--- title: "Triq il-Kappuccini, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-il-kappuccini source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Kappuccini, Zabbar: 30 planning applications, 91% granted, official limit 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,, typically 2 floors… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq il-Kappuccini # Triq il-Kappuccini, Zabbar: planning intelligence 30 applications on record: 20 granted, 2 refused, 2 pending (91% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 7 residential units granted. 2 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 62% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Strategic Open Gap-SMCO10 (41%); Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (31%); Sports Facilities-SMRE 01.SMIA 12 (22%); Sports Facilities-SMRE 01.SMIA 11 (6%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,; granted buildings are typically 2 floors. Along the street the policy map shows Strategic Open Gap-SMCO10 (41% of the frontage); Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (31% of the frontage); Sports Facilities-SMRE 01.SMIA 12 (22% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/02632/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02632-23/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-at-ground-and-first): Alterations and additions at ground and first floor level to existing dwelling. Proposal also includes sanctioning of previous alterations. Additions to include Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 2 floors, decided 10 May 2024 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Kappuccini yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/01643/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01643-25/zabbar-conversion-of-existing-premises-into-a-two): Conversion of existing premises into a two bedrooms residence with one car garage, inclusive is part demolition of existing (approved) walls. Refused, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/01514/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01514-24/zabbar-cow-shed-and-ancillary-facilities): Proposed cow shed and ancillary facilities. Proposed reconstruction and relocation of pre-1967 structure (agricultural store) including an underground irrigatio Refused, validated 13 March 2024 ## Pending now - [**PA/07671/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07671-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-staircase-in-the-common): Demolition of existing staircase in the common area and reconstruction of staircase and lift. Proposal includes also minor alterations at third floor level. Pending - [**PA/06883/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06883-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structures-and-to-propose): To demolish existing dilapidated structures and to propose a new dwelling. Proposal also includes part excavation for a basement garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor ## Latest applications on Triq il-Kappuccini - [**PA/07671/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07671-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-staircase-in-the-common): Demolition of existing staircase in the common area and reconstruction of staircase and lift. Proposal includes also minor alterations at third floor level. Pending - [**PA/06883/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06883-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structures-and-to-propose): To demolish existing dilapidated structures and to propose a new dwelling. Proposal also includes part excavation for a basement garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/00492/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00492-26/zabbar-access-from-a-residential-dwelling-to-an): Proposed access from a residential dwelling to an adjacent agricultural land and inclusion of permeable tiles over soil. Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/06439/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06439-25/zabbar-shifting-of-pool-and-extension-to-already): Proposed shifting of pool and extension to already approved extension to residence approved in PA3769/23, proposed raising level of field by 0.5m to achieve an Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/06318/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06318-25/zabbar-sanction-dwelling-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction dwelling as built from that approved in PB1059/85 and to sanction installation of pv panels. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/04472/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04472-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA/01308/07. Granted, validated 28 July 2025 - [**PA/03820/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03820-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA/01308/07. Granted, validated 30 June 2025 - [**PA/01643/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01643-25/zabbar-conversion-of-existing-premises-into-a-two): Conversion of existing premises into a two bedrooms residence with one car garage, inclusive is part demolition of existing (approved) walls. Refused, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/00204/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00204-25/zabbar-sanction-site-configuration-from-that-approved-in): To sanction site configuration from that approved in PA/10894/17 and to excavate on site to reduce levels and construct swimming pool. Proposal include also alt Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/08358/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08358-24/zabbar-construct-two-maisonettes-overlying-a-private-car): To construct two maisonettes overlying a private car garage. Proposal includes general excavation to level the basement and excavation for reservoir. Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/07831/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-24/zabbar-development-proposal-following-outline-permit-pa-02828-22): Development proposal following outline permit PA/02828/22. Demolition of site boundary walls, site clearance and excavation. Construction of basement level (-1) Suspended, validated 20 November 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/06865/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06865-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-the-renovation-works-carried-out): Proposed sanctioning of the renovation works carried out on a pump room ancillary to a pre-1967 agricultural reservoir and borehole 'sienja' situated adjacent t Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/02753/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02753-24/zabbar-construction-of-two-horse-stables): Proposed construction of two horse stables, sump and cesspit. Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/01514/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01514-24/zabbar-cow-shed-and-ancillary-facilities): Proposed cow shed and ancillary facilities. Proposed reconstruction and relocation of pre-1967 structure (agricultural store) including an underground irrigatio Refused, validated 13 March 2024 - [**PA/06190/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06190-23/zabbar-construct-a-stable): To construct a stable, a buried reservoir with a pump room and proposed tree planting across the entire site. To reinstate the existing dilapidated rubble wall Granted, validated 25 October 2023 - [**PA/03769/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03769-23/zabbar-relocation-of-approved-but-not-constructed-underground): Proposed relocation of approved but not constructed underground reservoir, proposed kitchenette and w/c and proposed pool and paving. Granted, validated 28 June 2023 - [**PA/03641/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03641-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-room): Proposed demolition of existing pre-1968 room, rehabilitation of rubble walls, roofing over of existing reservoir retaining same dimension, construction of agri Granted, validated 21 June 2023 - [**PA/03274/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03274-23/zabbar-demolish-and-reconstruct-pig-farm-in-zabbar): To demolish and reconstruct pig farm in Zabbar. Granted, validated 14 June 2023 - [**PA/02632/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02632-23/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-at-ground-and-first): Alterations and additions at ground and first floor level to existing dwelling. Proposal also includes sanctioning of previous alterations. Additions to include Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/02520/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02520-23/zabbar-sanctioning-and-proposed-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning and proposed minor internal alterations to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/02517/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02517-23/zabbar-six-stables): Proposed six stables, tack room and manure clamp, proposed timber gate in existing rubble wall, proposed reservoir and pump room. Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/01381/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01381-23/zabbar-amended-application-to-pa3924-19-with-proposed-shifting): Amended application to PA3924/19 with proposed shifting of previously approved new walls. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/01235/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01235-23/zabbar-propose-change-of-use-from-two-class): To propose change of use from two Class 4B shops into a one-bedroom maisonette Class 1, including excavation of an underlying domestic store at basement level. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/00737/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00737-23/zabbar-proposal-for-minor-internal-alterations-and-a): Proposal for minor internal alterations and a change of use of a public service garage to a private garage. Granted, validated 27 March 2023 - [**PA/03505/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03505-22/zabbar-construct-a-residential-unit-at-first-floor): To construct a residential unit at first floor with an overlying washroom. 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