--- title: "Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-il-qalb-imqaddsa source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar: 9 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,, typically 4 floors… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa # Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Zabbar: planning intelligence 9 applications on record: 5 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 6 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 67% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (78%); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (22%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and the tallest 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 (78% of the frontage); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (22% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/02130/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02130-24/zabbar-sanction-changes-on-pb-4090-79): To sanction changes on PB/4090/79. To propose internal and external modifications to existing maisonette. To demolish existing washroom and staircase. To constr Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 4 floors, decided 12 November 2024 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/05591/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05591-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage for private use, with four overlying residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors ## Latest applications on Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa - [**PA/05591/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05591-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage for private use, with four overlying residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/02263/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02263-26/zabbar-change-of-use-of-part-of-public): Change of use of part of public service garage approved in PA/04771/18 to auto dealer. No structural works are being proposed. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/03445/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03445-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-post-rg-permit): Sanctioning of minor changes post RG permit and PA/08063/17, proposed minor internal alterations, proposed creation of garage at ground floor level and proposed Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/02786/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02786-25/zabbar-widen-garage-door-and-sanction-garage-as): To widen garage door and sanction garage as built (plans not found). Granted, validated 19 May 2025 - [**PA/02130/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02130-24/zabbar-sanction-changes-on-pb-4090-79): To sanction changes on PB/4090/79. To propose internal and external modifications to existing maisonette. To demolish existing washroom and staircase. To constr Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 4 floors - [**PA/01706/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01706-23/zabbar-demolition-of-part-of-ground-floor-roof): Demolition of part of ground floor roof to form stairs and reconstruction of facade. Proposed construction of 3 overlying apartments and penthouse over existing Granted, validated 29 March 2023 - [**PA/02741/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02741-22/zabbar-extension-of-existing-dwelling-at-level-3): Proposed extension of existing dwelling at level 3 including an extension of a receded floor above to create a duplex apartment; construction of pool; sanctioni Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02443/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02443-21/zabbar-sanction-extension-of-two-rooms-at-the): To sanction extension of two rooms at the back of the property, reconfiguration of internal staircase and an extension of roof structure. Proposed internal alte Status being checked - [**PA/01383/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01383-21/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pb-1029-77-namely): To sanction differences from approved PB 1029/77 namely internal layout and site configuration, domestic store at roof level and changes to facade. 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