--- title: "Triq Santa Margerita, San Gwann: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-santa-margerita source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq Santa Margerita, San Gwann: 18 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors with semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › San Gwann › Triq Santa Margerita # Triq Santa Margerita, San Gwann: planning intelligence 18 applications on record: 13 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 14 residential units granted. 2 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 along 73% of the street; elsewhere along it 2 Floors with Semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01 (59%); Residential Priority Area NHHO02 (Detached&Semi-Detached Dwellings) (21%); Residential Priority Area NHHO02 (Detached &Semi-Detached Dwellings) (20%). Granted buildings on this street are typically 4 floors, and they're the best guide to what's possible here. The 2006 local plan says 3 floors with semi-basement, but it counts floors differently from permit records, so compare heights in metres. Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area NHHO01 (59% of the frontage); Residential Priority Area NHHO02 (Detached&Semi-Detached Dwellings) (21% of the frontage); Residential Priority Area NHHO02 (Detached &Semi-Detached Dwellings) (20% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/06426/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06426-24/san-gwann-renew-permit): To renew permit (PA/1058/20 - Extension at third floor level and to construct an additional dwelling at fourth floor.). Granted, validated 5 November 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/02656/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02656-23/san-gwann-minor-internal-alteration-at-second-floor-to): Proposed minor internal alteration at second floor to create a different layout, to sanction minor alterations and proposed extension at third floor and additio Granted, validated 27 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06068/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06068-23/san-gwann-extension-over-existing-block-of-apartments-to): Proposed extension over existing block of apartments to include an additional unit (flat 3) with 2 overlying washrooms for flat 1 and flat 3. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 3 floors, decided 17 May 2024 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Santa Margerita yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/04730/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04730-26/san-gwann-excavation-of-plot-and-construction-of-semi): Excavation of plot and construction of semi detached villa (including basement level -1, ground and first floor accommodation, pool and pv panels). Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/08387/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08387-24/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-basement-as-built): Sanctioning of basement as built (ancillary store) to approved grocery and confectionery covered by PA/01957/00. Pending, validated 11 December 2024 ## Latest applications on Triq Santa Margerita - [**PA/04730/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04730-26/san-gwann-excavation-of-plot-and-construction-of-semi): Excavation of plot and construction of semi detached villa (including basement level -1, ground and first floor accommodation, pool and pv panels). Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02320/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02320-26/san-gwann-sanction-interconnection-of-garage-with-approved-class): To sanction interconnection of garage with approved Class 4B shop (PA/05329/97) including change of use. Proposal also includes variations from PA/05329/97 and Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/06543/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06543-25/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of reservoir, proposed construction of garage, maisonette, 3 apartments and penthouse, including pool at roof Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/04278/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04278-25/san-gwann-propose-change-of-use-of-approved-domestic): To propose change of use of approved domestic store in PA/04098/24 to Class 4A Office. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02117/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02117-25/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations-to): Sanctioning of internal and external alterations to existing maisonette covered by PA1486/18. Granted, validated 5 May 2025 - [**PA/00950/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00950-25/san-gwann-additional-excavation-to-approved-permit-pa4558-24): Proposed additional excavation to approved permit PA4558/24, and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 20 March 2025 - [**PA/08387/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08387-24/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-basement-as-built): Sanctioning of basement as built (ancillary store) to approved grocery and confectionery covered by PA/01957/00. Pending, validated 11 December 2024 - [**PA/06426/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06426-24/san-gwann-renew-permit): To renew permit (PA/1058/20 - Extension at third floor level and to construct an additional dwelling at fourth floor.). Granted, validated 5 November 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/04558/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04558-24/san-gwann-construction-of-semi-detached-villa): Proposed construction of semi-detached villa, including excavation of one level of basement garage, pool in backyard and washroom at roof level, following appro Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/04098/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04098-24/san-gwann-sanction-existing-domestic-store-approved-in-pb1970-80): To sanction existing domestic store approved in PB1970/80. Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/00667/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00667-24/san-gwann-sanction-excavation-at-basement-level-which-created): To sanction excavation at basement level which created 3 small rooms. To sanction minor internal alterations at ground floor and proposed additional shower/toil Granted, validated 7 February 2024 - [**PA/00206/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00206-24/san-gwann-make-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to): To make minor internal and external changes to an approved apartment, including change in materials of front balcony and extension of back terrace. Granted, validated 26 March 2024 - [**PA/06068/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06068-23/san-gwann-extension-over-existing-block-of-apartments-to): Proposed extension over existing block of apartments to include an additional unit (flat 3) with 2 overlying washrooms for flat 1 and flat 3. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/05953/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05953-23/san-gwann-renew-pa-3722-18-construction-of-two-semi): Application to renew PA/3722/18 - Construction of two semi detached villas with basement garage including excavation and construction of pools in backyard. Granted, validated 8 November 2023 - [**PA/02656/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02656-23/san-gwann-minor-internal-alteration-at-second-floor-to): Proposed minor internal alteration at second floor to create a different layout, to sanction minor alterations and proposed extension at third floor and additio Granted, validated 27 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02719/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02719-22/san-gwann-change-of-use-form-existing-garage-to): To change of use form existing garage to Class 3C, play area and Class 4D, and carry out minor internal alterations and display of sign. Status being checked - [**PA/00144/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00144-21/san-gwann-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-as-built): To sanction internal and external alterations as built , from PB6473/80, mainly positioning of internal walls and apertures. Status being checked - [**PA/01058/20** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01058-20/san-gwann-extension-at-third-floor-level-and-to): Extension at third floor level and to construct an additional dwelling at fourth floor. 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