--- title: "Triq il-Kahwiela, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-il-kahwiela source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Kahwiela, Zabbar: 13 planning applications, 78% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq il-Kahwiela # Triq il-Kahwiela, Zabbar: planning intelligence 13 applications on record: 7 granted, 2 refused, 2 pending (78% of decided granted). 4 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map ZA4): **3 Floors plus semi-basement**, 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 55% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus basement-Subject to Policy SMCO01,. Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (61%); Sports Facilities-SMRE 01.SMIA 12 (39%). Along the street the policy map shows Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (61% of the frontage); Sports Facilities-SMRE 01.SMIA 12 (39% of the frontage). ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Kahwiela yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/05308/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05308-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-rubble-walls-and-building): Demolition of existing rubble walls and building. Shifting part of the front boundary wall to be aligned with official road alignment. Excavation to the require Refused, validated 27 August 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/06875/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06875-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-slab-of-garage-with-permit): To demolish existing slab of garage with permit number PA/05646/19 and construct a new slab at a higher level. A new proposed Class 4A office will be overlying Refused, validated 22 November 2023 ## Pending now - [**PA/07714/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07714-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to residential including minor alterations. Pending - [**PA/05322/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05322-26/zabbar-propose-minor-internal-alterations-at-elevated-ground): To propose minor internal alterations at elevated ground floor, convert existing washroom at first floor level into 1 apartment and propose construction of 2 ad Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq il-Kahwiela - [**PA/07714/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07714-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to residential including minor alterations. Pending - [**PA/05322/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05322-26/zabbar-propose-minor-internal-alterations-at-elevated-ground): To propose minor internal alterations at elevated ground floor, convert existing washroom at first floor level into 1 apartment and propose construction of 2 ad Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01745/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01745-26/zabbar-sanction-the-layout-and-dimensions-of-an): To sanction the layout and dimensions of an existing garage covered by PB193/75, propose the rebuilding of a corner (since it has been hit by a truck), the demo Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/01409/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01409-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-slab-of-garage-with-permit): To demolish existing slab of garage with permit number PA/05646/19 and construct a new slab at a higher level. Proposed Y plate parking garage. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/00416/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00416-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-disused-land-to): Proposed change of use from disused land to parking of heavy vehicles. Proposal includes construction of boundary rubble wall, gate and installation of containe Withdrawn, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/06541/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06541-25/zabbar-sanction-beaten-earth): To sanction beaten earth, existing perimeter wall and increase height. Proposed construction of perimeter wall, construction of greenhouse, refurbishment of exi Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05308/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05308-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-rubble-walls-and-building): Demolition of existing rubble walls and building. Shifting part of the front boundary wall to be aligned with official road alignment. Excavation to the require Refused, validated 27 August 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/06313/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06313-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-roof-and-replace-same): To demolish existing dilapidated roof and replace same by identical material and place it at a higher level as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 29 October 2024 - [**PA/06010/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06010-24/zabbar-sanction-the-carrying-out-of-internal-and): To sanction the carrying out of internal and external alterations to a ground floor garage. The proposal involves also to change the use of a garage into a Clas Granted, validated 11 September 2024 - [**PA/06875/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06875-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-slab-of-garage-with-permit): To demolish existing slab of garage with permit number PA/05646/19 and construct a new slab at a higher level. A new proposed Class 4A office will be overlying Refused, validated 22 November 2023 - [**PA/03028/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03028-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Fixing of back illuminated sign on facade and the replacement of the existing door in galvanised steel by t Granted, validated 31 May 2023 - [**PA/00486/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00486-23/zabbar-renewal-of-pa4054-16-to-sanction-variations): Renewal of PA4054/16 - To sanction variations from permit and construct washroom/domestic store at second floor. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/03290/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03290-22/zabbar-demolish-washroom-and-construct-a-receded-interconnecting): To demolish washroom and construct a receded interconnecting second floor. 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