Triq Lampuka, Tarxien: planning intelligence
5 applications on record: 4 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 13 residential units granted. 2 new in the last 12 months.
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: Archaeological Site-SMCO04 (38%); Sports Facilities-SMRE01 (30%); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Area SMHO01 (16%); Open Space Enclaves in UCA's/Private Gardens SMIA10 (15%).
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 Archaeological Site-SMCO04 (38% of the frontage); Sports Facilities-SMRE01 (30% of the frontage); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Area SMHO01 (16% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/02515/24 Tarxien: To retain existing façade and demolish first floor level and part of ground floor level to allow for the construction of stairwell and lift. Proposed constructi
- PA/03397/25 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement and reservoir. Proposed construction of basement level for garages for private vehicles,
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/08324/25 Tarxien: To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade, entrance hall and first room and construction of 2 garages, 1 ground floor maisonette, 2 apartments
Latest applications on Triq Lampuka
- PA/02797/26 Tarxien: Change of timber apertures to pvc timber-like apertures.
- PA/08324/25 Tarxien: To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade, entrance hall and first room and construction of 2 garages, 1 ground floor maisonette, 2 apartments
- PA/03397/25 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement and reservoir. Proposed construction of basement level for garages for private vehicles,
- PA/07428/24 Tarxien: To sanction internal alterations in an apartment at first floor level approved in PA/03762/03.
- PA/02515/24 Tarxien: To retain existing façade and demolish first floor level and part of ground floor level to allow for the construction of stairwell and lift. Proposed constructi
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