--- title: "Triq Santa Marija, Tarxien: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-santa-marija source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Santa Marija, Tarxien: 21 planning applications, 100% granted, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Tarxien › Triq Santa Marija # Triq Santa Marija, Tarxien: planning intelligence 21 applications on record: 16 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 8 residential units granted. 4 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](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Tarxien). Policy zones along the street: Residential Area-SMHOO2, SMSE04 (82%); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Area SMHO01 (18%). Along the street the policy map shows Residential Area-SMHOO2, SMSE04 (82% of the frontage); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Area SMHO01 (18% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/00473/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00473-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of three ground floor garages, four overlying apartments and common parts. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 5 floors, decided 3 May 2024 - [**PA/07945/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07945-25/tarxien-demolish-part-of-the-rear-structure-and): To demolish part of the rear structure and extend the first floor. To construct bedroom and sanitary room at second floor. restoration of facade and apertures. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 3 floors, decided 8 July 2026 - [**PA/01370/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01370-25/tarxien-sanction-town-house-due-to-minor-internal): To sanction town house due to minor internal differences from DN/362/08 at ground, first and roof level. To remove aluminium apertures at first floor level and Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 2 floors, decided 10 September 2025 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq Santa Marija: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Pending now - [**PA/02265/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02265-26/tarxien-amendment-to-proposal-approved-in-pa2990-23-after): Amendment to proposal approved in PA2990/23 after new survey. Proposed garage at ground floor, maisonette at first floor and apartments at first floor, second f Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq Santa Marija - [**PA/02265/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02265-26/tarxien-amendment-to-proposal-approved-in-pa2990-23-after): Amendment to proposal approved in PA2990/23 after new survey. Proposed garage at ground floor, maisonette at first floor and apartments at first floor, second f Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00797/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00797-26/tarxien-demolition-and-replacement-of-severely-spalled-slab): Demolition and replacement of severely spalled slab and minor internal alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/07945/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07945-25/tarxien-demolish-part-of-the-rear-structure-and): To demolish part of the rear structure and extend the first floor. To construct bedroom and sanitary room at second floor. restoration of facade and apertures. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/07094/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07094-25/tarxien-sanction-extension-to-pre-1968-townhouse-consisting-of): To sanction extension to pre-1968 townhouse consisting of roofing of part of internal yard to form laundry at ground floor and larger bathroom at first floor an Granted, validated 16 December 2025 - [**PA/03848/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03848-25/tarxien-demolish-a-dangerous-pre-1968-building-and-construct): To demolish a dangerous pre-1968 building and construct a ground floor garage and three residential units. Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/03269/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03269-25/tarxien-construction-of-washroom-at-roof-level): Construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/02995/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02995-25/tarxien-alterations-to-approved-development-permit-pa-00473-24): Proposed alterations to approved development permit PA/00473/24, including changes to facade, shifting in internal layout for the proposed residential units, as Granted, validated 2 June 2025 - [**PA/02852/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02852-25/tarxien-sanction-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-property): To sanction internal alterations to a pre-1968 property as built. following application PA/07314/16, including the sanctioning of the chimney flu. Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01370/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01370-25/tarxien-sanction-town-house-due-to-minor-internal): To sanction town house due to minor internal differences from DN/362/08 at ground, first and roof level. To remove aluminium apertures at first floor level and Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/00679/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00679-25/tarxien-proposal-for-the-sanctioning-of-two-underground): Proposal for the sanctioning of two underground wells located within the property, following application PA/07314/16. Granted, validated 27 February 2025 - [**PA/00369/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00369-25/tarxien-sanction-minor-changes-to-first-and-second): To sanction minor changes to first and second floor level plans with respect to PA/04276/18. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/02076/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02076-24/tarxien-sanction-alterations-from-approved-drawings-in-pa-05091-08): To sanction alterations from approved drawings in PA/05091/08 and to change the use from a Class 4 to Class 4B (retail). To propose signage. Granted, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/00473/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00473-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of three ground floor garages, four overlying apartments and common parts. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/00131/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00131-24/tarxien-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built. Granted, validated 9 February 2024 - [**PA/06345/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06345-23/tarxien-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, construction of roof structure and minor changes to facade. Granted, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/02990/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02990-23/tarxien-partial-demolish-of-existing-structures): To partial demolish of existing structures. To construct ground floor garage and overlying apartments. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/01737/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01737-23/tarxien-sanction-changes-from-that-approved-in-pa-6769-04): To sanction changes from that approved in PA/6769/04. Changes to include internal walls and openings rearrangements on all levels, a garage for private use at g Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/00510/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00510-23/tarxien-sanction-changes-from-that-approved-in-pa6769-04): To sanction changes from that approved in PA6769/04. Changes to include internal walls and openings rearrangements on all levels, a garage for private use at gr Withdrawn - [**PA/00167/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00167-22/tarxien-demolition-of-backroom-and-construction-of-extension): Proposed demolition of backroom and construction of extension at the back of existing commercial outlet. Status being checked - [**PA/00913/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00913-20/tarxien-demolish-maisonette-and-construct-a-duplex-first): To demolish maisonette and construct a duplex first floor and receded floor. The application includes also a pool and reservoir. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00518/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00518-20/tarxien-alteration-and-renovation-of-an-existing-townhouse): Alteration and renovation of an existing townhouse. To include the demolition of the modern loggia accretion, construction of an extension at ground and first f Status being checked Other streets in Tarxien: [Triq id-Dejma](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-id-dejma), [Triq Xintill](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-xintill), [Triq is-Sorijiet](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-is-sorijiet), [Triq San Tumas](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-san-tumas), [Triq l-Annunzjata](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-l-annunzjata), [Triq Sammat](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-sammat), [Triq Paola](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-paola), [Triq Dun Karm Sant](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-dun-karm-sant), [Triq Hal Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-hal-luqa), [Triq San Anard](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-san-anard), [Triq Santu Wistin](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-santu-wistin), [Triq it-Tarzna](https://propertylist.mt/area/tarxien/triq-it-tarzna).