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Triq il-Knisja, Xghajra: planning intelligence

23 applications on record: 16 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 27 residential units granted. 7 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

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

Height precedents

  • PA/05870/25 Xghajra: To demolish existing structures, excavate to form levels and construction of basement garages, ground to 3rd floor apartments (16 units in total) and penthouses Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 18 March 2026
  • PA/02046/25 Xghajra: To convert penthouse and apartment at third floor approved by PA7031/18 and renewed by PA3083/23 into two penthouses and two apartments respectively, plus other Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 4 floors, decided 27 August 2025
  • PA/03083/23 Xghajra: To renew PA7031/18: ” To construct basement garages accessible from adjacent block, maisonettes at ground floor, apartments at first, second and third floor plu Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor

What the planning files say

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

Pending now

  • PA/06828/26 Xghajra: Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction of; two ground floor maisonettes including reservoir accessed from Sqaq Qaccawiet, 8 apartments (two Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06641/26 Xghajra: To sanction garage as built from PA/06629/05. Pending, validated 30 September 2026
  • PA/06282/26 Xghajra: To make changes to property from approved permit PA/00203/16 by adding a garage and a lift, while extending the property by two floors and a receded floor. Prop Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/05117/26 Xghajra: Correction of site plan and sanctioning of differences from PA/04849/05 to current, extension of level 3 and creation of new unit above. Pending, validated 22 July 2026
  • PA/04783/26 Xghajra: Alterations to PA/01805/25 to include in the site foot print the adjacent property and excavation on site to create additional basement garages which will be ac Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor

Latest applications on Triq il-Knisja

  • PA/06828/26 Xghajra: Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction of; two ground floor maisonettes including reservoir accessed from Sqaq Qaccawiet, 8 apartments (two Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06641/26 Xghajra: To sanction garage as built from PA/06629/05. Pending, validated 30 September 2026
  • PA/06282/26 Xghajra: To make changes to property from approved permit PA/00203/16 by adding a garage and a lift, while extending the property by two floors and a receded floor. Prop Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/05117/26 Xghajra: Correction of site plan and sanctioning of differences from PA/04849/05 to current, extension of level 3 and creation of new unit above. Pending, validated 22 July 2026
  • PA/04783/26 Xghajra: Alterations to PA/01805/25 to include in the site foot print the adjacent property and excavation on site to create additional basement garages which will be ac Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/04665/26 Xghajra: To sanction planning permit PA6734/21, including: internal alterations to the receded floor and stairwell leading to the roof; removal of the walk-in wardrobe f Granted, validated 4 August 2026
  • PA/01156/26 Xghajra: To demolish and reconstruct roof. Granted, validated 25 February 2026
  • PA/07730/25 Xghajra: Proposed sanitary facility to garage approved in PA/07442/16. Granted, validated 22 January 2026
  • PA/05870/25 Xghajra: To demolish existing structures, excavate to form levels and construction of basement garages, ground to 3rd floor apartments (16 units in total) and penthouses Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/02764/25 Xghajra: To carry out alterations and extension to an existing dwelling. Changes consist of removal of internal partitions and replacement of roof. Extension consists of Granted, validated 30 April 2025
  • PA/02046/25 Xghajra: To convert penthouse and apartment at third floor approved by PA7031/18 and renewed by PA3083/23 into two penthouses and two apartments respectively, plus other Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 4 floors
  • PA/01805/25 Xghajra: To demolish existing ground floor - approved in PA/03153/17 and basement level - approved in PA/06005/19. To construct a Terraced House instead from that approv Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 1 floor
  • PA/01345/25 Xghajra: Proposed demolition of the existing back part of the property and reconstruction with an extension for an open kitchen and living area. The proposal includes al Granted, validated 23 April 2025
  • PA/00806/25 Xghajra: Proposed part demolition of existing property and additional construction for the creation of a 3 floor terraced house plus overlying washroom. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 3 floors
  • PA/00551/25 Xghajra: To sanction changes from approved permit PA/08364/17. Granted, validated 29 January 2025
  • PA/07231/24 Xghajra: Proposed construction of a dwelling unit at first floor level, overlying two separate properties approved in PA/03898/23. Granted, validated 23 October 2024
  • PA/05792/23 Xghajra: Proposed alterations to townhouse built according to PA8906/17. Alterations comprise minor internal modifications and also changes to elevation. Granted, validated 31 October 2023
  • PA/04604/23 Xghajra: To sanction alteration in internal yard. Granted, validated 7 September 2023
  • PA/04052/23 Xghajra: Restoration of facades, roof, apertures. Granted, validated 23 August 2023
  • PA/03898/23 Xghajra: To sanction changes from PA/02633/98 including internal and external alterations, splitting of one dwelling into two separate dwellings, proposed construction o Granted, validated 25 October 2023
  • PA/03083/23 Xghajra: To renew PA7031/18: ” To construct basement garages accessible from adjacent block, maisonettes at ground floor, apartments at first, second and third floor plu Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/01341/21 Xghajra: To sanction property as constructed, mainly due to changes in shape and size of plot and minor alterations at all levels. Proposed alterations at ground floor l Status being checked
  • PA/00814/20 Xghajra: To sanction garage no.16 as built. Status being checked

Other streets in Xghajra: Dawret ix-Xatt, Triq il-Fortizza tal-Grazzja, Triq Karmelo Ritchie, Triq Wied Glavan, Triq Orlando Zabbar, Triq San Gakbu, Triq San Leonardu, Triq ic-Cern, Triq l-Ispnott, Sqaq it-Tuta, Triq Carmelo Penza, Triq Lapsi.