Triq ta' Gawhar, Safi: planning intelligence
11 applications on record: 5 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 5 floors. 5 residential units granted. 1 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map SA2): 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.
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).
Height precedents
- PA/02484/25 Safi: To divide duplex third/fourth floor as approved in PA6842/18 into third floor apartment and overlying utility space, and to sanction as built. Proposed metal ra
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Triq ta' Gawhar
- PA/06594/25 Safi: Proposed retractable awnings on front and rear facade at third floor level including minor internal alterations and screening of services at roof level.
- PA/02484/25 Safi: To divide duplex third/fourth floor as approved in PA6842/18 into third floor apartment and overlying utility space, and to sanction as built. Proposed metal ra
- PA/07948/24 Safi: Proposed construction of a parapet wall at roof level and installation of a jucuzzi/pool including surrounding low rise planters at roof level
- PA/03657/24 Safi: To sanction minor alteration from the approved PA/1433/21.
- PA/03069/23 Safi: Proposed amendment to existing dwelling with addition of 2 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse. Ground floor to be amended to include garage with 3 parking spaces
- PA/00761/23 Safi: To sanction agricultural stores.
- PA/01456/22 Safi: Proposed construction of three units over three floors on an existing airspace.
- PA/01020/22 Safi: Change of use of a Class 4 (Hairdresser Salon) from the already approved permit PA07771/07, to a Class 2C Childcare Centre. Proposal includes a change in use fr
- PA/00493/22 Safi: Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of basement garage and five overlying residential units.
- PA/03189/21 Safi: Proposed construction of two additional units over existing first floor maisonette including internal alterations at first floor level. Existing first floor lev
- PA/01433/21 Safi: Demolition of existing washrooms at second-floor level, alterations to an existing dwelling at first-floor level, demolition of the main staircase, reconstruct
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