--- title: "Triq Agatha Barbara, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-agatha-barbara source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Triq Agatha Barbara, Zabbar: 10 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,, typically 4 floors… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq Agatha Barbara # Triq Agatha Barbara, Zabbar: planning intelligence 10 applications on record: 5 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 5 residential units granted. 5 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map ZA4): **3 Floors plus basement-Subject to Policy SMCO01,**, an overall height of 15.40 m (16.30 m with a basement, 17.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 49% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas-SMHO 02; Sports Facilities-SMRE 01.SMIA 11 (5%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,; 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 Areas-SMHO 02; Sports Facilities-SMRE 01.SMIA 11 (5% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/05882/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05882-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-excavation-of): To demolish existing terraced house and excavation of basement level and construction of basement domestic store, garage at ground floor, three flats, second an Granted, validated 23 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Agatha Barbara yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/07155/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07155-26/zabbar-sanctioning-as-built-and-proposed-alterations-from): Proposed sanctioning as built and proposed alterations from approved PA/01351/10 and variations from the official building alignment. Proposed demolition of the Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06986/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06986-26/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-undertake): To demolish the existing first-floor maisonette and undertake alterations at ground floor level, to construct four apartments at first and second floor levels, Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04719/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, proposed excavation of one parking level and reservoir. Construction of basement parking levels consisting of 11 garag Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04137/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04137-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-as-built-and-proposed-extension): To sanction alterations as built and proposed extension to Class 3C gym and alterations to garage for residence and gym. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq Agatha Barbara - [**PA/07155/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07155-26/zabbar-sanctioning-as-built-and-proposed-alterations-from): Proposed sanctioning as built and proposed alterations from approved PA/01351/10 and variations from the official building alignment. Proposed demolition of the Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06986/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06986-26/zabbar-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-undertake): To demolish the existing first-floor maisonette and undertake alterations at ground floor level, to construct four apartments at first and second floor levels, Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04719/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04719-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, proposed excavation of one parking level and reservoir. Construction of basement parking levels consisting of 11 garag Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04137/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04137-26/zabbar-sanction-alterations-as-built-and-proposed-extension): To sanction alterations as built and proposed extension to Class 3C gym and alterations to garage for residence and gym. Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/00372/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00372-26/zabbar-sanction-size-of-backyard-from-that-approved): To sanction size of backyard from that approved in PA2093/21 and roofing/enclosing of back terrace at penthouse level to form drying area. Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/01549/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01549-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavate and to construct 2 basement levels of garages/parking, including 47 overlying apartments. Application also consists in Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01423/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01423-25/zabbar-carry-out-internal-alterations): To carry out internal alterations, extension at first floor and roof level. Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/05882/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05882-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-excavation-of): To demolish existing terraced house and excavation of basement level and construction of basement domestic store, garage at ground floor, three flats, second an Granted, validated 23 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04915/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04915-23/zabbar-construction-of-block-of-flats-to-different): Construction of block of flats to different layouts approved in PA/04262/22. Granted, validated 31 January 2024 - [**PA/02093/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02093-21/zabbar-sanction-changes-to-internal-layout-from-approved): To sanction changes to internal layout from approved permits PAPB/5273/79 and PA/4123/17, changes to facade and extensions at second/third setback floor level. 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