--- title: "Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-testaferrata source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex: 19 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 4 floors, typically 10 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Ta' Xbiex › Triq Testaferrata # 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07300-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-the-existing-commercial-building-and): 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 Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 10 floors, decided 8 January 2026 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Testaferrata yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/06844/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06844-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-class-4b-at): 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 Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06674/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06674-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-aesthetic-alterations-to-the-facade): To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16. Pending - [**PA/06058/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06058-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-carting-away): Proposed demolition of existing structures and carting away, excavation of three levels of basement parking, proposed construction of a showroom at ground floor Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/01401/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01401-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-the-existing-building-fabric-and): 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 Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/02875/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02875-25/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-building-and-excavation-of): 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 Pending, validated 7 May 2025, 9 floors - [**PA/07570/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07570-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-carting-away): Proposed demolition of existing structures and carting away, excavation of three levels of basement parking, and proposed construction of a 3 stars hotel – Clas Pending, 1 floor ## Latest applications on Triq Testaferrata - [**PA/06844/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06844-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-class-4b-at): 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 Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06674/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06674-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-aesthetic-alterations-to-the-facade): To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16. Pending - [**PA/06058/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06058-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-carting-away): Proposed demolition of existing structures and carting away, excavation of three levels of basement parking, proposed construction of a showroom at ground floor Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05166/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05166-26/ta-xbiex-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class): To change use from Class 4B to Class 3C (gym/fitness centre), introduce minor internal alterations and one sign. Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04044/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04044-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-services-at-roof-level-over-site): To sanction services at roof level over site covered by PA/1035/18. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/01401/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01401-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-the-existing-building-fabric-and): 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 Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/01245/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01245-26/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-alterations-of-apartment-5-and): Sanctioning of alterations of apartment 5 and 6 at level 3. Granted, validated 27 April 2026 - [**PA/00777/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00777-26/ta-xbiex-renewal-of-pa-04371-19-proposed-amendments-to): 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 Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/07216/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-25/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-an-office): Change of use from an office (Class 4A) to a gym (Class 3C) and internal alterations for ancillary facilities. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/05759/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05759-25/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-a-pre-67-building-facade): Sanctioning of a pre-67 building facade, proposed removal of balconies and change of apertures at all levels. Granted, validated 20 October 2025 - [**PA/02875/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02875-25/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-building-and-excavation-of): 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 Pending, validated 7 May 2025, 9 floors - [**PA/00514/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00514-25/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-retail-to-1): Proposed change of use from retail to 1 Class 4C and internal/external alterations. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/07570/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07570-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-carting-away): Proposed demolition of existing structures and carting away, excavation of three levels of basement parking, and proposed construction of a 3 stars hotel – Clas Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07300/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07300-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-the-existing-commercial-building-and): 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 Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 10 floors - [**PA/04389/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04389-24/ta-xbiex-proposal-for-the-location-of-the-chimney): Proposal for the location of the chimney towards the front of the premises in accordance with the permit approved by PA/01633/15. Withdrawn, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/05791/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05791-23/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-office-block): Proposed alterations to office block (Class 4A) development and signs approved by PA/4417/22. Proposed extension to Class 4D at roof level. Granted, validated 4 October 2023 - [**PA/01929/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01929-23/ta-xbiex-change-the-elevation-material-of-the-ground): 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 Granted, validated 16 May 2023 - [**PA/01019/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01019-23/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of three basement levels, and construction of 15 parking spaces across 3 basement levels. Class 4C cafeteri Withdrawn, validated 1 March 2023, 7 floors - [**PA/03323/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03323-22/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor): 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 Status being checked Other streets in Ta' Xbiex: [Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-ix-xatt-ta-xbiex), [Triq l-Abate Rigord](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-l-abate-rigord), [Triq Giuseppe Cali'](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-giuseppe-cali), [Triq il-Watar](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-il-watar), [Ix-Xatt Ta' Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/ix-xatt-ta-ta-xbiex), [Triq id-Deffa](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-id-deffa), [Triq il-Halg](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-il-halg), [Triq l-Imradd](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-l-imradd), [Triq Enrico Mizzi](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-enrico-mizzi), [Triq Sir Ugo Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-sir-ugo-mifsud), [Triq il-Principessa Margerita](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-il-principessa-margerita), [Triq Antonio Nani](https://propertylist.mt/area/ta-xbiex/triq-antonio-nani).