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Triq il-Kbira, Zabbar: planning intelligence

26 applications on record: 14 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 8 residential units granted. 6 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

Official height limit (2006 local plan, map ZA3): 2 Floors, an overall height of 11.40 m (12.30 m with a basement, 13.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation.

Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (44%); Local Centre-SMCM 02 (21%); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (20%); Seo onda ry Town Centre-SMCM01 (16%).

The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; granted buildings are typically 2 floors.

Along the street the policy map shows Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (44% of the frontage); Local Centre-SMCM 02 (21% of the frontage); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (20% of the frontage).

Height precedents

  • PA/06870/24 Zabbar: Change of use of Class 4B shop into Class 1 private car garage; alterations to townhouse, including conversion of Class 1 front room to Class 1 private car gara Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, decided 3 September 2025

What the planning files say

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

Pending now

  • PA/07047/26 Zabbar: Proposed addition of washroom at roof level to be constructed in line with adjacent property approved in PA/01398/24. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
  • PA/06408/26 Zabbar: To rehabilitate a pre-1968 dilapidated townhouse, including the creation of a new garage opening in the front façade, minor internal alterations, the constructi Pending, validated 23 September 2026
  • PA/00860/26 Zabbar: Changes to development approved in PA/1726/22; changes to the internal layout and extension of bedroom at second floor; Change of layout of store room at the ba Pending, validated 10 June 2026
  • PA/04264/23 Zabbar: Proposed change of use of room into a Class 4B beauty salon and proposed internal alterations. Proposal includes alterations to facade and installation of sign. Pending, validated 19 July 2023

Latest applications on Triq il-Kbira

  • PA/07047/26 Zabbar: Proposed addition of washroom at roof level to be constructed in line with adjacent property approved in PA/01398/24. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
  • PA/06408/26 Zabbar: To rehabilitate a pre-1968 dilapidated townhouse, including the creation of a new garage opening in the front façade, minor internal alterations, the constructi Pending, validated 23 September 2026
  • PA/03225/26 Zabbar: Rehabilitation of existing residential property. Works to include internal alterations and extension of new volume. Granted, validated 20 May 2026
  • PA/03058/26 Zabbar: To sanction internal alterations from PA/7858/24, proposed demolition of the roof at ground floor level on the existing bathroom and opening a door instead of a Granted, validated 13 May 2026
  • PA/00860/26 Zabbar: Changes to development approved in PA/1726/22; changes to the internal layout and extension of bedroom at second floor; Change of layout of store room at the ba Pending, validated 10 June 2026
  • PA/07716/25 Zabbar: Sanctioning of wc (first floor level) and bathroom (at intermediate level) as built, forming part of pre-1967 building. Granted, validated 13 January 2026
  • PA/04876/25 Zabbar: Proposed internal and external alterations to the ground and first floors, along with an extension at first and second floor levels, to an existing pre-1968 pro Withdrawn, validated 23 July 2025, 3 floors
  • PA/03975/25 Zabbar: To sanction the change of use of existing domestic store over a pre-1968 building and propose a private car garage including internal alterations and widening f Granted, validated 25 June 2025
  • PA/00168/25 Zabbar: Replacement of front door on the facade. Withdrawn, validated 22 January 2025
  • PA/08687/24 Zabbar: To construct a room at second floor level, to demolish the lightweight structures at second floor level and to re-construct the same rooms in masonry and concre Granted, validated 15 January 2025
  • PA/07858/24 Zabbar: To sanction removal of pre-1967 shop 4B (butcher) and interconnection with the residential unit as Class 1A. Application also includes removal of existing sign Granted, validated 20 November 2024
  • PA/07404/24 Zabbar: To change the use of existing garage and store into a two bedroom dwelling. Proposal includes the introduction of bathrooms at ground, first and second floor le Granted, validated 18 December 2024
  • PA/06870/24 Zabbar: Change of use of Class 4B shop into Class 1 private car garage; alterations to townhouse, including conversion of Class 1 front room to Class 1 private car gara Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/05607/24 Zabbar: Sanctioning and internal alterations to dwelling as built, covered by PB2155/81 and PA/00848/00. Works include internal alterations and proposed division of dwe Granted, validated 28 August 2024
  • PA/02641/24 Zabbar: Proposed restoration of facade, replacement of traditional green timber balcony and green timber apertures. To install pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 8 May 2024
  • PA/01398/24 Zabbar: Proposed sanctioning of minor alterations to approved PA/04139/22 and extension of dwelling at roof level including continuation of stone staircase and roofed o Granted, validated 13 March 2024
  • PA/04264/23 Zabbar: Proposed change of use of room into a Class 4B beauty salon and proposed internal alterations. Proposal includes alterations to facade and installation of sign. Pending, validated 19 July 2023
  • PA/02772/23 Zabbar: Proposed minor internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 terraced house, including: addition of two new rooms at back of property (at first-floor level) and Granted, validated 17 May 2023
  • PA/01808/23 Zabbar: Proposal includes alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling, including the removal of accretions not covered by a permit (no permit traced) towards the rear of the pro Granted, validated 29 March 2023
  • PA/00365/23 Zabbar: Change of use from Class 4C (approved in PA2649/22) to Class 4D minor internal alterations and external modifications to front elevation to ground floor. Granted, validated 8 February 2023
  • PA/02649/22 Zabbar: To add Class 4C use to approved as per PA2707/20 Class 4B outlet. Status being checked
  • PA/01726/22 Zabbar: Alteration to approved dwelling covered by PA06402/18, including increase in height of parapet walls and construction of canopy. Sanctioning of privacy screen i Status being checked
  • PA/01108/22 Zabbar: Demolition of parts of dilapidated house including shop at corner, retaining facade, alterations to existing ground floor facade, construction of two storey dwe Status being checked, 2 floors
  • PA/02954/21 Zabbar: To sanction the roofing of shaft at ground floor level, the door opening at first floor level of Apt 1 and the construction of parapet walls at second floor lev Status being checked
  • PA/01331/21 Zabbar: Sanctioning of minor variations to development as approved in PA 2794/05, and change of use from Class 4B shop and ancillary store as approved in the same permi Status being checked

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 Lia, Triq San Guzepp, Triq Alessio Erardi, Triq il-Kunvent, Triq Santa Duminka.