Qormi: planning intelligence 16 applications on record: 10 granted, 2 refused, 0 pending (83% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 9 residential units granted. 5 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map QOM3): **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 88% of the street. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and some grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places). ## Height precedents - [**PA/02146/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02146-25/qormi-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling): Internal demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation of basement level garage and construction of a 5no. residential units at ground first, second and third Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 13 October 2026 - [**PA/04829/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04829-26/qormi-convert-existing-living-room-to-garage-for): To convert existing living room to garage for private cars, carry out changes to the internal layout and façade, addition of a pool at basement level, lowering Granted, validated 4 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03151/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03151-25/qormi-internal-alterations-to-wall-layouts-including-raising): Proposed internal alterations to wall layouts including raising of back opramorta, party wall and replacement of ceiling. Proposed extension at second floor lev Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 3 floors, decided 1 August 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Gdida yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/05309/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05309-24/qormi-application-includes-alterations-to-the-existing-pre-1967): Application includes alterations to the existing pre-1967 dwelling at ground floor level, demolition of the structure at first floor and above while still retai Refused, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00826/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00826-23/qormi-replace-timber-balcony-approved-in-pa10145-17-with): To replace timber balcony approved in PA10145/17 with steel wrought iron railings, at first floor balcony. Refused, validated 22 February 2023 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Gdida - [**PA/06401/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06401-26/qormi-application-includes-alterations-to-the-existing-pre-1967): Application includes alterations to the existing pre-1967 dwelling at ground floor level, demolition of the structure at first floor and above while still retai Suspended, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05023/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05023-26/qormi-sanction-the-existing-dwelling-at-receded-floor): To sanction the existing dwelling at receded floor level as built from that approved in DN/01510/16. Sanctioning includes shifting of walls, including an ensuit Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04829/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04829-26/qormi-convert-existing-living-room-to-garage-for): To convert existing living room to garage for private cars, carry out changes to the internal layout and façade, addition of a pool at basement level, lowering Granted, validated 4 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/02252/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02252-26/qormi-increase-height-of-common-party-wall-at): To increase height of common party wall at ground floor and first floor of dwelling approved in RG/00397/24 and DN/01348/24. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/01436/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-26/qormi-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-level): Change of use of ground floor level from Class 1 (Residential) to Class 2C Child Care Centre. Internal alterations at ground floor level. Proposal includes an e Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/03739/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03739-25/qormi-internal-alterations-and-proposed-extension-at-basement): Proposed internal alterations and proposed extension at basement level by creating a new bedroom. Granted, validated 15 July 2025 - [**PA/03151/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03151-25/qormi-internal-alterations-to-wall-layouts-including-raising): Proposed internal alterations to wall layouts including raising of back opramorta, party wall and replacement of ceiling. Proposed extension at second floor lev Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/02146/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02146-25/qormi-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling): Internal demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation of basement level garage and construction of a 5no. residential units at ground first, second and third Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07015/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07015-24/qormi-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-in-lieu): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house in lieu of PA676/23. Granted, validated 27 November 2024 - [**PA/05309/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05309-24/qormi-application-includes-alterations-to-the-existing-pre-1967): Application includes alterations to the existing pre-1967 dwelling at ground floor level, demolition of the structure at first floor and above while still retai Refused, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07285/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07285-23/qormi-subdivision-of-existing-terraced-house-into-2): Proposed subdivision of existing terraced house into 2 separate units. Proposed internal and external alterations including changes to facade to create a new do Granted, validated 6 December 2023 - [**PA/00826/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00826-23/qormi-replace-timber-balcony-approved-in-pa10145-17-with): To replace timber balcony approved in PA10145/17 with steel wrought iron railings, at first floor balcony. Refused, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/00676/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00676-23/qormi-propose-minor-internal-external-alterations): To propose minor internal/external alterations. Granted, validated 12 April 2023 - [**PA/00337/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00337-22/qormi-sanction-construction-of-wall-in-basement-thicker): To sanction construction of wall in basement thicker than approved. To form a door from basement to sunken front garden, create a domestic store at basement lev Status being checked - [**PA/02232/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02232-21/qormi-propose-alterations-to-approved-class-4a-professional): To propose alterations to approved Class 4A professional offices with ancillary domestic storage spaces (PA/01951/13). The removal works include minimal interna Status being checked - [**PA/00505/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00505-20/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, retention of existing facade and entrance hallway; and construction of guesthouse from ground floor to receded fourth floor. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor Other streets in Qormi: [Triq l-Imdina](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-l-imdina), [Triq il-Vitorja](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-il-vitorja), [Triq il-Kbira](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-il-kbira), [Triq il-Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-il-belt-valletta), [Triq tal-Handaq](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-tal-handaq), [Triq il-Wied](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-il-wied), [Triq San Edwardu](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-san-edwardu), [Triq il-Kummerc](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-il-kummerc), [Triq San Bastjan](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-san-bastjan), [Triq Santa Katarina](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-santa-katarina), [Triq il-Kanun](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-il-kanun), [Triq Patri G. Spiteri Fremond](https://propertylist.mt/area/qormi/triq-patri-g-spiteri-fremond).