--- title: "Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-il-kunvent source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar: 21 planning applications, 92% granted, official limit 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,, typically 4 floors granted.… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq il-Kunvent # Triq il-Kunvent, Zabbar: planning intelligence 21 applications on record: 12 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending (92% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 23 residential units granted. 4 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 68% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (63%); Publie Urban Open Spaces-SMSE 04, SMZA 07 (21%); Seo onda ry Town Centre-SMCM01 (17%). 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 (63% of the frontage); Publie Urban Open Spaces-SMSE 04, SMZA 07 (21% of the frontage); Seo onda ry Town Centre-SMCM01 (17% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/03056/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03056-26/zabbar-sanction-existing-stores-from-basement-to-first): To sanction existing stores from basement to first floor as approved in PAPB 2375/88 and propose alterations and change of use to basement and ground floor from Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 16 October 2026 - [**PA/01010/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01010-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-a-class): To demolish existing dwelling and construct a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level and 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 4 April 2025 - [**PA/01399/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01399-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavation of reservoir and construction of 4 private parking garages, and 4 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor, decided 24 July 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Kunvent yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/04497/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04497-26/zabbar-propose-interconnection-and-part-change-of-use): To propose interconnection and part change of use to hand car wash and car detailing (uses not within a use Class). Refused, validated 1 July 2026 ## Pending now - [**PA/07390/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-26/zabbar-proposal-of-a-greenhouse): Proposal of a greenhouse. Pending - [**PA/04632/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04632-26/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-the): To sanction internal and external alterations from the approved PA/05947/25, including internal changes to the layout, parapet walls in recessed floor, and chan Pending, validated 1 July 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq il-Kunvent - [**PA/07390/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-26/zabbar-proposal-of-a-greenhouse): Proposal of a greenhouse. Pending - [**PA/04993/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04993-26/zabbar-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-from-pb2094-80): To sanction terraced house as built from PB2094/80. Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04632/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04632-26/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-the): To sanction internal and external alterations from the approved PA/05947/25, including internal changes to the layout, parapet walls in recessed floor, and chan Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04497/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04497-26/zabbar-propose-interconnection-and-part-change-of-use): To propose interconnection and part change of use to hand car wash and car detailing (uses not within a use Class). Refused, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/03056/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03056-26/zabbar-sanction-existing-stores-from-basement-to-first): To sanction existing stores from basement to first floor as approved in PAPB 2375/88 and propose alterations and change of use to basement and ground floor from Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05947/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-25/zabbar-propose-minor-changes-to-site-levels-of): To propose minor changes to site levels of site on two roads from approved PA/1918/24. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/05529/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05529-25/zabbar-carry-out-alterations-to-class-4b-outlet): To carry out alterations to Class 4B outlet including affixing of sign on facade. Granted, validated 7 October 2025 - [**PA/04905/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04905-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-two-apartments-from-previously-approved): Proposed sanctioning of two apartments from previously approved single residence in permit PA/1175/15 and changes to internal layout at all levels including cha Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/01399/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01399-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavation of reservoir and construction of 4 private parking garages, and 4 dwellings from ground till receded floor level. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/00919/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00919-25/zabbar-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-an): To sanction the change of use from an approved garage (PA1836/98) to Class 4B shop including the interconnection of the garage with an approved shop (PA1836/98) Granted, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/01918/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01918-24/zabbar-demolition-of-an-existing-residential-unit-and): Demolition of an existing residential unit and construction of a street level garage, one-bedroom maisonette, three apartments and penthouse (5 units in total). Granted, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/01441/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01441-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4d-restaurant): Proposed change of use from Class 4D restaurant to Class 4B retail. Granted, validated 13 March 2024 - [**PA/01010/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01010-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-a-class): To demolish existing dwelling and construct a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level and 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00683/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00683-24/zabbar-sanction-internal-alteration-of-approved-class-4b): To sanction internal alteration of approved Class 4B (tattoo and hair salon), which includes the relocation of restroom and partitions. Part change of use from Withdrawn, validated 7 February 2024 - [**PA/06788/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06788-23/zabbar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Sanctioning of the change of use of garage to Class 4B shop (hairdresser) and sanctioning of internal alterations. The proposal includes the proposed installati Granted, validated 15 November 2023 - [**PA/06567/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06567-23/zabbar-renewal-to-pa772-15-minor-alterations-to): Renewal to PA772/15 - minor alterations to PA895/07 and the addition of a washroom at roof level. Withdrawn - [**PA/02821/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02821-23/zabbar-demolish-and-reconstruct-dangerous-concrete-roofs): To demolish and reconstruct dangerous concrete roofs, removal of aluminium structure at roof level, sanctioning of entire property and proposed construction of Granted, validated 20 June 2023 - [**PA/00941/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00941-23/zabbar-demolition-of-an-existing-residential-unit-and): Demolition of an existing residential unit and construction of a street level garage and the construction of three overlying 3 bedroom units. Withdrawn, validated 1 March 2023, 4 floors - [**PA/01910/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01910-22/zabbar-extension-at-first-floor-level-to-existing): Proposed extension at first floor level to existing bocci club. Status being checked, 2 floors - [**PA/00999/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00999-21/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-bocci-club-including-construction): Proposed alterations to existing bocci club including construction of lightweight canopy plus other internal and external alterations. Status being checked - [**PA/00217/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00217-21/zabbar-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Proposed change of use from Class 4B (2 shops) to Class 4D (2 shops) 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 il-Kbira](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-il-kbira), [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 Santa Duminka](https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-santa-duminka).