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Triq il-Palma, Tarxien: planning intelligence

7 applications on record: 3 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 15 residential units granted. 2 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

The official height limit for this street is on Tarxien's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. See Tarxien's local plan maps.

Policy zones along the street: Residential Area-SMHOO2, SMSE04 (76%); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Area SMHO01 (24%).

Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area-SMHOO2, SMSE04 (76% of the frontage); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Area SMHO01 (24% of the frontage).

Height precedents

  • PA/07098/23 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing garage and townhouse, including the retention of the façade on Triq il-Palma, and proposed excavation and construction of reside Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 8 May 2024
  • PA/07509/24 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing structure. Construction of garages at semi-basement level, four overlying apartments and penthouse at receded level with pool at Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor

What the planning files say

No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Palma yet.

Pending now

  • PA/02241/26 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing building (existing facade to be retained and restored). Proposal also includes the excavation and construction of underground re Pending, validated 8 April 2026

Latest applications on Triq il-Palma

  • PA/06566/26 Tarxien: Minor internal alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, changing of aperture from aluminium to timber on facade, and sanctioning of domestic store at second floor lev Granted, validated 26 October 2026
  • PA/02241/26 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing building (existing facade to be retained and restored). Proposal also includes the excavation and construction of underground re Pending, validated 8 April 2026
  • PA/07509/24 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing structure. Construction of garages at semi-basement level, four overlying apartments and penthouse at receded level with pool at Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/07098/23 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing garage and townhouse, including the retention of the façade on Triq il-Palma, and proposed excavation and construction of reside Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/03281/22 Tarxien: To reinstate facade of dilapidated pre-1967 dwelling by creating a door and window on facade and propose minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked
  • PA/03500/21 Tarxien: To sanction changes from approved PA/01469/15. Changes include the introduction of a kitchenette and shower at ground, a spare toilet at first floor, changes in Status being checked
  • PA/00874/20 Tarxien: Demolition of existing property and construction of semi-basement garages and 10 overlying apartments on 5 floors including recessed level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor

Other streets in Tarxien: Triq Santa Marija, Triq id-Dejma, Triq Xintill, Triq is-Sorijiet, Triq San Tumas, Triq l-Annunzjata, Triq Sammat, Triq Paola, Triq Dun Karm Sant, Triq Hal Luqa, Triq San Anard, Triq Santu Wistin.