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Triq il-Barbagann, San Gwann: planning intelligence

8 applications on record: 6 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 11 residential units granted. 1 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

Official height limit (2006 local plan, map SG4): 3 Floors with 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.

Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01.

The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors with 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 Area NHHO01.

Height precedents

  • PA/04534/24 San Gwann: Alterations to first floor maisonette to convert it into an apartment, incorporation of a communal staircase and lift; construction of a further 3 flats at seco Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 31 July 2025

What the planning files say

No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Barbagann yet.

Pending now

  • PA/06353/26 San Gwann: Demolition of terraced house and the construction of a basement garage, 4 flats and a penthouse connected to PA2102/20. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor

Latest applications on Triq il-Barbagann

  • PA/06353/26 San Gwann: Demolition of terraced house and the construction of a basement garage, 4 flats and a penthouse connected to PA2102/20. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/08288/25 San Gwann: Alterations in facade. Granted, validated 24 December 2025
  • PA/05705/25 San Gwann: Proposed development including the construction of two additional over existing building for the addition of one residential unit. Development to include altera Granted, validated 22 October 2025
  • PA/00854/25 San Gwann: To change the use from residential dwelling to a Class 3A hostel. Works to include minor internal and external alterations. Also, to sanction as existing since Granted, validated 12 February 2025
  • PA/08712/24 San Gwann: Renewal of PA/00674/19 - Demolition of existing block and redevelopment of office (Class 4A) and apartments (Class 1). Granted, validated 25 February 2025
  • PA/04534/24 San Gwann: Alterations to first floor maisonette to convert it into an apartment, incorporation of a communal staircase and lift; construction of a further 3 flats at seco Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/02191/24 San Gwann: To sanction pool at back yard, to demolish existing first second and washroom floor, alterations to first floor layout and construction of three two bedroom uni Granted, validated 17 April 2024
  • PA/00495/21 San Gwann: Minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked

Other streets in San Gwann: Triq Sant' Antnin, Triq in-Naxxar, Triq Santa Margerita, Triq il-Hida, Triq tal-Mensija, Triq Bernardette, Triq Birkirkara, Triq tas-Sliema, Triq San Giljan, Triq ta' l-Ibrag, Triq il-Gallina, Triq il-Kapuccini.