--- title: "Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-il-gallina source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann: 13 planning applications, 92% granted, official limit 3 floors with semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › San Gwann › Triq il-Gallina # Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann: planning intelligence 13 applications on record: 11 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending (92% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 22 residential units granted. 3 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/00027/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00027-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of basement level and reservoir, and construction of reservoir, basement level and four dwellings up to fourth floor Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 5 floors, decided 23 September 2026 - [**PA/00011/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00011-26/san-gwann-sanction-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment): To sanction variations from the official building alignment (PA Circular 1/24). To sanction the existing layouts at ground, first, and second floors. The propos Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 30 June 2026 - [**PA/06172/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06172-24/san-gwann-renew-approved-permit-pa-09043-19): To renew approved permit PA/09043/19. Renewal description includes: To demolish existing washroom and domestic store at roof level, to demolish existing roof ov Granted, validated 28 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq il-Gallina: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Refused here - [**PA/06864/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06864-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of basement level, and construction of a basement garage, a duplex 3-bedroom unit at ground and first floor levels, Refused, validated 9 October 2024 ## Pending now - [**PA/04481/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04481-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B retail mini-market. Sanctioning of works from approved to as built, proposed minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Gallina - [**PA/04481/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04481-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B retail mini-market. Sanctioning of works from approved to as built, proposed minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/00027/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00027-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of basement level and reservoir, and construction of reservoir, basement level and four dwellings up to fourth floor Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/00011/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00011-26/san-gwann-sanction-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment): To sanction variations from the official building alignment (PA Circular 1/24). To sanction the existing layouts at ground, first, and second floors. The propos Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01690/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01690-25/san-gwann-sanction-as-built-duplex-maisonette-as-approved): To sanction as built duplex maisonette as approved in PA/1897/24 and propose minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/06864/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06864-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of basement level, and construction of a basement garage, a duplex 3-bedroom unit at ground and first floor levels, Refused, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/06172/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06172-24/san-gwann-renew-approved-permit-pa-09043-19): To renew approved permit PA/09043/19. Renewal description includes: To demolish existing washroom and domestic store at roof level, to demolish existing roof ov Granted, validated 28 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03027/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03027-24/san-gwann-propose-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): To propose demolition of existing terraced house, excavation for reservoir and 3 garages at semi basement and construction of maisonette, 3 apartments and penth Granted, validated 22 May 2024 - [**PA/02735/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02735-24/san-gwann-sanction-existing-building-as-built): To sanction existing building as built, demolish existing arches, construct a column, and propose changes to facade. Granted, validated 25 June 2024 - [**PA/01897/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01897-24/san-gwann-sanction-other-basement-rooms-and-minor-internal): To sanction other basement rooms and minor internal differences not included in PA/736/16. Granted, validated 7 May 2024 - [**PA/07268/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07268-23/san-gwann-demolish-first-floor-maisonette-and-construct-4): To demolish first floor maisonette and construct 4 units from first to receded floor level respectively. Granted, validated 22 February 2024 - [**PA/05823/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05823-23/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement level for parking and the construction of four overlying levels and a receded floor consi Granted, validated 22 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04640/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04640-23/san-gwann-extension-of-existing-dwelling-to-construct-third): Extension of existing dwelling to construct third and receded floors. Proposal to include minor alterations to the second floor and common area. Installation of Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00513/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00513-23/san-gwann-sanctioning-from-approved-permit-rg5171-18): Proposed sanctioning from approved permit RG5171/18, including the layout at first-floor level and an opening on the front elevation. 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