--- title: "Triq il-Fortizza, Swieqi: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-il-fortizza source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Fortizza, Swieqi: 10 planning applications, 75% granted, official limit 2 floors with semi-basement, typically 1 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Swieqi › Triq il-Fortizza # Triq il-Fortizza, Swieqi: planning intelligence 10 applications on record: 3 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending (75% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 1 floors. 4 residential units granted. 1 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map SW3): **2 Floors with semi-basement**, an overall height of 11.40 m (12.30 m with a basement, 13.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation. The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors with semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 1 floor. ## Height precedents - [**PA/04186/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04186-25/swieqi-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate and construct 4 semi detached villas including pools. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 1 floor, decided 30 October 2026 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Fortizza yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/02112/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02112-24/swieqi-paneling-designed-to-discreetly-conceal-exposed-pipework): Proposed paneling designed to discreetly conceal exposed pipework on the building’s facade. Refused, validated 10 April 2024 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Fortizza - [**PA/04457/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04457-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-and-proposed): Proposed sanctioning of apartment as built and proposed internal alterations. Application also includes replacement of facade apertures. Granted, validated 21 August 2026 - [**PA/02467/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02467-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-and-proposed): Proposed sanctioning of apartment as built and proposed internal alterations to separate existing four bedroom apartment into two separate dwellings. Applicatio Withdrawn - [**PA/06002/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06002-25/swieqi-sanction-minor-variations-from-previous-approved-permit): To sanction minor variations from previous approved permit by virtue PA/3179/93 consisting of changes to the internal height and to propose closure of a window Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/04186/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04186-25/swieqi-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate and construct 4 semi detached villas including pools. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/04036/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04036-25/swieqi-sanction-existing-services-and-also-to-propose): To sanction existing services and also to propose the installation of panelling on the façade to conceal the existing services; and to rebuild retaining wall. Under appeal, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02491/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02491-25/swieqi-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved permit PA1230/07. Withdrawn - [**PA/02112/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02112-24/swieqi-paneling-designed-to-discreetly-conceal-exposed-pipework): Proposed paneling designed to discreetly conceal exposed pipework on the building’s facade. Refused, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/01729/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01729-22/swieqi-minor-extension-to-main-bedroom-ensuite-over): Minor extension to main bedroom [ensuite over existing room at ground floor level] and minor extension to washroom to cover exposed third party washroom wall – Status being checked - [**PA/02058/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02058-21/swieqi-carry-out-alteration-to-existing-passenger-lift): To carry out alteration to existing passenger lift in lieu of PA/7370/18 Status being checked - [**PA/00436/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00436-20/swieqi-alterations-and-additions-to-an-existing-single): Alterations and additions to an existing single family dwelling including; the excavation of part of the side garden down to pavement level to construct a new s Status being checked Other streets in Swieqi: [Triq il-Qasam](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-il-qasam), [Triq is-Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-is-swieqi), [Triq tal-Ibrag](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-tal-ibrag), [Triq Sant' Andrija](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-sant-andrija), [Triq il-Madliena](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-il-madliena), [Triq is-Sidra](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-is-sidra), [Triq il-Hemel](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-il-hemel), [Triq it-Tiben](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-it-tiben), [Triq il-Gizimin](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-il-gizimin), [Triq il-Molletta](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-il-molletta), [Triq is-Sirk](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-is-sirk), [Triq il-Keffa](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-il-keffa).