Triq Betta, Tarxien: planning intelligence
3 applications on record: 2 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 2 residential units granted.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map TA2): 2 Floors, 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.
Policy zones along the street: Residential Area-SMHOO2, SMSE04 (64%); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Area SMHO01 (36%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; 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 Area-SMHOO2, SMSE04 (64% of the frontage); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Area SMHO01 (36% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/00047/24 Tarxien: Application includes minor internal and external alterations to the existing townhouse and an extension at second and third floor. Application also includes the
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Triq Betta
- PA/00887/25 Tarxien: Alterations and extensions to dwelling.
- PA/00047/24 Tarxien: Application includes minor internal and external alterations to the existing townhouse and an extension at second and third floor. Application also includes the
- PA/02007/21 Tarxien: To affect internal alteration at ground floor level consisting of opening of dividing walls and extension at back of site, construct new staircase leading to al
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