Triq il-Karmnu, Zabbar: planning intelligence
3 applications on record: 2 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 3 residential units granted.
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 66% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement.
Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (71%); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (29%).
The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and some 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 (71% of the frontage); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (29% of the frontage).
Height precedents
- PA/07426/24 Zabbar: Proposed internal/external alterations including demolition to form common stairs/ lift. To demolish first floor roof and construct at a lower level. Constructi
- PA/06073/25 Zabbar: Proposal internal and external alterations to existing dwelling which includes extension at ground and first floors as well as construction of washroom at roof
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Triq il-Karmnu
- PA/06073/25 Zabbar: Proposal internal and external alterations to existing dwelling which includes extension at ground and first floors as well as construction of washroom at roof
- PA/07426/24 Zabbar: Proposed internal/external alterations including demolition to form common stairs/ lift. To demolish first floor roof and construct at a lower level. Constructi
- PA/01528/21 Zabbar: To sanction minor discrepancies between approved PB 2716/88 and garage as built
Other streets in Zabbar: Triq is-Santwarju, Triq Villabate, Triq San Leonardu, Triq il-Kappuccini, Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Triq ix-Xghajra, Triq Bajada, Triq il-Kbira, Triq Lia, Triq San Guzepp, Triq Alessio Erardi, Triq il-Kunvent.