Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex: planning intelligence
19 applications on record: 9 granted, 0 refused, 6 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 10 floors. 2 residential units granted. 8 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map GT2): 4 Floors, 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.
The 2006 local plan limit here is 4 floors; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, and the tallest grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places).
Height precedents
- PA/07300/24 Ta' Xbiex: Demolition of the existing commercial building and construction of a new 3-star hotel. The project includes the excavation of two basement levels designated for
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/06844/26 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed change of use from Class 4B at ground and semi-basement floor levels and Class 4A offices at first, second, third, fourth and receded floors as approve
- PA/06674/26 Ta' Xbiex: To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16.
- PA/06058/26 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed demolition of existing structures and carting away, excavation of three levels of basement parking, proposed construction of a showroom at ground floor
- PA/01401/26 Ta' Xbiex: Demolition of the existing building fabric and partial demolition of the facade to allow for the construction of a 10-storey, 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising 9
- PA/02875/25 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed demolition of existing building and excavation of site. Proposed construction of hotel Class 3B, basement -2 and -1 parking and un/loading back of hous
- PA/07570/24 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed demolition of existing structures and carting away, excavation of three levels of basement parking, and proposed construction of a 3 stars hotel – Clas
Latest applications on Triq Testaferrata
- PA/06844/26 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed change of use from Class 4B at ground and semi-basement floor levels and Class 4A offices at first, second, third, fourth and receded floors as approve
- PA/06674/26 Ta' Xbiex: To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16.
- PA/06058/26 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed demolition of existing structures and carting away, excavation of three levels of basement parking, proposed construction of a showroom at ground floor
- PA/05166/26 Ta' Xbiex: To change use from Class 4B to Class 3C (gym/fitness centre), introduce minor internal alterations and one sign.
- PA/04044/26 Ta' Xbiex: To sanction services at roof level over site covered by PA/1035/18.
- PA/01401/26 Ta' Xbiex: Demolition of the existing building fabric and partial demolition of the facade to allow for the construction of a 10-storey, 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising 9
- PA/01245/26 Ta' Xbiex: Sanctioning of alterations of apartment 5 and 6 at level 3.
- PA/00777/26 Ta' Xbiex: Renewal of PA/04371/19 - Proposed amendments to PA02248/13, addition of 2 levels of basement parking, change of use from parking to restaurant (Class 4D) at gro
- PA/07216/25 Ta' Xbiex: Change of use from an office (Class 4A) to a gym (Class 3C) and internal alterations for ancillary facilities.
- PA/05759/25 Ta' Xbiex: Sanctioning of a pre-67 building facade, proposed removal of balconies and change of apertures at all levels.
- PA/02875/25 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed demolition of existing building and excavation of site. Proposed construction of hotel Class 3B, basement -2 and -1 parking and un/loading back of hous
- PA/00514/25 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed change of use from retail to 1 Class 4C and internal/external alterations.
- PA/07570/24 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed demolition of existing structures and carting away, excavation of three levels of basement parking, and proposed construction of a 3 stars hotel – Clas
- PA/07300/24 Ta' Xbiex: Demolition of the existing commercial building and construction of a new 3-star hotel. The project includes the excavation of two basement levels designated for
- PA/04389/24 Ta' Xbiex: Proposal for the location of the chimney towards the front of the premises in accordance with the permit approved by PA/01633/15.
- PA/05791/23 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed alterations to office block (Class 4A) development and signs approved by PA/4417/22. Proposed extension to Class 4D at roof level.
- PA/01929/23 Ta' Xbiex: To change the elevation material of the ground floor of an existing block consisting of an approved Class 4D outlet, a bar with a valid old license and entrance
- PA/01019/23 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of three basement levels, and construction of 15 parking spaces across 3 basement levels. Class 4C cafeteri
- PA/03323/22 Ta' Xbiex: To sanction minor internal alterations at ground floor level in approved Class 4B hairdressing shop together with sub-division of property as per original permi
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