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Triq San Edwardu, Qormi: planning intelligence

32 applications on record: 22 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending (96% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 35 residential units granted. 7 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 87% of the street.

Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas CG07, QO06.

The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 4 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, QO06.

Height precedents

  • PA/05912/25 Qormi: The proposal involves the excavation of the site subject to PA/01412/24 to construct two levels of basement garages, which will interconnect with the developmen Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 5 floors, decided 1 October 2026
  • PA/08233/25 Qormi: To demolish existing terraced house. Excavate for a basement level garage and reservoir and construction of 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and an overlying penthous Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 13 March 2026
  • PA/06546/25 Qormi: Proposed replacement of railing at front garden, uprooting of palm tree, alterations to stairwell to fit lift shaft, internal alterations to second floor, repla Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 4 March 2026

What the planning files say

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Refused here

  • PA/01007/24 Qormi: Alterations to pre-67 garage including change of use from garage to Class 3C (gymnastics fitness centre) and installation of signage. Refused, validated 21 February 2024

Pending now

  • PA/06830/26 Qormi: Sanctioning of garage as built. Pending, validated 7 October 2026
  • PA/05496/26 Qormi: To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor

Latest applications on Triq San Edwardu

  • PA/06830/26 Qormi: Sanctioning of garage as built. Pending, validated 7 October 2026
  • PA/05496/26 Qormi: To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor
  • PA/01897/26 Qormi: To sanction and correct dimensions of existing garage from approved permit PA2542/03. Granted, validated 23 April 2026
  • PA/01383/26 Qormi: Proposed change of use form garage to Class 4B retail shop, including installation of signs and minor alterations. Granted, validated 4 March 2026
  • PA/01229/26 Qormi: To sanction second floor apartment including washroom as built with respect to permit PB4234/79. Granted, validated 27 March 2026
  • PA/01205/26 Qormi: The proposal involves the demolition of the existing maisonettes, while retaining the existing façade and entrance hall, and excavation works for a water reserv Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/08233/25 Qormi: To demolish existing terraced house. Excavate for a basement level garage and reservoir and construction of 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and an overlying penthous Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06546/25 Qormi: Proposed replacement of railing at front garden, uprooting of palm tree, alterations to stairwell to fit lift shaft, internal alterations to second floor, repla Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/05912/25 Qormi: The proposal involves the excavation of the site subject to PA/01412/24 to construct two levels of basement garages, which will interconnect with the developmen Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 5 floors
  • PA/03063/25 Qormi: Excavate and construct a domestic basement store under the two garages and the front garden. Granted, validated 21 May 2025
  • PA/06454/24 Qormi: Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of semi-basement garage, maisonette at ground floor, three apartments and overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 25 September 2024
  • PA/06066/24 Qormi: To sanction garage as built including changes from previous approved permit PAPB/3191/87. Granted, validated 30 October 2024
  • PA/05586/24 Qormi: To carry out internal and external alterations and to change the use of part of the premises from a residence and an approved interconnected dental clinic to a Granted, validated 28 August 2024
  • PA/02522/24 Qormi: Change of use from two storages to two garages at level -1, including proposed widening of doors. Granted, validated 15 May 2024
  • PA/01412/24 Qormi: Proposed to demolish an existing store, considered as a dangerous structure, and construct temporary hoarding wall to enclose the site. Granted, validated 13 March 2024
  • PA/01007/24 Qormi: Alterations to pre-67 garage including change of use from garage to Class 3C (gymnastics fitness centre) and installation of signage. Refused, validated 21 February 2024
  • PA/06430/23 Qormi: To sanction door and window and parapet wall and internal alterations as approved in PA4335/18 without commencement notice. Granted, validated 21 December 2023
  • PA/06400/23 Qormi: To sanction as built from approved permit PB/4234/79. To internally connect 2 Garages in 1 Granted, validated 20 February 2024
  • PA/05341/23 Qormi: To sanction private car garage as built from approved PB3191/87 following survey. Granted, validated 25 October 2023
  • PA/04316/23 Qormi: To sanction property as built including alterations to internal layout and external discrepancies from approved PA/1700/95. Variation from the official building Granted, validated 19 July 2023
  • PA/04032/23 Qormi: To demolish existing dwelling and 2 garages, excavate part of site and construct basement garage (3 parking spaces), ground floor Class 4B (convenience) shop an Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/02569/23 Qormi: To sanction changes to and use of existing garage approved in PB/3787/88. Changes being sanctioned consist of the mirror image of the property and increase in h Granted, validated 28 June 2023
  • PA/01543/23 Qormi: Change of use from shop to Class 4B confectionery, including internal changes and fixing of shop sign. Granted, validated 22 March 2023
  • PA/01302/23 Qormi: Demolition of washroom, alterations to existing first floor maisonette, construction of lift in common area and construction of an additional 2 three bedroom ap Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 4 floors
  • PA/00936/23 Qormi: Proposed total demolition of existing and construction of terraced house in lieu of PA00859/22. Granted, validated 24 April 2023

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