--- title: "Triq Birkirkara, San Gwann: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-birkirkara source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Birkirkara, San Gwann: 16 planning applications, 83% granted, typically 6 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › San Gwann › Triq Birkirkara # Triq Birkirkara, San Gwann: planning intelligence 16 applications on record: 5 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending (83% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 6 floors. 24 residential units granted. 2 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows The official height limit for this street is on San Gwann's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. [See San Gwann's local plan maps](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/San%20Gwann). Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01 (46%); Residential Priority Area NHHO02 (Detached &Semi-Detached Dwellings) (14%); Public Open Space NHRL 01 (14%); Residential Priority Area NHHO02 (Detached&Semi-Detached Dwellings) (14%); Public Open Space NHRL01 (13%). Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area NHHO01 (46% of the frontage); Residential Priority Area NHHO02 (Detached &Semi-Detached Dwellings) (14% of the frontage); Public Open Space NHRL 01 (14% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/06597/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06597-25/san-gwann-demolish-existing-second-floor-apartment): To demolish existing second floor apartment, alterations in common area and construction of 4 apartments at 2nd floor to fifth floor and receded penthouse. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, decided 8 April 2026 - [**PA/06974/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-24/san-gwann-part-demolition-at-first-floor-and-full): Proposed part demolition at first floor and full demolition a second floor and construction of 3 apartments and penthouse at setback level including alterations Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 30 April 2025 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq Birkirkara: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Refused here - [**PA/05079/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05079-24/san-gwann-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A to public service garage. Refused, validated 31 July 2024 ## Pending now - [**PA/07594/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07594-26/san-gwann-renew-permit-pa-01307-21-consisting-of-the-following): To renew permit PA/01307/21 consisting of the following: To replace dangerous roofs over second floor level of residence, including washroom. To demolish rear p Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07593/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07593-26/san-gwann-sanction-existing-discount-store): To sanction existing discount store (Trading Licence 53/83) having a different wall layout than what was approved in PA/1357/00. Pending - [**PA/06689/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06689-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B Shop including Confectionery and Pastizzeria, construction of toilet and stores at the back of the premises. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06138/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06138-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-of-an-existing-ground): Proposed change of use of an existing ground floor commercial premises from Class 4B (retail) to Class 2A (dental clinic), together with minor internal alterati Pending, validated 9 September 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq Birkirkara - [**PA/07594/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07594-26/san-gwann-renew-permit-pa-01307-21-consisting-of-the-following): To renew permit PA/01307/21 consisting of the following: To replace dangerous roofs over second floor level of residence, including washroom. To demolish rear p Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07593/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07593-26/san-gwann-sanction-existing-discount-store): To sanction existing discount store (Trading Licence 53/83) having a different wall layout than what was approved in PA/1357/00. Pending - [**PA/06689/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06689-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B Shop including Confectionery and Pastizzeria, construction of toilet and stores at the back of the premises. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06138/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06138-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-of-an-existing-ground): Proposed change of use of an existing ground floor commercial premises from Class 4B (retail) to Class 2A (dental clinic), together with minor internal alterati Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06597/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06597-25/san-gwann-demolish-existing-second-floor-apartment): To demolish existing second floor apartment, alterations in common area and construction of 4 apartments at 2nd floor to fifth floor and receded penthouse. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06974/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-24/san-gwann-part-demolition-at-first-floor-and-full): Proposed part demolition at first floor and full demolition a second floor and construction of 3 apartments and penthouse at setback level including alterations Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06300/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06300-24/san-gwann-sanction-differences-from-the-approved-permit-pa1510-17): To sanction differences from the approved permit PA1510/17. Changes include minor shifting of walls. Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/05079/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05079-24/san-gwann-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A to public service garage. Refused, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/02316/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02316-24/san-gwann-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-permit): To sanction minor differences from approved permit (PA/00177/09). Granted, validated 6 June 2024 - [**PA/07510/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07510-23/san-gwann-works-include-construction-of-seven-basement-level): Proposed works include construction of seven basement level garages, two maisonettes at ground floor, and thirteen residential units in lieu of PA/11235/18. Granted, validated 20 February 2024 - [**PA/02967/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02967-23/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-showroom-to-class): Change of use from showroom to Class 4B nutrition, fitness shop and Class 3C fitness area, to sanction fascia sign and existing layout. Withdrawn, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/03343/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03343-22/san-gwann-wall-mounting-of-external-ac-units-cover-as): Proposed wall-mounting of external ac units cover as screening over window of Class 4B shop approved in PA02073/21 and alterations to facade at ground floor lev Status being checked - [**PA/03525/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03525-21/san-gwann-demolish-existing-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing and construct basement garage, including excavation, ground floor Class 4A office, overlying apartments at first, second, third, fourth and Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02073/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02073-21/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation and construction of 3 basement garages and store, Class 4B shop at maisonette at the ground floor level, maisonette Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01307/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01307-21/san-gwann-replace-dangerous-roofs-over-second-floor-level): To replace dangerous roofs over second floor level of residence, including washroom. To demolish rear part of bathroom at first, second floor level and washroom Status being checked, 3 floors - [**PA/00497/20** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00497-20/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-approved-drawings): Sanctioning of minor deviations from approved drawings : 2nd floor - sanctioning of partition walling on the front part of the building. 3rd floor- sanctioning Status being checked Other streets in San Gwann: [Triq Sant' Antnin](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-sant-antnin), [Triq in-Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-in-naxxar), [Triq Santa Margerita](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-santa-margerita), [Triq il-Hida](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-il-hida), [Triq tal-Mensija](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-tal-mensija), [Triq Bernardette](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-bernardette), [Triq tas-Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-tas-sliema), [Triq San Giljan](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-san-giljan), [Triq ta' l-Ibrag](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-ta-l-ibrag), [Triq il-Gallina](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-il-gallina), [Triq il-Kapuccini](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-il-kapuccini), [Triq San Mikiel](https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-san-mikiel).