--- title: "Triq tal-Mensija, San Gwann: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/triq-tal-mensija source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq tal-Mensija, San Gwann: 18 planning applications, 93% granted, official limit 3 floors with semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › San Gwann › Triq tal-Mensija # Triq tal-Mensija, San Gwann: planning intelligence 18 applications on record: 14 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending (93% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 34 residential units granted. 3 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map SG3): **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 74% of the street; elsewhere along it 4 Floors with Semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01 (82%); Secondary Town Centre NHRE01 (18%). 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 (82% of the frontage); Secondary Town Centre NHRE01 (18% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/02469/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02469-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-a-2-storey-terraced-house): Demolition of a 2-storey terraced house, excavation for rain-water reservoir, the construction of a 6 storey block of flats with a street level garage, 5 overly Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, decided 28 February 2025 - [**PA/03640/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03640-26/san-gwann-amendments-to-approved-permits-pa-02469-24-and-pa-03997-25): Proposed amendments to approved permits PA/02469/24 and PA/03997/25 which include the demolition of an existing first floor maisonette and the construction of a Granted, validated 17 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05786/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05786-24/san-gwann-extension-to-an-existing-air-space-to): Extension to an existing air space to create an additional apartment at the forth floor and 2 penthouses at the receded floor. The application also includes the Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, decided 5 February 2026 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq tal-Mensija yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/03210/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03210-23/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-built-on): Demolition of existing terraced house built on a restricted site, re-use of existing well, construction of a street level garage for four car parking spaces, on Refused, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq tal-Mensija - [**PA/03640/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03640-26/san-gwann-amendments-to-approved-permits-pa-02469-24-and-pa-03997-25): Proposed amendments to approved permits PA/02469/24 and PA/03997/25 which include the demolition of an existing first floor maisonette and the construction of a Granted, validated 17 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07939/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07939-25/san-gwann-partial-change-of-use-of-bakery-approved): Partial change of use of bakery approved in PA/06327/22, with the front portion of the site to be converted to a Class 4C cafeteria, whilst the back portion of Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/06615/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06615-25/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to a Class 5A valeting unit and internal subdivision. Withdrawn, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/04301/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04301-25/san-gwann-sanction-balcony): To sanction balcony (from 'fuq il-fil' stone balconies to balconies with white aluminium railings) and front door (from aluminium to varnished timber). Granted, validated 12 August 2025 - [**PA/03997/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03997-25/san-gwann-construction-of-two-flats-and-a-penthouse): Construction of two flats and a penthouse over an existing three storey building; sharing the common parts appertaining to the contiguous building. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01217/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01217-25/san-gwann-renew-pa-8381-19): To renew PA/8381/19. To demolish existing dwelling and construct an apartment block consisting of a garage at ground floor, three overlying floors of apartments Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00113/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00113-25/san-gwann-minor-alterations-to-existing-flats-and-proposed): Proposed minor alterations to existing flats and proposed additional floors to create 2 separate units. Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/05786/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05786-24/san-gwann-extension-to-an-existing-air-space-to): Extension to an existing air space to create an additional apartment at the forth floor and 2 penthouses at the receded floor. The application also includes the Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05046/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05046-24/san-gwann-make-changes-at-ground-floor-level-to): To make changes at ground floor level to include an additional maisonette, and carry out minor internal alterations at all levels due to shifting of stairwell ( Granted, validated 2 October 2024 - [**PA/04493/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04493-24/san-gwann-propose-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartment): To propose minor internal alterations to existing apartment and to construct a washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/02510/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02510-24/san-gwann-demolish-staircase-and-construct-new-staircase-with): To demolish staircase and construct new staircase with lift, demolish washroom, extend 2nd floor flat, construct 3rd floor flat and penthouse level, including m Granted, validated 25 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02469/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02469-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-a-2-storey-terraced-house): Demolition of a 2-storey terraced house, excavation for rain-water reservoir, the construction of a 6 storey block of flats with a street level garage, 5 overly Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00786/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00786-24/san-gwann-renewal-of-pa-06180-18-to-carry-out-internal): Renewal of PA/06180/18: To carry out internal alterations to existing common parts at ground, first and second floor levels, to construct an additional floor at Granted, validated 8 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05523/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05523-23/san-gwann-sanction-minor-internal-modification-of-an-existing): To sanction minor internal modification of an existing apartment, including introduction of washroom, from approved PA3854/16. Granted, validated 24 October 2023 - [**PA/04785/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04785-23/san-gwann-excavation-and-formation-of-a-basement-level): Excavation and formation of a basement level, proposed to be interconnected to a Class 4B outlet at ground floor level, and underlying the development approved Granted, validated 9 August 2023 - [**PA/03210/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03210-23/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-built-on): Demolition of existing terraced house built on a restricted site, re-use of existing well, construction of a street level garage for four car parking spaces, on Refused, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01213/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01213-22/san-gwann-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, Class 4A and Class 4B at ground floor level, three overlying apartments Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00487/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00487-22/san-gwann-development-including-conversion-of-existing-single-property): Proposed development including conversion of existing single property into four residential units. 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