--- title: "Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-is-sidra source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi: 22 planning applications, 92% granted, official limit 3 floors with semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions, consultees… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Swieqi › Triq is-Sidra # Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi: planning intelligence 22 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 SW4): **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. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors with semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and some grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places). ## Height precedents - [**PA/00133/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00133-25/swieqi-demolition-of-elevated-ground-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition of elevated ground floor maisonette and overlying maisonette including roof structure and construction of elevated ground floor maisonette, Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 30 September 2025 - [**PA/01873/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01873-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-house-to-proposed-3): Demolition of existing house to proposed 3 garages at basement level -1, a maisonette at ground floor, apartments at first, second and third floors and a pentho Granted, validated 4 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05838/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05838-23/swieqi-internal-and-external-changes-in-lieu-of): Proposed internal and external changes in lieu of PA/841/20. Proposal to include 3 lock up garages and 2 parking spaces at basement level, 8 apartments and 3 pe Granted, validated 23 November 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq is-Sidra yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/02841/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02841-26/swieqi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-approved): To sanction change of use from garage approved in PA7147/98 and PA5611/02 to vegetable and convenience shop for local use (Class 4B) . Proposed partitioning of Refused, validated 6 May 2026 ## Pending now - [**PA/06619/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-26/swieqi-changes-to-developments-approved-in-pa-6336-18-comprising): Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved 3-bedro Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq is-Sidra - [**PA/06619/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-26/swieqi-changes-to-developments-approved-in-pa-6336-18-comprising): Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved 3-bedro Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02841/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02841-26/swieqi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-approved): To sanction change of use from garage approved in PA7147/98 and PA5611/02 to vegetable and convenience shop for local use (Class 4B) . Proposed partitioning of Refused, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/01873/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01873-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-house-to-proposed-3): Demolition of existing house to proposed 3 garages at basement level -1, a maisonette at ground floor, apartments at first, second and third floors and a pentho Granted, validated 4 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00740/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00740-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-to): To sanction minor internal and external variations to the former original building (PAPB 2115/80) and to propose alterations to the former original building (PA Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/04219/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04219-25/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-a-class-4b-shop): Internal alterations to a Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/00133/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00133-25/swieqi-demolition-of-elevated-ground-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition of elevated ground floor maisonette and overlying maisonette including roof structure and construction of elevated ground floor maisonette, Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07631/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-24/swieqi-change-of-use-from-a-store-to): Change of use from a store to a Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/03422/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03422-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-commercial-class-4d-premises): Sanctioning of existing commercial Class 4D premises at ground floor level, including signage and street furniture. Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/03198/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-24/swieqi-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built-in): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built in circa 1980's due to absence of the original permit. Granted, validated 16 July 2024 - [**PA/06889/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06889-23/swieqi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop and placing of sign. Granted, validated 22 November 2023 - [**PA/05838/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05838-23/swieqi-internal-and-external-changes-in-lieu-of): Proposed internal and external changes in lieu of PA/841/20. Proposal to include 3 lock up garages and 2 parking spaces at basement level, 8 apartments and 3 pe Granted, validated 23 November 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02860/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02860-23/swieqi-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-pa-02362-87-and): To sanction maisonette as built from PA/02362/87 and proposed internal and external additions and alterations to ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/02178/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02178-23/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-at-first-and): To sanction minor internal alterations at first and second floor level from approved DN/797/11 application also includes raising of ceiling level in washroom to Granted, validated 19 April 2023 - [**PA/02960/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02960-22/swieqi-propose-external-modification-on-facade-to-approved): To propose external modification on facade to approved permit PA6968/21. Status being checked - [**PA/02428/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02428-22/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Minor internal alterations at first floor level and extension at roof level. Status being checked - [**PA/02233/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02233-22/swieqi-sanctioning-of-changes-on-front-and-back): Sanctioning of changes on front and back façade, from PB643/79. Status being checked - [**PA/00995/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00995-22/swieqi-sanctioning-of-property-for-alterations-from-previous): Sanctioning of property for alterations from previous permit PB/929/643/79. Alterations include addition of balcony in backyard, and slight shifting of doors an Status being checked - [**PA/02167/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02167-21/swieqi-extension-at-third-floor-level): Proposed extension at third floor level Status being checked, 4 floors - [**PA/01836/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01836-21/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-elevated-maisonette): Minor internal alterations to existing elevated maisonette at first-floor level to convert it into an apartment, to demolish existing second-floor plan, to cons Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01757/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01757-21/swieqi-sanction-minor-variations-in-maisonette): To sanction minor variations in maisonette, to permit PA/6860/05 including placement of walls, openings and size of internal yard. Status being checked - [**PA/01652/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01652-21/swieqi-propose-change-of-use-from-a-garage): To propose change of use from a garage to a shop Class 4B [retail], and the proposal of a sign fixed to the façade. Status being checked - [**PA/00841/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00841-20/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation for basement garages and construction of 8 apartments and 3 penthouses with the construction of pool at lev 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 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), [Triq il-Giebja](https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-il-giebja).