--- title: "Triq tal-Franciz, Swieqi: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/swieqi/triq-tal-franciz source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq tal-Franciz, Swieqi: 8 planning applications, 83% granted, official limit 2 floors with semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Swieqi › Triq tal-Franciz # Triq tal-Franciz, Swieqi: planning intelligence 8 applications on record: 5 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending (83% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 6 residential units granted. 2 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map SW4): **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 along 64% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors with semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Residential Priority Area NHHO02 (Detached&Semi-Detached Dwellings according to table SW(b)) Residential Priority Area NHHO02 (Terraced Houses, Maison et tes&Flats). The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors with semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and the tallest grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places). Along the street the policy map shows Residential Priority Area NHHO02 (Detached&Semi-Detached Dwellings according to table SW(b)) Residential Priority Area NHHO02 (Terraced Houses, Maison et tes&Flats). ## Height precedents - [**PA/06728/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06728-25/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-washrooms-and): Demolition of existing second floor washrooms and part elevation over an existing ground floor maisonette and two first floor maisonettes. Reconstruction of par Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 14 October 2026 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq tal-Franciz yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/08546/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08546-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-concrete-base-layer-on-existing): Sanctioning of concrete base layer on existing pre-1967 rural road and proposed timber gate as access point to agricultural land. Refused, validated 18 December 2024 ## Pending now - [**PA/07569/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07569-26/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-all-levels): Proposed internal and external alterations all levels, including amendments to the approved layouts having changes to development approved in PA/5640/19. Pending - [**PA/06684/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06684-26/swieqi-demolition-of-first-floor-and-installation-of): Proposed demolition of first floor and installation of lift and stairwell to create common parts. Proposal includes reconstruction of the first floor, a second Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq tal-Franciz - [**PA/07569/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07569-26/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-all-levels): Proposed internal and external alterations all levels, including amendments to the approved layouts having changes to development approved in PA/5640/19. Pending - [**PA/06684/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06684-26/swieqi-demolition-of-first-floor-and-installation-of): Proposed demolition of first floor and installation of lift and stairwell to create common parts. Proposal includes reconstruction of the first floor, a second Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06728/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06728-25/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-washrooms-and): Demolition of existing second floor washrooms and part elevation over an existing ground floor maisonette and two first floor maisonettes. Reconstruction of par Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08546/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08546-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-concrete-base-layer-on-existing): Sanctioning of concrete base layer on existing pre-1967 rural road and proposed timber gate as access point to agricultural land. Refused, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/03288/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03288-24/swieqi-sanction-the-installation-of-metal-gates-and): To sanction the installation of metal gates and a proposed ramp to safely access field. Granted, validated 5 June 2024 - [**PA/02786/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02786-24/swieqi-sanction-repair-of-rubble-walls): To sanction repair of rubble walls, and proposed construction of gate and repair of additional rubble walls. Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/01950/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01950-24/swieqi-alterations-to-existing-garage-including-part-minor): Proposed alterations to existing garage including part minor excavation for pit. Granted, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/01392/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01392-23/swieqi-rebuilding-restructuring-of-damaged-and-dilapidated-existing-ru): Proposed rebuilding/restructuring of damaged and dilapidated existing rubble walls. 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