--- title: "Triq il-Kbira, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-il-kbira source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Kbira, Zabbar: 26 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 2 floors, typically 2 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq il-Kbira # 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06870-24/zabbar-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07047-26/zabbar-addition-of-washroom-at-roof-level-to): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06408-26/zabbar-rehabilitate-a-pre-1968-dilapidated-townhouse): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00860-26/zabbar-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-1726-22): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04264-23/zabbar-change-of-use-of-room-into-a): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07047-26/zabbar-addition-of-washroom-at-roof-level-to): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06408-26/zabbar-rehabilitate-a-pre-1968-dilapidated-townhouse): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03225-26/zabbar-rehabilitation-of-existing-residential-property): Rehabilitation of existing residential property. Works to include internal alterations and extension of new volume. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/03058/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03058-26/zabbar-sanction-internal-alterations-from-pa-7858-24): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00860-26/zabbar-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-1726-22): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-wc): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04876-25/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-ground): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03975-25/zabbar-sanction-the-change-of-use-of-existing): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00168-25/zabbar-replacement-of-front-door-on-the-facade): Replacement of front door on the facade. Withdrawn, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/08687/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08687-24/zabbar-construct-a-room-at-second-floor-level): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07858-24/zabbar-sanction-removal-of-pre-1967-shop-4b): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-24/zabbar-change-the-use-of-existing-garage-and): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06870-24/zabbar-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05607-24/zabbar-sanctioning-and-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-as): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02641-24/zabbar-restoration-of-facade): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01398-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-to-approved-pa-04139-22): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04264-23/zabbar-change-of-use-of-room-into-a): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02772-23/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01808-23/zabbar-proposal-includes-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-dwelling): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00365-23/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4c): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02649-22/zabbar-add-class-4c-use-to-approved-as): To add Class 4C use to approved as per PA2707/20 Class 4B outlet. Status being checked - [**PA/01726/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01726-22/zabbar-alteration-to-approved-dwelling-covered-by-pa06402-18): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01108-22/zabbar-demolition-of-parts-of-dilapidated-house-including): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02954-21/zabbar-sanction-the-roofing-of-shaft-at-ground): 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01331-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-development-as): 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](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-is-santwarju), [Triq Villabate](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-villabate), [Triq San Leonardu](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-san-leonardu), [Triq il-Kappuccini](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-il-kappuccini), [Triq Wied il-Ghajn](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-wied-il-ghajn), [Triq ix-Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-ix-xghajra), [Triq Bajada](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-bajada), [Triq Lia](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-lia), [Triq San Guzepp](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-san-guzepp), [Triq Alessio Erardi](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-alessio-erardi), [Triq il-Kunvent](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-il-kunvent), [Triq Santa Duminka](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-santa-duminka).