--- title: "Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/san-gwann/vjal-ir-rihan source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann: 10 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 4 floors without semi-basement. Conditions, consultees and precedents from… Planning applications › Area intelligence › San Gwann › Vjal ir-Rihan # Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann: planning intelligence 10 applications on record: 6 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). 2 residential units granted. 4 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map SG3): **4 Floors without Semi-basement**, an overall height of 19.90 m (20.80 m with a basement, 22.00 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 73% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors with Semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Residential Area NHHO01 (56%); Secondary Town Centre NHRE01 (44%). Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area NHHO01 (56% of the frontage); Secondary Town Centre NHRE01 (44% of the frontage). ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Vjal ir-Rihan yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/02963/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02963-23/san-gwann-a-class-4b): A Class 4B (butcher) over ground and first floor, previously approved as Class 4B commercial. Minor interior alterations with a different layout than that appro Pending, validated 24 May 2023 ## Latest applications on Vjal ir-Rihan - [**PA/04275/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04275-26/san-gwann-sanction-first-floor-apartment-as-constructed): To sanction first floor apartment as constructed. Granted, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04248/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04248-26/san-gwann-internal-and-external-alterations-including-additions-to): Proposed internal and external alterations including additions to development approved in PA01424/10 which consisted of demolition of existing residences and co Suspended, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03667/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03667-26/san-gwann-sanction-property-class-4b-and-warehouse-approved): To sanction property Class 4B and warehouse approved under PA/06452/20 and PA/05933/04 and sanction of sign and proposed minor internal alterations. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/00251/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00251-26/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of minor variations from approved permit PA/08134/06. Granted, validated 26 February 2026 - [**PA/05385/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05385-25/san-gwann-make-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To make minor internal and external alterations to an existing maisonette. Proposal includes the creation of an office Class 4A. Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/02934/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02934-25/san-gwann-leveling-site-to-form-temporary-parking-area): Leveling site to form temporary parking area and access ramp for 8 months from commencement notice. Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01138/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01138-25/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-with-respect-to): Sanctioning of minor changes with respect to approved permit PA6126/17. Changes comprise small changes in dimensions and levels, different access routes between Granted, validated 27 March 2025 - [**PA/04892/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04892-24/san-gwann-change-use-from-private-car-garage-to): To change use from private car garage to Class 4B shop and to demolish partial slab to construct stairs and lift interconnecting with existing first floor store Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/02963/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02963-23/san-gwann-a-class-4b): A Class 4B (butcher) over ground and first floor, previously approved as Class 4B commercial. Minor interior alterations with a different layout than that appro Pending, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/01906/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01906-22/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4b): Proposed change of use from existing Class 4B shop to a Class 4D shop. Proposal includes internal and external alterations and replacement of sign. 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