--- title: "Triq ta' Gawhar, Safi: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-ta-gawhar source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq ta' Gawhar, Safi: 11 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 5 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Safi › Triq ta' Gawhar # 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02484-25/safi-divide-duplex-third-fourth-floor-as-approved-in): 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 Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 5 floors, decided 25 September 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq ta' Gawhar yet. ## Latest applications on Triq ta' Gawhar - [**PA/06594/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-25/safi-retractable-awnings-on-front-and-rear-facade): Proposed retractable awnings on front and rear facade at third floor level including minor internal alterations and screening of services at roof level. Granted, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/02484/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02484-25/safi-divide-duplex-third-fourth-floor-as-approved-in): 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 Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/07948/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07948-24/safi-construction-of-a-parapet-wall-at-roof): Proposed construction of a parapet wall at roof level and installation of a jucuzzi/pool including surrounding low rise planters at roof level Granted, validated 4 February 2025 - [**PA/03657/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03657-24/safi-sanction-minor-alteration-from-the-approved-pa-1433-21): To sanction minor alteration from the approved PA/1433/21. Granted, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/03069/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03069-23/safi-amendment-to-existing-dwelling-with-addition-of): 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 Granted, validated 31 May 2023 - [**PA/00761/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00761-23/safi-sanction-agricultural-stores): To sanction agricultural stores. Withdrawn, validated 15 February 2023 - [**PA/01456/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01456-22/safi-construction-of-three-units-over-three-floors): Proposed construction of three units over three floors on an existing airspace. Status being checked - [**PA/01020/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01020-22/safi-change-of-use-of-a-class-4): 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 Status being checked - [**PA/00493/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00493-22/safi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of basement garage and five overlying residential units. Status being checked - [**PA/03189/21** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03189-21/safi-construction-of-two-additional-units-over-existing): Proposed construction of two additional units over existing first floor maisonette including internal alterations at first floor level. Existing first floor lev Status being checked - [**PA/01433/21** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01433-21/safi-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-at-second-floor-level): Demolition of existing washrooms at second-floor level, alterations to an existing dwelling at first-floor level, demolition of the main staircase, reconstruct Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor Other streets in Safi: [Triq San Gorg](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-san-gorg), [Triq il-Kuccard](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-il-kuccard), [Triq in-Nassaba](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-in-nassaba), [Triq iz-Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-iz-zurrieq), [Triq San Pawl](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-san-pawl), [Triq il-Biedja](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-il-biedja), [Triq il-Fenici](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-il-fenici), [Triq ta' Rqajja](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-ta-rqajja), [Triq tal-Palma](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-tal-palma), [Triq Dun Guzepp Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-dun-guzepp-caruana), [Triq Dun Karm Vella](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-dun-karm-vella), [Triq Hlantun](https://propertylist.mt/area/safi/triq-hlantun).